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ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW: NAV Today, Performance Review and Should You Invest?

  • July 22, 2026
  • Posted by: Kunal Singla
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ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW:

ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW NAV Rs 51.12 on 21-07-2026. Category: Equity. 1Y return -17.20%. Risk: Very High Risk.

ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW is an open ended equity scheme with concentrated exposure to a specific sector or investment theme, offered by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. This review covers the latest NAV, historical returns, plan details and whether it fits your investment goals as an open ended equity scheme.

The scheme carries ISIN INF209K01P49 and is classified under Equity Scheme – Sectoral/ Thematic. Read on for a full breakdown of ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW NAV history and returns before you decide how it fits your portfolio.

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  • About ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW
  • ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW NAV and Performance
  • ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW: Plan and Option Explained
  • Should You Invest in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?
  • How to Invest in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW via Univest
  • Risks of Investing in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW
  • Conclusion
  • FAQs on ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW
    • What is the current NAV of ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?
    • What are the returns of ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?
    • Can I invest in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW right now?
    • Is ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW a Direct Plan or a Regular Plan?
    • What is the IDCW option in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?
    • What category does ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW belong to and how risky is it?
    • How can I check ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW live on Univest?
    • Who manages ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?

About ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW

ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW is offered by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and was first launched on 14-01-2013, giving it a track record of about 13.5 years. The scheme falls under the Equity Scheme – Sectoral/ Thematic category as classified by AMFI.

This particular scheme code represents a Direct Plan, which is bought straight from the fund house without a distributor, so it usually carries a lower expense ratio than the Regular Plan of the same scheme, structured under an IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) option, where the fund can pay out a portion of gains to unit holders instead of reinvesting all of it. Investors evaluating ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW should confirm they are selecting the correct plan and option combination that matches their needs before investing.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund is registered with SEBI and, like every other fund house, reports scheme performance and portfolio holdings to AMFI on a regular basis. Every mutual fund scheme in India, regardless of the AMC that manages it, is governed by SEBI Mutual Fund Regulations, which set rules around disclosure, expense ratios and investor protection that fund houses must follow.

ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW NAV and Performance

As on 21-07-2026, ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW NAV stands at Rs 51.1200. The table below summarises its performance across available time periods, calculated using official historical NAV data.

Metric Value
Current NAV Rs 51.1200 (as on 21-07-2026)
1 Year Return -17.20%
3 Year CAGR +1.45%
5 Year CAGR -0.43%
Since Inception Cagr +10.66%
Inception Date 14-01-2013
Category Equity (Very High Risk)

ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW returns shown above are point to point and computed from official historical NAV data. Returns for periods below 1 year are absolute, while 1 year and above are shown as CAGR (compounded annual growth rate).

ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW: Plan and Option Explained

ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW is structured as a Direct Plan. In India, every open ended mutual fund scheme typically offers both a Direct Plan and a Regular Plan. The Direct Plan is bought straight from the AMC without a distributor and carries a lower expense ratio, while the Regular Plan of the same underlying portfolio is bought through a distributor and carries a marginally higher expense ratio that compensates the distributor.

On the option side, ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW uses an IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) option, where the fund can pay out a portion of gains to unit holders instead of reinvesting all of it. Investors who want compounding without receiving cash payouts typically prefer Growth, while those who want periodic cash flow may prefer an IDCW or Dividend option, keeping in mind that payouts reduce the NAV to that extent.

Should You Invest in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?

Whether ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW suits you depends on your risk appetite, time horizon and financial goal. Suited only to investors who understand the underlying sector or theme and can tolerate sharp cyclical swings. It sits in the Equity category, which is classified as Very High Risk, so investors should size their allocation to this scheme according to how much volatility they can tolerate.

Investors considering ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW should also compare it against other schemes in the same equity category using a screener, check the expense ratio and exit load in the latest factsheet, and align the investment horizon with the recommended holding period for this category before committing fresh money.

Compare ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW Against Other Equity Funds on the Univest Screener

How to Invest in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW via Univest

To invest in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW, log in to your Univest account and complete your KYC if you have not already done so. Search for it by scheme name or AMC within the mutual fund section.

Decide between a lumpsum investment or a monthly SIP based on your cash flow, enter the amount, and confirm the order. You can track ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW NAV and returns anytime from your Univest portfolio dashboard.

Download the Univest iOS App or Univest Android App to track ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW NAV live and manage your mutual fund portfolio.

Risks of Investing in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW

  • Returns depend heavily on how one sector or theme performs, unlike a diversified fund.
  • Sector cycles can be sharp, leading to periods of underperformance.
  • Not recommended as a core, standalone holding.

These risks apply broadly to the Equity category that ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW belongs to. Always read the Scheme Information Document (SID) of this scheme for the complete, fund specific risk factors before investing.

Conclusion

ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW is an open ended equity scheme with concentrated exposure to a specific sector or investment theme. With a current NAV of Rs 51.1200 and a since inception CAGR of +10.66%, it has a track record investors can evaluate against their own goals. As with any equity investment, review the latest factsheet, expense ratio and exit load and consult your financial advisor to check suitability before investing. This article is for informational purposes as per SEBI RA INH000013776.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information including AMFI and fund house disclosures. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official AMFI (amfiindia.com) website and the respective fund house before making any investment decision. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risk, read all scheme related documents carefully. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).

FAQs on ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW

What is the current NAV of ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?

Ans. Its latest available NAV is Rs 51.1200 as on 21-07-2026. NAV changes every business day based on the value of the securities the scheme holds.

What are the returns of ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?

Ans. It has delivered a 1 year return of -17.20%, a 3 year CAGR of +1.45% and a 5 year CAGR of -0.43%. Past returns do not guarantee future performance.

Can I invest in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW right now?

Ans. Yes, it is an open ended scheme, which means investors can generally invest or redeem units on any business day at the applicable NAV, subject to any exit load mentioned in the scheme documents.

Is ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW a Direct Plan or a Regular Plan?

Ans. This specific scheme is the Direct Plan. a Direct Plan, which is bought straight from the fund house without a distributor, so it usually carries a lower expense ratio than the Regular Plan of the same scheme.

What is the IDCW option in ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?

Ans. It is structured under an IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) option, where the fund can pay out a portion of gains to unit holders instead of reinvesting all of it.

What category does ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW belong to and how risky is it?

Ans. It falls under the Equity category and is classified as Very High Risk. Suited only to investors who understand the underlying sector or theme and can tolerate sharp cyclical swings.

How can I check ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW live on Univest?

Ans. You can track its NAV, category peers and other mutual fund and stock data through the Univest Screener and app after logging in to your Univest account.

Who manages ABSL Digital India Direct IDCW?

Ans. It is managed by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund as per the fund house’s official scheme disclosures. Fund manager names can change over time, so investors should check the latest factsheet on the AMC website for the current manager.



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Author: Kunal Singla
Kunal Singla is the Associate Director - Research at Univest, leading quantitative equity research, intraday trading setups, and derivatives strategy. With 4+ years of experience in Indian equity markets, he combines rigorous quantitative methods with classical technical analysis to build high-conviction research frameworks for retail and advisory clients. He holds an MSc from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi — one of India's most selective institutions — and has completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), a globally recognised programme covering derivatives pricing, risk modelling, machine learning for finance, and advanced portfolio theory. This combination places him in a small group of Indian analysts with both deep academic training in quantitative methods and SEBI-recognised research credentials. Kunal holds seven SEBI-recognised NISM certifications spanning research, derivatives, portfolio management, and securities operations: Series-XV (Research Analyst), Series-XXI-A (Portfolio Managers), Series-XVI (Commodity Derivatives), Series-VIII (Equity Derivatives), Series-VII (SORM), Series-V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), and Series-I (Currency Derivatives). At Univest — India's SEBI-registered research and advisory platform — Kunal leads research inputs for Pro Lite, Pro Super, Pro Gold, and Pro Commodity advisory services, alongside publishing intraday stock picks on Univest Blogs.

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