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Bandhan Mutual Fund

Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth

Equity: Value Oriented - Growth (Open ended)
Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-GrowthNAV: 9.93 as on 06 Sep, 2026
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Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Value OrientedBenchmark: BSE 500 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹9.93-0.45%
07 Sept 2026
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1 Month returns: -
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1 Year CAGR: -
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3 Years CAGR: -
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52 week high/low
₹9.93
₹9.97
AUM
-
Expense Ratio
5.60
Inception
1788307.00
P/E
-
P/B
-
Max Drawdown
-0.00
Return 1M
-
Return 1Y
-
Return 3Y
-
Return 5Y
-
Alpha
-
Sharpe
-

Key Talking Points

Important talking points about the scheme's performance, expense ratio and other factors — grouped by positive, negative, and neutral stance.
Positive
Not enough talking points with positive stance
Negative
Relatively high expense ratio

Expense ratio of the scheme (5.6%) is higher than average expense ratio of the category (2.01%), excluding index funds and ETFs

This measures the relative expense of the scheme with respect to average expense ratio of the category. Investors should always prefer schemes with lower expense, everything else remaining the same

What is Expense ratio?

Neutral
Not enough performance data

Since this is a relatively new scheme (less than 3 years), we do not have sufficient data to conduct meaningful performance analysis

Scheme Overview

The Scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments by following contrarian investment strategy.

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Plan Variants

Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-IDCW Quarterly
Plan
IDCW Quarterly
Payout
Quarterly
Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-IDCW Yearly
Plan
IDCW Yearly
Payout
Annual

Fund Managers

Manish Gunwani
Since: 10 Aug 2026
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Education
Mr. Gunwani is a B.Tech. and PGDM.
Past Experience
Prior to joining Bandhan Mutual Fund (formerly IDFC Mutual Fund), he has worked with Nippon India Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund as Fund Manager and as Analyst in various organisations: Vicisoft Technologies, Lehman Brothers, Brics Securities , Lucky Securities, SSKI Securities and Prime Securities.
Harshal Joshi
Since: 10 Aug 2026
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Education
Mr. Joshi is PGDBM from N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
Past Experience
Prior to joining Bandhan Mutual Fund (formerly IDFC Mutual Fund) in 2008 he has worked with ICAP India Pvt. Ltd.
Funds managed (24)
1.Bandhan Liquid Fund16 Sep 2015 – Present
2.Bandhan Conservative Hybrid Fund28 Jul 2021 – Present
3.Bandhan 10 year Constant Maturity Gilt Fund15 May 2017 – Present
4.Bandhan Ultra Short to Short Term Fund28 Jul 2021 – Present
5.Bandhan Arbitrage Fund20 Oct 2016 – Present
6.Bandhan Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF16 Jul 2016 – Present
7.Bandhan Equity Savings Fund20 Oct 2016 – Present
8.Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund28 Jul 2021 – Present
9.Bandhan Ultra Short Term Fund6 Jul 2018 – Present
10.Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 17928 Jul 2021 – Present
11.Bandhan CRISIL IBX Gilt April 2028 Index Fund28 Jul 2021 – Present
12.Bandhan CRISIL IBX Gilt June 2027 Index Fund28 Jul 2021 – Present
13.Bandhan US specific Equity Active FoF29 Jul 2021 – Present
14.Bandhan Multi Cap Fund12 Nov 2021 – Present
15.Bandhan Mid Cap Fund28 Jul 2022 – Present
16.Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund4 Oct 2022 – Present
17.Bandhan CRISIL IBX 90:10 SDL Plus Gilt- November 2026 Index Fund14 Nov 2022 – Present
18.Bandhan CRISIL IBX 90:10 SDL Plus Gilt- April 2032 Index Fund14 Nov 2022 – Present
19.Bandhan CRISIL IBX 90:10 SDL Plus Gilt-September 2027 Index Fund21 Nov 2022 – Present
20.Bandhan Crisil IBX Gilt April 2032 Index Fund6 Feb 2023 – Present
21.Bandhan Financial Services Fund10 Jul 2023 – Present
22.Bandhan Business Cycle Fund10 Sep 2024 – Present
23.Bandhan CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund6 Mar 2025 – Present
24.Bandhan Contra Fund10 Aug 2026 – Present
Prateek Poddar
Since: 10 Aug 2026
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Education
Mr. Poddar is a B.Com, CFA, CA
Past Experience
Prior joining Bandhan Mutual Fund he has worked with Nippon India Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co. - Investment Analyst Equity, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company - Analyst - Investment Banking.
Ritika Behera
Since: 10 Aug 2026
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Education
Ms. Behera has done B.Com and MBA (Finance)
Past Experience
Prior to Bandhan AMC Limited, she was associated with Ocean Dial Asset Management, Elara Securities Pvt Ltd. and Batlivala & Karani Securities Pvt Ltd.
Funds managed (25)
1.Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
2.Bandhan ELSS - Tax Saver Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
3.Bandhan Value Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
4.Bandhan Flexi Cap Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
5.Bandhan Focused Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
6.Bandhan Infrastructure Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
7.Bandhan Conservative Hybrid Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
8.Bandhan Large Cap Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
9.Bandhan Arbitrage Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
10.Bandhan Equity Savings Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
11.Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
12.Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
13.Bandhan Fixed Term Plan Series 1797 Oct 2023 – Present
14.Bandhan Small Cap Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
15.Bandhan US specific Equity Active FoF7 Oct 2023 – Present
16.Bandhan Multi Cap Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
17.Bandhan Mid Cap Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
18.Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
19.Bandhan Financial Services Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
20.Bandhan Retirement Fund7 Oct 2023 – Present
21.Bandhan Multi Asset Allocation Fund10 Jan 2024 – Present
22.Bandhan Innovation Fund10 Apr 2024 – Present
23.Bandhan Business Cycle Fund10 Sep 2024 – Present
24.Bandhan Healthcare Fund10 Nov 2025 – Present
25.Bandhan Contra Fund10 Aug 2026 – Present
Gaurav Satra
Since: 10 Aug 2026
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Education
Mr. Satra has done B.Com and CA
Past Experience
Prior to joining Bandhan Mutual Fund, he has worked with various Consultancy Firms as a CA
Funds managed (24)
1.Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
2.Bandhan ELSS - Tax Saver Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
3.Bandhan Value Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
4.Bandhan Flexi Cap Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
5.Bandhan Focused Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
6.Bandhan Infrastructure Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
7.Bandhan Conservative Hybrid Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
8.Bandhan Large Cap Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
9.Bandhan Arbitrage Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
10.Bandhan Equity Savings Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
11.Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
12.Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund7 Jun 2024 – Present
13.Bandhan Small Cap Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
14.Bandhan US specific Equity Active FoF7 Jun 2024 – Present
15.Bandhan Multi Cap Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
16.Bandhan Mid Cap Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
17.Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
18.Bandhan Financial Services Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
19.Bandhan Retirement Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
20.Bandhan Multi Asset Allocation Fund7 Jun 2024 – Present
21.Bandhan Innovation Fund10 Jun 2024 – Present
22.Bandhan Business Cycle Fund10 Sep 2024 – Present
23.Bandhan Healthcare Fund10 Nov 2025 – Present
24.Bandhan Contra Fund10 Aug 2026 – Present

Key Scheme Details

Inception
1 Sep 2026
Expense Ratio
5.6%
AUM
-
Lock in
No lock in
Taxation
Equity
Min. Investment
₹1,000
Min. Addl Investment
-
Min. SIP Investment
₹100
Exit load
Exit load of 0.5%, if redeemed within 30 Days.

AMC Overview

Bandhan Mutual Fund background and AUM insights, category-wise distribution and historical AUM growth.

AUM Analysis

AUM distribution as on date:
Jul 31, 2026
Total AUM: ₹ 2,14,086 Cr
Equity
₹ 99,662 Cr
Debt
₹ 97,037 Cr
Hybrid
₹ 16,970 Cr
Commodities
₹ 418 Cr
Dec 31, 2021Jan 31, 2022Feb 28, 2022Mar 31, 2022Apr 30, 2022May 31, 2022Jun 30, 2022Jul 31, 2022Aug 31, 2022Sep 30, 2022Oct 31, 2022Nov 30, 2022Dec 31, 2022Jan 31, 2023Feb 28, 2023Mar 31, 2023Apr 30, 2023May 31, 2023Jun 30, 2023Jul 31, 2023Aug 31, 2023Sep 30, 2023Oct 31, 2023Nov 30, 2023Dec 31, 2023Jan 31, 2024Feb 29, 2024Mar 31, 2024Apr 30, 2024May 31, 2024Jun 30, 2024Jul 31, 2024Aug 31, 2024Sep 30, 2024Oct 31, 2024Nov 30, 2024Dec 31, 2024Jan 31, 2025Feb 28, 2025Mar 31, 2025Apr 30, 2025May 31, 2025Jun 30, 2025Jul 31, 2025Aug 31, 2025Sep 30, 2025Oct 31, 2025Nov 30, 2025Dec 31, 2025Jan 31, 2026Feb 28, 2026Mar 31, 2026Apr 30, 2026May 31, 2026Jun 30, 2026Jul 31, 2026
equity22,567 Cr22,580 Cr21,577 Cr22,611 Cr22,487 Cr21,601 Cr20,719 Cr22,765 Cr24,206 Cr23,978 Cr25,003 Cr25,486 Cr24,980 Cr24,694 Cr24,486 Cr24,721 Cr25,637 Cr26,915 Cr28,264 Cr30,016 Cr30,537 Cr31,370 Cr30,728 Cr34,073 Cr37,075 Cr38,738 Cr39,827 Cr40,493 Cr43,585 Cr44,559 Cr49,006 Cr52,551 Cr55,148 Cr59,228 Cr57,421 Cr58,833 Cr59,624 Cr57,664 Cr53,927 Cr58,028 Cr60,727 Cr64,352 Cr67,860 Cr68,505 Cr69,376 Cr71,765 Cr76,187 Cr78,858 Cr80,546 Cr79,554 Cr81,944 Cr76,079 Cr88,627 Cr91,366 Cr95,162 Cr99,662 Cr
hybrid9,407 Cr9,324 Cr9,213 Cr8,982 Cr8,780 Cr8,303 Cr8,119 Cr8,136 Cr8,109 Cr7,850 Cr7,694 Cr7,397 Cr7,222 Cr7,193 Cr7,001 Cr6,137 Cr6,240 Cr6,653 Cr6,658 Cr6,736 Cr7,117 Cr7,303 Cr7,348 Cr7,495 Cr8,221 Cr9,851 Cr10,317 Cr10,390 Cr10,432 Cr10,955 Cr11,342 Cr12,098 Cr11,995 Cr12,254 Cr13,061 Cr12,963 Cr13,184 Cr12,873 Cr13,072 Cr13,361 Cr14,207 Cr14,738 Cr14,943 Cr14,944 Cr14,521 Cr14,941 Cr15,475 Cr15,880 Cr16,244 Cr16,351 Cr16,424 Cr15,137 Cr15,933 Cr16,455 Cr16,781 Cr16,970 Cr
debt89,694 Cr90,197 Cr88,581 Cr83,863 Cr86,845 Cr86,627 Cr86,732 Cr86,370 Cr88,076 Cr84,329 Cr86,099 Cr86,693 Cr83,701 Cr86,736 Cr84,755 Cr80,698 Cr82,854 Cr85,472 Cr85,779 Cr88,365 Cr88,394 Cr83,753 Cr87,042 Cr88,083 Cr82,839 Cr85,495 Cr91,135 Cr83,983 Cr88,015 Cr90,153 Cr88,350 Cr90,506 Cr91,587 Cr89,257 Cr95,591 Cr97,222 Cr93,400 Cr96,894 Cr96,495 Cr91,372 Cr98,144 Cr99,301 Cr99,544 Cr1,02,719 Cr1,00,008 Cr98,195 Cr1,05,593 Cr1,04,112 Cr96,595 Cr98,061 Cr99,148 Cr88,686 Cr96,813 Cr94,649 Cr93,596 Cr97,037 Cr
commodities------------------------------------------------28 Cr331 Cr383 Cr411 Cr434 Cr473 Cr418 Cr418 Cr
Total1,21,668 Cr1,22,101 Cr1,19,372 Cr1,15,456 Cr1,18,112 Cr1,16,532 Cr1,15,570 Cr1,17,271 Cr1,20,390 Cr1,16,158 Cr1,18,796 Cr1,19,577 Cr1,15,904 Cr1,18,623 Cr1,16,242 Cr1,11,556 Cr1,14,732 Cr1,19,041 Cr1,20,701 Cr1,25,117 Cr1,26,048 Cr1,22,427 Cr1,25,119 Cr1,29,651 Cr1,28,135 Cr1,34,084 Cr1,41,279 Cr1,34,866 Cr1,42,032 Cr1,45,666 Cr1,48,698 Cr1,55,154 Cr1,58,730 Cr1,60,739 Cr1,66,072 Cr1,69,019 Cr1,66,207 Cr1,67,431 Cr1,63,494 Cr1,62,761 Cr1,73,077 Cr1,78,391 Cr1,82,347 Cr1,86,167 Cr1,83,905 Cr1,84,901 Cr1,97,254 Cr1,98,849 Cr1,93,412 Cr1,94,296 Cr1,97,899 Cr1,80,313 Cr2,01,808 Cr2,02,943 Cr2,05,957 Cr2,14,086 Cr

AMC Details

AMC
Bandhan Mutual Fund
CEO
Vishal Kapoor(Chief Executive Officer)
IRO
Neeta Singh
Trustee
Bandhan Mutual Fund Trustee Limited
Address
One World Centre, 6th Floor, Tower 1C,, Senapati Bapat Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current NAV of Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth?
The current NAV of Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth is ₹9.93 as of 6 Sep 2026. The NAV of a mutual fund reflects the per-unit market value of the fund's holdings and is updated at the end of every trading day.
What is the AUM of Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth is -. AUM represents the total market value of assets the fund currently manages on behalf of its investors.
What is the expense ratio of Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth?
The expense ratio of Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth is 5.60% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund house to manage your investment. A lower expense ratio means more of your returns stay with you — which is one reason direct plans have a lower expense ratio than regular plans.
Who is the fund manager of Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth?
Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth is managed by Manish Gunwani, Harshal Joshi, Prateek Poddar, Ritika Behera, Gaurav Satra. You can check the full list of fund managers in the "Fund Manager" section above.
What is the benchmark of Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth?
The benchmark of Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth is BSE 500 Total Return Index. This is the index against which the fund's performance is measured. Consistently beating the benchmark over long periods is a key indicator of a fund manager's skill.
When was Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth launched?
Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth was launched on 1 Sep 2026. The fund has been in existence for 0 years. A longer track record gives investors more data to evaluate how the fund has performed across different market cycles.
What is the minimum investment in Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth?
The minimum investment in Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth is ₹1,000 for a lump sum and ₹100 per month for a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan). SIPs allow you to invest a fixed amount regularly, making it easier to build wealth over time without needing a large upfront amount.
What is the exit load on Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth?
Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth has an exit load — Exit load of 0.5%, if redeemed within 30 Days.. Exit load is charged to discourage early withdrawals and protect long-term investors in the fund.
What category does Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth belong to?
Bandhan Contra Fund Direct-Growth belongs to the Equity: Value Oriented category. You can view other funds in this category.