About Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index Fund
Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank 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.
The investment objective of the scheme is to replicate the composition of the Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index and to generate returns that are commensurate with the performance of the Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index, subject to tracking errors. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the scheme will be realized. The scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns
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 | ₹16.478 | 151911 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹16.477 | 151912 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹16.203 | 151909 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹16.204 | 151910 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index Fund today?
The NAV of Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹16.478 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹16.203, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 4.65%, and 15.66% a year over 3 years. That places it 26 of 168 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.31% 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 Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.
How much has Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 17.1% from 6 Jan 2026 to 30 Mar 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 99% ended in a gain.
Which category does Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank 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 Financial Services Ex-Bank 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.