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

Bandhan Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹10.1394 as of 10 September 2026 and an AUM of ₹45 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0.3%, 0% and 0%, and the scheme is tagged as High Risk. Our view is that this is a market-linked index fund for investors who want broad market exposure, but the recent return pattern shows that it has not yet built a long performance record.

The fund tracks the Nifty 50 benchmark and carries a 0.4% expense ratio. With a short live history since 10 Jul 2024 and a small asset base, it may suit investors who are comfortable with index-style movements and are primarily looking for passive equity exposure rather than a long established return profile.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹10.1394 as of 10 Sep 2026
AUM	₹45 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.4%
Launch Date	10 Jul 2024
Min SIP	₹100
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Index Funds
Exit Load	0.25% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D
Fund Managers	Abhishek Jain, Mayuresh Nagvekar

The fund is managed by Abhishek Jain and Mayuresh Nagvekar.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-2.82%	-4.06%
3M	4.49%	1.37%
1Y	0.3%	-7.31%
3Y	Data not available	Data not available
5Y	Data not available	Data not available

Recent performance has been uneven but not weak in relative terms. Over 1 month, the fund fell 2.82%, but that was still better than the benchmark’s 4.06% decline. Over 3 months, it recovered more strongly than the benchmark, which suggests the fund has recently participated in rebounds more effectively than the index it tracks.

The 1-year figure is also positive at 0.3%, while the benchmark is down 7.31% over the same period. That is a meaningful gap, and it tells us the fund has held up better through a difficult stretch for the benchmark. The short history matters here, though: the scheme launched in July 2024, so the record is still developing and should not be treated as a full market cycle.

The time pattern also points to a choppy path rather than a smooth climb. The fund has had periods of softness and recovery, which is normal for an equity index strategy, but the recent rebound is more visible than the one-month weakness. For now, our view is that the fund’s near-term behaviour looks better than the benchmark, while the longer record remains too short to draw strong conclusions.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Bandhan Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	0.3%	Data not available	Data not available
ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	33.08%	30.07%	Data not available
Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	26.95%	Data not available	Data not available
Aditya Birla SL Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	26.94%	Data not available	Data not available
Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	24.33%	Data not available	Data not available
Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	23.74%	Data not available	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 peer set shown here, while the peers with available 1-year figures are all well ahead on that measure. That said, the comparison is mixed because the current fund has a positive 1-year figure while the benchmark was negative over the same horizon, so its own benchmark-relative resilience is better than the peer table alone might suggest.

For longer horizons, the current fund does not yet have 3-year or 5-year figures, so the peer comparison does not produce a like-for-like long-term read. Among peers with available longer data, ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan shows strong 3-year performance, while the others mostly lack 3-year and 5-year history in this comparison set. The overall message is that the current fund has not yet built the depth of track record that the more mature peer can show.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
HDFC Bank Limited	Bank	5.46%
ICICI Bank Limited	Bank	4.90%
Reliance Industries Limited	Crude Oil	4.21%
Bharti Airtel Limited	Telecom	2.86%
Larsen & Toubro Limited	Infrastructure	2.20%
State Bank of India	Bank	2.03%
Infosys Limited	IT	1.89%
Axis Bank Limited	Bank	1.68%
Bajaj Finance Limited	Finance	1.46%
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited	Automobile & Ancillaries	1.45%

The largest holding, HDFC Bank Limited, accounts for 5.46% of the portfolio, which is meaningful but not extreme on its own. The weight then steps down gradually through ICICI Bank Limited at 4.90% and Reliance Industries Limited at 4.21%, before reaching 1.45% for the tenth holding, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited. That pattern suggests the visible core is broad rather than dominated by a single name.

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 28.14% of the portfolio, leaving a long tail across the remaining disclosed positions. Since there are 36 holdings in total and the table shows only the largest 10, the fund appears to spread exposure across many names instead of leaning heavily on just a few. That structure may reduce single-stock dependence, although the biggest weights can still influence short-term movement more than the smaller positions.

Because this is an index fund, the mix should be understood as a rules-based market exposure rather than an actively constructed concentration call. The visible holdings show a clear tilt toward financials, along with telecom, infrastructure, IT and consumer-linked names, but we would treat that as a snapshot of the current portfolio rather than a forecast for future returns.

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

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund may suit investors who can tolerate High Risk equity exposure and are comfortable with market-led ups and downs. The 1-year result is positive, but the lack of 3-year and 5-year history means the fund should be viewed as a newer index strategy rather than a seasoned long-term performer.

It fits better for investors with a longer horizon who want broad market participation and can accept that short-term results may swing around the benchmark. The main trade-off is simple: you get low-cost passive exposure to a diversified equity basket, but you also accept that the fund may track market weakness when the broader equity market is under pressure.

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 is 0.25% on or before 15 days, and nil after 15 days.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Bandhan Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹10.1394 as of 10 September 2026.

What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?

The fund’s 1-year return is 0.3%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available in the comparison view. The scheme was launched on 10 Jul 2024, so the longer track record is still limited.

How has the fund done versus its benchmark?

It has done better than the benchmark over the periods shown. The fund returned -2.82% over 1 month, 4.49% over 3 months and 0.3% over 1 year, while the benchmark returned -4.06%, 1.37% and -7.31% respectively.

How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?

Its 1-year return is much lower than the peer funds listed here, many of which have double-digit 1-year figures. The fund also lacks 3-year and 5-year figures in this comparison set, so the longer-term comparison is incomplete.

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. The exit load is 0.25% on or before 15 days and nil after 15 days.

Bottom line

Bandhan Nifty Total Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has shown better recent resilience than its benchmark, but its longer history is still too short to judge it on a full-cycle basis. In the peer set shown here, the 1-year return trails the other listed funds by a wide margin, though that comparison is not helped by the fund’s missing longer-term track record. The portfolio is spread across 36 holdings, with the top positions important but not overwhelming, which supports a diversified index-style exposure for investors who can handle High Risk equity swings.

Published on 11 September 2026 at 3:22 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.