Tata Nifty G-Sec Dec 2029 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Tata Nifty G-Sec Dec 2029 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan currently has an NAV of ₹13.0698 as of 17 Sep 2026, with scheme AUM of ₹132 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 5.09%, 7.58% and 0%, and the risk category is Balanced Risk. Our view is that this is a relatively steady gilt-focused index fund for investors who want government-securities exposure with moderate price movement, but the return profile still needs patience because the longer record is short and the benchmark has been uneven.

The fund’s own recent stretch looks better than the benchmark, yet the long-term picture is still being built. The portfolio is almost entirely in two government securities, so the fund is likely to move mainly with sovereign-rate expectations rather than diversified credit or equity themes.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹13.0698 as of 17 Sep 2026
AUM	₹132 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.14%
Launch Date	13 Jan 2023
Min SIP	₹500
Risk Category	Balanced Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Index Funds
Exit Load	No exit load
Fund Managers	Murthy Nagarajan, Amit Somani

The fund is managed by Murthy Nagarajan and Amit Somani.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-0.36%	-3.66%
3M	0.63%	-3.71%
1Y	5.09%	-7.13%
3Y	7.58%	5.82%
5Y	Data not available	Data not available

Short-term performance has been firmer than the benchmark. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund stayed close to flat to mildly positive while the benchmark was down, which suggests the portfolio has held up better through the latest rate moves.

The 1-year number is more telling because the fund has delivered 5.09% while the benchmark is still negative at -7.13%. That gap tells us the fund has been much more resilient over the past year than the benchmark it is measured against, even though the path has not been smooth.

The 3-year return of 7.58% is above the benchmark’s 5.82%, so the medium-term picture also leans in the fund’s favour. At the same time, the 5-year figure is not available, so we should be careful about reading too much into a short operating history that began in 2023.

From the chart pattern, the fund has shown periods of recovery after dips rather than a straight line up. That is consistent with a gilt fund that can benefit when bond sentiment improves, but it also means investors should expect moves that reflect interest-rate and yield changes.

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 2029 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	5.09%	7.58%	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 lower than the peer figures shown above, while its 3-year return is also well below the stronger equity-themed peers in this comparison set. That difference matters because it shows the fund is not being evaluated against a like-for-like equity opportunity; the return profile is built around government securities rather than growth sectors.

At the same time, the fund’s 3-year number still stands above its benchmark and its 1-year number is positive while the benchmark is negative. So the short-term peer comparison looks weak in absolute return terms, but the fund’s own benchmark-relative behaviour is more constructive. The 5-year column does not add much, because most of the comparison set does not have a usable figure there.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
GOI – 7.10% (18/04/2029)	Government Securities	51.83%
GOI – 6.79% (26/12/2029)	Government Securities	45.93%
Cash / Net Current Asset	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	1.87%

With only three disclosed holdings, the portfolio is highly concentrated in sovereign paper. The largest holding alone is 51.83%, so it is likely to have a greater influence on day-to-day movement than anything else in the fund.

The second holding is also large at 45.93%, which means the weight drops only modestly from the first position to the second. After that, the allocation falls to 1.87% in cash and net current assets, so the disclosed mix has very little tail beyond the two government securities.

Because the two government securities together account for 97.76% of the portfolio and there are only three disclosed rows, the fund appears concentrated rather than diversified across many issuers. That concentration may support predictability in a sovereign portfolio, but it also means changes in rate expectations around these securities may matter more than broad market moves.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund suits investors who are comfortable with a Balanced Risk profile and want government-securities exposure rather than equity-style growth. The recent 1-year and 3-year returns are positive, but the benchmark comparison shows that results can still swing meaningfully over shorter periods.

It is better aligned with a medium-to-long horizon where the investor can tolerate interest-rate driven ups and downs. The main trade-off is that the fund may offer steadier sovereign exposure and a relatively low expense ratio, but it is not designed to chase high absolute returns.

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 17 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Tata Nifty G-Sec Dec 2029 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹13.0698 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 5.09% and its 3-year return is 7.58%. The 5-year return is Data not available.

How has it performed against the benchmark?

It has beaten the benchmark over 1 year and 3 years. The benchmark return is -7.13% for 1 year and 5.82% for 3 years, while the fund has returned 5.09% and 7.58% respectively.

How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?

Its short-term return is much lower than the equity-oriented peers shown here, while its 3-year return is also below the stronger peer figures available. The comparison is still useful mainly as a reminder that this fund is built around sovereign debt rather than growth sectors.

Is there a minimum SIP amount?

Yes. The minimum SIP amount is ₹500.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?

The fund is managed by Murthy Nagarajan and Amit Somani. There is no exit load.

Our six answers reflect the current NAV, return pattern, benchmark comparison, peer context, minimum SIP and portfolio concentration in government securities.

Bottom line

This fund’s recent numbers look better than its benchmark, and the 3-year record also stays ahead of the benchmark, but the broader return picture is still short and incomplete. Compared with the peer funds listed here, its absolute returns are modest because it is designed around sovereign bonds rather than high-growth sectors. The portfolio is heavily concentrated in two government securities, which keeps the structure clear but also makes it sensitive to rate expectations. For investors who want government-securities exposure and can live with moderate, rate-driven variation, it is a focused option rather than a broad-return play.

Published on 18 September 2026 at 10:02 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.