Bandhan CRISIL IBX Gilt June 2027 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Bandhan CRISIL IBX Gilt June 2027 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹13.9181 as of 16 Sep 2026 and an AUM of ₹5,261 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 5.54%, 7.29% and 5.97%, and the scheme sits in the Balanced Risk category.

Our view is that this is a dated-income style index fund for investors who are comfortable with modest return variation and want exposure that has stayed reasonably close to its benchmark over longer periods. The portfolio is dominated by a small set of government securities maturing in 2027, which keeps the structure easy to read but also makes the bond-maturity profile central to outcomes.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹13.9181 as of 16 Sep 2026
AUM	₹5,261 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.21%
Launch Date	23 Mar 2021
Min SIP	₹100
Risk Category	Balanced Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Index Funds
Exit Load	No exit load
Fund Managers	Harshal Joshi, Gautam Kaul

The fund is managed by Harshal Joshi and Gautam Kaul.

Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	0.31%	-4.41%
3M	1.25%	-3.6%
1Y	5.54%	-7.76%
3Y	7.29%	5.74%
5Y	5.97%	5.67%

Short-term numbers have been steadier than the benchmark. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund stayed positive while the benchmark was negative, which points to less sensitivity in the most recent stretch and a smoother path through the period.

The 1-year figure strengthens that picture. The fund returned 5.54% over 1 year while the benchmark was down 7.76%, so the fund clearly held up better in a difficult market backdrop. That does not automatically make the experience low-volatility, but it does show that the portfolio structure can behave differently from the benchmark over shorter windows.

The longer view is more balanced. At 3 years, the fund’s 7.29% return is ahead of the benchmark’s 5.74%, and at 5 years the gap narrows to 5.97% versus 5.67%. Our view is that the fund has delivered a slightly better long-run compounding pattern than the benchmark, while the recent year has been the clearest period of outperformance.

The return path also suggests a fund that can recover after weaker phases rather than move in a straight line. That matters for investors who want a defined maturity-style debt exposure and can stay invested through periods when returns do not move smoothly.

Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Bandhan CRISIL IBX Gilt June 2027 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.54%	7.29%	5.97%
ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	29.31%	30.01%	Data not available
Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	21.45%	Data not available	Data not available
Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	21.13%	Data not available	Data not available
Motilal Oswal Nifty MidSmall Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	20.68%	Data not available	Data not available
ICICI Pru Nifty Pharma Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	17.57%	18.84%	Data not available

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.

The current fund’s 1-year return is far below the faster-growing peer funds in this table, but that is not a fair comparison of strategy alone because those peers sit in different market exposures. What matters more is that the fund’s 3-year and 5-year returns are steady and positive, while the available longer-horizon peer numbers that can be compared are mixed. On the data available, the fund looks more restrained in the short run than the equity-oriented peers, yet it maintains a cleaner long-term debt-style profile.

Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
7.38% GOI (MD 20/06/2027)	Government Securities	51.6%
6.79% GOI (MD 15/05/2027)	Government Securities	24.7%
8.24% GOI (MD 15/02/2027)	Government Securities	15.24%
7.02% GOI (MD 27/05/2027)	Government Securities	6.33%
Net Current Assets	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	1.38%
Triparty Repo TRP_010926	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	0.76%

The largest holding is 7.38% GOI (MD 20/06/2027) at 51.6%, which is a very large single-position weight by itself. The next three government securities are also material, but the drop from the first holding to the fourth is still substantial, which suggests the fund’s outcome may be driven more by a few dated sovereign papers than by a broad spread of many small positions.

Because the disclosed holdings total only six rows and the visible holdings already account for 100% of the portfolio, the structure is easy to read. Our view is that this is a concentrated maturity-led portfolio rather than a long tail of many tiny bets, so the performance will likely depend heavily on how these near-2027 government securities behave.

That concentration is not unusual for a gilt index strategy, but it does mean the portfolio profile is straightforward: a small set of government securities dominates, while cash and repo make up only a minor residual. For investors, the key point is that the fund’s visible holdings are simple, but the simple structure can still create meaningful return variation when bond prices move.

Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund suits investors who are comfortable with a balanced-risk debt-oriented allocation and who can hold through periods when returns do not move smoothly. The 1-year result has been stronger than the benchmark, while the 3-year and 5-year numbers show more moderate, steadier compounding rather than sharp jumps.

The main trade-off is between visibility and flexibility. The portfolio is heavily tied to a small number of government securities maturing around 2027, so the path is easy to understand, but returns can still shift with interest-rate moves and bond pricing. That makes it better suited to a medium horizon than to very short holding periods.

Against peers with very different market exposures, the fund’s return profile is much more restrained. Investors who want debt-style stability and a defined gilt exposure may find that more relevant than chasing higher short-term numbers.

Tax and exit load

Holding period	Tax rate	Description
Units held less than 1 year	20%	Short-term capital gains tax
Units held more than 1 year	12.5%	Long-term capital gains tax

Exit load: No exit load.

Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Bandhan CRISIL IBX Gilt June 2027 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?
Its NAV is ₹13.9181 as of 16 Sep 2026.

What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The fund’s returns are 5.54% for 1 year, 7.29% for 3 years and 5.97% for 5 years.

How has it performed versus the benchmark?
It has been ahead of the benchmark across all the main periods shown. The gap is most visible over 1 year, while the 3-year and 5-year gaps are smaller.

How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?
Its 1-year return is much lower than the equity-oriented peer funds shown, but its 3-year and 5-year profile is steadier and more debt-like. The comparison is mixed because the peers have very different market exposures.

What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹100.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
Harshal Joshi and Gautam Kaul manage the fund. There is no exit load.

Bottom line

This fund has shown a stronger recent year than its benchmark, while the 3-year and 5-year figures point to a more measured long-term compounding pattern. Compared with the peer set shown, its returns are more restrained, but the portfolio is also far more focused on government securities maturing around 2027. That makes the risk profile easier to understand and better suited to investors who want a defined gilt exposure with a medium holding horizon rather than a fast-moving return profile.

Published on 17 September 2026 at 9:46 AM IST

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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.