About Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund
Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund is a balanced advantage fund managed by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. Change the mix of equity and debt dynamically, usually buying more equity when markets are cheap and less when they are expensive.
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation by investing in a dynamically balanced portfolio of equity & equity related securities and debt & money market securities.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by Kotak Mahindra 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
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth Option | ₹22.964 | 144335 |
| Direct | Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option | ₹22.964 | 144334 |
| Regular | Growth Option | ₹20.90 | 144333 |
| Regular | Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option Option | ₹20.90 | 144336 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund today?
The NAV of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹22.964 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹20.90, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 1.64%, and 9.37% a year over 3 years and 8.99% a year over 5 years. That places it 18 of 30 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.83% a year, as disclosed on 31 Aug 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 Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.
How much has Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 26.3% from 12 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 97% ended in a gain.
Which category does Kotak Balanced Advantage Fund belong to?
It is a Balanced Advantage Fund from Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. Change the mix of equity and debt dynamically, usually buying more equity when markets are cheap and less when they are expensive.
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 Kotak Balanced Advantage 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.