{"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":"2026-09-07T09:53:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T04:23:57","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> has a NAV of \u20b991.645 as of 04 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b92,144 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 4.04%, 13.92% and 11.01% respectively, and the scheme is tagged as High Risk. Our view is that the fund has delivered a mixed short-term outcome but a steadier longer-term pattern, which can suit investors who want large-cap exposure and can tolerate equity volatility.<\/p>\n<p>It is benchmarked against Nifty 50, and the portfolio is led by banks, oil &amp; gas, IT, industrials and healthcare names. That mix keeps the fund anchored to large, liquid businesses, but the recent return path shows that it can still move through uneven stretches before compounding resumes.<\/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\/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_does_the_fund_compare_with_Nifty_50\" title=\"How does the fund compare with Nifty 50?\">How does the fund compare with 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\/bandhan-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Which_peer_funds_show_stronger_recent_returns\" title=\"Which peer funds show stronger recent returns?\">Which peer funds show stronger 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\/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\/#Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\" title=\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\">Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/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>\u20b991.645 as of 04 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 04 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>-1.46%<\/td>\n<td>-2.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>7.50%<\/td>\n<td>3.35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>4.04%<\/td>\n<td>-4.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>13.92%<\/td>\n<td>6.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>11.01%<\/td>\n<td>6.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent picture is better than the benchmark in all three time windows shown here. Over 1 month, the fund fell less than the index, and over 3 months it moved ahead more clearly, which tells us the scheme has handled the latest stretch with more strength than Nifty 50.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year result is even more striking because the benchmark is still negative while the fund is positive. That matters for a large-cap scheme: it suggests the portfolio did not just keep pace in a difficult market, but cushioned the drawdown more effectively than the index.<\/p>\n<p>Longer-term, the fund has held onto a stronger compounding profile. The 3-year return is well above the benchmark and the 5-year return also stays ahead, which points to a strategy that has worked better than the index across a full market cycle rather than only in the latest rebound.<\/p>\n<p>The daily pattern also shows that the ride has not been linear. There were clear pullbacks along the way, so the fund has still behaved like an equity product rather than a steady-income alternative. Our view is that the longer-term trend is constructive, but the short-term swings remind investors that timing risk remains part of the experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 04 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>4.04%<\/td>\n<td>13.92%<\/td>\n<td>11.01%<\/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>9.25%<\/td>\n<td>14.01%<\/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>9.16%<\/td>\n<td>13.69%<\/td>\n<td>10.6%<\/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>8.37%<\/td>\n<td>13.86%<\/td>\n<td>10.02%<\/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>6.26%<\/td>\n<td>14.89%<\/td>\n<td>12.09%<\/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>4.18%<\/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. On 1-year return, the fund trails several peers with available figures, including the stronger recent outcomes from Quant Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan and Taurus Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan. That said, its 3-year and 5-year figures remain competitive against the longer-horizon peer set with available data, which suggests the recent gap is more about the latest stretch than a clear break in the longer-term pattern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 04 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 largest holding, ICICI Bank Limited, carries an 8.96% weight, so it is large enough to matter but not so dominant that it defines the portfolio by itself. The gap to the tenth holding is meaningful: the list moves from under 9% at the top to a little above 3% at the bottom of the visible holdings, which shows a clear tapering in influence across the top positions.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 46.27% of the portfolio. With 57 disclosed holdings in total, that suggests the scheme is not built around one or two oversized bets, but it still has a noticeable core concentration in a handful of large positions. In our view, that structure may let the fund express conviction in major large-cap names while leaving room for a broader tail of smaller positions.<\/p>\n<p>Because the visible holdings are spread across banks, energy, technology, industrials, telecom and healthcare, the portfolio may also draw performance from multiple parts of the market rather than a single theme. That can help balance the fund\u2019s large-cap character, although it does not remove equity-market volatility.<\/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 class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 04 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 suits investors who are comfortable with High Risk and can stay invested for a longer horizon. The 1-year number is modest, but the 3-year and 5-year records are much firmer, and that tells us the scheme has been better suited to patient investors than to those who need smooth short-term outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is that the fund may lag in shorter phases even when the longer-run picture stays constructive. Its large-cap, benchmark-aware portfolio can help anchor equity exposure, but investors still need to accept market swings and uneven year-to-year results in exchange for the possibility of stronger multi-year compounding.<\/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 04 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 \u20b991.645 as of 04 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 returns are 4.04% for 1 year, 13.92% for 3 years and 11.01% for 5 years.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_Nifty_50\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with Nifty 50?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is ahead of Nifty 50 across the 1-month, 3-month, 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods shown here. The 1-year benchmark figure is negative, while the fund stays positive.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_peer_funds_show_stronger_recent_returns\"><\/span>Which peer funds show stronger recent returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Quant Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan and Taurus Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan show stronger 1-year returns than this fund, while Invesco India Largecap Fund Direct Growth Plan also stays ahead on the 1-year measure. Longer-term comparison is closer, with the fund staying competitive on 3-year and 5-year figures where data is available.<\/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>Minimum SIP is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\"><\/span>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Manish Gunwani and Prateek Poddar. The exit load is 0.50% on or before 30D, and nil after 30D.<\/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 has a weaker recent patch than some peers on 1-year return, but its 3-year and 5-year numbers still support a reasonable long-term case. The portfolio stays rooted in large, liquid names, especially banks, while the High Risk tag and uneven short-term path show that this is still an equity fund with normal market volatility. For investors who can hold through dips and want large-cap exposure with a diversified core, the longer-term profile matters more than the latest month or quarter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 7 September 2026 at 9:53 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. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Bandhan Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"bandhan-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"01 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":91.645,\"valueReference\":\"as of 04 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"2144 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.86\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":4.04},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":13.92},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":11.01},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Manish Gunwani, Prateek Poddar\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Bandhan Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b991.645 as of 04 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s returns are 4.04% for 1 year, 13.92% for 3 years and 11.01% for 5 years.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the fund compare with Nifty 50?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is ahead of Nifty 50 across the 1-month, 3-month, 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods shown here. 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