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Bandhan Mutual Fund

Bandhan Equity Savings Fund

Bandhan Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Hybrid
  • Equity Savings Fund
  • Low to Moderate Risk
  • Rank 18 of 20 over 3 years
3-year returns
7.5%
a year
NAV
₹36.90
▼ 0.23% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹393 Cr
Expense ratio
0.65%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹32.85 and has returned 6.47% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average equity savings fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year4.4%4.7%behind11 of 23
3 years7.5%9.1%behind18 of 20
5 years6.8%7.9%behind13 of 17
10 years7.3%8.6%behind8 of 9
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month2%2%
3 months0.7%0.5%
6 months3.8%3.3%
1 year4.4%3.5%
2 yearsp.a.5.9%4.9%
3 yearsp.a.7.5%6.5%
5 yearsp.a.6.8%5.8%
7 yearsp.a.8.2%7.2%
10 yearsp.a.7.3%6.2%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 4.41% in the last 1Y

35.036.037.013 Nov 202515 May 202613 Nov 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
₹
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹17,165
XIRR (per year)
6.02%
Value today
₹1,97,165

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
2.4% a year
2.2% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−17.3%
Jan 2020 to Mar 2020, against −14% for the category.
Years that made money
97.4%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-0.6% to 14.7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 7.9%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹1,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2014
Portfolio turnover
0.34x
Expense ratio
0.65%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Harshal Joshi, Viraj Kulkarni, Brijesh Shah, Ritika Behera, Gaurav Satra, Kapil Kankonkar

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Bandhan Equity Savings Fund against other funds in the Equity Savings Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
HSBC Equity Savings Fund9.77%13.42%–1.47%₹1,558 Cr
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund8.13%11.46%9.68%1.14%₹1,490 Cr
Mirae Asset Equity Savings Fund6.18%10.96%9.17%0.73%₹1,994 Cr
Axis Equity Savings Fund5.62%10.13%7.98%1.58%₹855 Cr
Kotak Equity Savings Fund3.96%10.12%9.64%1.07%₹10,443 Cr
Baroda BNP Paribas Equity Savings Fund4.85%9.85%8.5%1.33%₹267 Cr
Bandhan Equity Savings Fund4.41%7.46%6.84%0.65%₹393 Cr

About Bandhan Equity Savings Fund

Bandhan Equity Savings Fund is a equity savings fund managed by Bandhan Mutual Fund. Combine equity, arbitrage and debt, with at least 65% in equity including arbitrage positions.

To generate income by predominantly investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segments of the equity markets along with debt and money market instruments and to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing a portion of the Scheme’s assets in equity and equity related instruments.

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

How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹36.903118477
DirectAnnual IDCW₹14.214133681
DirectMonthly IDCW₹11.521118476
DirectQuarterly IDCW₹13.333143258
RegularGrowth₹32.847108995
RegularAnnual IDCW₹12.732133682
RegularMonthly IDCW₹10.839108992
RegularQuarterly IDCW₹12.685143259

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Bandhan Equity Savings Fund today?

The NAV of Bandhan Equity Savings Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹36.903 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹32.847, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Bandhan Equity Savings Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 4.41%, and 7.46% a year over 3 years and 6.84% a year over 5 years. That places it 18 of 20 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Bandhan Equity Savings Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.65% 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 Equity Savings Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹1,000 or more.

How much has Bandhan Equity Savings Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 17.3% from 24 Jan 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 97% ended in a gain.

Which category does Bandhan Equity Savings Fund belong to?

It is a Equity Savings Fund from Bandhan Mutual Fund. Combine equity, arbitrage and debt, with at least 65% in equity including arbitrage positions.

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 Equity Savings Fund taxed?

How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.

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.