Taurus Ethical Fund
This is the Direct plan of Taurus Ethical Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★☆☆☆2/5 vs 142 of 255 Sectoral/ Thematic 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 Sectoral/ Thematic (same plan and option). 142 of the 255 Sectoral/ Thematic funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +8.09% · ranks 112 of 142 Sectoral/ Thematic funds
Volatility 13.8% vs 15.7% category avg
1.4% expense vs 1.3% category avg
100% 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
- Less volatile than its Sectoral/ Thematic peers (13.8% vs 15.7%)
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Sectoral/ Thematic average on 1M/3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 6.75pp
- 3-year return (+8.09%) trails the Sectoral/ Thematic average (+13.84%)
- 5-year return (+7.69%) trails the Sectoral/ Thematic average (+12.08%)
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.12 below the Sectoral/ Thematic average of 0.45
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Sectoral/ Thematic)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -6.75% | -4.46% | -2.29% |
| 3M abs | -4.79% | -2.32% | -2.47% |
| 6M abs | +2.85% | +12.10% | -9.25% |
| 1Y CAGR | -3.33% | +3.42% | -6.75% |
| 3Y CAGR | +8.09% | +13.84% | -5.75% |
| 5Y CAGR | +7.69% | +12.08% | -4.39% |
Category average across peers in Sectoral/ Thematic (up to 255 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 255 peers in Sectoral/ Thematic
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 Taurus Ethical 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.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 500 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -6.99% | -7.18% | +0.19% | |
| 2025 | +1.74% | +7.94% | -6.20% | |
| 2024 | +20.84% | +16.43% | +4.41% | |
| 2023 | +29.98% | +27.43% | +2.55% | |
| 2022 | -1.35% | +4.34% | -5.69% | |
| 2021 | +30.06% | +31.59% | -1.53% | |
| 2020 | +29.67% | +18.33% | +11.34% | |
| 2019 | +5.17% | +8.95% | -3.78% | |
| 2018 | -0.29% | -2.33% | +2.04% | |
| 2017 | +32.11% | +37.35% | -5.24% |
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.
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.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity99.49%
- Cash & Equivalents0.51%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹382.94Cr in April - June 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.
AMC Profile
Taurus Mutual Fund is one of India's oldest private fund houses, launched in 1993 when the industry opened to private managers. It has stayed very small, running a handful of equity schemes.
Fund Managers
AKAnuj KapilStart date not disclosed
MBA, PGDBM
He has overall experience1. November of 19 years in wealth management and handling risk management process for various corporates. He worked with India Cements Capital & finance Ltd, Punj Llyod, FCH Wealth Managers Ltd. as Manager – Risk, Religare Securities Ltd. As AVP – Risk & Operations, and in Priviwealth Pvt. Ltd. as Head of Research
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.
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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 Sectoral & Thematic funds
Sectoral and thematic funds must keep at least 80% in the equity of one sector (banking, pharma, technology) or one theme (consumption, manufacturing, ESG). That concentration is the point and the risk: with no mandate to diversify away from the sector, the fund rises and falls with it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Taurus Ethical Fund?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of Taurus Ethical Fund is ₹136.26 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Taurus Ethical Fund delivered?
Taurus Ethical Fund has returned -3.33% over 1 year, +8.09% per year over 3 years, +7.69% per year over 5 years and +13.57% 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 Taurus Ethical Fund?
Taurus Ethical Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.36% 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 Taurus Ethical Fund?
Taurus Ethical Fund's largest holdings are Reliance Industries Ltd. (7.2%), Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (5.1%), Infosys Ltd. (4.4%), TVS Motor Company Ltd. (3.1%) and Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd. (3.1%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Taurus Ethical Fund?
Taurus Ethical Fund is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 13.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -29.4%. 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 0.12 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Taurus Ethical Fund's 0.12 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Taurus Ethical Fund?
Taurus Ethical Fund is benchmarked against the BSE 500 Shariah TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Taurus Ethical Fund?
Taurus Ethical Fund is managed by Anuj Kapil at Taurus.
How is Taurus Ethical Fund taxed?
Taurus Ethical 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.