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Sundaram Mutual Fund

Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)

Sundaram Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
13%
a year
NAV
₹442.17
▲ 1.07% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹3,070 Cr
Expense ratio
0.77%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹392.32 and has returned 11.82% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year1.4%5.3%behind22 of 31
3 years13%14.6%behind15 of 21
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-1%-1%
3 months3.4%3.2%
6 months11.1%10.5%
1 year1.4%0.4%
2 yearsp.a.1.5%0.4%
3 yearsp.a.13%11.8%

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

▲ 1.44% in the last 1Y

375.5413.7451.918 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
₹23,194
XIRR (per year)
8.06%
Value today
₹2,03,194

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
14.2% a year
0.6% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−19.4%
Jan 2022 to Jun 2022.
Years that made money
90.3%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
12% to 23.7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 17.3%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.73x
Expense ratio
0.77%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Rohit Seksaria, 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 Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund) against other funds in the Multi Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Axis Multicap Fund8.94%19.49%1.1%₹11,985 Cr
HSBC Multi Cap Fund7.44%18.31%0.84%₹6,503 Cr
LIC MF Multi Cap Fund8.53%18.19%0.82%₹2,254 Cr
Bank of India Multi Cap Fund10.87%17.55%0.74%₹1,335 Cr
Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund11.76%17.37%16.11%0.87%₹7,662 Cr
ITI Multi Cap Fund10.97%16.95%14.3%0.84%₹1,543 Cr
Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)1.44%13.03%0.77%₹3,070 Cr

About Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)

Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund) is a multi cap fund managed by Sundaram Mutual Fund. Invest at least 25% each in large, mid and small caps, giving exposure across company sizes.

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity & equity related instruments across market capitalisation.

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₹442.1696149669
DirectIDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)₹87.721149668
RegularGROWTH₹392.3225149667
RegularIDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)₹64.2182149666

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund) today?

The NAV of Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund) (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹442.1696 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹392.3225, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund) given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 1.44%, and 13.03% a year over 3 years. That places it 15 of 21 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)?

The Direct plan charges 0.77% 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 Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)?

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

How much has Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund) fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 19.4% from 17 Jan 2022 to 20 Jun 2022. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 90% ended in a gain.

Which category does Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund) belong to?

It is a Multi Cap Fund from Sundaram Mutual Fund. Invest at least 25% each in large, mid and small caps, giving exposure across company sizes.

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 Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth 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.