{"id":252656,"date":"2026-09-17T12:50:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-rural-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:20:43","slug":"kotak-rural-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-rural-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-rural-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> is priced at \u20b99.375 as of 16 Sep 2026, and its scheme AUM stands at \u20b9758 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0%, while the fund sits in the High Risk bucket. In our view, that combination points to a young equity scheme where the current evidence is limited, so investors need to focus more on portfolio construction and risk tolerance than on a long return history.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s benchmark is Nifty 50, and the recent return pattern has been softer than that index over the near term. The portfolio is led by banks, telecom, automobiles and consumer names, which may make the fund more sensitive to cyclical and growth-linked market moves.<\/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\/kotak-rural-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\/kotak-rural-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Kotak_Rural_Opportunities\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Kotak Rural Opportunities?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Kotak Rural 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\/kotak-rural-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\/kotak-rural-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\/kotak-rural-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\/kotak-rural-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\/kotak-rural-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\/kotak-rural-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Kotak_Rural_Opportunities_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Kotak Rural 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\/kotak-rural-opportunities-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-rural-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_done_versus_Nifty_50_recently\" title=\"How has the fund done versus Nifty 50 recently?\">How has the fund done versus Nifty 50 recently?<\/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-rural-opportunities-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_on_1-year_returns\" title=\"How does it compare with the peer funds on 1-year returns?\">How does it compare with the peer funds on 1-year returns?<\/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-rural-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\/kotak-rural-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\/kotak-rural-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\/kotak-rural-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\/kotak-rural-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>\u20b99.375 as of 16 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9758 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>27 Nov 2025<\/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>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>0.50% on or before 90D, Nil after 90D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Arjun Khanna, Abhishek Bisen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Arjun Khanna and Abhishek Bisen.<\/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>-6.6%<\/td>\n<td>-4.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-2.32%<\/td>\n<td>-3.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Near term, the fund has been under pressure. Over 1 month, it fell more than the benchmark, which tells us the latest stretch has been weaker than the index. Over 3 months, the picture is a little better because the fund\u2019s decline was smaller than the benchmark\u2019s, so there has been some relative recovery.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year, 3-year and 5-year figures are still unhelpful for building a long track record because the scheme launched only in November 2025. For now, the evidence suggests a new fund that has seen uneven short-term movement rather than a settled performance pattern. That makes the recent path more important than the long-horizon numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Against the benchmark, the fund has not yet shown a stable edge across the observed windows. In our view, the short-term numbers point to a strategy that can deviate meaningfully from Nifty 50, but the data does not yet support a strong conclusion about durability. Investors will want to watch whether the 3-month improvement can continue and whether the next phase of returns becomes more consistent.<\/p>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/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_Rural_Opportunities\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Kotak Rural 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 Kotak Rural 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\/kotak-rural-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/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\/baroda-bnp-paribas-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>34.39%<\/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-innovation-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14.3%<\/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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>13.33%<\/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\/quant-equity-savings-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.75%<\/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-active-momentum-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.31%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The current fund has no available positive 1-year figure to compare with the listed peers, so the short-term comparison is clearly weaker on the available numbers. Among the peer set, the 1-year returns range from 6.31% to 34.39%, which shows how much stronger the recent showing has been elsewhere. On the longer horizon, the same conclusion is less detailed because 3-year and 5-year values are not available for the peers here, so the table mainly highlights the gap in recent progress rather than a full-cycle contest.<\/p>\n<p>That makes the story more one-sided in the near term than in the long term. The fund\u2019s own longer-horizon fields are not yet meaningful because of its short history, while the peer set also lacks comparable multi-year figures in this view. So the available evidence points to weaker recent momentum for Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan, but it does not support a broader judgment about long-term relative strength.<\/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>State Bank of India.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>10.21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>9.56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>8.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TVS Motor Company Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>4.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shriram Finance Limited<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>3.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Emami Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>FMCG<\/td>\n<td>3.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Avanti Feeds Ltd<\/td>\n<td>FMCG<\/td>\n<td>3.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Britannia Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>FMCG<\/td>\n<td>3.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bajaj Finance Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>3.14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ultratech Cement Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Construction Materials<\/td>\n<td>3.02%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 52.83% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-rural-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding, State Bank of India, carries a 10.21% weight, so it is likely to have the greatest single-stock influence among the disclosed positions. The next two positions, Bharti Airtel and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, are also sizeable, which means the portfolio starts with a fairly heavy first tier before weights taper off.<\/p>\n<p>By the tenth holding, the weight has dropped to 3.02%, so the concentration eases as the list moves down. That fall from 10.21% to 3.02% suggests the fund is not dominated by one stock alone, but the top names still matter more than the rest of the visible basket.<\/p>\n<p>Because the top 10 holdings already make up 52.83% of the portfolio and the fund discloses 45 holdings in total, the structure looks moderately concentrated rather than fully spread out. In our view, that setup may give the managers room to express conviction while still leaving a long tail of smaller positions to shape diversification.<\/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 is suited to investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and can stay invested through uneven short-term swings. The current return pattern does not yet show a mature long-term record, so a longer horizon is more important than a quick outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Relative to Nifty 50, the recent numbers have been mixed, and the peer comparison also shows that recent momentum has been weaker than several comparable funds. The trade-off is clear: investors get a portfolio built around meaningful positions in banks, telecom, automobiles and consumer names, but they must accept that the short history leaves limited evidence on how consistently that mix will behave over a full market cycle.<\/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: 0.50% if units are sold on or before 90 days; nil after 90 days.<\/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_Rural_Opportunities_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b99.375 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 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_the_fund_done_versus_Nifty_50_recently\"><\/span>How has the fund done versus Nifty 50 recently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Over 1 month, the fund has lagged Nifty 50, while over 3 months it has done a little better than the benchmark. That split suggests the recent path has been uneven rather than steadily ahead or behind.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_on_1-year_returns\"><\/span>How does it compare with the peer funds on 1-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its recent return is weaker than the peer figures shown here, where the listed 1-year returns range from 6.31% to 34.39%. The longer-term figures for those peers are not available in this view.<\/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 Arjun Khanna and Abhishek Bisen. The exit load is 0.50% if units are sold on or before 90 days, and nil after 90 days.<\/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 Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan is still building its record, so the recent numbers matter more than any long-horizon reading. The fund has shown mixed short-term movement against Nifty 50 and weaker recent momentum than the peer figures shown here, while its High Risk profile and concentrated top holdings mean it is not a low-variability choice. The portfolio is led by banks, telecom, automobiles and consumer names, which gives it a clear style but also leaves it exposed to the ups and downs of those segments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 17 September 2026 at 12:49 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\":\"Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"kotak-rural-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"dateCreated\":\"27 Nov 2025\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":9.375,\"valueReference\":\"as of 16 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"758 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.0\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Arjun Khanna, Abhishek Bisen\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Kotak Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b99.375 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 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund done versus Nifty 50 recently?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Over 1 month, the fund has lagged Nifty 50, while over 3 months it has done a little better than the benchmark. 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