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Sundaram Mutual Fund

Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund)

Sundaram Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
9.1%
a year
NAV
₹185.16
▲ 1.05% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹9,272 Cr
Expense ratio
0.62%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹159.56 and has returned 7.89% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-1.2%0.8%behind22 of 29
3 years9.1%10.9%behind25 of 29
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-1.8%-1.9%
3 months0.8%0.5%
6 months3.9%3.3%
1 year-1.2%-2.2%
2 yearsp.a.0.1%-0.9%
3 yearsp.a.9.1%7.9%

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 Jan 2022.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 1.18% in the last 1Y

170.2181.0191.818 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
₹12,395
XIRR (per year)
4.39%
Value today
₹1,92,395

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
10% a year
0.9% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−13.1%
Sept 2024 to Feb 2025.
Years that made money
91.7%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
8.4% to 18.2%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 13.3%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
1.53x
Expense ratio
0.62%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Kumaresh Ramakrishnan, S. Bharath, Clyton Fernandes, Shalav Saket

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

How it compares

Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund) against other funds in the Aggressive Hybrid Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Bank of India Aggressive Hybrid Fund14.27%17.3%14.83%0.6%₹2,051 Cr
Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund5.44%13.93%11.48%0.87%₹2,410 Cr
HSBC Aggressive Hybrid Fund4.52%13.31%0.93%₹5,870 Cr
Quant Aggressive Hybrid Fund9.3%13.06%12.94%1.38%₹2,158 Cr
JM Aggressive Hybrid Fund-0.16%12.96%13.16%1.09%₹700 Cr
ICICI Prudential Aggressive Hybrid Fund-0.51%12.8%14.61%1.05%₹52,433 Cr
Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund)-1.18%9.08%0.62%₹9,272 Cr

About Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund)

Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund) is a aggressive hybrid fund managed by Sundaram Mutual Fund. Invest 65–80% in equity and the rest in debt.

The Investment objective of the Scheme is to provide long-term appreciation and current income by investing in a portfolio of equity, equity related securities and fixed income securities.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Sundaram 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₹185.1562149601
DirectMonthly IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)₹38.5006149602
RegularGROWTH₹159.5602149599
RegularMonthly IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)₹24.4865149600

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund) today?

The NAV of Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund) (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹185.1562 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹159.5602, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund) given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -1.18%, and 9.08% a year over 3 years. That places it 25 of 29 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund)?

The Direct plan charges 0.62% 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 Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund)?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.

How much has Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund) fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 13.1% from 26 Sept 2024 to 28 Feb 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 92% ended in a gain.

Which category does Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity Fund) belong to?

It is a Aggressive Hybrid Fund from Sundaram Mutual Fund. Invest 65–80% in equity and the rest in debt.

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 Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Hybrid Equity 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.