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Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund

Union Mutual Fund · Best ELSS (Tax Saving) Mutual Funds

NAV
₹62.79
-0.82% 1D
as of 01 Oct 2026

Performance

-2.33%CAGR
52-week rangePrev NAV ₹63.31
Latest ₹62.79
Low ₹57.5154th percentile of its 52-week rangeHigh ₹67.29

Scorecard

★★☆☆☆2/5 vs 51 ELSS 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 ELSS (same plan and option).

PerformanceAverage

3Y CAGR +8.30% · ranks 32 of 49 ELSS funds

RiskModerate

Volatility 14.2% vs 14.7% category avg

CostHigh

2.6% expense vs 2.0% category avg

ConsistencyHigh

98% 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

  • Consistent — positive in 98% of rolling 3-year windows

Concerns

  • 1-year return (-3.19%) trails the ELSS average (-2.04%)
  • 3-year return (+8.30%) trails the ELSS average (+9.53%)
  • 5-year return (+8.65%) trails the ELSS average (+9.94%)
  • Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.13 below the ELSS average of 0.19
  • High expense ratio (2.61%) vs the ELSS average of 2.01%

Key Metrics

2.61%
Category 2.01%▲0.60%
29.19
Category —
0.13
Category 0.19▼0.06

Scheme Info

Definitions
Plan
Regular · Growth
3 yrs
Exit Load
None
0.005%
SIP Inv.
Allowed
₹500
₹500
BSE 500 Index (TRI)
30 Dec 2011

Period returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)

Definitions
-5.27%
-3.67%
+7.35%
-5.31%

Annualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)

Definitions
-3.19%
+8.30%
+8.65%
+11.72%
+13.25%
Advanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios

Fund vs category average (ELSS)

PeriodFundCategory avg.Diff
1M abs-5.27%-5.34%+0.07%
3M abs-3.67%-3.65%-0.02%
6M abs+7.35%+8.12%-0.77%
1Y CAGR-3.19%-2.04%-1.15%
3Y CAGR+8.30%+9.53%-1.23%
5Y CAGR+8.65%+9.94%-1.29%

Category average across peers in ELSS (up to 49 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 49 peers in ELSS

1Y return
-3.19%
Beats 44.9% · rank #28
3Y return
+8.30%
Beats 35.4% · rank #32
5Y return
+8.65%
Beats 34.1% · rank #28
Sharpe
0.13
Beats 33.3% · rank #33
Sortino
0.17
Beats 33.3% · rank #33

Backtest this fund

What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.

Period
Invested
₹6.00L
Current value
₹7.21L
Absolute
+20.24%
XIRR
+7.54%
Value vs. invested
ValueInvested

60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.

Calendar-year returns

What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.

YearFundNifty 500 TRIDiff
2026part-5.31%-7.18%+1.87%
2025+4.34%+7.94%-3.60%
2024+16.86%+16.43%+0.43%
2023+26.41%+27.43%-1.02%
2022+1.51%+4.34%-2.83%
2021+35.88%+31.59%+4.29%
2020+21.60%+18.33%+3.27%
2019+10.47%+8.95%+1.52%
2018-5.19%-2.33%-2.86%
2017+26.11%+37.35%-11.24%

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.

History points
3,631
Expense ratio
2.61%
AUM
₹836.87Cr
Portfolio turnover
75%
Exit load
Nil
Portfolio, AUM & scheme details shown from another plan of this scheme (same underlying portfolio).
P/E ratio
29.2
P/B ratio
5.3
Avg market cap
₹3,31,486Cr
P/E & P/B are portfolio-weighted harmonic means across 73 of 79 equity holdings (93% of the portfolio); loss-making companies are excluded.

Taxation

Taxed as equity

This 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.

Short-term (STCG)
20%
Held under 1 year

Flat, on the whole gain

Long-term (LTCG)
12.5%
Held 1 year or more

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.

Asset allocation

As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure
  • Equity98.84%
  • Cash & Equivalents1.11%
  • Debt0.05%

Fund size over time

Quarterly average AUM · AMFI
₹836.87Cr
April - June 2026
-3%
since January - March 2026
+₹11.61Cr
est. net flow, last quarter

At or near its largest, ₹859.96Cr 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.

Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.

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AMC Profile

Union Mutual Fund is sponsored by Union Bank of India, and was branded Union KBC until its Belgian joint-venture partner exited. It runs a small equity, hybrid and debt line-up.

Launched
29 Dec 2009
Total AUM
₹28,552Cr+1.6% QoQ
Avg AUM · July - September 2026

Fund Managers

SBSanjay BembalkarManaging since 07 Jun 2021
Role

Co-Head-Equity

Education

CFA® charterholder with the CFA Institute, USA, Chartered Accountant, M.Sc. (Accounting and Finance), B.Com.

Experience

Industry experience: Over 17 years of experience in the field Innovation of Equity Research and Fund Management. Appointed as Fund Manager (Equity) at Union Asset Management Company Private Limited with effect from June 07, 2021. October 2019 to May 2021 with Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited as Fund Manager Equities. December 2017 to October 2019 with Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited as Research Analyst – Equity. August 2015 to December 2017 with LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Ltd. as Research Analyst – Equity. • April 2010 to August 2015 with Quantum Advisors Pvt. Ltd. as Assistant Vice President (Equity Research). •

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VMVinod MalviyaManaging since 01 Nov 2024
Role

Co - Fund Manager

Education

Bachelor of Management Studies, M aster’s in Financial Management, CFA (USA) – Level III cleared

Experience

Over 16 years of experience in the Financial markets as an Analyst. Designated as Fund Manager - Equity with effect from December 09, 2024. Appointed as Co-Fund Manager with effect from January 25, 2023. February 2020 – January 24, 2023 with Union Asset Management Company Pvt. Ltd. as Research Analyst - Equity. July 2014 to January 2020 with Florintree Advisors Private Limited as Union Children’s Principal. August 2012 to June 2014 with East India Securities Limited as Research Analyst. September 2008 to July 2012 with Amit Nalin Securities Private Limited as Research Analyst

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Fund manager, benchmark and dealing terms from this scheme's SEBI-filed Scheme Information Document on AMFI. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.

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 ELSS (tax-saving) funds

ELSS funds are equity funds that qualify for a Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh a year) under the old tax regime. They carry a 3-year lock-in — the shortest of any 80C option.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund is ₹62.79 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.

What returns has Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund delivered?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund has returned -3.19% over 1 year, +8.30% per year over 3 years, +8.65% per year over 5 years and +13.25% 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 Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.61% 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 Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund's largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd. (7.4%), HDFC Bank Ltd. (4.6%), Axis Bank Ltd. (3.0%), Bharti Airtel Ltd. (3.0%) and Reliance Industries Ltd. (2.5%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.

How risky is Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 14.2% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -35.4%. 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 0.13 mean?

The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund's 0.13 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.

What is the benchmark of Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund is benchmarked against the BSE 500 Index (TRI). Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.

Who manages Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund is managed by Sanjay Bembalkar and Vinod Malviya at Union.

How is Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund taxed?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund 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.