About Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund
Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund is a balanced advantage fund managed by Nippon India Mutual Fund. Change the mix of equity and debt dynamically, usually buying more equity when markets are cheap and less when they are expensive.
The investment objective of the scheme is to capitalize on the potential upside in equity markets while attempting to limit the downside by dynamically managing the portfolio through investment in equity & equity related instruments and active use of debt, money market instruments and derivatives.There is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by Nippon India 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
How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.
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 Option | ₹215.1993 | 118736 |
| Direct | IDCW Option | ₹46.2129 | 118738 |
| Regular | Growth Option | ₹187.1222 | 102846 |
| Regular | Bonus Option | ₹187.1222 | 102847 |
| Regular | IDCW Option | ₹31.4257 | 102848 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund today?
The NAV of Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹215.1993 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹187.1222, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 4.33%, and 11.64% a year over 3 years and 9.98% a year over 5 years. That places it 11 of 30 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.89% 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 Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.
How much has Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 21.8% from 20 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 95% ended in a gain.
Which category does Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund belong to?
It is a Balanced Advantage Fund from Nippon India Mutual Fund. Change the mix of equity and debt dynamically, usually buying more equity when markets are cheap and less when they are expensive.
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 Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund taxed?
How gains are taxed depends on how much equity the scheme holds. At 65% equity or more it follows equity rules — 12.5% on long-term gains above ₹1.25 lakh; below that, gains are usually taxed at your slab rate. The scheme document states which applies.
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.