About Bandhan Contra Fund
Bandhan Contra Fund is a contra fund managed by Bandhan Mutual Fund. Follow a contrarian strategy, investing in sectors or stocks that are currently out of favour.
The investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to generate capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments by following contrarian investment strategy. Disclaimer: However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by Bandhan Mutual Fund.
The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.
Tax on your gains
Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.
Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹10.3317 | 154600 |
| Direct | Annual IDCW | ₹10.3317 | 154599 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹10.2968 | 154598 |
| Regular | Annual IDCW | ₹10.2968 | 154601 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Bandhan Contra Fund today?
The NAV of Bandhan Contra Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹10.3317 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹10.2968, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has Bandhan Contra Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned –. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Bandhan Contra Fund?
The Direct plan charges 5.6% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.
What is the minimum SIP amount in Bandhan Contra Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹1,000 or more.
How much has Bandhan Contra Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 6.4% from 4 Sept 2026 to 23 Oct 2026.
Which category does Bandhan Contra Fund belong to?
It is a Contra Fund from Bandhan Mutual Fund. Follow a contrarian strategy, investing in sectors or stocks that are currently out of favour.
What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?
Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.
How are gains from Bandhan Contra Fund taxed?
Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.