{"id":244204,"date":"2026-09-11T13:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T13:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:24:43","slug":"sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\">SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b913.6974 as of 10 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of \u20b96,348 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 27.13%, Data not available and Data not available, while the risk category is High Risk. Our view is that the fund has shown a strong recent run, but its fit is more limited to investors who are comfortable with sharp swings and who want category-specific exposure rather than a broad market substitute.<\/p>\n<p>With a benchmark-linked 1-year pattern that is clearly ahead of the index and a portfolio concentrated in auto and auto-ancillary names, this fund can suit investors who accept sector concentration in exchange for thematic upside. The recent momentum looks better than the shorter-window benchmark behaviour, but the longer record is still too short to lean on for a full cycle assessment.<\/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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_SBI_Automotive_Opportunities\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD SBI Automotive Opportunities?\">Should you BUY or HOLD SBI Automotive Opportunities?<\/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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_SBI_Automotive_Opportunities_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of SBI Automotive Opportunities 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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the 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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_the_benchmark\" title=\"How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?\">How has the fund performed versus 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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_peer_funds_shown_here\" title=\"How does the fund compare with the peer funds shown here?\">How does the fund 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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-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>\u20b913.6974 as of 10 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b96,348 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.94%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>05 Jun 2024<\/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 30D, Nil after 30D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Tanmaya Desai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Tanmaya Desai.<\/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>-0.91%<\/td>\n<td>-4.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>17.52%<\/td>\n<td>1.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>27.13%<\/td>\n<td>-7.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund\u2019s short-term track record is constructive. The 1-month return was slightly negative, but it still held up better than the benchmark, which was more weakly placed over the same period. The 3-month return improved sharply, and that strength carried into the 1-year figure, which points to a meaningful recovery phase rather than a flat drift.<\/p>\n<p>What stands out is the gap versus the benchmark at the 1-year mark. The fund stayed positive while the benchmark was in negative territory, which suggests the portfolio has recently been able to capture sector-specific tailwinds and manage drawdowns better than the broad index over that stretch. For a thematic equity fund, that kind of divergence matters because the index is not the same kind of exposure.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the short history limits how much one can infer about full-cycle resilience. The provided trend pattern shows periods of recovery and pullback inside a relatively narrow launch window, so our view is that the fund has delivered a strong recent outcome, but it still needs more time before a longer performance pattern becomes visible.<\/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_SBI_Automotive_Opportunities\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD SBI Automotive Opportunities?<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 SBI Automotive Opportunities? 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\/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<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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On the 1-year measure, the fund trails a few of the peer returns shown here, even though it is still comfortably ahead of the benchmark. The peer set also shows that the strongest recent outcomes have come from a different thematic pocket, which means the comparison is useful for context but not for treating all sector funds as interchangeable.<\/p>\n<p>On 3-year and 5-year figures, the comparison is limited because the fund itself does not yet have those numbers available. That creates a different picture from the shorter window: the current fund can be assessed on its recent momentum, but longer-horizon relative judgment cannot be made on the same basis yet. For readers comparing theme funds, the short-term gap versus some peers is visible, but the benchmark-beating 1-year outcome still keeps this fund in a credible recent-performance position.<\/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>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>12.92%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eicher Motors Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>5.64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TVS Motor Company Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>4.92%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>4.48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>4.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>4.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharat Forge Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>3.98%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dhoot Transmission Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Equities<\/td>\n<td>3.81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Motors Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Equities<\/td>\n<td>3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Happy Forgings Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>3.55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd., carries a weight of 12.92%, which is large enough to be a meaningful single-name influence. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is not extreme in the later rows, but the top position is noticeably heavier than the rest, which can increase the fund\u2019s sensitivity to that stock\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 51.58% of the portfolio, and the fund discloses 33 holdings overall. That combination suggests a fairly focused portfolio with a longer tail below the visible names, rather than a very wide spread across many equally sized positions. In our view, the structure may amplify both upside and downside when the auto cycle moves in the fund\u2019s favour or against it.<\/p>\n<p>Because the visible book is concentrated in automobile and ancillary names, the portfolio is likely to have greater influence from sector sentiment than a diversified large-cap equity fund. That does not automatically make it unstable, but it does mean the stock selection and the sector environment may matter more than broad market trends for near-term outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\">SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/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 may suit investors who can tolerate High Risk equity swings and who are comfortable with a theme-led portfolio. The recent 1-year result is stronger than the benchmark, but the available history is still short, so a longer investment horizon is more appropriate than a short trading-style view.<\/p>\n<p>It can fit investors who want automotive exposure and are prepared for periods when thematic returns may move differently from the broad market. The main trade-off is clear: stronger sector-linked upside may come with sharper volatility and a heavier dependence on a narrow set of businesses.<\/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 30 days. No exit load after the holding period.<\/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_SBI_Automotive_Opportunities_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b913.6974 as of 10 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 1-year return is 27.13%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_the_benchmark\"><\/span>How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has done better than the benchmark over the 1-month, 3-month and 1-year periods shown. The 1-year fund return is 27.13% versus -7.31% for the benchmark.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_peer_funds_shown_here\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with the peer funds shown here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return of 27.13% is below several of the peer returns shown, while its 3-year and 5-year figures are not available. That means the comparison is most useful for recent performance rather than long-horizon contrast.<\/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 Tanmaya Desai. The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 30 days, and nil after the holding period.<\/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>SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan has shown a stronger recent run than its benchmark, but the fund\u2019s short history means the longer story is still developing. Compared with the peer returns shown, the 1-year figure is respectable but not the strongest in that group. The High Risk profile and the concentrated auto-and-ancillary portfolio make it most relevant for investors who want thematic equity exposure and can accept sharper swings in return behaviour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 11 September 2026 at 1:51 PM 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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