Tata Nifty Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Tata Nifty Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Plan had a NAV of ₹12.0179 as of 10 Sep 2026, with scheme AUM of ₹70 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -2.02%, 0% and 0%, and the fund sits in the High Risk bucket.

Our view is that this is a focused financial-services index strategy suited to investors who can accept sharper swings than a broad-market fund. The portfolio is heavily tilted toward banks and financial companies, so the return path can move differently from the wider market even when the benchmark is weak.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹12.0179 as of 10 Sep 2026
AUM	₹70 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.48%
Launch Date	26 Apr 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	Nitin Sharma, Rakesh Prajapati

The fund is managed by Nitin Sharma and Rakesh Prajapati.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-3.48%	-4.06%
3M	1.93%	1.37%
1Y	-2.02%	-7.31%
3Y	Data not available	Data not available
5Y	Data not available	Data not available

Over the last month, the fund fell less than the benchmark, which points to a slightly steadier short-term path than the broad market measure. In the three-month window, it also stayed ahead of the benchmark, so the recent stretch has been better than the benchmark’s own move.

The longer view is less developed because the fund has only been live since April 2024, so 3-year and 5-year return history is not available. Even so, the 1-year figure tells us the scheme has still declined over a full year, though the benchmark’s drop was steeper. That gap matters: it suggests the fund has held up better than the benchmark, but not in a way that has yet turned the trailing record positive.

The pattern also shows that the fund has not moved in a straight line. There was a sharper drawdown earlier in the 1-year period, followed by a recovery and then another soft patch more recently. For investors, that means the fund can participate in rebounds, but it is still exposed to cyclical pressure in financial stocks.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Should you BUY or HOLD Tata Nifty Financial Services Index?

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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
Tata Nifty Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	-2.02%	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 fund’s 1-year return is negative, while the peer set shows materially stronger 1-year numbers on the available list. That makes the current year look muted relative to several other themed index funds, even though the fund has done better than its benchmark over the same period.

On the longer horizon, direct 3-year and 5-year peer comparisons are not available for this fund, so the picture is incomplete. One peer, ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan, does show a strong 3-year figure, which highlights how much outcomes can diverge between themes. The short-term comparison tells a different story from the benchmark comparison: the fund has been better than the benchmark, but still weaker than several peer return figures that are available.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
HDFC Bank Ltd	Bank	17.57%
ICICI Bank Ltd	Bank	15.33%
State Bank of India	Bank	10.6%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd	Bank	9.8%
Axis Bank Ltd	Bank	9.68%
Bajaj Finance Ltd	Finance	8.99%
Shriram Finance Ltd	Finance	4.93%
BSE Ltd	Finance	4.26%
Bajaj Finserv Ltd	Finance	3.71%
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co Ltd	Finance	2.53%

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 87.4% of the portfolio.

To see all holdings, visit the Tata Nifty Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Plan page

The largest holding, HDFC Bank Ltd, carries a weight of 17.57%, so it is likely to have the most influence on near-term movements. The next few holdings are also sizable, which means the fund’s performance may be shaped more by the largest banks than by any single smaller line item.

The weight then steps down to 2.53% by the tenth holding, which shows a clear concentration at the top of the list. At the same time, the top 10 already account for 87.4% of the portfolio, so the disclosed book is fairly compact and could react strongly when the banking and finance space moves together.

That concentration does not make the fund one-dimensional, but it does mean the tail beyond the top names may have less influence than the leaders. With 20 holdings disclosed overall, the fund has some breadth, yet the visible structure still suggests that a relatively small set of positions may drive most of the outcome.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund may suit investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and who can hold through uneven periods. The 1-year loss, the weaker one-month patch and the stronger three-month rebound all point to a fund that can move around meaningfully in the short run.

It is better aligned with a longer horizon, especially for investors who want a focused financial-services allocation rather than broad-market diversification. The main trade-off is clear: the portfolio is concentrated in banks and finance names, so returns can improve when that pocket of the market is strong, but the same concentration can also amplify drawdowns.

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: 0.25% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Tata Nifty Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹12.0179 as of 10 Sep 2026.

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

The 1-year return is -2.02%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are both 0%. The fund is still relatively young, so the longer periods are not available as tracked returns.

How does the fund compare with its benchmark?

It has done better than the benchmark over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year. The 1-year benchmark return is -7.31%, compared with the fund’s -2.02%.

How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?

The fund’s 1-year return is lower than the available 1-year peer figures in the list. One peer also shows a much stronger 3-year figure, while longer-horizon comparison for this fund remains limited.

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 Nitin Sharma and Rakesh Prajapati. The exit load is 0.25% on or before 15D and nil after 15D.

Bottom line

This fund has recently been better than its benchmark, but the 1-year return is still negative and the longer-horizon record is not yet available in a meaningful way. The portfolio is heavily concentrated in banks and financial companies, so the fund is likely to be driven by that sector’s cycle rather than by broad-market diversification. It may suit investors who want focused financial-services exposure and can tolerate High Risk fluctuations over a longer horizon.

Published on 11 September 2026 at 12:56 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.