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Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund

Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund

Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Sectoral / Thematic Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 46 of 139 over 3 years
3-year returns
17.3%
a year
NAV
₹16.25
▼ 0.72% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹1,291 Cr
Expense ratio
0.93%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹15.41 and has returned 15.32% 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 year2.8%6.1%behind136 of 226
3 years17.3%15%ahead46 of 139
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month4.6%4.5%
3 months-3.4%-3.7%
6 months2.7%1.9%
1 year2.8%1.2%
2 yearsp.a.5.6%3.9%
3 yearsp.a.17.3%15.3%

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 Sept 2023.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 2.8% in the last 1Y

14.515.716.813 Nov 202515 May 202613 Nov 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
₹21,643
XIRR (per year)
7.53%
Value today
₹2,01,643

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 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
15.9% a year
about the same as the sectoral / thematic fund average
Worst fall so far
−21.4%
Sept 2024 to Mar 2025.
Years that made money
85.4%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
14.9% to 18.1%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 16.5%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹1,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
13 Sept 2023
Portfolio turnover
0.91x
Expense ratio
0.93%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Krishna Sanghavi, Vishal Jajoo, Renjith Radhakrishnan

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund against other funds in the Sectoral / Thematic Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund60.64%46.52%–1.06%₹1,147 Cr
HDFC Defence Fund20.34%33.64%–0.89%₹11,493 Cr
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund31.6%31.28%–1.03%₹3,501 Cr
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund26.07%25.42%20.65%1.01%₹5,870 Cr
HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund10.1%24.77%–1.1%₹2,043 Cr
Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund27.89%24.42%17.87%0.62%₹3,494 Cr
Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund2.8%17.26%–0.93%₹1,291 Cr

About Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund

Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by Mahindra Manulife 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 identifying and investing in business cycles through dynamic allocation between various sectors and stocks at different stages of business cycles in the economy. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the Scheme will be realized.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Mahindra Manulife 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₹16.2501152045
DirectIDCW₹13.9568152048
RegularGrowth₹15.408152046
RegularIDCW₹13.1585152047

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund today?

The NAV of Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹16.2501 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹15.408, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 2.8%, and 17.26% a year over 3 years. That places it 46 of 139 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.93% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 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 Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹1,000 or more.

How much has Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 21.4% from 27 Sept 2024 to 3 Mar 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 85% ended in a gain.

Which category does Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund belong to?

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