About UTI Innovation Fund
UTI Innovation Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by UTI 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 scheme intends to provide medium to long-term capital appreciation through investment primarily in growth and innovation-oriented equity and equity-related instruments. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by UTI 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 | ₹12.0706 | 152087 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹12.0707 | 152089 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹11.5833 | 152086 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹11.5833 | 152088 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of UTI Innovation Fund today?
The NAV of UTI Innovation Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹12.0706 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹11.5833, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has UTI Innovation Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -2.56%. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of UTI Innovation Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.1% 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 UTI Innovation Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has UTI Innovation Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 31.5% from 23 Sept 2024 to 23 Mar 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 43% ended in a gain.
Which category does UTI Innovation Fund belong to?
It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from UTI 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 UTI Innovation 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.