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Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund

Kotak Business Cycle Fund

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
15.3%
a year
NAV
₹18.19
▲ 1.25% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹3,509 Cr
Expense ratio
0.79%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹17.15 and has returned 13.7% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year3.5%5.2%behind112 of 221
3 years15.3%14.5%ahead61 of 136
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-1.8%-1.9%
3 months3.1%2.7%
6 months13.5%12.7%
1 year3.5%2.1%
2 yearsp.a.4.2%2.8%
3 yearsp.a.15.3%13.7%

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 2022.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 3.46% in the last 1Y

15.216.918.618 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
₹33,936
XIRR (per year)
11.58%
Value today
₹2,13,936

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
13.7% a year
1.9% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−18.4%
Sept 2024 to Mar 2025.
Years that made money
99.6%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
14.4% to 20.6%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 18.3%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
28 Sept 2022
Portfolio turnover
0.26x
Expense ratio
0.79%
as of 31 Aug 2026

Managed by Abhishek Bisen, Harish Bihani

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

How it compares

Kotak Business Cycle Fund against other funds in the Sectoral / Thematic Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund118%61.43%1.24%₹1,128 Cr
HDFC Defence Fund21.09%37.07%0.9%₹11,478 Cr
HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund7.35%24.8%1.09%₹2,116 Cr
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund20.88%24.31%18.52%1.02%₹5,796 Cr
UTI - Healthcare Fund16.82%24.15%16.09%1.28%₹1,444 Cr
LIC MF Infrastructure Fund8.97%23.9%21.88%1.35%₹1,174 Cr
Kotak Business Cycle Fund3.46%15.31%0.79%₹3,509 Cr

About Kotak Business Cycle Fund

Kotak Business Cycle Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by Kotak Mahindra 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 scheme shall seek to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities with a focus on riding business cycles through dynamic allocation between various sectors and stocks at different stages of business cycles in the economy.

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

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.

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

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹18.194150624
DirectIDCW option₹16.91150625
RegularGrowth₹17.148150626
RegularIDCW option₹15.938150622

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Kotak Business Cycle Fund today?

The NAV of Kotak Business Cycle Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹18.194 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹17.148, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Kotak Business Cycle Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 3.46%, and 15.31% a year over 3 years. That places it 61 of 136 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Kotak Business Cycle Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.79% 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 Business Cycle Fund?

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

How much has Kotak Business Cycle Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 18.4% from 23 Sept 2024 to 3 Mar 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.

Which category does Kotak Business Cycle Fund belong to?

It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from Kotak Mahindra 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 Kotak 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.