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DSP Mutual Fund

DSP Equity Savings Fund

DSP Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
8.1%
a year
NAV
₹25.09
▲ 0.07% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹3,306 Cr
Expense ratio
1.1%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹22.16 and has returned 7.17% 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 year1.8%4%behind21 of 23
3 years8.1%8.6%behind11 of 20
5 years7.4%7.8%behind11 of 17
10 years8.6%8.3%ahead5 of 9
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-0.6%-0.6%
3 months-0.2%-0.4%
6 months1.1%0.6%
1 year1.8%0.9%
2 yearsp.a.3.5%2.6%
3 yearsp.a.8.1%7.2%
5 yearsp.a.7.4%6.5%
7 yearsp.a.9.8%8.7%
10 yearsp.a.8.6%7.3%

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

▲ 1.78% in the last 1Y

24.524.925.418 Sept 202520 Mar 202618 Sept 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
₹14,852
XIRR (per year)
5.23%
Value today
₹1,94,852

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 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
3.4% a year
1.1% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−18.9%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −14% for the category.
Years that made money
93.5%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
0% to 16.7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 9.6%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
28 Mar 2016
Portfolio turnover
0.17x
Expense ratio
1.1%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Abhishek Singh, Shantanu Godambe, Kaivalya Nadkarni

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

DSP Equity Savings Fund against other funds in the Equity Savings Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
HSBC Equity Savings Fund7.08%13.06%1.68%₹1,475 Cr
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund7.72%11.24%9.59%1.16%₹1,660 Cr
Kotak Equity Savings Fund4.09%10.15%10.13%1.07%₹10,684 Cr
Mirae Asset Equity Savings Fund4.79%9.79%8.99%0.31%₹2,041 Cr
Axis Equity Savings Fund4.33%9.32%7.76%1.52%₹886 Cr
Baroda BNP Paribas Equity Savings Fund4.64%9.3%8.35%1.34%₹289 Cr
DSP Equity Savings Fund1.78%8.1%7.41%1.1%₹3,306 Cr

About DSP Equity Savings Fund

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

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income through investments in fixed income securities and using arbitrage and other derivative Strategies. The Scheme also intends to generate longterm capital appreciation by investing a portion of the Scheme’s assets in equity and equity related instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.

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

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₹25.091136567
DirectIDCW₹13.62136568
DirectMonthly IDCW₹17.097136569
DirectQuarterly IDCW₹17.084136570
RegularGrowth₹22.157136563
RegularIDCW₹12.065136564
RegularMonthly IDCW₹13.329136565
RegularQuarterly IDCW₹13.402136566

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of DSP Equity Savings Fund today?

The NAV of DSP Equity Savings Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹25.091 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹22.157, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has DSP Equity Savings Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 1.78%, and 8.1% a year over 3 years and 7.41% a year over 5 years. That places it 11 of 20 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of DSP Equity Savings Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.1% 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 Equity Savings Fund?

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

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

Its deepest fall was 18.9% from 12 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 93% ended in a gain.

Which category does DSP Equity Savings Fund belong to?

It is a Equity Savings Fund from DSP 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 DSP 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.