{"id":232780,"date":"2026-09-07T09:53:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T04:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T10:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T04:43:48","slug":"bandhan-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bandhan Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bandhan Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> currently has a NAV of \u20b990.239 as of 09 Sep 2026 and scheme AUM of \u20b92,144 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 2.12%, 12.72% and 10.67%, and the scheme is tagged High Risk. Our view is that it suits investors who can tolerate sharp swings in pursuit of equity-style growth, because the recent return profile is softer than the medium-term track record and the portfolio remains built around large, influential positions.<\/p>\n<p>It is a large-cap equity fund with a Nifty 50 benchmark, so the comparison point is straightforward. The mix of banks, an energy-linked leader, IT, industrials, telecom and healthcare suggests broad large-cap exposure rather than a narrow theme, which can help balance stock-specific moves while still leaving meaningful market risk.<\/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 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Bandhan_Large_Cap\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Bandhan Large Cap?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Bandhan 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\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Bandhan_Large_Cap_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Bandhan Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Bandhan 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\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_it_performed_versus_the_Nifty_50_benchmark\" title=\"How has it performed versus the Nifty 50 benchmark?\">How has it performed versus the Nifty 50 benchmark?<\/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\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_shown_here\" title=\"How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?\">How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?<\/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\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_kind_of_risk_and_exit_load_should_investors_note\" title=\"What kind of risk and exit load should investors note?\">What kind of risk and exit load should investors note?<\/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\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-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\/bandhan-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>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b990.239 as of 09 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,144 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.86%<\/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>0.50% on or before 30D, Nil after 30D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Manish Gunwani, Prateek Poddar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Manish Gunwani and Prateek Poddar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 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>-3.21%<\/td>\n<td>-4.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>5.46%<\/td>\n<td>0.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>2.12%<\/td>\n<td>-7.16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>12.72%<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>10.67%<\/td>\n<td>5.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The near-term picture is uneven, but not weak relative to the benchmark. Over 1 month, the fund declined less than the Nifty 50, while the 3-month return moved clearly ahead of the benchmark. That tells us the fund has handled short swings better than the index even though the last month was still negative.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year return is modest, yet it stands well above the benchmark\u2019s negative reading. That gap matters because it shows the fund has preserved a better trajectory than the index through a difficult year, even if absolute returns are not strong enough to look exciting.<\/p>\n<p>The longer view is more constructive. The 3-year and 5-year numbers both stay ahead of the benchmark, and the 5-year gain is meaningfully positive. The pattern in the NAV path also suggests periods of recovery after drawdowns rather than a smooth climb, which is common in equity funds, but here the compounding has been good enough over multi-year spans to keep the fund ahead of the Nifty 50.<\/p>\n<p>In our view, the main takeaway is that recent volatility does not change the broader medium-term story. The fund has still compounded better than the benchmark over 3 and 5 years, but the latest 1-year result shows that this outperformance has not been linear.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 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_Bandhan_Large_Cap\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Bandhan 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 Bandhan 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\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bandhan Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2.12%<\/td>\n<td>12.72%<\/td>\n<td>10.67%<\/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>8.13%<\/td>\n<td>13.11%<\/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>6.99%<\/td>\n<td>12.61%<\/td>\n<td>10.27%<\/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>6.82%<\/td>\n<td>12.8%<\/td>\n<td>9.84%<\/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>3.91%<\/td>\n<td>13.77%<\/td>\n<td>11.79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/iti-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">ITI Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>3.08%<\/td>\n<td>11%<\/td>\n<td>9.6%<\/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. On the latest 1-year number, the fund trails the stronger peer figures, with Quant Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan and Taurus Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan both ahead. Even so, the fund\u2019s 3-year return is competitive with the peer set shown here, and its 5-year return stays above Taurus Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan, Bank of India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan and ITI Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan. The short-term comparison therefore looks less impressive than the longer-term one, which is a useful reminder that this fund has been steadier over multi-year periods than in the most recent year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 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<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>8.96%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>7.34%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>6.02%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>3.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.83%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Limited<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>3.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NTPC Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>3.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Larsen &amp; Toubro Limited<\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td>3.14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Limited<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>3.03%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>3.03%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 46.27% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bandhan Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>ICICI Bank Limited is the largest holding at 8.96%, and it is likely to have greater influence than any other single position in the portfolio. HDFC Bank Limited and Reliance Industries Limited also carry meaningful weights, so the fund is not dependent on just one name, but the first three positions together still shape a large share of the visible portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>Weight falls from 8.96% at the top holding to 3.03% in the tenth slot, which shows a fairly pronounced drop even within the top 10. That pattern suggests the portfolio is anchored by a few larger positions, while the rest of the named holdings play a smaller supporting role.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the disclosed top holdings cover only 46.27% of the portfolio, and the fund has 57 holdings in total. That combination points to a portfolio that is meaningfully spread beyond the biggest names, even though the largest positions may still have a noticeable effect on short-term movement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 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 fits investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and can stay invested through uneven periods. The 1-year return is softer than the 3-year and 5-year figures, so the fund may suit people who can accept short-run fluctuations in exchange for a better multi-year compounding record.<\/p>\n<p>Because it follows a large-cap equity approach against the Nifty 50, it is better suited to investors who want market-linked growth rather than capital protection. The main trade-off is clear: you get exposure to large Indian companies and a portfolio with a broad holding base, but you must be willing to tolerate periods when returns lag or turn negative before the longer trend reasserts itself.<\/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> 0.50% on or before 30D, Nil after 30D.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 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_Bandhan_Large_Cap_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Bandhan Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b990.239 as of 09 Sep 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 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 2.12%, 12.72% and 10.67%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_it_performed_versus_the_Nifty_50_benchmark\"><\/span>How has it performed versus the Nifty 50 benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has been ahead of the Nifty 50 over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. The benchmark\u2019s 1-year return is negative, while the fund is positive over the same stretch.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_shown_here\"><\/span>How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is below some peer funds such as Quant Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan and Taurus Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan, but its 3-year and 5-year figures remain competitive within the peer set shown here.<\/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=\"What_kind_of_risk_and_exit_load_should_investors_note\"><\/span>What kind of risk and exit load should investors note?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is tagged High Risk, so it is best suited to investors comfortable with equity volatility. The exit load is 0.50% on or before 30 days and nil after 30 days, while the fund is managed by Manish Gunwani and Prateek Poddar.<\/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>Bandhan Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan shows a clear difference between its recent and longer-term record: the latest year is muted, but the 3-year and 5-year outcomes remain stronger than the Nifty 50 benchmark. Compared with the peer set shown here, the fund\u2019s short-term return is less impressive, while its multi-year figures stay competitive. The portfolio is anchored by a few large positions, yet the disclosed holding list still extends across 57 names, which can help reduce dependence on any one stock. It remains a fit for investors who can handle High Risk equity volatility and focus on a multi-year horizon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 10 September 2026 at 10:10 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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. 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