Kotak Large & Midcap Fund
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund · Best Large & Mid Cap Mutual Funds
This is the Direct plan of Kotak Large & Midcap Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is distributed, which is why this NAV sits below the growth plan of the same fund.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★★☆4/5 vs 29 of 34 Large & Mid Cap 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 Large & Mid Cap Fund (same plan and option). 29 of the 34 Large & Mid Cap Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +15.86% · ranks 7 of 34 Large & Mid Cap Funds
Volatility 15.0% vs 15.6% category avg
0.7% expense vs 1.1% category avg
89% 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
- 1-year return (+5.41%) beats the Large & Mid Cap Fund average (+2.68%)
- 3-year return (+15.86%) beats the Large & Mid Cap Fund average (+11.57%)
- 5-year return (+15.38%) beats the Large & Mid Cap Fund average (+10.58%)
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.63 vs 0.26 Large & Mid Cap Fund average
- Low expense ratio (0.66%) vs the Large & Mid Cap Fund average of 1.13%
Concerns
- Trails the Large & Mid Cap Fund average on 1M/3M/6M
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 Midcap 150 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty Midcap 150 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 (Large & Mid Cap Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.03% | +1.95% | -1.92% |
| 3M abs | +6.02% | +6.88% | -0.86% |
| 6M abs | +0.35% | +3.30% | -2.95% |
| 1Y CAGR | +5.41% | +2.68% | +2.73% |
| 3Y CAGR | +15.86% | +11.57% | +4.29% |
| 5Y CAGR | +15.38% | +10.58% | +4.80% |
Category average across peers in Large & Mid Cap Fund (up to 34 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 34 peers in Large & Mid Cap Fund
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
152 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
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 Kotak Large & Midcap 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 Midcap 150 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +1.80% | +5.08% | -3.28% | |
| 2025 | +6.68% | +5.37% | +1.31% | |
| 2024 | +25.54% | +23.80% | +1.74% | |
| 2023 | +30.85% | +43.68% | -12.83% | |
| 2022 | +8.30% | +2.96% | +5.34% | |
| 2021 | +29.39% | +46.81% | -17.42% | |
| 2020 | +8.80% | +24.38% | -15.58% | |
| 2019 | +4.41% | — | — | |
| 2018 | -14.92% | — | — | |
| 2017 | +21.66% | — | — |
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.
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.
- -42.4%23 Jan 2018 → 23 Mar 2020
Fell over 2.2 years, back to the old high on 04 Feb 2021 — 10 months under water after the low.
- -24.8%06 Aug 2015 → 25 Feb 2016
Fell over 7 months, back to the old high on 30 Aug 2016 — 6 months under water after the low.
- -18.5%27 Sep 2024 → 28 Feb 2025
Fell over 5 months, back to the old high on 27 Oct 2025 — 8 months 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.
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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 Large & Mid Cap funds
Large & mid cap funds keep at least 35% each in large-cap and mid-cap stocks. They aim to blend the stability of big companies with the higher growth — and higher swings — of mid caps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Kotak Large & Midcap Fund?
As of 21 Aug 2026, the NAV of Kotak Large & Midcap Fund is ₹73.00 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Kotak Large & Midcap Fund delivered?
Kotak Large & Midcap Fund has returned +5.41% over 1 year, +15.86% per year over 3 years, +15.38% per year over 5 years and +11.80% 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 Kotak Large & Midcap Fund?
Kotak Large & Midcap Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.66% 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 Kotak Large & Midcap Fund?
Its largest holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd (5.0%), State Bank of India (4.1%), Bharat Electronics Ltd (3.7%), ICICI Bank Ltd (3.1%) and Zomato Ltd (3.0%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Kotak Large & Midcap Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 15.0% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -42.4%. 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 0.63 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Kotak Large & Midcap Fund's 0.63 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Kotak Large & Midcap Fund?
Kotak Large & Midcap Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Large Midcap 250 Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Kotak Large & Midcap Fund?
Kotak Large & Midcap Fund is managed by Harsha Upadhyaya at Kotak Mahindra.
How is Kotak Large & Midcap Fund taxed?
Kotak Large & Midcap 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.