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DSP Mutual Fund

DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth

Equity: Sectoral-Banking & Financial Services - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Sectoral-Banking & Financial ServicesBenchmark: NIFTY Financial Services Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹14.05-1.89%
23 Oct 2026
1 Week returns: -4.42 %
Category rank: 26/48
1 Month returns: -9.17 %
Category rank: 40/48
1 Year CAGR: -1.66 %
Category rank: 4/39
3 Years CAGR: -
Category rank: -
5 Years CAGR: -
Category rank: -
52 week high/low
₹12.96
₹15.97
AUM
2034.26
Expense Ratio
0.80
Inception
1702339.00
P/E
19.91
P/B
2.70
Max Drawdown
-0.15
Return 1M
-9.17
Return 1Y
-1.66
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
Relatively low expense ratio

Expense ratio of the scheme (0.8%) is lower than average expense ratio of the category (1.89%), 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 seek to generate returns through investment in domestic and overseas equity and equity related securities of companies engaged in banking and financial services sector. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

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Plan Variants

DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-IDCW
Plan
IDCW
Payout
Irregular

Fund Managers

Vinit Sambre
Since: 25 Sep 2026
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Education
Mr. Sambre is a B.Com and FCA.
Past Experience
Prior to joining DSP he was associated with DSP Merrill Lynch Ltd.(Nov 2005 to Jun 2007), IL & FS Investsmart Ltd. (Dec 2002 to Oct 2005), Unit Trust of India Investment Advisory Services Ltd.(Jun 2000 to Dec 2002), Kisan Ratilal Choksey Shares and Securities Pvt. Ltd. (March 1999 to May 2000) and Credit Rating Information Service of India Ltd.(Apr 1998 to Feb 1999).
Preethi R S
Since: 1 Oct 2025
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Education
Ms. R S is B.E and MBA (Finance).
Past Experience
Prior to joining DSP Mutual Fund, she has worked with PwC India, UTI Mutual Fund.

Key Scheme Details

Inception
11 Dec 2023
Expense Ratio
0.8%
AUM
₹2,034.26 Cr
Lock in
No lock in
Taxation
Equity
Min. Investment
₹100
Min. Addl Investment
-
Min. SIP Investment
₹100
Exit load
Exit load of 0.50%, if redeemed within 1 month.

AMC Overview

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

AUM Analysis

AUM distribution as on date:
Sep 30, 2026
Total AUM: ₹ 2,37,066 Cr
Equity
₹ 1,34,113 Cr
Debt
₹ 61,307 Cr
Hybrid
₹ 37,439 Cr
Commodities
₹ 4,207 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, 2026Aug 31, 2026Sep 30, 2026
equity60,209 Cr60,190 Cr57,320 Cr59,634 Cr59,526 Cr57,516 Cr54,484 Cr60,167 Cr62,025 Cr61,144 Cr62,693 Cr63,764 Cr62,253 Cr61,604 Cr60,677 Cr60,367 Cr62,691 Cr64,972 Cr67,848 Cr71,530 Cr72,931 Cr73,757 Cr71,795 Cr78,447 Cr83,815 Cr85,621 Cr86,535 Cr85,882 Cr91,289 Cr93,606 Cr1,02,013 Cr1,07,851 Cr1,10,229 Cr1,13,147 Cr1,08,801 Cr1,10,016 Cr1,10,892 Cr1,05,848 Cr98,226 Cr1,06,535 Cr1,09,726 Cr1,16,109 Cr1,20,588 Cr1,19,230 Cr1,17,717 Cr1,19,924 Cr1,23,936 Cr1,26,359 Cr1,26,649 Cr1,24,551 Cr1,27,655 Cr1,14,534 Cr1,27,944 Cr1,29,666 Cr1,34,587 Cr1,36,884 Cr1,40,748 Cr1,34,113 Cr
hybrid14,778 Cr14,700 Cr14,295 Cr14,288 Cr13,993 Cr13,738 Cr13,146 Cr13,892 Cr13,971 Cr13,691 Cr13,763 Cr13,811 Cr13,621 Cr13,267 Cr13,102 Cr12,638 Cr12,957 Cr13,241 Cr13,528 Cr13,945 Cr14,549 Cr15,881 Cr15,768 Cr16,448 Cr17,860 Cr18,162 Cr18,446 Cr18,355 Cr19,415 Cr20,555 Cr21,193 Cr22,656 Cr23,473 Cr24,303 Cr24,077 Cr24,345 Cr24,564 Cr24,471 Cr24,327 Cr25,074 Cr26,114 Cr27,301 Cr28,048 Cr28,432 Cr28,451 Cr31,124 Cr32,867 Cr34,119 Cr35,384 Cr35,839 Cr36,579 Cr34,447 Cr36,198 Cr36,470 Cr37,404 Cr38,064 Cr38,321 Cr37,439 Cr
debt31,755 Cr34,126 Cr32,870 Cr32,036 Cr33,985 Cr34,642 Cr32,889 Cr35,191 Cr37,868 Cr36,655 Cr39,943 Cr39,127 Cr37,329 Cr39,173 Cr39,097 Cr34,020 Cr36,204 Cr41,222 Cr41,517 Cr43,952 Cr43,851 Cr40,801 Cr41,790 Cr42,122 Cr38,613 Cr41,905 Cr47,206 Cr34,315 Cr39,757 Cr44,155 Cr43,222 Cr47,403 Cr52,130 Cr48,989 Cr54,827 Cr58,519 Cr51,959 Cr56,358 Cr55,907 Cr49,508 Cr53,371 Cr55,147 Cr55,419 Cr62,563 Cr60,438 Cr55,346 Cr60,010 Cr64,100 Cr58,980 Cr56,826 Cr61,822 Cr53,891 Cr60,608 Cr57,584 Cr54,782 Cr61,333 Cr68,392 Cr61,307 Cr
commodities--------19 Cr20 Cr20 Cr22 Cr25 Cr24 Cr23 Cr42 Cr45 Cr45 Cr44 Cr44 Cr45 Cr164 Cr222 Cr284 Cr333 Cr346 Cr371 Cr413 Cr467 Cr543 Cr617 Cr683 Cr808 Cr787 Cr869 Cr882 Cr917 Cr1,043 Cr1,046 Cr1,149 Cr1,160 Cr1,321 Cr1,496 Cr1,687 Cr1,882 Cr2,578 Cr2,590 Cr2,885 Cr3,703 Cr5,336 Cr4,267 Cr3,764 Cr3,940 Cr4,311 Cr3,739 Cr3,732 Cr4,351 Cr4,207 Cr
Total1,06,742 Cr1,09,017 Cr1,04,485 Cr1,05,958 Cr1,07,503 Cr1,05,895 Cr1,00,518 Cr1,09,250 Cr1,13,884 Cr1,11,511 Cr1,16,419 Cr1,16,724 Cr1,13,227 Cr1,14,069 Cr1,12,899 Cr1,07,067 Cr1,11,897 Cr1,19,479 Cr1,22,936 Cr1,29,470 Cr1,31,377 Cr1,30,603 Cr1,29,575 Cr1,37,301 Cr1,40,621 Cr1,46,034 Cr1,52,558 Cr1,38,965 Cr1,50,928 Cr1,58,859 Cr1,67,044 Cr1,78,593 Cr1,86,640 Cr1,87,226 Cr1,88,573 Cr1,93,762 Cr1,88,332 Cr1,87,720 Cr1,79,506 Cr1,82,267 Cr1,90,371 Cr1,99,877 Cr2,05,551 Cr2,11,911 Cr2,08,488 Cr2,08,971 Cr2,19,403 Cr2,27,464 Cr2,24,716 Cr2,22,551 Cr2,30,322 Cr2,06,635 Cr2,28,691 Cr2,28,030 Cr2,30,513 Cr2,40,014 Cr2,51,811 Cr2,37,066 Cr

AMC Details

AMC
DSP Mutual Fund
CEO
Kalpen Parekh(Chief Executive Officer)
CIO
Pankaj Sharma(Chief Investment Officer-Debt)
IRO
Santosh Pandey
Trustee
DSP Trustee Pvt. Ltd.
Address
The Ruby, 25th Floor, 29, Senapati Bapat Marg,, Dadar (West), Mumbai, Mumbai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current NAV of DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth?
The current NAV of DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth is ₹14.05 as of 22 Oct 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 DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth is ₹2,034.26 crore. AUM represents the total market value of assets the fund currently manages on behalf of its investors.
What is the expense ratio of DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth?
The expense ratio of DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth is 0.80% 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 DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth?
DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth is managed by Vinit Sambre, Preethi R S. You can check the full list of fund managers in the "Fund Manager" section above.
What is the benchmark of DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth?
The benchmark of DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth is NIFTY Financial Services 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 DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth launched?
DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth was launched on 11 Dec 2023. 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 DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth?
The minimum investment in DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth is ₹100 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 DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth?
DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth has an exit load — Exit load of 0.50%, if redeemed within 1 month.. Exit load is charged to discourage early withdrawals and protect long-term investors in the fund.
What category does DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth belong to?
DSP Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth belongs to the Equity: Sectoral-Banking & Financial Services category. You can view other funds in this category.