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SBI Balanced Advantage Fund

SBI Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
9.4%
a year
NAV
₹16.41
▲ 0.21% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹41,803 Cr
Expense ratio
0.86%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹250

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹15.64 and has returned 8.48% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year1.7%1.3%ahead16 of 36
3 years9.4%9.3%ahead17 of 30
5 years10.1%9%ahead6 of 20
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-1.7%-1.7%
3 months-1.1%-1.3%
6 months1.2%0.8%
1 year1.7%0.9%
2 yearsp.a.3.4%2.5%
3 yearsp.a.9.4%8.5%
5 yearsp.a.10.1%9.1%

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 2021.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 1.69% in the last 1Y

15.716.316.918 Sept 202519 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
₹15,262
XIRR (per year)
5.37%
Value today
₹1,95,262

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 August 2026

  • Equity67.2%
  • Debt22.3%
  • Cash8.28%
  • Other2.17%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
Reliance Industries LtdPetroleum Products4.42%
ICICI Bank LtdBanks3.82%
HDFC Bank LtdBanks3.57%
GAIL (India) LtdGas2.56%
Larsen & Toubro LtdConstruction2.55%
Tech Mahindra LtdIT - Software2.14%
364 DAY T-BILL 04.03.27Sovereign1.98%
Indus Towers LtdTelecom - Services1.95%
Axis Bank LtdBanks1.85%
Punjab National BankBanks1.82%

and 111 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Banks15.6%
  • Power4.9%
  • Petroleum Products4.68%
  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology4.46%
  • IT - Software4.23%
  • Automobiles3.86%
  • Finance3.34%
  • Telecom - Services3.32%

and 21 more sectors.

From the monthly portfolio SBI Mutual Fund publishes for this scheme, as required by SEBI. Cash covers bank balances, treasury bills lent overnight and money due to the scheme, which carry no ISIN and so are shown as the remainder.Original disclosure

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
6.7% a year
1.7% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−7.4%
Jan 2026 to Mar 2026, against −16.2% for the category.
Years that made money
100%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
9.2% to 17.4%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 14%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
31 Aug 2021
Portfolio turnover
0.13x
Expense ratio
0.86%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Rajeev Radhakrishnan, Dinesh Balachandran, Mansi Sajeja

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

How it compares

SBI Balanced Advantage Fund against other funds in the Balanced Advantage Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Quant Dynamic Asset Allocation Fund-0.75%13.58%1.56%₹852 Cr
Baroda BNP Paribas Balanced Advantage Fund4.9%11.6%10.96%0.74%₹5,343 Cr
WhiteOak Capital Balanced Advantage Fund2.71%11.57%0.84%₹2,302 Cr
Aditya Birla Sun Life Balanced Advantage Fund5.65%11.5%10.22%0.59%₹10,125 Cr
Axis Balanced Advantage Fund1.4%11.15%9.41%1.07%₹3,836 Cr
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund-1.03%10.99%14.2%0.76%₹1,07,296 Cr
SBI Balanced Advantage Fund1.69%9.42%10.1%0.86%₹41,803 Cr

About SBI Balanced Advantage Fund

SBI Balanced Advantage Fund is a balanced advantage fund managed by SBI 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 long term capital appreciation / income from a dynamic mix of equity and debt investments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized

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

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
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹16.4096149134
DirectIDCW₹16.4099149135
RegularGrowth₹15.6434149132
RegularIDCW₹15.6436149133

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of SBI Balanced Advantage Fund today?

The NAV of SBI Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹16.4096 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹15.6434, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has SBI Balanced Advantage Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 1.69%, and 9.42% a year over 3 years and 10.1% a year over 5 years. That places it 17 of 30 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of SBI Balanced Advantage Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.86% 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 Balanced Advantage Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹250, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has SBI Balanced Advantage Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 7.4% from 2 Jan 2026 to 30 Mar 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.

What does SBI Balanced Advantage Fund invest in?

As on 31 Aug 2026 it held 121 positions, the largest being Reliance Industries Ltd (4.4%), ICICI Bank Ltd (3.8%), HDFC Bank Ltd (3.6%). Its biggest sector was banks at 15.6% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does SBI Balanced Advantage Fund belong to?

It is a Balanced Advantage Fund from SBI 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 SBI 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.