{"id":222094,"date":"2026-08-28T11:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=222094"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:43:13","slug":"nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nippon India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Nippon India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> had a NAV of \u20b9101.1854 as of 27 Aug 2026 and an AUM of \u20b954,224 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0.33%, 13.10% and 15.08%, and the scheme is tagged High Risk. Our view is that the fund has shown a steadier longer-term compounding profile than recent one-year performance suggests, but the large-cap tilt and sharp bank concentration mean investors still need to be comfortable with equity volatility.<\/p>\n<p>The benchmark comparison is mixed: the fund has stayed ahead over 3 years and 5 years, but its latest 1-year return is modest. That pattern fits a fund that can participate well over full market cycles, while short stretches may still look uneven. For investors who want a large-cap core holding with a strong domestic equity bias, the portfolio mix matters as much as the return record.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Nippon_India_Large_Cap\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Nippon India Large Cap?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Nippon India Large Cap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Nippon_India_Large_Cap_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Nippon India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Nippon India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_Nifty_50\" title=\"How has the fund performed versus Nifty 50?\">How has the fund performed versus Nifty 50?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_peer_large-cap_funds_on_recent_returns\" title=\"How does it compare with peer large-cap funds on recent returns?\">How does it compare with peer large-cap funds on recent returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"What is the minimum SIP amount?\">What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_risk_profile\" title=\"Who manages the fund and what is the risk profile?\">Who manages the fund and what is the risk profile?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9101.1854<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b954,224 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>01 Jan 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% if units are sold on or before 7 days; nil after 7 days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Sailesh Raj Bhan, Bhavik Dave<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Sailesh Raj Bhan and Bhavik Dave.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 27 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>0.95%<\/td>\n<td>0.44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>2.76%<\/td>\n<td>2.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>0.33%<\/td>\n<td>-2.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>13.10%<\/td>\n<td>6.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>15.08%<\/td>\n<td>7.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Recent numbers are modest, but they are still better than the benchmark over the same stretches. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund has held a slight edge, which suggests it has participated in the market\u2019s short-term recovery without showing outsized swings in the latest period.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year picture is more important because it captures the latest cycle, and here the fund has been near flat while the benchmark has been negative. That tells us the fund has defended relatively better than the index over the past year, even though the absolute return is not strong enough to look exciting on a standalone basis.<\/p>\n<p>The longer-term picture is clearly stronger. The 3-year and 5-year returns are comfortably ahead of the benchmark, which points to better compounding across a fuller market cycle. Our reading is that the fund has rewarded patience more than short-term entry timing, and the recent flatter stretch does not erase the longer horizon advantage.<\/p>\n<p>The time pattern also looks uneven rather than smooth. There were phases of stronger upward movement and periods of pullback, which is normal for an equity fund with a High Risk profile. For investors, that means the right comparison is not one month to the next, but whether the fund has still compounded ahead of the benchmark over time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 27 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Nippon_India_Large_Cap\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Nippon India Large Cap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Nippon India Large Cap? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/nippon-india-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Nippon India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>0.33%<\/td>\n<td>13.10%<\/td>\n<td>15.08%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/quant-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>10.99%<\/td>\n<td>16.27%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/taurus-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Taurus Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>10.06%<\/td>\n<td>15.09%<\/td>\n<td>11.54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bank-of-india-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bank of India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>9.34%<\/td>\n<td>14.99%<\/td>\n<td>11.04%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/invesco-india-largecap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Invesco India Largecap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.00%<\/td>\n<td>15.98%<\/td>\n<td>13.17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bajaj-finserv-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.54%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. The current fund\u2019s 1-year return is far below the stronger recent numbers seen in several peers, even though it still remains ahead of the benchmark over the same period. Over 3 years, it is competitive but not the strongest in this set, while its 5-year return is better than the available peer figures listed here except where data is unavailable.<\/p>\n<p>The peer set tells two different stories. In the shorter window, several peers have had a much stronger run, which makes the current fund look restrained. Over longer horizons, though, the fund has held up well and remains clearly ahead of the benchmark, which supports the view that it has delivered better multi-year compounding than the index even if recent momentum is less striking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 27 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The market-cap mix is 82.7% large cap, 12.67% mid cap, 2.56% small cap and 2.08% other. That makes the portfolio predominantly large-cap, with only a limited allocation to smaller companies.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Allocation<\/th>\n<th>Top holdings<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>BANK<\/td>\n<td>26.08%<\/td>\n<td>HDFC BANK LIMITED (7.91%), ICICI BANK LIMITED (5.95%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>RETAILING<\/td>\n<td>10.37%<\/td>\n<td>TRENT LTD (4.8%), AVENUE SUPERMARTS LIMITED (1.79%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FINANCE<\/td>\n<td>7.37%<\/td>\n<td>HDFC ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED (2.82%), BAJAJ FINANCE LIMITED (2.76%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>6.78%<\/td>\n<td>INFOSYS LIMITED (2.61%), TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED (2.23%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FMCG<\/td>\n<td>6.46%<\/td>\n<td>ITC LIMITED (2.32%), HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED (2.16%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Bank exposure is materially larger than every other listed sector, so it is likely to have the greatest influence on portfolio behaviour. Within that bucket, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are the two clear anchors, which makes the sector\u2019s direction especially important for short-term swings.<\/p>\n<p>The next sectors are much smaller, and that helps the portfolio avoid an extreme one-theme profile beyond banking. Retailing, finance, IT and FMCG together add diversification across consumption, financial services, technology and staples, but none of them comes close to the bank weight.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that the portfolio remains fairly balanced at the market-cap level while staying clearly tilted toward large companies. The mid-cap slice is meaningful enough to add some growth potential, yet the small-cap share is limited, which should help keep the portfolio more anchored to large-cap market movements than to the more volatile end of the market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 27 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund suits investors who can accept a High Risk equity holding and stay invested for several years. The 3-year and 5-year returns are much better than the 1-year result, so the fund fits a patient horizon better than a short-term return chase.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is that you get a large-cap core with a decent longer-run record, but near-term performance can look subdued and the portfolio has a strong bank tilt. Investors who prefer smoother short-term outcomes or a very diversified sector profile may find that mix less comfortable.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Exit load:<\/strong> 1% if units are sold on or before 7 days; nil after 7 days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 27 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Nippon_India_Large_Cap_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Nippon India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b9101.1854 as of 27 Aug 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund\u2019s returns are 0.33% for 1 year, 13.10% for 3 years and 15.08% for 5 years.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_Nifty_50\"><\/span>How has the fund performed versus Nifty 50?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has been ahead of Nifty 50 over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. The gap is especially clear over 3 years and 5 years.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_peer_large-cap_funds_on_recent_returns\"><\/span>How does it compare with peer large-cap funds on recent returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is much lower than several peers in the comparison set, while its 3-year and 5-year figures are more competitive over longer periods.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>What is the minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_risk_profile\"><\/span>Who manages the fund and what is the risk profile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Sailesh Raj Bhan and Bhavik Dave, and it is tagged High Risk. The portfolio is mostly large cap, with banking as the biggest sector exposure.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nippon India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan looks more convincing over medium to long horizons than over the latest 1-year stretch. It has stayed ahead of the benchmark across the listed periods, but recent peer comparisons are less flattering because several rivals have had stronger short-term numbers. The portfolio is still mostly large cap, yet the bank weight is high enough to shape outcomes meaningfully. 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