Taurus Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Taurus Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹248.71 as of 09 Sep 2026 and scheme AUM of ₹382 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 6.67%, 10.66% and 10.04%, and it sits in the High Risk category.

Our view is that this is a flexi-cap fund for investors who can tolerate meaningful swings and want a portfolio that is not tied to only one market theme. The long-term record is steady rather than standout, while the recent pattern looks more uneven than the 3-year and 5-year trend. That makes it more suitable for a patient horizon and for investors who can accept volatility in exchange for diversified stock selection across sectors.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹248.71 as of 09 Sep 2026
AUM	₹382 Cr
Expense Ratio	2.57%
Launch Date	01 Jan 2013
Min SIP	₹500
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Equity
Exit Load	1% on or before 365D, Nil after 365D
Fund Managers	Anuj Kapil

The fund is managed by Anuj Kapil.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-0.17%	-4.69%
3M	10.89%	0.93%
1Y	6.67%	-7.16%
3Y	10.66%	6%
5Y	10.04%	5.87%

The near-term picture is mixed. Over 1 month, the fund was slightly negative, but that still held up much better than the benchmark’s deeper decline. Over 3 months, the fund recovered strongly and stayed well ahead of the benchmark, which suggests the scheme has been able to participate in rebounds more effectively than the index over this window.

The 1-year return is positive, but it comes after a stretch in which the benchmark was weaker. That matters because the fund still stayed ahead of the benchmark over the full year, yet the gap is not as wide as the 3-month figure might suggest. In other words, the fund has not moved in a straight line, but it has shown better resilience than the index across the latest cycle.

The longer horizon is more important for judging the strategy. The 3-year and 5-year returns are both close to 10%, and both remain above the benchmark’s returns over the same periods. That points to a fund that has compounded at a moderate pace rather than delivering sharp outperformance. Our reading is that the path has been uneven, but the longer record is more consistent than the last 12 months alone would imply.

For investors, the key takeaway is that short-term fluctuations do not fully describe this scheme. The recent strength over 3 months sits alongside a more modest 1-year number, while the 3-year and 5-year records show a steadier long-run outcome relative to the benchmark.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Taurus Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.67%	10.66%	10.04%
Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan	14.64%	19.35%	16.86%
ITI Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan	14.58%	18.35%	Data not available
Navi Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan	12.17%	11.19%	11.65%
LIC MF Multi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan	11.62%	17.78%	Data not available
TRUSTMF Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan	10.87%	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 trails several peers in this set, especially the stronger recent numbers from Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan and ITI Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan. That tells us the latest year has been relatively restrained rather than a clear stretch of leadership.

The longer record is also more subdued than the peer set where 3-year and 5-year figures are available. Even so, the fund’s own 3-year and 5-year numbers are still positive and sit above the benchmark, so the comparison is not about weak execution so much as a more moderate compounding path. The short-term and longer-term views therefore tell different stories: the recent year is softer than several peers, while the multi-year track still shows a workable, benchmark-beating profile.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
HDFC Bank Ltd.	Bank	7.28%
Sigma Advanced Systems Ltd.	Capital Goods	7%
Divi'S Laboratories Ltd.	Healthcare	5.92%
ITC Ltd.	FMCG	5.82%
Advit Jewels Ltd.	Domestic Equities	4.58%
ICICI Bank Ltd.	Bank	4.41%
Park Medi World Ltd.	Domestic Equities	4.01%
Skyways Air Services Ltd.	Domestic Equities	3.48%
Samhi Hotels Ltd.	Hospitality	3.31%
Axis Bank Ltd.	Bank	3.28%

The largest holding, HDFC Bank Ltd., carries a weight of 7.28%, which is meaningful but not extreme for an actively managed flexi-cap portfolio. The 10th holding sits at 3.28%, so the drop from the top position to the tenth is noticeable but not abrupt, suggesting the portfolio does not rely on one oversized position to do the heavy lifting.

The top 10 holdings together account for approximately 49.09% of the portfolio, and the scheme discloses 38 holdings in total. That mix indicates a portfolio that is spread across a fairly long tail of positions, even though the leading names still likely have greater influence on short-term movement than smaller holdings.

In practical terms, this may create a balance between conviction and diversification. The top positions can shape results, but the remaining holdings give the fund room to express broader stock selection across banks, healthcare, consumer, capital goods and other themes.

To see all holdings, visit the Taurus Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan page

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund fits investors who can handle High Risk volatility and are comfortable with periods when returns move unevenly. The 1-year record is softer than the 3-year and 5-year figures, but the longer horizon still shows positive compounding and a result that stays ahead of the benchmark.

That combination points to a patient investor with at least a medium- to long-term horizon, rather than someone looking for smooth short-term outcomes. The main trade-off is clear: you get exposure to a diversified equity portfolio with respectable multi-year performance, but you also accept the possibility of weaker stretches and a more active price path.

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: 1% if units are sold on or before 365 days; nil after 365 days.

Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Taurus Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹248.71 as of 09 Sep 2026.

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

The fund’s 1-year return is 6.67%, the 3-year return is 10.66% and the 5-year return is 10.04%.

How has it performed against the benchmark?

It has stayed ahead of the Nifty 50 benchmark across 1 month, 3 months, 1 year, 3 years and 5 years in the figures available here. The gap is especially clear over 3 months, 3 years and 5 years.

How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?

Its 1-year return is lower than several peers in this set, while its 3-year and 5-year figures are positive and still ahead of the benchmark. That gives it a steadier long-term profile than a standout recent one.

Is there a minimum SIP amount?

The minimum SIP amount is not stated here.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?

The fund is managed by Anuj Kapil. The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 365 days, and nil after 365 days.

Bottom line

Taurus Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan shows a mixed recent picture but a more dependable multi-year record. Its latest year is less impressive than some peers, yet the 3-year and 5-year outcomes remain positive and above the benchmark. The portfolio is led by HDFC Bank Ltd. and spreads across 38 holdings, which may help balance conviction with diversification. Overall, it looks more suited to investors who can tolerate High Risk volatility and prefer a patient, long-horizon equity approach.

Published on 10 September 2026 at 3:25 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.