mutual funds
Sundaram Mutual Fund

Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth

Debt: Banking and PSU - Growth (Open ended)
Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-GrowthNAV: 46.22 as on 23 Jul, 2026
Risk levelCategoryBenchmark
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Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: ModerateCategory: Debt: Banking and PSUBenchmark: Nifty Banking & PSU Debt Index A-II
NAV: ₹46.22+0.01%
24 Jul 2026
1 Week returns: 0.02 %
Category rank: 13/20
1 Month returns: 0.41 %
Category rank: 17/20
1 Year CAGR: 4.92 %
Category rank: 14/20
3 Years CAGR: 7.13 %
Category rank: 13/19
5 Years CAGR: 5.99 %
Category rank: 16/18
52 week high/low
₹43.95
₹46.29
AUM
280.44
Expense Ratio
0.27
Inception
1357689.00
Credit Risk
Low
IR Risk
Medium
YTM
7.05
Duration
2.20
Maturity
3.06
Return 1M
0.41
Return 1Y
4.92
Return 3Y
7.13
Return 5Y
5.99

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 (0.27%) is lower than average expense ratio of the category (0.49%), 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
3-year performance has been average

3-year CAGR of 7.13% is between 25th and 75th percentile in its category - Debt: Banking and PSU

This is measured by percentile rank of the scheme in its category based on 3-year CAGR. Lower rank implies that scheme was a relative outperformer in its category

What is CAGR (3Y)?

Moderate performance consistency

The scheme was a top-quartile (25%) performer in 6.0 out of last 12 quarters

This is measured as the number of quarters, in the last 12 quarters, that the scheme was in the top quartile (25th percentile). Higher number implies that scheme has been a consistent performer

What is Consistency (quarterly)?

Relatively in line volatility

Volatility of scheme returns is roughly in the range of average volatility of the category

This measures the volatility of monthly returns of the scheme (in the last 3 years) with respect to average volatility of the category. Higher number implies that scheme has been riskier that average category risk

What is Volatility (3Y)?

Scheme Overview

The scheme seeks to generate income and capital appreciation by predominantly investing in debt instruments of Banks, Public Sector Undertakings, Public Financial Institutions and Municipal Bonds.

Scheme Category Overview →

Fund Managers

Kumaresh Ramakrishnan
Since: 9 Jun 2026
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Education
Mr. Ramakrishnan is a B.E from Mumbai University and MBA from NMIMS (Mumbai).
Past Experience
Prior to joining Sundaram Mutual Fund he has worked with PGIM India Mutual Fund, DWS AMC, Societe Generale and CARE.
Funds managed (16)
1.Sundaram Medium Duration Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
2.Sundaram Aggressive Hybrid Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
3.Sundaram Liquid Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
4.Sundaram Low Duration Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
5.Sundaram Short Duration Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
6.Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
7.Sundaram Balanced Advantage Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
8.Sundaram Equity Savings Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
9.Sundaram Conservative Hybrid Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
10.Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
11.Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
12.Sundaram Arbitrage Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
13.Sundaram Money Market Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
14.Sundaram Overnight Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
15.Sundaram Multi Asset Allocation Fund9 Jun 2026 – Present
16.Sundaram Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF5 Jan 2026 – Present
Sandeep Agarwal
Since: 16 May 2022
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Education
Mr. Agarwal is a B.Com (H) from University of Kota, Chartered Accountant and CS.
Past Experience
Prior to joining Sundaram Mutual Fund he has worked with Deutsche AMC.

Key Scheme Details

Inception
8 Jan 2013
Expense Ratio
0.27%
AUM
₹280.44 Cr
Lock in
No lock in
Taxation
Debt
Min. Investment
₹5,000
Min. Addl Investment
-
Min. SIP Investment
₹250
Exit load
-

AMC Overview

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

AUM Analysis

AUM distribution as on date:
Jun 30, 2026
Total AUM: ₹ 76,991 Cr
Equity
₹ 49,463 Cr
Hybrid
₹ 15,585 Cr
Debt
₹ 11,944 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, 2026
equity30,545 Cr30,214 Cr28,854 Cr29,955 Cr29,539 Cr28,261 Cr26,940 Cr29,603 Cr30,661 Cr31,760 Cr32,544 Cr32,828 Cr31,914 Cr31,124 Cr30,714 Cr30,266 Cr31,041 Cr31,977 Cr33,034 Cr34,240 Cr34,457 Cr34,654 Cr33,641 Cr36,262 Cr38,389 Cr38,615 Cr39,006 Cr39,180 Cr40,585 Cr40,872 Cr43,516 Cr46,389 Cr47,248 Cr48,488 Cr45,841 Cr46,037 Cr46,073 Cr43,570 Cr39,842 Cr42,685 Cr44,157 Cr45,809 Cr47,456 Cr47,504 Cr46,848 Cr47,292 Cr49,257 Cr49,590 Cr49,320 Cr47,679 Cr48,108 Cr42,792 Cr47,599 Cr48,002 Cr49,463 Cr
hybrid5,118 Cr5,094 Cr4,984 Cr5,100 Cr5,055 Cr4,982 Cr4,876 Cr5,114 Cr5,187 Cr5,111 Cr5,222 Cr5,334 Cr5,219 Cr5,139 Cr5,067 Cr5,044 Cr5,152 Cr5,293 Cr5,474 Cr5,680 Cr5,765 Cr5,937 Cr5,920 Cr6,198 Cr6,514 Cr8,456 Cr8,700 Cr8,938 Cr9,214 Cr9,322 Cr9,763 Cr10,124 Cr10,392 Cr10,745 Cr10,555 Cr10,714 Cr10,820 Cr10,693 Cr10,326 Cr10,887 Cr11,378 Cr11,711 Cr12,087 Cr12,342 Cr12,473 Cr12,911 Cr13,508 Cr13,980 Cr14,221 Cr14,473 Cr14,717 Cr13,780 Cr14,959 Cr15,109 Cr15,585 Cr
debt8,440 Cr8,128 Cr8,257 Cr7,209 Cr6,446 Cr6,255 Cr6,569 Cr6,784 Cr7,101 Cr6,607 Cr6,812 Cr8,026 Cr7,893 Cr8,624 Cr8,779 Cr7,891 Cr8,700 Cr8,781 Cr8,371 Cr9,444 Cr9,338 Cr7,974 Cr9,316 Cr9,814 Cr8,077 Cr9,714 Cr10,451 Cr8,110 Cr9,965 Cr10,776 Cr10,111 Cr9,964 Cr9,802 Cr9,621 Cr11,706 Cr11,861 Cr11,110 Cr11,267 Cr12,057 Cr10,604 Cr11,512 Cr12,842 Cr11,943 Cr12,357 Cr14,129 Cr13,572 Cr14,093 Cr13,378 Cr12,595 Cr13,522 Cr13,193 Cr10,450 Cr12,966 Cr14,693 Cr11,944 Cr
commodities-------------------------------------------------------
Total44,104 Cr43,436 Cr42,095 Cr42,265 Cr41,040 Cr39,498 Cr38,384 Cr41,500 Cr42,950 Cr43,477 Cr44,577 Cr46,189 Cr45,025 Cr44,887 Cr44,561 Cr43,201 Cr44,892 Cr46,051 Cr46,879 Cr49,365 Cr49,560 Cr48,566 Cr48,877 Cr52,274 Cr52,980 Cr56,785 Cr58,157 Cr56,229 Cr59,764 Cr60,969 Cr63,390 Cr66,477 Cr67,443 Cr68,853 Cr68,102 Cr68,612 Cr68,003 Cr65,530 Cr62,225 Cr64,176 Cr67,047 Cr70,361 Cr71,486 Cr72,203 Cr73,451 Cr73,776 Cr76,858 Cr76,948 Cr76,137 Cr75,674 Cr76,017 Cr67,022 Cr75,524 Cr77,804 Cr76,991 Cr

AMC Details

AMC
Sundaram Mutual Fund
CEO
Anand Radhakrishnan(Managing Director)
CIO
Ravi Gopalakrishnan(Chief Investment Officer-Equity)
IRO
P Sundararajan
Trustee
Sundaram Trustee Company Ltd.
Address
Sundaram Towers No. 46,,1st& 2nd Floor,, Whites Road,, Royapettah, Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current NAV of Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth?
The current NAV of Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth is ₹46.22 as of 23 Jul 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 Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth is ₹280.44 crore. AUM represents the total market value of assets the fund currently manages on behalf of its investors.
What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth?
The expense ratio of Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth is 0.27% 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 Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth?
Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth is managed by Kumaresh Ramakrishnan, Sandeep Agarwal. You can check the full list of fund managers in the "Fund Manager" section above.
What is the benchmark of Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth?
The benchmark of Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth is Nifty Banking & PSU Debt Index A-II. 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 Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth launched?
Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth was launched on 8 Jan 2013. The fund has been in existence for 13 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 Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth?
The minimum investment in Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth is ₹5,000 for a lump sum and ₹250 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 Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth?
The exit load on Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Scheme Overview section above. Exit load is charged to discourage early withdrawals and protect long-term investors in the fund.
What category does Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth belong to?
Sundaram Banking & PSU Fund Direct-Growth belongs to the Debt: Banking and PSU category. You can view other funds in this category.