About PGIM India Balanced Advantage Fund
PGIM India Balanced Advantage Fund is a balanced advantage fund managed by PGIM 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.
To provide capital appreciation and income distribution to the investors by dynamically managing the asset allocation between equity and fixed income using equity derivatives strategies, arbitrage opportunities and pure equity investments. The scheme seeks to reduce the volatility by diversifying the assets across equity and fixed income. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. The Scheme does not guarantee/ indicate any returns.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by PGIM 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 | Direct Growth | ₹16.30 | 148658 |
| Direct | Direct IDCW | ₹10.74 | 148659 |
| Regular | Regular Growth | ₹14.79 | 148657 |
| Regular | Regular IDCW | ₹10.53 | 148660 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of PGIM India Balanced Advantage Fund today?
The NAV of PGIM India Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹16.30 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹14.79, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has PGIM India Balanced Advantage Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -3.32%, and 6.64% a year over 3 years and 7.38% a year over 5 years. That places it 28 of 30 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of PGIM India Balanced Advantage Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.94% 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 PGIM India Balanced Advantage Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹1,000, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has PGIM India Balanced Advantage Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 11.6% from 5 Apr 2022 to 20 Jun 2022. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 94% ended in a gain.
Which category does PGIM India Balanced Advantage Fund belong to?
It is a Balanced Advantage Fund from PGIM 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 PGIM 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.