{"id":256668,"date":"2026-09-18T12:35:48","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T12:35:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:05:48","slug":"nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nippon India Nifty IT Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Nippon India Nifty IT Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> had a NAV of \u20b98.0026 as of 17 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b9262 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -16.19%, 0% and 0%, and the scheme sits in the High Risk bucket. Our view is that this is a focused sector fund with a narrow IT-only portfolio, so it can suit investors who understand sector swings and want a benchmark-aware exposure rather than a diversified core holding.<\/p>\n<p>The recent return pattern has been weak, but the fund\u2019s short-term movement also shows periods of recovery that do not yet alter the longer stretch of underperformance. That makes it more suitable for investors with a long horizon and a clear view on Indian IT, while those looking for steadier category-style participation may find the swings harder to accept.<\/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 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Nippon_India_Nifty_IT_Index\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Nippon India Nifty IT Index?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Nippon India Nifty IT 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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Nippon_India_Nifty_IT_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Nippon India Nifty IT Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Nippon India Nifty IT 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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_performed_over_1_year_3_years_and_5_years\" title=\"How has the fund performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?\">How has the fund performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?<\/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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_risk_profile_portfolio_style_and_exit_load\" title=\"What are the risk profile, portfolio style and exit load?\">What are the risk profile, portfolio style and 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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-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>\u20b98.0026 as of 17 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9262 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>22 Feb 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>No exit load<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Jitendra Tolani<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Jitendra Tolani.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 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>-3.51%<\/td>\n<td>-3.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>2.62%<\/td>\n<td>-3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>-16.19%<\/td>\n<td>-7.13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund\u2019s recent pattern has been uneven. Over 1 month, it was marginally better than the benchmark, but over 3 months it turned meaningfully stronger than the benchmark\u2019s decline. That kind of split usually points to a sharp rotation within the sector rather than a smooth trend, so short windows should not be read as stable momentum.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year picture is weaker. The fund fell 16.19% versus the benchmark\u2019s 7.13% decline, which tells us the portfolio has absorbed more pressure than the broad market measure used here. For investors, that matters because a sector fund can diverge sharply from the market even when the benchmark itself is soft.<\/p>\n<p>The month-by-month pattern also supports that view. The series shows a recovery after earlier weakness, but it does not yet form a clean, persistent upward path. In practical terms, the fund has shown that it can rebound over shorter stretches, yet the longer rhythm remains fragile.<\/p>\n<p>Because the 3-year and 5-year figures are not available, we do not have a longer trailing record to judge compounding across full market cycles. That makes the available 1-year and short-term return pattern the main evidence set, and it leans toward a high-volatility, sector-sensitive profile rather than a smooth compounding story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 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_Nippon_India_Nifty_IT_Index\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Nippon India Nifty IT 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 Nippon India Nifty IT 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\/nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Nippon India Nifty IT Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-16.19%<\/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>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>The fund\u2019s 1-year return trails every peer listed here with a disclosed 1-year figure, while the short-term peer set shows much stronger gains in sector and thematic strategies. The contrast is sharper on the longer look as well: where peers such as the ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan and ICICI Pru Nifty Pharma Index Fund Direct Growth Plan show positive 3-year results, this fund has no available 3-year or 5-year trail in the visible record. The short-term and longer-term comparison therefore point in different directions, but neither removes the fund\u2019s high-volatility character.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 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>Infosys Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>28.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Consultancy Services Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>20.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HCL Technologies Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>11.46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tech Mahindra Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>10.55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coforge Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>7.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Persistent Systems Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>6.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wipro Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>5.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LTM Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>4.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mphasis Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>3.28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oracle Financial Services Software Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>3.04%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding, Infosys Limited, carries a 28.93% weight, which means one company could have a large influence on the fund\u2019s day-to-day movement. The second holding, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, is also sizeable at 20.3%, so the top two positions together already dominate the portfolio\u2019s shape.<\/p>\n<p>Weight then falls steadily through the rest of the top 10, dropping to 3.04% by the final holding shown. That decline is meaningful, but it still leaves the portfolio anchored in a handful of large IT names rather than spread evenly across many smaller positions. Since the top 10 account for 100% of the disclosed holdings and the disclosed holding count is 10, the visible portfolio is highly concentrated within the IT theme.<\/p>\n<p>That concentration may help the fund track the sector closely, but it could also amplify moves when a few large software or services stocks swing sharply. For investors, the key point is that the fund is built around a tight cluster of names, so it is unlikely to behave like a broad-market diversified equity fund.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 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 and can hold through sharp swings in a sector-focused portfolio. The available return pattern shows weak 1-year performance and no 3-year or 5-year trail, so it is better viewed as a tactical or thematic allocation than a steady core holding.<\/p>\n<p>Its main trade-off is clear: investors get concentrated exposure to Indian IT names, but they also accept larger swings than a broad-market fund. The benchmark comparison shows that the fund has not yet matched the broader market measure over 1 year, while short-term movement has been uneven. That makes a longer horizon important, especially for investors who want sector exposure and can tolerate a bumpy path.<\/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> No exit load.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 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_Nippon_India_Nifty_IT_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Nippon India Nifty IT Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b98.0026 as of 17 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_the_fund_performed_over_1_year_3_years_and_5_years\"><\/span>How has the fund performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is -16.19%, 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_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>Over 1 year, the fund fell 16.19% versus the benchmark\u2019s 7.13% decline. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund behaved differently from the benchmark, with a smaller 1-month decline and a positive 3-month return.<\/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 peer funds shown with available 1-year figures, while some peers also have positive 3-year returns. That makes the fund\u2019s recent return profile look softer than the listed comparison set.<\/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=\"What_are_the_risk_profile_portfolio_style_and_exit_load\"><\/span>What are the risk profile, portfolio style and exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is High Risk and is built around a concentrated IT portfolio. The top disclosed holding is Infosys Limited at 28.93%, and the fund has no exit load.<\/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>The fund\u2019s recent behaviour is weaker than its broader market benchmark over 1 year, even though the short-term path shows some recovery. Against the listed peers, the available return figures also look softer. Its High Risk profile and concentrated IT holdings mean the fund is most relevant for investors who want sector-specific exposure and can accept sharp swings rather than smooth compounding. The main appeal is the tight, index-based IT focus; the main caution is the limited diversification inside that theme.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 18 September 2026 at 12:33 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\":\"Nippon India Nifty IT Index Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"nippon-india-nifty-it-index-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Index Funds\",\"dateCreated\":\"22 Feb 2024\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":8.0026,\"valueReference\":\"as of 17 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"262 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.25\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":-16.19},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Jitendra Tolani\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Nippon India Nifty IT Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b98.0026 as of 17 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year return is -16.19%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the fund compare with its benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Over 1 year, the fund fell 16.19% versus the benchmark\u2019s 7.13% decline. 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