Nippon India Value Fund
Performance
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 21 of 22 Value Fund peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Value Fund (same plan and option). 21 of the 22 Value Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +15.80% · ranks 8 of 22 Value Funds
Volatility 15.3% vs 14.5% category avg
2.0% expense vs 2.4% category avg
96% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- 3-year return (+15.80%) beats the Value Fund average (+14.14%)
- 5-year return (+15.01%) beats the Value Fund average (+13.21%)
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.61 vs 0.52 Value Fund average
- Low expense ratio (1.99%) vs the Value Fund average of 2.35%
- Consistent — positive in 96% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Value Fund average on 1M/3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 3.78pp
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios (vs Nifty 500 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty 500 price index — the closest match to this fund's mandate. Needs ~3 years of history; a low R² means the fund tracks the index loosely.
Fund vs category average (Value Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.08% | +0.90% | -0.82% |
| 3M abs | +2.98% | +4.93% | -1.95% |
| 6M abs | -1.76% | +2.14% | -3.90% |
| 1Y CAGR | +0.93% | +4.71% | -3.78% |
| 3Y CAGR | +15.80% | +14.14% | +1.66% |
| 5Y CAGR | +15.01% | +13.21% | +1.80% |
Category average across peers in Value Fund (up to 22 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 22 peers in Value Fund
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
233 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Worst falls, and the wait to get back
How far this fund has dropped from a high, and how long it took to reclaim it.
- -64.0%04 Jan 2008 → 09 Mar 2009
Fell over 14 months, back to the old high on 13 Aug 2010 — 17 months under water after the low.
- -39.5%23 Jan 2018 → 23 Mar 2020
Fell over 2.2 years, back to the old high on 17 Nov 2020 — 8 months under water after the low.
- -34.9%09 Nov 2010 → 20 Dec 2011
Fell over 13 months, back to the old high on 23 Apr 2014 — 2.3 years under water after the low.
Measured on this fund’s own NAV history, peak to trough to the day it regained the peak. Falls shallower than 5% are left out. A recovery date is when the NAV got back, not when any particular investor did — that depends on when they bought.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 500 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -2.32% | -1.50% | -0.82% | |
| 2025 | +4.16% | +6.69% | -2.53% | |
| 2024 | +22.33% | +15.16% | +7.17% | |
| 2023 | +42.38% | +25.76% | +16.62% | |
| 2022 | +4.78% | +3.02% | +1.76% | |
| 2021 | +39.40% | +30.19% | +9.21% | |
| 2020 | +16.30% | +16.67% | -0.37% | |
| 2019 | +5.69% | +7.66% | -1.97% | |
| 2018 | -8.44% | -3.38% | -5.06% | |
| 2017 | +45.71% | +35.91% | +9.80% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹8,870Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Nippon India Value Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Nippon India in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
News by CNBC TV18 on TradingView, 2026-08-20 — cnbctv:36b32abb2094b:0
TradingView · 19h ago
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Sarkaritel.com · 1d ago
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Univest · 2d ago
Akshaya Tritiya ETF Volume Led By Nippon India MF
fintechbiznews.com · 2d ago
Commodities could play bigger role in Indian portfolios as asset allocation gains traction: Nippon India...
Moneycontrol.com · 2d ago
Gaja Capital Raises Rs 165 Cr from Anchor Investors for IPO
Rediff MoneyWiz · 2d ago
SBI, Nippon India among 6 AMCs seeing over Rs 10,000 crore T30 inflows in July
The Economic Times · 3d ago
Nippon India Mutual Fund launches an income plus arbitrage fund of funds; details here
livemint.com · 4d ago
Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Value funds
Value funds look for stocks trading below what the manager thinks they're worth. The style can lag for long stretches and then catch up quickly, so it rewards patience.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Nippon India Value Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Nippon India Value Fund is ₹226.37 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Nippon India Value Fund delivered?
Nippon India Value Fund has returned +0.93% over 1 year, +15.80% per year over 3 years, +15.01% per year over 5 years and +15.42% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Nippon India Value Fund?
Nippon India Value Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.99% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Nippon India Value Fund?
Its largest holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd (8.2%), State Bank of India (4.6%), ICICI Bank Ltd (4.1%), NTPC Ltd (3.8%) and Axis Bank Ltd (3.5%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Nippon India Value Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 15.3% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -64.0%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.61 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Nippon India Value Fund's 0.61 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Nippon India Value Fund?
Nippon India Value Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY 500 Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Nippon India Value Fund?
Nippon India Value Fund is managed by Kinjal Desai and Dhrumil Shah at Nippon India.
How is Nippon India Value Fund taxed?
Nippon India Value Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.