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Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund

Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Index & ETF
  • Index Fund
  • Very High Risk
1-year returns
0.9%
NAV
₹8.52
▲ 0.52% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹785 Cr
Expense ratio
0.85%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹8.39 and has returned 0.3% over a year.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average index fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year0.9%2.3%behind205 of 318
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month3.4%3.4%
3 months-0.3%-0.5%
6 months5.8%5.5%
1 year0.9%0.3%
2 yearsp.a.-1.4%-2%

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 2024.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 0.95% in the last 1Y

7.147.908.6713 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
₹1,20,000
Gain
₹6,011
XIRR (per year)
4.78%
Value today
₹1,26,011

24 monthly instalments from 14 Nov 2024, 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
20.5% a year
7.9% more than the category average — the bumpier side
Worst fall so far
−31.6%
Oct 2024 to Apr 2025.
Years that made money
48.9%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
None
Plan started
24 Sept 2024
Portfolio turnover
1.49x
Expense ratio
0.85%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Swapnil Mayekar, Rakesh Shetty, Dishant Mehta

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

How it compares

Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund against other funds in the Index Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund17.11%27%17.05%0.63%₹3,738 Cr
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund17.88%24.99%16.03%0.49%₹2,919 Cr
ICICI Prudential Nifty Pharma Index Fund25.92%22.66%–0.51%₹163 Cr
Edelweiss MSCI India Domestic & World Healthcare 45 Index Fund22.77%21.88%15.76%0.55%₹192 Cr
ICICI Prudential Nifty Auto Index Fund2.73%19.99%–0.35%₹234 Cr
Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund-1.19%18.86%–0.52%₹2,132 Cr
Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund0.95%––0.85%₹785 Cr

About Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund

Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund is a index fund managed by Motilal Oswal 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 provide returns that, before expenses, correspond to the total returns of the securities as represented by Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Total Return Index, subject to tracking error.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Motilal Oswal 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₹8.5156152875
RegularGrowth₹8.3936152876

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund today?

The NAV of Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹8.5156 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹8.3936, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 0.95%. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.85% 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 Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund?

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

How much has Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 31.6% from 15 Oct 2024 to 7 Apr 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 49% ended in a gain.

Which category does Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund belong to?

It is a Index Fund from Motilal Oswal 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 Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Momentum 50 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.