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SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund

SBI Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

1-year returns
8%
NAV
₹11.00
▲ 1.65% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹5,493 Cr
Expense ratio
1.02%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹10.76 and has returned 6.95% over a year.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average sectoral / thematic fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year8%5.2%ahead74 of 221
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month2.2%2.2%
3 months14.6%14.3%
6 months26%25.4%
1 year8%6.9%
2 yearsp.a.3.8%2.7%

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 Aug 2024.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 8% in the last 1Y

8.319.7211.118 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
₹1,20,000
Gain
₹17,184
XIRR (per year)
13.49%
Value today
₹1,37,184

24 monthly instalments from 20 Sept 2024, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 August 2026

  • Equity96.2%
  • Cash3.69%
  • Debt0.09%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
Eternal LtdRetailing8.66%
TBO Tek LtdLeisure Services6.41%
Divi's Laboratories LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology5.17%
Ather Energy LtdAutomobiles5.16%
FSN E-Commerce Ventures LtdRetailing5.09%
Bajaj Finance LtdFinance4.81%
Meesho LtdRetailing4.45%
BlackBuck LtdTransport Services4.32%
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.61%
Urban Company LtdRetailing3.49%

and 29 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Retailing27.9%
  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology9.59%
  • Finance7.2%
  • Automobiles6.95%
  • Leisure Services6.41%
  • IT - Software6.37%
  • Financial Technology (Fintech)5.66%
  • Transport Services5.23%

and 11 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
15.1% a year
0.5% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−20.8%
Sept 2024 to Apr 2025.
Years that made money
56.2%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
20 Aug 2024
Portfolio turnover
0.26x
Expense ratio
1.02%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Vivek Gedda

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

How it compares

SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund against other funds in the Sectoral / Thematic Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund118%61.43%1.24%₹1,128 Cr
HDFC Defence Fund21.09%37.07%0.9%₹11,478 Cr
HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund7.35%24.8%1.09%₹2,116 Cr
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund20.88%24.31%18.52%1.02%₹5,796 Cr
UTI - Healthcare Fund16.82%24.15%16.09%1.28%₹1,444 Cr
LIC MF Infrastructure Fund8.97%23.9%21.88%1.35%₹1,174 Cr
SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund8%1.02%₹5,493 Cr

About SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund

SBI Innovative 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 provide investors with opportunities for long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related instruments of companies that seeks to benefit from adoption of innovative strategies & theme. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

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.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹11.0039152776
DirectIDCW₹11.0039152777
RegularGrowth₹10.7597152774
RegularIDCW₹10.7602152775

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund today?

The NAV of SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹11.0039 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹10.7597, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 8%. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.02% 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 Innovative Opportunities Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 20.8% from 23 Sept 2024 to 7 Apr 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 56% ended in a gain.

What does SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund invest in?

As on 31 Aug 2026 it held 39 positions, the largest being Eternal Ltd (8.7%), TBO Tek Ltd (6.4%), Divi's Laboratories Ltd (5.2%). Its biggest sector was retailing at 27.9% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does SBI Innovative 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 Innovative 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.