{"id":243327,"date":"2026-09-11T10:59:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T05:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T10:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T05:29:34","slug":"taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b947.7181 as of 10 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b96 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -5.78%, 6.01% and 6.53%, and the fund sits in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a straightforward index option for investors who want Nifty 50 exposure and can stay patient through short-term swings. The longer-term return profile is modest rather than standout, but the portfolio is built around large Indian companies, which can suit investors seeking broad market participation with benchmark-style behaviour.<\/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 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/taurus-nifty-50-index-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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Taurus_Nifty_50_Index\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Taurus Nifty 50 Index?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Taurus Nifty 50 Index?<\/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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Taurus_Nifty_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Taurus Nifty 50 Index 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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_Taurus_Nifty_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan_performed_over_1_year_3_years_and_5_years\" title=\"How has Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?\">How has Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?<\/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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_this_fund_compare_with_the_Nifty_50_benchmark\" title=\"How does this fund compare with the Nifty 50 benchmark?\">How does this fund compare with 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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_risk_level_of_this_fund\" title=\"What is the risk level of this fund?\">What is the risk level of this fund?<\/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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_exit_load_on_this_fund\" title=\"What is the exit load on this fund?\">What is the exit load on this fund?<\/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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_manages_Taurus_Nifty_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"Who manages Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">Who manages Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-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>\u20b947.7181 as of 10 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b96 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.8%<\/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>\u20b9500<\/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>Index Funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% on or before 365D, Nil after 365D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Anuj Kapil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Anuj Kapil.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 10 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>-4.05%<\/td>\n<td>-4.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>1.77%<\/td>\n<td>1.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>-5.78%<\/td>\n<td>-7.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>6.01%<\/td>\n<td>6.07%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>6.53%<\/td>\n<td>5.91%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent pattern is mixed. Over 1 month, the fund was almost flat versus the benchmark, while the 3-month period improved more than the index, which suggests a cleaner rebound in the latest phase. Even so, the 1-year figure is still negative, so the short-term picture has not fully healed.<\/p>\n<p>Longer-term, the fund has been steady rather than dramatic. The 3-year return is close to the benchmark, and the 5-year return is slightly ahead, which tells us the index tracking has been broadly intact over time. That matters for investors who want the fund to behave like a core market holding rather than a differentiated strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The return path also shows that the fund has not moved in a smooth line. There have been clear drawdowns and recoveries across the 1-year and 3-year patterns, so the High Risk label is consistent with a product that can fall materially before it stabilises. Our view is that the recent improvement is useful, but it does not erase the weaker 1-year backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the fund has tracked the benchmark closely, with small differences around the edges. The 5-year edge over the index is modest, so the main case for the fund is simple Nifty 50 exposure rather than a meaningful return advantage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 10 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_Taurus_Nifty_50_Index\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Taurus Nifty 50 Index?<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 Taurus Nifty 50 Index? 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\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-5.78%<\/td>\n<td>6.01%<\/td>\n<td>6.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-nasdaq-100-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>33.08%<\/td>\n<td>30.07%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-nifty-india-defence-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26.95%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/aditya-birla-sl-nifty-india-defence-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26.94%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/tata-nifty-capital-markets-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>24.33%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-nifty-capital-market-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>23.74%<\/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.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year return is far weaker than the peer names shown here, but the comparison is not apples-to-apples because several peers track different themes. On the longer view, its 3-year return is close to the benchmark and its 5-year return is slightly ahead of the benchmark, while the available peer figures are much stronger over 1 year. That makes the short-term and longer-term comparisons tell different stories: the fund looks muted on recent momentum, yet comparatively steady against its own benchmark over multi-year periods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 10 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>HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>9.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>9.36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>7.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>4.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Larsen &amp; Toubro Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td>4.26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.94%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>3.57%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>2.77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>2.63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 52.34% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding, HDFC Bank Ltd., carries a 9.76% weight, so it is likely to have greater influence than any single stock further down the list. The tenth holding is still 2.63%, which means the drop from the top position to the tenth is noticeable but not extreme. That pattern suggests the fund is not dominated by one name alone, even though the first few positions matter materially.<\/p>\n<p>Because the displayed holdings together account for 52.34% of the portfolio and the full disclosed list contains 50 holdings, the fund appears to spread exposure across a reasonably wide tail beyond the largest names. At the same time, the top group still carries enough weight that bank stocks and a few large index constituents may drive a meaningful share of short-term movement.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, that balance may be appealing if they want broad market exposure without overthinking individual stock selection. It also means the portfolio can still feel top-heavy at times, since the first few holdings are much larger than the later ones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 10 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 exposure and who can stay invested for several years. The 1-year return is weak, but the 3-year and 5-year figures show that the fund has broadly kept pace with its benchmark over time.<\/p>\n<p>It is best viewed as a core equity allocation for someone who wants simple Nifty 50 exposure rather than a differentiated active style. The trade-off is clear: you accept benchmark-like ups and downs, a soft recent stretch, and only modest long-term outperformance versus the index.<\/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 365 days; nil after 365 days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 10 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_Taurus_Nifty_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b947.7181 as of 10 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_Taurus_Nifty_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan_performed_over_1_year_3_years_and_5_years\"><\/span>How has Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is -5.78%, its 3-year return is 6.01%, and its 5-year return is 6.53%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_this_fund_compare_with_the_Nifty_50_benchmark\"><\/span>How does this fund compare with the Nifty 50 benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is very close to the Nifty 50 over 1 month and 3 years, ahead over 3 months and 5 years, and still negative over 1 year. That profile points to benchmark-style behaviour with only a small long-term edge.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_risk_level_of_this_fund\"><\/span>What is the risk level of this fund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is in the High Risk category. That fits a Nifty 50 index product that can move materially in the short run before settling into longer-term market behaviour.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_exit_load_on_this_fund\"><\/span>What is the exit load on this fund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 365 days, and nil after 365 days.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_Taurus_Nifty_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>Who manages Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Anuj Kapil.<\/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>Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has a soft recent return pattern, but its 3-year and 5-year numbers show that it has stayed close to the benchmark over time and edged ahead by a small margin on the longer view. Compared with the peer figures shown here, the short-term return is much weaker, while the portfolio itself is anchored in large, familiar companies. The High Risk label and the concentrated top holdings mean it is better suited to investors who want core Nifty 50 exposure and can hold through uneven stretches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 11 September 2026 at 10:55 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\":\"Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"taurus-nifty-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Index Funds\",\"dateCreated\":\"01 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":47.7181,\"valueReference\":\"as of 10 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"6 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.8\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":-5.78},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":6.01},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":6.53},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Anuj Kapil\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b947.7181 as of 10 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has Taurus Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year return is -5.78%, its 3-year return is 6.01%, and its 5-year return is 6.53%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does this fund compare with the Nifty 50 benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund is very close to the Nifty 50 over 1 month and 3 years, ahead over 3 months and 5 years, and still negative over 1 year. 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