Groww Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 18, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Groww Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹13.6801 as of 17 Sep 2026 and an AUM of ₹373 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -2.8%, 0% and 0%, and the fund sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that this is a market-linked index fund with a broad equity portfolio, but its recent return trend has been weak relative to the benchmark and does not yet show a strong long-term compounding record.
For investors, the main appeal is low-cost index exposure at an expense ratio of 0.4%, but the main trade-off is that the fund has still delivered negative recent returns while tracking a volatile equity market. That makes it better suited to investors who can stay patient through swings and are comfortable with a High Risk profile.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹13.6801 as of 17 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹373 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.4% |
| Launch Date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Min SIP | ₹500 |
| Risk Category | High Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Index Funds |
| Exit Load | 0.25% on or before 7D, Nil after 7D |
| Fund Managers | Aakash Chauhan, Nikhil Satam, Shashi Kumar |
The fund is managed by Aakash Chauhan, Nikhil Satam and Shashi Kumar.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -3.4% | -3.66% |
| 3M | -1.83% | -3.71% |
| 1Y | -2.8% | -7.13% |
| 3Y | Data not available | Data not available |
| 5Y | Data not available | Data not available |
The near-term pattern has been uneven, with a weak one-month result and a still-negative three-month figure, even though the fund held up better than the benchmark in both periods. That relative gap matters because it shows the index fund did not fall as sharply as Nifty 50 over the same windows, which is a useful sign for a passive strategy in a choppy market.
Over one year, the fund is still negative, but the decline is much smaller than the benchmark’s. That tells us the portfolio has tracked the broad market with less downside than the reference index during this period, though the absolute return remains disappointing for investors who entered during a weaker phase.
The time pattern also suggests that the fund has not yet built a convincing compounding record over a longer holding period. Since the scheme is young, there is no 3-year or 5-year return to assess, so our view is that investors should judge it primarily as a low-cost market tracker rather than as a proven long-term winner.
The key takeaway is that recent behaviour is better than the benchmark on a relative basis, but not strong in absolute terms. For an index fund, that may be acceptable only if the investor is prepared for equity volatility and is focused on broad market exposure over time.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD Groww Nifty Total Market 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groww Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | -2.8% | Data not available | Data not available |
| ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 29.31% | 30.01% | Data not available |
| Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 21.45% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 21.13% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty MidSmall Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 20.68% | Data not available | Data not available |
| ICICI Pru Nifty Pharma Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 17.57% | 18.84% | 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 negative, while the listed peers with available figures are all positive over the same period. That leaves the scheme behind the peer set on recent performance, even though some of those peers are focused on different market segments. On the longer horizon where figures are available, the gap remains mixed: ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan and ICICI Pru Nifty Pharma Index Fund Direct Growth Plan both show positive 3-year numbers, while this fund has no 3-year figure yet because it is younger. The short-term and longer-term peer pictures therefore tell different stories, but neither one suggests that this fund has built an established return history yet.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank Limited | Bank | 5.17% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | Bank | 4.96% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | Crude Oil | 4.11% |
| Bharti Airtel Limited | Telecom | 2.62% |
| Larsen & Toubro Limited | Infrastructure | 2.25% |
| State Bank of India | Bank | 2.09% |
| Infosys Limited | IT | 1.89% |
| Axis Bank Limited | Bank | 1.78% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | Bank | 1.47% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Limited | Automobile & Ancillaries | 1.4% |
The largest holding is HDFC Bank Limited at 5.17%, so no single position dominates the portfolio on its own. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is also fairly measured, moving from 5.17% to 1.4%, which suggests the fund does not rely on just one or two names for most of its exposure.
The top 10 holdings together account for approximately 27.74% of the portfolio, and the scheme discloses 37 holdings in total. That combination points to a long tail of additional positions beyond the largest names, which may help spread individual-stock influence while still leaving the fund clearly tied to large listed companies.
Bank exposure appears multiple times among the leading holdings, alongside infrastructure, telecom, IT, crude oil and automobiles. That mix may make the fund more sensitive to the broad health of financials and large-cap cyclicals, but it also reflects the wider market-style exposure that an index fund is expected to carry.
To see all holdings, visit the Groww Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan page
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund suits investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and can hold through periods of negative returns. The return pattern is still young and uneven, so the better fit is a patient investor who wants broad market participation rather than steady near-term gains.
It can work for a medium- to long-term horizon where short-run volatility is acceptable. The main trade-off is that a low-cost index structure does not protect capital in falling markets; instead, it aims to track the market with limited drag from expenses.
The portfolio is spread across large listed companies, with banks forming a noticeable part of the leading holdings. That can appeal to investors who want diversified market exposure, but they still need to accept equity-market swings and the possibility that returns may lag in weaker phases.
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: 0.25% on or before 7D, Nil after 7D.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Groww Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?
Its NAV is ₹13.6801 as of 17 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s recent returns?
Its 1-year return is -2.8%, while the 3-year and 5-year figures are not available because the scheme is still young.
How has it compared with the benchmark?
It has fallen less than the benchmark in the periods where both figures are available. Over 1 year, the fund is -2.8% versus -7.13% for Nifty 50.
How does it compare with the listed peer funds on 1-year returns?
Its 1-year return is weaker than the available peer figures in this set, which are all positive. That shows the fund has recently lagged the peer group on a simple return basis.
Does the fund have a minimum SIP?
Yes. The minimum SIP is ₹500.
Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Aakash Chauhan, Nikhil Satam and Shashi Kumar. The exit load is 0.25% on or before 7D, and nil after 7D.
Bottom line
Groww Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has a weak recent return record, but it has still held up better than the benchmark over the same periods. The peer comparison shows that its available 1-year figure trails the listed peer funds, while the lack of longer history limits what can be said about its longer-term record. The portfolio is broad, with large-cap financials taking several leading slots, and the High Risk profile makes it best suited to investors who can stay invested through market swings.
Published on 18 September 2026 at 9:46 AM 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.