About Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund)
Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund) is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by Sundaram 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 by investing in a portfolio of companies that are likely to benefit directly from consumption led demand in India.
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
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 | ₹104.8497 | 119595 |
| Direct | IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal) | ₹27.8825 | 119594 |
| Regular | GROWTH | ₹94.6564 | 102142 |
| Regular | IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal) | ₹24.7392 | 103743 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund) today?
The NAV of Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund) (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹104.8497 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹94.6564, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund) given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -6.14%, and 9.3% a year over 3 years and 11.28% a year over 5 years. That places it 106 of 136 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund)?
The Direct plan charges 1.08% 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 Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund)?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.
How much has Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund) fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 35.7% from 19 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 77% ended in a gain.
Which category does Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund) belong to?
It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from Sundaram 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 Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption 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.