About Kotak Nifty 500 Index Fund
Kotak Nifty 500 Index Fund is a index fund managed by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. Passively track a market index such as the Nifty 50 or Sensex, with low costs and returns close to the index.
Passive Investment in equity and equity related securities replicating the composition of Nifty 500 Index, subject to tracking error. “There is no assurance that the investment 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.
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 | ₹10.98 | 154798 |
| Direct | IDCW - Dividend Payout & Reinvestment | ₹10.98 | 154801 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹10.978 | 154799 |
| Regular | IDCW - Dividend Payout & Reinvestment | ₹10.978 | 154800 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Kotak Nifty 500 Index Fund today?
The NAV of Kotak Nifty 500 Index Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹10.98 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹10.978, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has Kotak Nifty 500 Index Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned –. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the minimum SIP amount in Kotak Nifty 500 Index Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹1,000 or more.
How much has Kotak Nifty 500 Index Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 0.6% from 12 Nov 2026 to 13 Nov 2026.
Which category does Kotak Nifty 500 Index Fund belong to?
It is a Index Fund from Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. Passively track a market index such as the Nifty 50 or Sensex, with low costs and returns close to the index.
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 Nifty 500 Index 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.