Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Innovation - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-InnovationBenchmark: NIFTY 500 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹16.17+0.17%
07 Sept 2026
1 Week returns: -0.57 %
Category rank: 2/11
1 Month returns: 1.51 %
Category rank: 5/11
1 Year CAGR: 21.19 %
Category rank: 1/10
3 Years CAGR: -
Category rank: -
5 Years CAGR: -
Category rank: -
Key Talking Points
Important talking points about the scheme's performance, expense ratio and other factors — grouped by positive, negative, and neutral stance.
Positive
Relatively low expense ratio
Expense ratio of the scheme (0.85%) is lower than average expense ratio of the category (1.66%), 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?
Negative
Not enough talking points with negative stance
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 long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity-related instruments of companies following innovation theme.
Plan Variants
Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-IDCW
Plan
IDCW
Payout
Irregular
Fund Managers
Key Scheme Details
Inception
2 May 2024
Expense Ratio
0.85%
AUM
₹2,644.9 Cr
Lock in
No lock in
Taxation
Equity
Min. Investment
₹1,000
Min. Addl Investment
-
Min. SIP Investment
₹100
Exit load
Exit load of 0.50%, if redeemed within 30 days.
AMC Overview
Bandhan Mutual Fund background and AUM insights, category-wise distribution and historical AUM growth.
AMC Details
AMC
Bandhan Mutual Fund
CEO
Vishal Kapoor(Chief Executive Officer)
IRO
Neeta Singh
Trustee
Bandhan Mutual Fund Trustee Limited
Website
Address
One World Centre, 6th Floor, Tower 1C,, Senapati Bapat Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current NAV of Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth?
The current NAV of Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth is ₹16.17 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 Innovation Fund Direct-Growth?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth is ₹2,644.9 crore. AUM represents the total market value of assets the fund currently manages on behalf of its investors.
What is the expense ratio of Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth?
The expense ratio of Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth is 0.85% 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 Innovation Fund Direct-Growth?
Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth is managed by Manish Gunwani, Brijesh Shah, 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 Innovation Fund Direct-Growth?
The benchmark of Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth is NIFTY 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 Innovation Fund Direct-Growth launched?
Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth was launched on 2 May 2024. The fund has been in existence for 2 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 Innovation Fund Direct-Growth?
The minimum investment in Bandhan Innovation 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 Innovation Fund Direct-Growth?
Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth has an exit load — Exit load of 0.50%, 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 Innovation Fund Direct-Growth belong to?
Bandhan Innovation Fund Direct-Growth belongs to the Equity: Thematic-Innovation category. You can view other funds in this category.