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Bandhan Mutual Fund

Bandhan Retirement Fund

Bandhan Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Solution Oriented
  • Retirement Fund
  • Moderately High Risk
  • 5-year lock-in
  • Rank 14 of 27 over 3 years
3-year returns
10.4%
a year
NAV
₹13.59
▼ 0.65% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹174 Cr
Expense ratio
0.96%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹12.91 and has returned 8.63% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year2.1%3%behind19 of 29
3 years10.4%10.6%behind14 of 27
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month6.6%6.5%
3 months1.1%0.7%
6 months6.7%5.9%
1 year2.1%0.4%
2 yearsp.a.5.9%4.1%
3 yearsp.a.10.4%8.6%

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 Oct 2023.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 2.05% in the last 1Y

12.212.913.713 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
₹18,540
XIRR (per year)
6.49%
Value today
₹1,98,540

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
8.5% a year
0.7% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−9.8%
Jan 2026 to Mar 2026.
Years that made money
91.9%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
8.4% to 10.9%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 9.5%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹1,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
5 years
Plan started
19 Oct 2023
Portfolio turnover
0.17x
Expense ratio
0.96%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Gautam Kaul, Viraj Kulkarni, Brijesh Shah, Vishal Biraia, Ritika Behera, Gaurav Satra

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

How it compares

Bandhan Retirement Fund against other funds in the Retirement Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan4.07%20.25%16.17%0.89%₹2,106 Cr
Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund-The 30S Plan13.05%17.54%11.96%1.35%₹465 Cr
ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Hybrid Aggressive Plan2.63%17.3%13.81%1.23%₹1,268 Cr
Union Retirement Fund5.41%13.7%–1.37%₹207 Cr
Tata Retirement Savings Fund-Progressive Plan7.14%13.39%10.44%0.85%₹2,104 Cr
Axis Retirement Fund - Dynamic Plan1.45%13.05%8.23%1.35%₹269 Cr
Bandhan Retirement Fund2.05%10.44%–0.96%₹174 Cr

About Bandhan Retirement Fund

Bandhan Retirement Fund is a retirement fund managed by Bandhan Mutual Fund. Solution-oriented funds for retirement, with a lock-in of 5 years or until retirement age, whichever is earlier.

The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide long-term capital appreciation / income by investing in a mix of equity, debt, and other instruments to help investors meet their retirement goals. There is no assurance or guarantee that the objectives of the scheme will be realised.

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 what the scheme holds — equity, debt, gold or units of other funds each follow different rules. 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₹13.585152102
DirectIDCW₹13.574152104
RegularGrowth₹12.911152103
RegularIDCW₹12.911152105

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Bandhan Retirement Fund today?

The NAV of Bandhan Retirement Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹13.585 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹12.911, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Bandhan Retirement Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 2.05%, and 10.44% a year over 3 years. That places it 14 of 27 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Bandhan Retirement Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.96% 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 Retirement Fund?

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

How much has Bandhan Retirement Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 9.8% from 2 Jan 2026 to 30 Mar 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 92% ended in a gain.

Which category does Bandhan Retirement Fund belong to?

It is a Retirement Fund from Bandhan Mutual Fund. Solution-oriented funds for retirement, with a lock-in of 5 years or until retirement age, whichever is earlier.

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 Retirement Fund taxed?

How gains are taxed depends on what the scheme holds — equity, debt, gold or units of other funds each follow different rules. 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.