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PPFAS Mutual Fund

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund

PPFAS Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
12%
a year
NAV
₹89.86
▲ 0.16% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹1.48 lakh Cr
Expense ratio
0.69%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹1,000

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹81.85 and has returned 11.29% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-5.1%1.2%behind37 of 41
3 years12%12.2%behind16 of 37
5 years11.3%11.1%ahead12 of 27
10 years17%13.7%ahead2 of 18
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-0.7%-0.8%
3 months-0.7%-0.9%
6 months0.5%0.2%
1 year-5.1%-5.7%
2 yearsp.a.1.5%0.8%
3 yearsp.a.12%11.3%
5 yearsp.a.11.3%10.4%
7 yearsp.a.19.6%18.6%
10 yearsp.a.17%16.1%

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 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 5.12% in the last 1Y

85.490.595.618 Sept 202520 Mar 202618 Sept 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
₹13,088
XIRR (per year)
4.62%
Value today
₹1,93,088

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 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
9.8% a year
4.5% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−31.2%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −26% for the category.
Years that made money
87.8%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
0.7% to 37.6%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 20.6%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹1,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
24 May 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.43x
Expense ratio
0.69%
as of 31 Aug 2026

Managed by Raj Mehta, Rajeev Thakkar, Raunak Onkar, Rukun Tarachandani, Tejas Soman, Mansi Kariya, Aishwarya Dhar

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund against other funds in the Flexi Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund10.17%18.96%16.57%0.49%₹2,953 Cr
ITI Flexi Cap Fund10.83%18.55%0.99%₹1,588 Cr
Motilal Oswal Flexi Cap Fund-0.84%17.76%12.77%1.41%₹14,160 Cr
Invesco India Flexi Cap Fund0%17.5%0.52%₹5,709 Cr
360 ONE Flexicap Fund8.08%17.2%0.6%₹2,250 Cr
Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund4.3%16.88%0.99%₹8,655 Cr
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund-5.12%12.05%11.28%0.69%₹1,48,429 Cr

About Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund is a flexi cap fund managed by PPFAS Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in equity, with the fund manager free to move between large, mid and small caps as they see fit.

To seek to generate long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio primarily of Equity and Equity Related Securities. Scheme shall invest in Indian equities, foreign equities and related instruments and debt securities.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by PPFAS 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₹89.8569122639
DirectMonthly IDCW Payout₹89.8569153964
RegularGrowth₹81.852122640
RegularMonthly IDCW Payout₹81.8519153965

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund today?

The NAV of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹89.8569 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹81.852, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -5.12%, and 12.05% a year over 3 years and 11.28% a year over 5 years. That places it 16 of 37 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.69% 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 Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund?

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

How much has Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 31.2% from 13 Feb 2020 to 24 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 88% ended in a gain.

Which category does Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund belong to?

It is a Flexi Cap Fund from PPFAS Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in equity, with the fund manager free to move between large, mid and small caps as they see fit.

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 Parag Parikh Flexi Cap 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.