Invesco India ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Invesco India ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹18.13 as of 15 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹394 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -3.87%, 8.05% and 6.71%, and the scheme sits in the High Risk bucket. Our view is that it suits investors who can accept uneven short-term outcomes in exchange for a portfolio that is built around quality large-cap names and a more selective stock mix.

The fund has not delivered a smooth near-term path, but its 3-year and 5-year figures remain positive and sit well ahead of the benchmark over those horizons. That combination makes it more suitable for a patient investor who can tolerate volatility and wants an equity fund with a differentiated screen rather than a broad market imitation.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹18.13 as of 15 Sep 2026
AUM	₹394 Cr
Expense Ratio	1.15%
Launch Date	20 Mar 2021
Min SIP	₹100
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Equity
Exit Load	Nil upto 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y
Fund Managers	Taher Badshah, Haresh Kapoor

The fund is managed by Taher Badshah and Haresh Kapoor.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-4.07%	-4.81%
3M	2.37%	-3.63%
1Y	-3.87%	-8.27%
3Y	8.05%	5.59%
5Y	6.71%	5.58%

The recent pattern is mixed rather than one-directional. The 1-month return is negative, but it is still slightly better than the benchmark, and the 3-month return has moved back into positive territory while the benchmark remains negative. That tells us the fund has been able to recover faster than the index over the latest quarter, even though the latest month was weak.

Over the 1-year period, the fund is still negative, but it has held up better than the benchmark by a clear margin. That relative resilience matters because it suggests the strategy has not simply depended on a strong market backdrop; it has been less damaging than the index during a difficult year, even if it has not yet turned the 1-year figure positive.

The longer view is stronger. The 3-year and 5-year returns are both positive and both ahead of the benchmark. The 3-year gap is especially useful because it shows the fund has compounded better through a full market cycle than the index. The 5-year gap is smaller, but it still points in the same direction. In our view, the time pattern shows a fund that has been choppy in the short run, yet more constructive over longer holding periods.

The time series also suggests that the fund has not moved in a straight line. There were stretches of strength followed by pullbacks, which is consistent with an equity strategy that can diverge meaningfully from the benchmark from one phase to the next. For investors, that means the fund is less about steady monthly smoothness and more about accepting interim swings for a potentially stronger multi-year result.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Should you BUY or HOLD Invesco India ESG Integration Strategy?

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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.

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Invesco India ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan	-3.87%	8.05%	6.71%
ICICI Pru Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct Growth Plan	69.8%	36.32%	Data not available
Kotak Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan	26.51%	Data not available	Data not available
Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan	25.46%	Data not available	Data not available
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan	25.31%	Data not available	Data not available
PGIM India Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan	23.52%	Data not available	Data not available

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

On the latest 1-year numbers, the fund trails the stronger peer figures shown here, but its own return remains far more stable across longer horizons than several of those short-duration peers. The 3-year outcome is also useful: the fund is ahead of the benchmark and compares more favourably on a multi-year basis than peers whose longer-tenure figures are unavailable. The 5-year result keeps the same broad message in place. Short-term peer comparison looks weaker, while the longer-term comparison supports a more balanced view of the strategy.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
ICICI Bank Limited	Bank	6.75%
Bajaj Finance Ltd	Finance	4.83%
Bharti Airtel Limited	Telecom	4.65%
Titan Company Limited	Diamond & Jewellery	4.33%
HDFC Bank Limited	Bank	3.90%
Axis Bank Limited	Bank	3.89%
Infosys Limited	IT	3.58%
Eternal Limited	Retailing	3.57%
Tech Mahindra Limited	IT	3.29%
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited	Healthcare	3.26%

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 42.05% of the portfolio.

To see all holdings, visit the Invesco India ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan page

The largest holding, ICICI Bank Limited, carries a 6.75% weight, so it is likely to have greater influence than any single smaller position in the list. The step-down from the first holding to the tenth is gradual rather than abrupt: the tenth holding still has a 3.26% weight, which tells us the visible sleeve is not built around one dominant bet.

At the same time, the top ten together account for 42.05% of the portfolio, and the full disclosed list contains 41 holdings. That combination suggests a portfolio that is fairly spread out across many positions, even though a meaningful share is still concentrated in the leading names. In our view, this structure may reduce dependence on one stock, but it may also mean the portfolio can still feel the impact of its largest ideas.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund is better suited to investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and can stay invested for several years. The 1-year return has been negative, so anyone with a short holding period may find the ride uneven. The 3-year and 5-year numbers are more encouraging, especially versus the benchmark, which points to a strategy that may reward patience more than quick entry and exit.

The main trade-off is clear: you accept short-term volatility and a benchmark that can be hard to track month to month, in exchange for a portfolio that has done better over longer periods. The holdings are anchored by large, established businesses, so the fund is not relying on obscure positions, but the return path still shows meaningful swings.

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

Nil upto 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Invesco India ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹18.13 as of 15 Sep 2026.

What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The returns are -3.87% over 1 year, 8.05% over 3 years and 6.71% over 5 years.

How does the fund compare with Nifty 50?
It is ahead of Nifty 50 over 3 years and 5 years, and it has also held up better over 1 year. The benchmark remains negative over all three of those periods.

Is the fund’s short-term performance stronger or weaker than peer funds?
Its 1-year return is much weaker than the peer figures listed here. The longer-term view is more balanced because several peer longer-tenure figures are not available, while this fund has both 3-year and 5-year returns.

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 Taher Badshah and Haresh Kapoor. The exit load is nil upto 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 1 year, and nil after 1 year.

Bottom line

Invesco India ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan has a mixed short-term record, but its 3-year and 5-year numbers are more constructive and sit ahead of the benchmark. The peer comparison also shows that the latest 1-year figure is not as strong as several peer names, while the longer-term picture remains more settled. With a High Risk profile and a portfolio led by large companies, the fund looks more suitable for investors who can handle volatility and focus on multi-year outcomes rather than near-term consistency.

Published on 16 September 2026 at 6:44 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.