{"id":251412,"date":"2026-09-17T10:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T04:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T10:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T04:56:07","slug":"kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> is an index fund with a NAV of \u20b915.445 as of 16 Sep 2026 and scheme AUM of \u20b91,156 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -7.1%, 5.71% and 6.62%, and the fund sits in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a straightforward large-cap core fund for investors who want Nifty 50 exposure with low expenses and can accept the market swings that come with equity. The long-term return pattern is modest rather than standout, but the fund has broadly tracked its benchmark over time.<\/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 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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\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Kotak_Nifty_50_Index\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Kotak Nifty 50 Index?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Kotak Nifty 50 Index?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Kotak_Nifty_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-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\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_Nifty_50_benchmark\" title=\"How does the fund compare with the Nifty 50 benchmark?\">How does the fund compare with the Nifty 50 benchmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_listed_here\" title=\"How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?\">How does it 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\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"Is there a minimum SIP amount?\">Is there a 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\/kotak-nifty-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\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b915.445 as of 16 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,156 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.07%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>21 Jun 2021<\/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>No exit load<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Satish Dondapati, Abhishek Bisen, Jeetu Valechha Sonar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Satish Dondapati, Abhishek Bisen and Jeetu Valechha Sonar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>-4.38%<\/td>\n<td>-4.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-3.07%<\/td>\n<td>-3.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>-7.1%<\/td>\n<td>-7.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>5.71%<\/td>\n<td>5.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>6.62%<\/td>\n<td>5.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The short-term pattern has been weak for both the fund and the benchmark. The 1-month, 3-month and 1-year periods are all negative, which tells us the recent phase has been difficult for Nifty 50 exposure, even though the fund stayed very close to the benchmark in each window.<\/p>\n<p>That close tracking matters. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund is only slightly ahead of the benchmark, while over 1 year it is also less negative than the index. This suggests the fund has done its main job of following the benchmark rather than trying to outperform through active calls.<\/p>\n<p>The longer view is more balanced. Over 3 years, the fund return of 5.71% is almost identical to the benchmark\u2019s 5.74%, which is exactly what we would expect from a low-cost index strategy. Over 5 years, the fund\u2019s 6.62% is ahead of the benchmark\u2019s 5.67%, so the longer compounding record is better than the shorter-window feel might suggest.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the return path looks steady rather than smooth. The fund has had stretches of weakness and recovery, but the distance between fund and benchmark has remained small. For investors, that usually means the real question is not whether the fund can beat the index by a wide margin, but whether they want disciplined Nifty 50 exposure at very low cost.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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_Kotak_Nifty_50_Index\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Kotak Nifty 50 Index?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Kotak Nifty 50 Index? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-7.1%<\/td>\n<td>5.71%<\/td>\n<td>6.62%<\/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>29.31%<\/td>\n<td>30.01%<\/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>21.45%<\/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>21.13%<\/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\/motilal-oswal-nifty-midsmall-financial-services-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Nifty MidSmall Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>20.68%<\/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-nifty-pharma-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Nifty Pharma Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>17.57%<\/td>\n<td>18.84%<\/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 recent 1-year measure, the fund trails the more sharply different sector and overseas index ideas in this peer set, but that gap is not unusual because those funds are built around very different exposures. Within the available long-term figures, the fund\u2019s 3-year result is close to the better-known benchmark-style peer that has a 3-year figure available, while its 5-year return is stronger than the benchmark comparison we already noted in the performance section.<\/p>\n<p>What stands out is the contrast between the peer group\u2019s strong short-term numbers and this fund\u2019s negative 1-year return. That contrast does not make the fund weak on a process basis; it mainly reflects that Nifty 50 exposure has recently been less rewarding than some sector-focused alternatives. For investors comparing consistency rather than theme-led bursts, the fund\u2019s close tracking and low-cost structure remain the more relevant part of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>9.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>9.45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>7.83%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Larsen and Toubro Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td>4.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>3.61%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>2.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>2.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding, HDFC Bank Ltd., carries a weight of 9.85%, so no single position dominates the fund. The tenth holding is still 2.66%, which shows the weight has already tapered meaningfully by the time we move down the list.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 holdings together account for approximately 52.85% of the portfolio. Because the fund discloses 49 holdings in total, the remaining weight is spread across a fairly long tail of smaller positions, which may help reduce dependence on only a few stocks.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the top names still matter a great deal. The first three holdings alone add up to a sizable share, so the fund is likely to have greater influence from the banking and large-cap leaders than from the smaller constituents at the edge of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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 equity exposure and want simple Nifty 50 participation over a multi-year horizon. The 1-year result has been negative, but the 3-year and 5-year figures show that the fund can still deliver benchmark-like longer-term compounding.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is clear: you get broad large-cap market exposure at a very low expense ratio, but you also accept full equity volatility and the possibility of extended weak phases. Compared with some peer funds that have posted much stronger recent numbers, this fund is less about chasing short-term outperformance and more about staying closely aligned with the market.<\/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>No exit load applies if units are sold anytime.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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_Kotak_Nifty_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b915.445 as of 16 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 returns are -7.1% for 1 year, 5.71% for 3 years and 6.62% for 5 years.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_Nifty_50_benchmark\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with the Nifty 50 benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has tracked the benchmark closely over 1 month, 3 months and 3 years, while its 5-year return of 6.62% is ahead of the benchmark\u2019s 5.67%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_listed_here\"><\/span>How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is weaker than the sector-focused peer returns shown here, but its 3-year and 5-year record is closer to benchmark-style consistency than those short-term theme-led numbers.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>Is there a minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. 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 Satish Dondapati, Abhishek Bisen and Jeetu Valechha Sonar. There is no exit load if units are sold anytime.<\/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>Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has had a weak recent stretch, but its longer record is steadier and closer to benchmark behaviour. Against the peer set shown here, the fund looks less exciting on short-term numbers, yet its role is different: low-cost Nifty 50 exposure rather than theme-led outperformance. The portfolio is led by large financial and index-heavy names, so the fund remains a concentrated large-cap equity holding even with a broad underlying basket. It may suit investors who value disciplined market exposure over aggressive return chasing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 17 September 2026 at 10:24 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"kotak-nifty-50-index-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Index Funds\",\"dateCreated\":\"21 Jun 2021\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":15.445,\"valueReference\":\"as of 16 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"1156 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.07\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":-7.1},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":5.71},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":6.62},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Satish Dondapati, Abhishek Bisen, Jeetu Valechha Sonar\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b915.445 as of 16 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 returns are -7.1% for 1 year, 5.71% for 3 years and 6.62% for 5 years.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the fund compare with the Nifty 50 benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has tracked the benchmark closely over 1 month, 3 months and 3 years, while its 5-year return of 6.62% is ahead of the benchmark\u2019s 5.67%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year return is weaker than the sector-focused peer returns shown here, but its 3-year and 5-year record is closer to benchmark-style consistency than those short-term theme-led numbers.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there a minimum SIP amount?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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Its 1Y, 3Y and 5Y returns are -7.1%, 5.71% and 6.62%, with a High Risk profile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":251409,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3841],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-251412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mutual-funds"],"metadata":{"rank_math_internal_links_processed":["1"],"_thumbnail_id":["251409"],"rank_math_title":["Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Review 2026"],"rank_math_description":["Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan NAV is \u20b915.445 as of 16 Sep 2026; 5Y return is 6.62%."],"rank_math_focus_keyword":["Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan review"],"rank_math_robots":["a:2:{i:0;s:7:\"noindex\";i:1;s:8:\"nofollow\";}"]},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Kotak_Nifty_50_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Review_2026_NAV_Returns_Portfolio_Should_You_Invest_neutral.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=251412"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251412\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/251409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=251412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=251412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=251412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}