Mirae Asset Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 15, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Mirae Asset Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹10.4179 as of 11 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹37 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 1.39%, 0% and 0%, and the fund sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that this is a narrow, early-stage index option for investors who can tolerate sharp swings and who want a simple large-and-mid-cap exposure rather than steady near-term outcomes.
The benchmark-linked profile matters here: recent performance has been modest, while the portfolio is anchored by large financials and other market leaders. That combination may suit investors with a longer horizon who can accept that the fund’s return path can look uneven before any meaningful compounding becomes visible.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹10.4179 as of 11 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹37 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.23% |
| Launch Date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Min SIP | ₹99 |
| Risk Category | High Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Index Funds |
| Exit Load | No exit load |
| Fund Managers | Ekta Gala, Ritesh Patel |
The fund is managed by Ekta Gala and Ritesh Patel.
Source data date: as of 11 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -3.07% | -3.66% |
| 3M | 0.14% | -1.91% |
| 1Y | 1.39% | -7.62% |
| 3Y | Data not available | Data not available |
| 5Y | Data not available | Data not available |
The last month was weak, but the fund still held up a little better than the benchmark over that stretch. That pattern is important because it shows the fund has not moved in a straight line, even over short periods.
Over three months, the fund edged into positive territory while the benchmark stayed negative. Over one year, the gap becomes much more visible: the fund is positive, while the benchmark is negative by a wider margin. That tells us the fund has been more resilient than the benchmark over the periods that are available, even though the absolute return level is still low.
The return path also suggests that this is not a smooth compounding story yet. The monthly and quarterly moves show intermittent drawdowns and recoveries rather than a clean upward trend. For an index fund launched in October 2024, that is not surprising, but it does mean investors should judge it more as a building-block holding than as a near-term return driver.
Because the available history is short, the 1-year comparison is the clearest read-through. On that basis, the fund has remained ahead of the benchmark across all reported periods, but the margin is strongest over 3 months and 1 year rather than over 1 month.
Source data date: as of 11 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD Mirae Asset Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index?
A fund’s past returns alone don’t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.
The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.
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Peer comparison
| Fund | 1Y return | 3Y return | 5Y return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 1.39% | Data not available | Data not available |
| ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 32.61% | 29.92% | Data not available |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 26.23% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Aditya Birla SL Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 26.22% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 26.18% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 25.91% | Data not available | Data not available |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.
The current fund’s 1-year return is far below the stronger peer figures shown here, while the gap is also visible over the shorter periods where those peers have sharper gains. On the limited longer-term figures available, ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan also stands well ahead at 3 years. That said, the comparison is not perfectly symmetrical because several peer funds do not yet have 3-year or 5-year figures available, so the clearest story comes from the 1-year numbers.
What stands out is that the fund’s own short-term pattern is more defensive than explosive. It has been positive over 3 months and 1 year, but it has not matched the pace seen in several of the peer funds that are focused on narrower themes. For an investor, that means the fund looks steadier than the fastest-moving peers, but it also has much less return momentum in the available period.
Source data date: as of 11 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Bank | 3.94% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | Bank | 3.78% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. | Crude Oil | 3.13% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | Telecom | 2% |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | Infrastructure | 1.72% |
| BSE Ltd. | Finance | 1.6% |
| State Bank of India | Bank | 1.59% |
| Infosys Ltd. | IT | 1.44% |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | Bank | 1.35% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | Bank | 1.12% |
The top 10 holdings account for approximately 21.67% of the portfolio.
To see all holdings, visit the Mirae Asset Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan page
The largest holding, HDFC Bank Ltd., carries a weight of 3.94%, which is not large enough to dominate the fund on its own. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is also gradual, ending at 1.12%, so the portfolio does not look overly dependent on a single name.
At the same time, the top 10 together account for only 21.67% of the disclosed holdings set, and the fund has 52 holdings in total. That suggests the portfolio is spread across a fairly long tail, which may soften single-stock influence even though banks remain prominent among the largest positions. For investors, the more important point is that the disclosed leaders are mostly large liquid companies, so the fund may behave like a broad market-cap blend rather than a narrow concentrated bet.
Source data date: as of 11 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund suits investors who can accept High Risk volatility and who are comfortable with a return profile that is still developing. The short history, modest 1-year return and uneven month-to-month pattern make it better suited to a longer horizon than to short-term outcome expectations.
It may appeal to investors who want an index-based large-and-mid-cap exposure and prefer a broad set of large companies at the top of the portfolio. The main trade-off is that the fund has looked steadier than the benchmark in the available periods, but not especially strong versus faster-moving peer options. That makes patience and risk tolerance more important than excitement.
Tax and exit load
| Holding period | Tax rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Units held less than 1 year | 20% | Short-term capital gains tax |
| Units held more than 1 year | 12.5% | Long-term capital gains tax |
Exit load: No exit load.
Source data date: as of 11 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Mirae Asset Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?
Its NAV is ₹10.4179 as of 11 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The fund’s 1-year return is 1.39%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available in the current history.
How has the fund compared with its benchmark?
It has done better than the benchmark in the available 1-month, 3-month and 1-year periods. The gap is most visible over 1 year, where the benchmark is negative and the fund is positive.
How does it compare with peer funds on available return data?
The fund’s 1-year return is well below several of the peer figures shown, while some peers also have much stronger 3-year returns where available. The comparison on 5-year figures is limited because most peer entries do not yet have that history.
What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹99.
Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Ekta Gala and Ritesh Patel. It has no exit load if units are sold anytime.
Bottom line
This fund’s short history shows a modest but positive 1-year result, while the longer view remains incomplete. It has stayed ahead of the benchmark in the available periods, yet it trails the stronger peer figures shown on 1-year and some 3-year comparisons. The portfolio is led by large financial names and is spread across 52 holdings, which may help limit single-stock dependence. For investors, the fund looks most suitable as a high-risk, long-horizon index allocation rather than a near-term performance play.
Published on 15 September 2026 at 3:19 PM IST
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RIA disclosure
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.