Mutual fund returns: Can recent Sebi mandate of disclosing risk-adjusted return help you identify the right mutual fund?

Mutual fund investments: Recent surges in investments in certain fund categories and schemes have raised concerns. Investors flock to funds with stellar recent returns, sometimes overlooking the associated high risks. Sebi aims to ensure investors consider not just performance, but also the risks involved. Risk-adjusted returns offer a more comprehensive view of fund performance, according to Sebi. Will it ultimately help the mutual fund investors?