About DSP Business Cycle Fund
DSP Business Cycle Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by DSP Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
The investment objective of the scheme is to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related securities with a focus on riding business cycles through dynamic allocation across various sectors / themes / stocks at different stages of business cycle.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by DSP 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.
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Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹10.345 | 153121 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹10.345 | 153123 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹10.075 | 153122 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹10.075 | 153120 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of DSP Business Cycle Fund today?
The NAV of DSP Business Cycle Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹10.345 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹10.075, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has DSP Business Cycle Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -0.1%. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of DSP Business Cycle Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.41% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 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 DSP Business Cycle Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.
How much has DSP Business Cycle Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 14.8% from 2 Jan 2025 to 28 Feb 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 98% ended in a gain.
Which category does DSP Business Cycle Fund belong to?
It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from DSP Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
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 DSP Business Cycle 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.