{"id":244265,"date":"2026-09-11T14:09:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T14:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:39:56","slug":"mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-g-direct-plan\">Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> is priced at \u20b911.2365 as of 10 Sep 2026, with scheme AUM of \u20b9684 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 12.23%, Data not available and Data not available, and the fund is in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a focused thematic equity fund that has shown a positive 1-year result, but the longer return record is still too short to judge across full market cycles. The portfolio is concentrated in a handful of large positions, so returns can move differently from the benchmark and from broader diversified equity funds.<\/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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Mahindra_Manulife_Manufacturing\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing?<\/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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Mahindra_Manulife_Manufacturing_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing 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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_performed_against_Nifty_50\" title=\"How has the fund performed against Nifty 50?\">How has the fund performed against 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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_peer_funds_on_available_return_data\" title=\"How does it compare with peer funds on available return data?\">How does it compare with peer funds on available return data?<\/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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-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>\u20b911.2365 as of 10 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9684 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>24 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>0.50% on or before 3M, Nil after 3M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Renjith Sivaram, Navin Matta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Renjith Sivaram and Navin Matta.<\/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>0.53%<\/td>\n<td>-4.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>10.1%<\/td>\n<td>1.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>12.23%<\/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 recent pattern is better than the benchmark over the shorter windows. The fund was positive over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year, while the benchmark was negative over 1 month and 1 year and only mildly positive over 3 months. That tells us the strategy has held up well in the most recent stretch.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year return of 12.23% is the clearest usable longer-period figure here, and it suggests the fund has added value versus the benchmark\u2019s -7.31% over the same horizon. That gap is meaningful because it shows the fund did not simply ride a broad market move; it outpaced a weak benchmark backdrop.<\/p>\n<p>The shorter series also looks choppy rather than smooth. The fund\u2019s 3-month path recovered after some early softness and then improved steadily, while the benchmark stayed more uneven and ended lower over the same recent stretch. For investors, that means the fund may respond differently from the broader market, but the available record is still too brief to treat this as a long-cycle pattern.<\/p>\n<p>There is no usable 3-year or 5-year return figure yet, so our view is that the fund should be judged mainly on its newer performance and on whether an investor is comfortable with a thematic manufacturing focus rather than on long-term compounding history.<\/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_Mahindra_Manulife_Manufacturing\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing?<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 Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing? 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\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-g-direct-plan\">Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>12.23%<\/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<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>On the 1-year number, this fund trails the strongest peer figures in the table by a wide margin, even though it has still delivered a positive return. That makes the recent showing respectable, but not as strong as the more sector-focused peers listed here.<\/p>\n<p>The longer comparison is less complete because only one peer has a usable 3-year figure, and that fund is ahead on the available data. Since this fund does not yet have usable 3-year or 5-year returns, the peer picture is more about age and style than a full return contest. Short-term comparison therefore looks weaker than the leading peer numbers, while the longer-term comparison remains incomplete.<\/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>Divi&#8217;S Laboratories Limited<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>5.23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Limited<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>4.65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SPR Auto Technologies Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>4.36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>4.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Triparty Repo<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>3.83%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>3.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindalco Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Non &#8211; Ferrous Metals<\/td>\n<td>3.52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Steel Limited<\/td>\n<td>Iron &amp; Steel<\/td>\n<td>3.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bajaj Auto Limited<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>3.07%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharat Electronics Limited<\/td>\n<td>Capital Goods<\/td>\n<td>2.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 38.68% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-g-direct-plan\">Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding, Divi&#8217;S Laboratories Limited, stands at 5.23%, which is large enough to matter but not so dominant that a single position controls the entire fund. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is gradual rather than abrupt, moving from 5.23% to 2.8%, so the top book is fairly balanced within its concentrated structure.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the displayed holdings already account for 38.68% of the portfolio, and the fund has 53 disclosed holdings in total. That combination suggests a meaningful core in the top positions, but also a longer tail beyond the listed names. In our view, this structure may make the fund more responsive to a limited set of manufacturing-linked themes while still leaving room for diversification across many smaller positions.<\/p>\n<p>Because the holdings list includes sectors such as healthcare, automobiles, metals, crude oil and capital goods, the fund does not look tied to just one business line. Even so, the top names could still have greater influence on short-term movement than a more evenly spread equity fund.<\/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 can stay invested for a longer period. The 1-year result is positive, but the lack of usable 3-year and 5-year return history means the track record is still developing, so patience matters.<\/p>\n<p>It is most relevant for someone who wants a manufacturing-oriented equity allocation and is willing to accept the possibility of stronger swings than a broad market fund. The main trade-off is between thematic upside and consistency: the fund has recently done better than the benchmark, yet that advantage is not backed by a long performance history. Investors who need steadier, benchmark-like behaviour may find that trade-off less appealing.<\/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% if units are sold within 3 months; nil after 3 months.<\/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_Mahindra_Manulife_Manufacturing_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b911.2365 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 12.23%, 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_against_Nifty_50\"><\/span>How has the fund performed against Nifty 50?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has done better than Nifty 50 over the available recent periods. The fund is positive over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year, while the benchmark is negative over 1 month and 1 year.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_peer_funds_on_available_return_data\"><\/span>How does it compare with peer funds on available return data?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is lower than the stronger peer figures listed here, and only one peer has a usable 3-year return in the comparison set. The longer comparison is still incomplete because this fund does not yet have usable 3-year or 5-year return history.<\/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 Renjith Sivaram and Navin Matta. The exit load is 0.50% if units are sold within 3 months and nil after 3 months.<\/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>Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Plan has a positive recent record and has stayed ahead of its benchmark in the available short windows, but the longer return history is still too short to judge the full cycle. Compared with the peer set shown here, its 1-year return is modest, while the longer comparison is incomplete. The fund carries High Risk and holds a concentrated set of manufacturing-linked positions, so it is better suited to investors who can tolerate volatility and want thematic exposure rather than broad-market steadiness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 11 September 2026 at 2:06 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. 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\":\"Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"mahindra-manulife-manufacturing-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"24 Jun 2024\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":11.2365,\"valueReference\":\"as of 10 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"684 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.72\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":12.23},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Renjith Sivaram, Navin Matta\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b911.2365 as of 10 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 1-year return is 12.23%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund performed against Nifty 50?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has done better than Nifty 50 over the available recent periods. 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