About SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund
SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by SBI Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation to unit holders from a portfolio that is invested in equity and equity related instruments of companies engaged in automotive & allied business activities theme.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by SBI 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.
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Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹13.6338 | 152657 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹13.6334 | 152655 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹13.2936 | 152658 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹13.2938 | 152656 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund today?
The NAV of SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹13.6338 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹13.2936, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 24.02%. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.03% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 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 SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 29.2% from 27 Sept 2024 to 7 Apr 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 76% ended in a gain.
What does SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund invest in?
As on 31 Aug 2026 it held 36 positions, the largest being Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (12.9%), Eicher Motors Ltd (5.6%), TVS Motor Company Ltd (4.9%). Its biggest sector was auto components at 52.5% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.
Which category does SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund belong to?
It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from SBI Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
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 SBI Automotive Opportunities 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.