About Kotak Dividend Yield Fund
Kotak Dividend Yield Fund is a dividend yield fund managed by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. Invest mainly in companies that pay high dividends relative to their share price.
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation and/or dividend distribution by investing predominantly in a well-diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments of dividend yielding companies. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the scheme will be achieved
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.
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Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹9.524 | 154097 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹9.524 | 154100 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹9.434 | 154099 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹9.434 | 154098 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Kotak Dividend Yield Fund today?
The NAV of Kotak Dividend Yield Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹9.524 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹9.434, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has Kotak Dividend Yield Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned –. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Kotak Dividend Yield Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.1% 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 Dividend Yield Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.
How much has Kotak Dividend Yield Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 12.3% from 18 Feb 2026 to 30 Mar 2026.
Which category does Kotak Dividend Yield Fund belong to?
It is a Dividend Yield Fund from Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. Invest mainly in companies that pay high dividends relative to their share price.
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 Dividend Yield 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.