Bandhan Nifty 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Bandhan Nifty 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan had a NAV of ₹14.5969 on 16 September 2026 and an AUM of ₹265 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -5.42%, 7.45% and 0%, respectively, and the scheme sits in the High Risk bucket. Our view is that it suits investors who want broad large-cap exposure through an index format and can tolerate a weak short-term stretch against a benchmark that has also been soft.

The fund’s portfolio is built around large financials, energy, telecom, infrastructure and IT names, which keeps it closely tied to the Indian large-cap market. That mix makes it simple and transparent, but it also means the outcome will usually move with the underlying market rather than trying to cushion volatility.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹14.5969 as of 16 Sep 2026
AUM	₹265 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.1%
Launch Date	24 Feb 2022
Min SIP	₹100
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Index Funds
Exit Load	No exit load
Fund Managers	Abhishek Jain, Mayuresh Nagvekar

The fund is managed by Abhishek Jain and Mayuresh Nagvekar.

Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-4.6%	-4.41%
3M	-2.96%	-3.6%
1Y	-5.42%	-7.76%
3Y	7.45%	5.74%
5Y	Data not available	Data not available

The recent pattern is mixed but not chaotic. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund has been negative, which shows that the portfolio has still been dealing with a soft phase. Even so, the 3-month decline is smaller than the benchmark’s decline, which suggests the fund held up a little better than the index in that window.

Over 1 year, the fund is still negative, but it has done better than the benchmark by a noticeable margin. That tells us the index-style structure has not shielded investors from drawdowns, yet it has been relatively less weak than the benchmark over the same stretch. For an index fund, that kind of gap is important because it shows tracking behaviour with some room for modest relative difference.

The longer view is more encouraging. At 3 years, the fund has a positive return and is ahead of the benchmark on the same horizon. That is a healthier signal than the 1-year figure alone, because it shows the recent softness sits inside a broader period of positive compounding. The 5-year figure is not available, so the available history does not support any longer back-tested conclusion beyond the 3-year window.

Overall, recent numbers are weaker than the 3-year outcome, but the fund has still tracked large-cap market behaviour in a fairly steady way. For investors, the key question is not whether the fund can avoid volatility — it cannot — but whether a low-cost index approach that has held up somewhat better than the benchmark over some recent windows fits their horizon.

Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Bandhan Nifty 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	-5.42%	7.45%	Data not available
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 weaker than the stronger peer returns shown here, while its 3-year return is positive and ahead of the benchmark but still well below the strongest peer figures. That split matters: the short-term picture looks subdued, but the medium-term track record is more balanced and shows the fund has still compounded positively over 3 years.

Compared with peers that have available 3-year numbers, the fund’s 3-year outcome is less demanding than the standouts, though it remains better than the benchmark in its own category-style comparison. The 5-year column does not add much here because most peer entries do not have that history available. Taken together, the comparison points to a fund that has not stood out on recent performance, but still shows credible 3-year behaviour for a passive large-cap strategy.

Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
HDFC Bank Limited	Bank	8.13%
ICICI Bank Limited	Bank	7.8%
Reliance Industries Limited	Crude Oil	6.46%
Bharti Airtel Limited	Telecom	4.12%
Larsen & Toubro Limited	Infrastructure	3.54%
State Bank of India	Bank	3.28%
Infosys Limited	IT	2.98%
Axis Bank Limited	Bank	2.8%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited	Bank	2.31%
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited	Automobile & Ancillaries	2.19%

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 43.61% of the portfolio.

To see all holdings, visit the Bandhan Nifty 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan page

The single largest holding, HDFC Bank Limited, carries an 8.13% weight, so it is meaningful but not dominant on its own. The next few positions also remain fairly close together, which suggests the portfolio does not lean excessively on just one stock.

The drop from the first holding to the tenth is moderate rather than steep. By the tenth holding, the weight is down to 2.19%, so the visible slice still has several contributors, but the larger names clearly matter more. That pattern may reduce the chance of any single position overwhelming the portfolio, while still leaving the biggest holdings likely to have greater influence.

Because the top 10 account for 43.61% of the portfolio and the fund discloses 56 holdings in total, the structure appears spread across a fairly long tail beyond the largest names. That combination may help keep stock-specific concentration in check, even though the fund still reflects the heavy influence of large financial and market-leader positions.

Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund fits investors who are comfortable with High Risk and who can stay invested through market swings. The 1-year weakness shows that returns can stay negative even when the benchmark moves around, while the 3-year result shows that patient holding periods can still produce positive compounding.

It suits a medium-to-long horizon better than a short one, because index funds like this track the large-cap market rather than trying to protect capital in falling phases. The main trade-off is simple: you get broad large-cap exposure and low expense friction, but you also accept that downside moves can arrive quickly and that short-term returns may lag stronger peers or remain negative during weak market stretches.

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 Nifty 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹14.5969 as of 16 September 2026.

What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
Its 1-year return is -5.42%, its 3-year return is 7.45%, and its 5-year return is 0.

How has it done against the benchmark?
The fund has outpaced the benchmark over 1 year and 3 years, with -5.42% versus -7.76% at 1 year and 7.45% versus 5.74% at 3 years.

How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?
Its 1-year return is weaker than the stronger peer figures shown, while its 3-year return is positive and ahead of the benchmark but below the highest peer numbers with available 3-year history.

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

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Abhishek Jain and Mayuresh Nagvekar. There is no exit load.

Bottom line

Bandhan Nifty 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has had a weak recent stretch, but its 3-year return still shows positive compounding and a better outcome than the benchmark on the same horizon. Compared with the listed peers, its short-term return is less strong, while its medium-term record is more respectable though not standout. The portfolio stays anchored in large financials and other market leaders, and the High Risk label means investors should be comfortable with meaningful market swings. It is most suitable for investors who want simple large-cap index exposure and a patient holding period.

Published on 17 September 2026 at 1:57 PM 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.