{"id":247211,"date":"2026-09-15T15:28:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T09:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-15T15:28:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T09:58:58","slug":"bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> currently has an NAV of \u20b911.1717 as of 11 Sep 2026 and scheme AUM of \u20b935 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 12.33%, 0% and 0%, and it carries a High Risk label. Our view is that it has shown a reasonable 1-year outcome, but the absence of longer track record means investors should treat the recent number with caution rather than as proof of consistency.<\/p>\n<p>Because it tracks a value-focused basket within the Nifty 500 universe, the fund may suit investors who are comfortable with sharp swings and who want a passive large-universe equity exposure rather than a short-term parking place. The current pattern suggests a fund that can move with market stress, so the fit is better for a patient horizon than for near-term goals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Bandhan_Nifty_500_Value_50_Index\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 50 Index?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Bandhan_Nifty_500_Value_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_its_benchmark\" title=\"How does the fund compare with its benchmark?\">How does the fund compare with its 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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"What is the minimum SIP amount?\">What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\" title=\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\">Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-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>\u20b911.1717 as of 11 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b935 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>29 Oct 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Index Funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>0.25% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Abhishek Jain, Mayuresh Nagvekar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Abhishek Jain and Mayuresh Nagvekar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 11 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>-1.94%<\/td>\n<td>-3.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-4.12%<\/td>\n<td>-1.91%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>12.33%<\/td>\n<td>-7.62%<\/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>Over the latest month, the fund fell less than its benchmark, which indicates relative resilience even though both moved lower. Over three months, it lagged the benchmark, so the recent patch has been uneven rather than smoothly defensive. That difference matters because this fund is not behaving like a steady low-volatility anchor in the short run.<\/p>\n<p>The one-year number is much stronger than the benchmark, and that is the clearest positive in the available history. It suggests the portfolio recovered well over a longer stretch even after weaker shorter periods. We would read that as a sign of cyclical sensitivity rather than smooth compounding.<\/p>\n<p>There is no three-year or five-year return history yet, so the evidence base is still limited. That makes the one-year outcome useful, but not sufficient on its own for judging how the strategy behaves across a full market cycle. For investors, the key point is that recent weakness does not erase the stronger one-year picture, yet the short history means the pattern is still developing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 11 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Bandhan_Nifty_500_Value_50_Index\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 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 Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 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\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>12.33%<\/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\/icici-pru-nasdaq-100-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>32.61%<\/td>\n<td>29.92%<\/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>26.23%<\/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\/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>26.22%<\/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>26.18%<\/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>25.91%<\/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 latest one-year comparison, the fund trails several of the listed peers, especially the faster-moving thematic index funds that have delivered much stronger gains. The gap is also visible in the three-year column where one peer has a meaningful track record, while this fund does not yet have a comparable longer history.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the short-term comparison and the longer-term comparison point in different directions. The fund\u2019s own one-year return is positive, but it is well below the top peer numbers, and there is not yet enough 3-year or 5-year history to judge durability. For readers, that means the peer table argues for restraint: the fund has not shown the same recent strength as the faster peer names, and it still needs time to build a longer record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 11 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>Grasim Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Diversified<\/td>\n<td>5.51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindalco Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Non &#8211; Ferrous Metals<\/td>\n<td>5.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>5.24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vedanta Limited<\/td>\n<td>Non &#8211; Ferrous Metals<\/td>\n<td>5.03%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oil &#038; Natural Gas Corporation Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>4.94%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NTPC Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>4.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coal India Limited<\/td>\n<td>Mining<\/td>\n<td>4.65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power Grid Corporation of India Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>4.63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &#038; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>4.51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>4.32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top holding, Grasim Industries Limited, carries a weight of 5.51%, so no single position dominates the portfolio by itself. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is modest rather than steep, which suggests the visible holdings are clustered fairly close together in size instead of being led by one or two very large bets.<\/p>\n<p>The displayed holdings account for approximately 48.83% of the portfolio, and the fund discloses 44 holdings in total. That combination suggests a spread across many positions outside the top ten, even though the leading names still matter. In practical terms, the portfolio may be influenced by a handful of larger positions, but the rest of the disclosed universe is broad enough to leave room for other holdings to contribute.<\/p>\n<p>Several of the leading positions sit in industrial, metal, banking, energy and power names, so the fund\u2019s visible exposure leans toward cyclical and economy-linked businesses. That tilt may make returns more sensitive to the market mood around these segments, although the portfolio is still an index structure rather than a stock-picking fund. Investors reading the holdings should think in terms of broad factor exposure rather than one-off company bets.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bandhan-nifty-500-value-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 11 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 is best suited to investors who can tolerate high equity volatility and are comfortable with a strategy that has a short public track record. The one-year return is positive, but the shorter three-month and one-month readings are weaker, so the path has not been smooth. That makes it more suitable for a longer horizon where temporary swings are acceptable.<\/p>\n<p>The trade-off is straightforward: you get a value-oriented index exposure within a wide market basket, but you must accept that near-term returns can lag at times and the fund still lacks a full cycle of history. Investors who want a simple, rules-based equity allocation and can stay invested through uneven phases may find it more relevant than someone looking for stability or quick consistency.<\/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>Exit load: 0.25% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 11 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Bandhan_Nifty_500_Value_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b911.1717 as of 11 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 12.33%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are both 0% in the available record because longer history is not yet available.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_its_benchmark\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with its benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has outperformed the benchmark over 1 year, but it lagged the benchmark over 1 month and 3 months. That makes the recent picture mixed rather than uniformly strong.<\/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 listed peer funds, several of which have posted much stronger recent gains. The longer-horizon comparison is also limited because this fund does not yet have 3-year or 5-year figures available.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>What is the minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\"><\/span>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Abhishek Jain and Mayuresh Nagvekar. The exit load is 0.25% on or before 15D, and nil after 15D.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bandhan Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has a better one-year picture than its shorter-term readings, but it still lacks longer history to judge consistency across cycles. On available peer data, its recent return is well below the stronger thematic funds, while its risk label and portfolio mix point to an equity strategy that can move sharply with market conditions. The visible holdings are reasonably spread, which may limit dependence on any single stock, but investors still need a patient horizon and comfort with uneven performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 15 September 2026 at 3:27 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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