{"id":243439,"date":"2026-09-11T11:14:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T05:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/taurus-banking-and-fin-serv-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T11:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T05:44:30","slug":"taurus-banking-and-fin-serv-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/taurus-banking-and-fin-serv-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Taurus Banking &#038; Fin Serv Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/taurus-banking-fin-serv-fund-g-direct-plan\">Taurus Banking &amp; Fin Serv Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b958.76 as of 10 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b911 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -0.36%, 8.2% and 9.4% respectively, and it sits in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a focused banking and financial services fund that has done better over longer horizons than over the latest year, but it still carries the risk that comes with a narrow sector tilt. The recent return pattern is mixed, so the fund looks better suited to investors who can hold through swings and who want sector-specific exposure rather than a broad-market core holding.<\/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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/taurus-banking-and-fin-serv-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Quick_facts\" title=\"Quick facts\">Quick facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/taurus-banking-and-fin-serv-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-banking-and-fin-serv-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Taurus_Banking_Fin_Serv\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Taurus Banking &#038; Fin Serv?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Taurus Banking &#038; Fin Serv?<\/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-banking-and-fin-serv-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-banking-and-fin-serv-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-banking-and-fin-serv-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-banking-and-fin-serv-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-banking-and-fin-serv-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-banking-and-fin-serv-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Taurus_Banking_Fin_Serv_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Taurus Banking &amp; Fin Serv Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Taurus Banking &amp; Fin Serv 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-banking-and-fin-serv-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\/taurus-banking-and-fin-serv-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_benchmark\" title=\"How does the fund compare with the benchmark?\">How does the fund compare with the 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-banking-and-fin-serv-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_peer_funds_listed_here\" title=\"How does the fund compare with the peer funds listed here?\">How does the fund compare with the peer funds listed 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\/taurus-banking-and-fin-serv-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\/taurus-banking-and-fin-serv-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\/taurus-banking-and-fin-serv-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-banking-and-fin-serv-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-banking-and-fin-serv-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>\u20b958.76 as of 10 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b911 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>1.57%<\/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>Equity<\/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>-1.95%<\/td>\n<td>-4.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>1.82%<\/td>\n<td>1.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>-0.36%<\/td>\n<td>-7.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>8.2%<\/td>\n<td>6.07%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>9.4%<\/td>\n<td>5.91%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Short-term performance has been uneven, but the fund still held up better than the benchmark over 1 month, 1 year and 5 years. The 1-year return was slightly negative, which tells us the recent period was not smooth, yet it was still much less weak than the benchmark&#8217;s 1-year decline. That relative resilience matters because it suggests the fund has not simply moved in step with the broader index.<\/p>\n<p>Over 3 months, the fund stayed ahead of the benchmark as well, which points to a modest recovery in the latest stretch. Even so, the latest year remains the weakest part of the record, so our view is that the recent run is less convincing than the longer-term picture. Investors should read the 3-year and 5-year numbers together rather than focusing only on the latest year.<\/p>\n<p>The longer-term pattern is stronger. The 3-year and 5-year returns both beat the benchmark, which indicates the strategy has been able to compound better than the index across a fuller cycle. The gap over 5 years is especially useful because it shows the fund has delivered steadier long-run value even though the path has not been linear.<\/p>\n<p>In practical terms, this is a fund where the benchmark comparison and the fund&#8217;s own return path tell the same general story: near-term pressure has been real, but the longer arc has been better. That combination makes the fund more interesting for investors who can tolerate intermittent drawdowns and are willing to stay with a sector-led approach through weaker patches.<\/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_Banking_Fin_Serv\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Taurus Banking &#038; Fin Serv?<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 Banking &#038; Fin Serv? 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-banking-fin-serv-fund-g-direct-plan\">Taurus Banking &amp; Fin Serv Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-0.36%<\/td>\n<td>8.2%<\/td>\n<td>9.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-strategic-metal-and-energy-equity-fof-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>73.94%<\/td>\n<td>37.12%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-active-momentum-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>29.94%<\/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\/kotak-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>29.26%<\/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\/hdfc-pharma-and-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28.3%<\/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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\">SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>27.13%<\/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 current fund trails the leading 1-year peer returns by a wide margin, which is not surprising given the sector mix and the fund&#8217;s latest negative year. At the same time, its 3-year and 5-year numbers are the only long-horizon figures in this set that are available for direct comparison across the row and they remain positive, which gives the fund a more balanced long-run profile than the short-term picture suggests.<\/p>\n<p>Several peers have far stronger 1-year momentum, but most of them do not provide usable 3-year or 5-year figures in this set. That means the shorter-term peer comparison looks very different from the longer-term comparison: peers stand out on one-year returns, while this fund stands out for having a visible longer-run track record above the benchmark. The two views are not contradictory; they simply describe different parts of the cycle.<\/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>ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>17.94%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>12.91%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>8.62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>8.07%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>8.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bajaj Finance Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>4.33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dam Capital Advisors Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Equities<\/td>\n<td>4.02%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>General Insurance Corporation of India<\/td>\n<td>Insurance<\/td>\n<td>3.46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power Finance Corporation Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>3.11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bajaj Holdings &amp; Investment Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>3.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 73.62% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/taurus-banking-fin-serv-fund-g-direct-plan\">Taurus Banking &amp; Fin Serv Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding, ICICI Bank Ltd., stands at 17.94%, so it is likely to have greater influence on day-to-day movements than any other single position. The next four holdings are also large bank positions, which means the portfolio starts with a strong concentration at the top before weight tapers into finance, insurance and domestic equities.<\/p>\n<p>The drop from the largest position to the tenth holding is steep, falling from 17.94% to 3.10%. That gap suggests the fund is not evenly spread across the top names, and the biggest exposures may matter much more than the smaller ones if the sector moves sharply. Even so, the presence of ten disclosed holdings shows that influence is shared across several positions rather than sitting in just one stock.<\/p>\n<p>With 73.62% of assets in the displayed top holdings and 26 disclosed holdings in total, the portfolio looks concentrated in a few core names but still leaves room for a longer tail. Our view is that this structure can magnify both upside and downside when banking and financial services move in the same direction, so investors should expect a fairly focused sector outcome.<\/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 can handle High Risk exposure and are comfortable with a sector-focused portfolio that may move more sharply than a diversified equity fund. The 3-year and 5-year records suggest it can reward patient holding periods, while the latest year shows that returns can still be uneven in the shorter run.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is clear: you are accepting a concentrated banking and financial-services exposure in exchange for the possibility of stronger long-run compounding than the benchmark. That makes it more appropriate for a medium- to long-term horizon, especially for investors who want a thematic satellite holding rather than a broad market core.<\/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% on or before 365D, Nil after 365D.<\/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_Banking_Fin_Serv_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Taurus Banking &amp; Fin Serv Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b958.76 as of 10 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 return is -0.36%, its 3-year return is 8.2% and its 5-year return is 9.4%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_benchmark\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with the benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has outpaced the benchmark over 3 years and 5 years, and it also held up better than the benchmark over 1 year and 1 month. The latest year was still negative, so the comparison is stronger over longer horizons than in the most recent stretch.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_peer_funds_listed_here\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with the peer funds listed here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is far below the strongest peer 1-year figures shown, but it has positive 3-year and 5-year returns while many peer entries do not show usable longer-term data here. That gives it a different profile from the faster-moving one-year peer leaders.<\/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 \u20b9500.<\/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 Anuj Kapil. The exit load is 1% on or before 365D, and Nil after 365D.<\/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 Banking &amp; Fin Serv Fund Direct Growth Plan has a softer latest-year result but a stronger 3-year and 5-year record, so the recent picture is weaker than the longer-term one. Against the benchmark, the fund has been ahead over the longer periods and more resilient in the latest year as well. The portfolio is heavily tilted toward banks, with ICICI Bank Ltd. the largest holding, so it remains a focused High Risk sector fund that suits investors who can stay patient through uneven shorter-term swings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 11 September 2026 at 11:10 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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