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Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund

Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund

Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • 3-year lock-in
  • Rank 30 of 37 over 3 years
3-year returns
10.3%
a year
NAV
₹33.67
▼ 0.34% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹829 Cr
Expense ratio
1.07%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹28.14 and has returned 8.62% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average elss (tax saver) fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-2.3%1.8%behind34 of 38
3 years10.3%12.6%behind30 of 37
5 years9.5%10.8%behind23 of 30
10 years12.8%14.6%behind22 of 26
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month8.3%8.2%
3 months0.7%0.3%
6 months7.4%6.6%
1 year-2.3%-3.8%
2 yearsp.a.4.1%2.5%
3 yearsp.a.10.3%8.6%
5 yearsp.a.9.5%7.8%
7 yearsp.a.15.1%13.3%
10 yearsp.a.12.8%10.8%

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 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 2.34% in the last 1Y

29.932.434.913 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
₹12,903
XIRR (per year)
4.56%
Value today
₹1,92,903

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
13.4% a year
1.1% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−35.9%
Jan 2018 to Mar 2020, against −33.1% for the category.
Years that made money
79.5%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-8.4% to 35.4%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 15.4%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
3 years
Plan started
18 Oct 2016
Portfolio turnover
0.60x
Expense ratio
1.07%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Fatema Pacha, Neelesh Dhamnaskar

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 ELSS Tax Saver Fund against other funds in the ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund9.19%19.86%16.38%0.95%₹4,890 Cr
WhiteOak Capital ELSS Tax Saver Fund4.56%17.24%–0.87%₹481 Cr
HSBC ELSS Tax Saver Fund5.09%16.82%–1.22%₹3,974 Cr
JM ELSS - Tax Saver Fund5.81%16.55%12.9%1.35%₹240 Cr
Baroda BNP Paribas ELSS Tax Saver Fund4.53%15.86%–1.08%₹857 Cr
DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund0.93%15.14%12.2%0.92%₹15,569 Cr
Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund-2.34%10.31%9.54%1.07%₹829 Cr

About Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund

Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund is a elss (tax saver) fund managed by Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation through a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related securities. The Scheme does not guarantee or assure any returns.

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₹33.6683139781
DirectIDCW₹21.1983139782
RegularGrowth₹28.141139783
RegularIDCW₹16.6632139780

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund today?

The NAV of Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹33.6683 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹28.141, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -2.34%, and 10.31% a year over 3 years and 9.54% a year over 5 years. That places it 30 of 37 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.07% 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 ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

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

How much has Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 35.9% from 9 Jan 2018 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 79% ended in a gain.

Which category does Mahindra Manulife ELSS Tax Saver Fund belong to?

It is a ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund from Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

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 ELSS Tax Saver 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.