Tata Nifty G-Sec Dec 2026 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Tata Nifty G-Sec Dec 2026 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan had a NAV of ₹12.8806 as of 17 Sep 2026 and an AUM of ₹73 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 5.81%, 7.19% and 0% respectively, and the fund sits in the Low Risk bucket.

Our view is that this is a steady gilt-oriented option rather than a return-chasing one. The portfolio is heavily tilted to government securities, which supports the low-risk profile, while the recent return pattern has stayed ahead of the benchmark in all the reported periods.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹12.8806 as of 17 Sep 2026
AUM	₹73 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.14%
Launch Date	16 Jan 2023
Min SIP	₹500
Risk Category	Low Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Index Funds
Exit Load	No exit load
Fund Managers	Amit Somani

The fund is managed by Amit Somani.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	0.47%	-3.66%
3M	1.37%	-3.71%
1Y	5.81%	-7.13%
3Y	7.19%	5.82%
5Y	Data not available	Data not available

The near-term pattern is notably firmer than the benchmark. Over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year, the fund stayed in positive territory while the benchmark was negative across the same windows, so the gap in favour of the fund is clear in the recent stretch.

That short-term resilience matters because the fund’s 3-year return is still moderate at 7.19%. The benchmark’s 3-year figure is 5.82%, so the fund remains ahead, but not by a wide margin, which suggests a measured rather than aggressive compounding profile.

The 5-year return is not available for the scheme, which is understandable for a fund launched in January 2023. For an investor, the more relevant read is that the fund has delivered a stable pattern since launch and has avoided the benchmark’s recent weakness.

Its time series also points to a relatively contained path rather than sharp swings. That is consistent with a gilt fund whose returns are driven more by interest-rate movements and security prices than by equity-style momentum.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Tata Nifty G-Sec Dec 2026 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.81%	7.19%	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 fund’s 1-year return is far below the fastest-growing peer figures shown here, but that comparison is not the main lens for a gilt fund. Its 3-year return is also lower than the strongest peer returns in this set, yet it remains comfortably positive and close to the benchmark’s own 3-year pace.

The short-term peer gap and the longer-term gap tell different stories. On a one-year basis, the fund looks modest beside the equity and sector-themed peers listed here; over three years, its return profile is steadier and more in line with a defensive interest-rate strategy. That makes the comparison useful for context, but not for expecting the same kind of return profile from every fund.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
GOI – 8.15% (24/11/2026)	Government Securities	76.77%
GOI – 5.74% (15/11/2026)	Government Securities	20.07%
Cash / Net Current Asset	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	2.05%
Repo	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	1.11%

The largest holding alone accounts for 76.77% of the portfolio, so it is likely to have the greatest influence on the fund’s day-to-day movement. The second government security still carries 20.07%, which means the core of the portfolio is built around two dated sovereign papers rather than a broad spread of many small positions.

Weight drops sharply after those two lines: from 20.07% to 2.05% and then 1.11%. That gap tells us the portfolio is tightly focused, and the disclosed holding list confirms that the fund has only four disclosed positions in total.

Because the top disclosed holdings account for 100% of the portfolio, there is no long tail visible in the holding list. In practical terms, the fund may behave more like a focused government-securities vehicle than a diversified multi-asset basket.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund suits investors who are comfortable with low-risk debt exposure and want a gilt-heavy allocation rather than equity-style upside. The 1-year and 3-year returns show positive compounding, but the benchmark comparison and peer set indicate that this is a stability-first fund, not a high-growth one.

A longer holding horizon still matters because gilt returns can move with interest-rate conditions, even when the risk label remains Low Risk. The main trade-off is straightforward: you get a concentrated sovereign-bond portfolio and relatively contained volatility, but you also give up the possibility of the kind of returns seen in equity or sector-focused peers.

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 applies if units are sold anytime.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Tata Nifty G-Sec Dec 2026 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹12.8806 as of 17 Sep 2026.

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

The fund’s 1-year return is 5.81%, the 3-year return is 7.19%, and the 5-year return is Data not available because the scheme does not have a full 5-year track record yet.

How does the fund compare with its benchmark?

It has outperformed the benchmark in every reported period here: 1 month, 3 months, 1 year and 3 years. The gap is especially visible in the recent periods, where the benchmark stayed negative while the fund remained positive.

How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?

Its 1-year and 3-year returns are lower than the higher-return peers listed here, but the comparison set includes equity and sector-oriented funds with very different return profiles. Against that backdrop, this fund still shows a steadier defensive pattern.

Is there a minimum SIP amount?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹500.

What are the risk label, portfolio style and exit load?

The fund is tagged as Low Risk. Its portfolio is concentrated in government securities, and there is no exit load if units are sold anytime.

Bottom line

This fund’s recent return pattern is stronger than its benchmark and more resilient than the benchmark’s negative short-term stretch, while its 3-year return still points to a measured compounding profile. Compared with the peer list shown here, it looks conservative rather than return-maximising. The main portfolio feature is the heavy weight in two government securities, which keeps the structure focused and aligned with a low-risk gilt mandate. For investors who want a sovereign-debt allocation with limited moving parts, this is a straightforward fit.

Published on 18 September 2026 at 10:23 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.