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Sundaram Mutual Fund

Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund)

Sundaram Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
10%
a year
NAV
₹184.58
▲ 0.72% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹1,097 Cr
Expense ratio
1.05%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹164.77 and has returned 8.95% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year2.2%2.2%ahead12 of 28
3 years10%12.3%behind20 of 27
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-2.6%-2.6%
3 months3.1%2.8%
6 months10.3%9.7%
1 year2.2%1.2%
2 yearsp.a.-0.4%-1.3%
3 yearsp.a.10%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

▲ 2.25% in the last 1Y

159.0174.3189.718 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
₹17,839
XIRR (per year)
6.25%
Value today
₹1,97,839

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
13.3% a year
1.2% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−20.1%
Jan 2022 to Jun 2022.
Years that made money
83.3%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
9.2% to 21.2%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 14.2%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹300
Minimum top-up
₹300
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.23x
Expense ratio
1.05%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Ashwin Jain, 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 Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund) against other funds in the Focused Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Invesco India Focused Fund2.28%21.09%14.91%0.49%₹6,454 Cr
ITI Focused Fund6.8%17.42%0.91%₹629 Cr
ICICI Prudential Focused Fund-0.77%16.2%15.21%1.22%₹17,949 Cr
Bandhan Focused Fund3.83%15.56%12.5%1.01%₹2,086 Cr
SBI Focused Fund10.59%14.95%11.58%0.84%₹51,248 Cr
HDFC Focused Fund-2.48%14.64%17.92%0.76%₹28,201 Cr
Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund)2.25%10.05%1.05%₹1,097 Cr

About Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund)

Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund) is a focused fund managed by Sundaram Mutual Fund. Hold a concentrated portfolio of at most 30 stocks, so returns depend heavily on a few picks.

The Investment Objective of the scheme would be to provide capital appreciation and /or dividend distribution by investing in companies across market capitalization.

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.

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

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGROWTH₹184.5812149533
DirectIDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)₹43.2583149534
RegularGROWTH₹164.7679149532
RegularIDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)₹39.2968149531

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund) today?

The NAV of Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund) (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹184.5812 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹164.7679, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund) given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 2.25%, and 10.05% a year over 3 years. That places it 20 of 27 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund)?

The Direct plan charges 1.05% 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 Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund)?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹300 or more.

How much has Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund) fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 20.1% from 17 Jan 2022 to 20 Jun 2022. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 83% ended in a gain.

Which category does Sundaram Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap Fund) belong to?

It is a Focused Fund from Sundaram Mutual Fund. Hold a concentrated portfolio of at most 30 stocks, so returns depend heavily on a few picks.

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 Focused Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Focused Multicap 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.