{"id":258039,"date":"2026-09-21T09:37:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T04:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-bse-sensex-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:37:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T04:07:01","slug":"kotak-bse-sensex-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kotak-bse-sensex-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Kotak BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-bse-sensex-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b99.932 as of 18 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b923 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -9.84%, 0% and 0%, and the fund sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that it is best suited to investors who want a Sensex-linked index exposure and can accept near-term weakness, because the recent return profile has been softer than the benchmark and the scheme is still young.<\/p>\n<p>The fund launched on 17 Feb 2025, so its long track record is limited. With a low expense ratio of 0.14% and a diversified large-cap basket, it may appeal to investors who prefer a passive equity core, but the current return pattern does not yet show steady compounding.<\/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\/kotak-bse-sensex-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\/kotak-bse-sensex-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Kotak_BSE_Sensex_Index\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Kotak BSE Sensex Index?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Kotak BSE Sensex 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-bse-sensex-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-bse-sensex-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-bse-sensex-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-bse-sensex-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-bse-sensex-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-bse-sensex-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Kotak_BSE_Sensex_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Kotak BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Kotak BSE Sensex 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-bse-sensex-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the 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-bse-sensex-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_its_benchmark\" title=\"How has the fund performed versus its benchmark?\">How has the fund performed versus 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\/kotak-bse-sensex-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-bse-sensex-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\/kotak-bse-sensex-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-bse-sensex-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-bse-sensex-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-bse-sensex-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>\u20b99.932 as of 18 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b923 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>17 Feb 2025<\/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 18 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>-4.19%<\/td>\n<td>-3.73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-3.35%<\/td>\n<td>-3.14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>-9.84%<\/td>\n<td>-5.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Over the short term, the fund has been under pressure. Both the 1-month and 3-month figures are negative, and the 1-year return is also negative, which tells us that the scheme has faced a difficult stretch rather than a smooth index-tracking glide path.<\/p>\n<p>The benchmark has also been weak, but the fund has trailed it over each available period. The gap is not huge in the 1-month and 3-month windows, yet the 1-year difference is wider, which suggests the fund has not fully matched the benchmark\u2019s downward moves or recoveries.<\/p>\n<p>Because the scheme was launched in Feb 2025, the 3-year and 5-year figures are not available for a meaningful fund-level track record. That makes the recent pattern more important than a long history. At this stage, we would read the fund as a plain-market exposure that has not yet demonstrated stable compounding through a full cycle.<\/p>\n<p>The time pattern also shows a mixed path rather than a consistent trend line. There were brief recoveries in the middle of the 1-year window, but they were not sustained, so the overall picture remains one of volatility and a weak finish into the current period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 18 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_BSE_Sensex_Index\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Kotak BSE Sensex 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 BSE Sensex 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-bse-sensex-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-9.84%<\/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>31.6%<\/td>\n<td>30.84%<\/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>21.71%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/tata-nifty-capital-markets-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>21.44%<\/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>21.24%<\/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>18.45%<\/td>\n<td>19.9%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On the available 1-year figures, the fund trails every peer listed here, while the peer set itself shows that several category alternatives have posted strong positive returns. That short-term gap matters because this scheme is still early in its life and has not yet built a record of resilience. The longer-term comparison is less direct, because the fund has no available 3-year or 5-year history, while some peers do, so the data points tell different stories for different horizons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 18 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>11.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>11.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>9.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>6.11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Larsen and Toubro Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td>5.17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>4.83%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>4.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>4.02%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>3.26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 63.86% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-bse-sensex-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding, HDFC Bank Ltd., stands at 11.85%, which is a meaningful single-stock weight for an index fund. The next few positions are also sizeable, but the weight falls gradually rather than collapsing after the first name, which suggests that a small group of large-cap companies may have a stronger influence on day-to-day movement.<\/p>\n<p>By the tenth holding, the weight has eased to 3.26%, so the portfolio is not dominated by one or two stocks alone. Still, the top 10 together account for 63.86% of the disclosed portfolio, and the scheme shows 30 disclosed holdings in total, so the rest of the basket is spread across a longer tail of smaller positions.<\/p>\n<p>In our view, that structure is consistent with a large-cap index fund: broad enough to diversify single-company risk, but concentrated enough that the largest financial and market leaders may continue to shape returns. The balance of the portfolio may help track the benchmark closely over time, while the heavy presence of banks could keep the return path tied closely to financial-sector moves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 18 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 want a low-cost index-style holding rather than an actively managed theme. The recent return pattern has been weak, so the scheme fits better in a long horizon where short-term drawdowns can be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is that the portfolio gives broad large-cap market exposure, but it has not yet shown strong recent performance versus the benchmark or the peer set on the available 1-year numbers. Investors who want a simple Sensex-linked core and can wait through volatility may find the structure acceptable; those looking for steadier near-term outcomes may find the current pattern less compelling.<\/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: No exit load.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 18 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_BSE_Sensex_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Kotak BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b99.932 as of 18 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 1-year return is -9.84%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are 0% in the fund facts view. In the performance table, the 3-year and 5-year figures are not available because the scheme is still early in its life.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_its_benchmark\"><\/span>How has the fund performed versus its benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund has trailed the benchmark in the periods where both figures are available. For 1 year, the fund is at -9.84% versus -5.31% for the benchmark, and the same pattern is visible in the 1-month and 3-month periods.<\/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>On the available 1-year figures, the fund is below all the listed peers. Several peer index funds show positive 1-year returns, while this scheme remains negative.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>What is the minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\"><\/span>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Satish Dondapati, Abhishek Bisen and Jeetu Valechha Sonar. The exit load is nil, so no exit charge applies when units are sold.<\/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 BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has a weak recent return profile, and that differs from what many investors would want to see in an index fund core. Its available short-term performance is below the benchmark and also below the peer figures listed here, while the portfolio still looks like a standard large-cap basket with a heavy bank tilt. The fund may fit investors with a long horizon who value a low-cost passive structure and can tolerate early-stage volatility, but the current record is still limited.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 21 September 2026 at 9:36 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 BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"kotak-bse-sensex-index-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Index Funds\",\"dateCreated\":\"17 Feb 2025\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":9.932,\"valueReference\":\"as of 18 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"23 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.14\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":-9.84},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@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 BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b99.932 as of 18 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 1-year return is -9.84%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are 0% in the fund facts view. 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