{"id":257547,"date":"2026-09-18T15:44:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T10:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T15:44:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T10:14:28","slug":"dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DSP Natural Res &#038; New Energy Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/dsp-natural-res-new-energy-fund-g-direct-plan\">DSP Natural Res &amp; New Energy Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> closed at \u20b9120.176 as of 16 Sep 2026, with scheme AUM of \u20b92,574 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 16.84%, 18.55% and 15.71% respectively, while the official risk label is High Risk.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a cyclical equity fund that has combined a stronger medium-term record with a choppier recent stretch. The portfolio is tilted toward energy, metals and overseas exposure, so return outcomes can move differently from the broad market benchmark.<\/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 style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Quick_facts\" title=\"Quick facts\">Quick facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-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\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_DSP_Natural_Res_New_Energy\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD DSP Natural Res &#038; New Energy?\">Should you BUY or HOLD DSP Natural Res &#038; New Energy?<\/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\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-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\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-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\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-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\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-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\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/dsp-natural-res-and-new-energy-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>\u20b9120.176 as of 16 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,574 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>02 Jan 2013<\/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>Equity<\/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>Rohit Singhania<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Rohit Singhania.<\/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>-1.50%<\/td>\n<td>-3.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-1.48%<\/td>\n<td>-3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>16.84%<\/td>\n<td>-7.13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>18.55%<\/td>\n<td>5.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>15.71%<\/td>\n<td>5.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The latest month and quarter were weak, but the fund still held up better than the benchmark in both windows. That matters because the benchmark was also soft; the fund\u2019s smaller decline suggests it cushioned the drawdown more effectively than the index during this patch.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year figure is much stronger than the benchmark\u2019s negative return, which shows that the fund recovered better over the last year than the broad market proxy. Over longer periods, the gap remains positive: the 3-year and 5-year returns both stand above the benchmark by a clear margin.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, the near-term pattern is less smooth than the multi-year outcome. The time path suggests meaningful swings along the way, which is typical of a concentrated theme-oriented equity strategy. For investors, that means the fund has rewarded patience better than short holding periods.<\/p>\n<p>In our view, the main takeaway is that this scheme has outpaced the benchmark over 1, 3 and 5 years, but the recent negative monthly and quarterly stretch reminds investors that returns can arrive unevenly. The long-run compounding profile is still better than the benchmark, though not without short bursts of volatility.<\/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_DSP_Natural_Res_New_Energy\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD DSP Natural Res &#038; New Energy?<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 DSP Natural Res &#038; New Energy? 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\/dsp-natural-res-new-energy-fund-g-direct-plan\">DSP Natural Res &amp; New Energy Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>16.84%<\/td>\n<td>18.55%<\/td>\n<td>15.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-strategic-metal-and-energy-equity-fof-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>69.80%<\/td>\n<td>36.32%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-pharma-and-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25.31%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25.27%<\/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-active-momentum-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>24.51%<\/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\/pgim-india-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">PGIM India Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>22.75%<\/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. Compared with the peer set, the fund\u2019s 1-year return trails several available peers, especially the energy-focused FoF that has a much stronger recent number. The picture changes over longer periods: this fund\u2019s 3-year return is better than the only peer with a disclosed 3-year figure, and its 5-year return is also solid in absolute terms. That split suggests a steadier long-horizon profile than the latest 12-month comparison alone might imply.<\/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>Blackrock Global Funds &#8211; World Energy Fund ^^<\/td>\n<td>Overseas Mutual Fund Units<\/td>\n<td>9.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>7.91%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>7.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TREPS \/ Reverse Repo Investments<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>7.64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jindal Steel Limited<\/td>\n<td>Iron &amp; Steel<\/td>\n<td>7.01%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindustan Zinc Limited<\/td>\n<td>Non &#8211; Ferrous Metals<\/td>\n<td>6.14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Steel Limited<\/td>\n<td>Iron &amp; Steel<\/td>\n<td>6.09%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indian Oil Corporation Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>5.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oil &amp; Natural Gas Corporation Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>5.52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>5.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding is Blackrock Global Funds &#8211; World Energy Fund ^^ at 9.84%, so no single position is overwhelmingly dominant, but it is still large enough to matter. The next few holdings remain close in size, which means the portfolio is built around several meaningful positions rather than one outsized bet.<\/p>\n<p>Weight then eases down gradually to 5.19% at the tenth holding, so the top end of the portfolio does not drop off sharply. That kind of spread may still leave the fund sensitive to moves in energy and metals, because many of the biggest positions sit in crude oil, iron &amp; steel or related areas.<\/p>\n<p>With the top 10 holdings accounting for approximately 68.76% of the portfolio and 26 holdings disclosed in total, the visible book looks fairly concentrated even though it is not a one-position story. That mix could allow strong upside when the theme is in favour, but it may also make the fund more exposed to reversals in a narrow set of sectors.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/dsp-natural-res-new-energy-fund-g-direct-plan\">DSP Natural Res &amp; New Energy 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 can tolerate High Risk and are comfortable with a theme-led equity portfolio that can move sharply over shorter periods. The 1-year, 3-year and 5-year numbers show that the fund has done better over time than in the very near term, so a longer horizon matters here.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is simple: you get exposure to a portfolio that has delivered stronger multi-year returns than the benchmark, but the journey can be volatile and theme dependent. Investors who want steadier market-style behaviour may find the swings too wide, while those who can sit through uneven patches may value the long-run compounding pattern.<\/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 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<p><strong>What is the current NAV of DSP Natural Res &amp; New Energy Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>The current NAV is \u20b9120.176 as of 16 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>The fund\u2019s returns are 16.84% over 1 year, 18.55% over 3 years and 15.71% over 5 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has the fund done against its benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>It has outpaced the NIFTY 50 across 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. The recent 1-month and 3-month numbers are also less negative than the benchmark\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?<\/strong><br \/>Its latest 1-year return is below several peers, but its 3-year and 5-year figures compare more favourably where those longer periods are available. The shorter-term comparison and the longer-term comparison do not tell exactly the same story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The fund allows SIP, but a minimum SIP amount is not stated here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the portfolio risk and exit-load features?<\/strong><br \/>The fund carries a High Risk label and holds a concentrated mix across energy, oil, metals and cash-equivalent positions. There is no exit load, and the fund is managed by Rohit Singhania.<\/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 monthly and quarterly performance is softer, but its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns still sit above the benchmark. Against peers, the latest 1-year number is less compelling, while the longer-horizon figures look more resilient where comparisons are available. The portfolio is concentrated in energy, oil and metals, with a meaningful overseas holding at the top. That makes the fund better suited to investors who accept High Risk and want theme-driven equity exposure with a longer holding period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 18 September 2026 at 3:42 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\":\"DSP Natural Res & New Energy Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"dsp-natural-res-new-energy-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"02 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":120.176,\"valueReference\":\"as of 16 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"2574 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.87\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":16.84},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":18.55},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":15.71},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Rohit Singhania\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of DSP Natural Res & New Energy Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b9120.176 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 16.84% over 1 year, 18.55% over 3 years and 15.71% over 5 years.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund done against its benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has outpaced the NIFTY 50 across 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. 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