Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund
Groww Mutual Fund · Best Sectoral & Thematic Mutual Funds
This is the Regular plan of Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 233 of 251 Sectoral/ Thematic peers1Y- 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). Based on a 1-year record — this fund is too young for a 3-year CAGR, so its performance is ranked on 1Y against the same peers. 233 of the 251 Sectoral/ Thematic funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
Not enough Sectoral/ Thematic peers to rank yet
Volatility 16.1% vs 15.7% category avg
3.0% expense vs 2.4% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- 1-year return (+12.23%) beats the Sectoral/ Thematic average (+7.82%)
Concerns
- High expense ratio (2.95%) vs the Sectoral/ Thematic average of 2.44%
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 Bank · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty Bank 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 (Sectoral/ Thematic)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +1.32% | +2.36% | -1.04% |
| 3M abs | +8.70% | +7.22% | +1.48% |
| 6M abs | +7.28% | +7.13% | +0.15% |
| 1Y CAGR | +12.23% | +7.82% | +4.41% |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +15.86% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +13.82% | — |
Category average across peers in Sectoral/ Thematic (250 of 251 carry a figure for at least one period), 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 251 peers in Sectoral/ Thematic
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
19 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.
12 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Groww Banking & Financial Services 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 Bank | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +9.30% | -3.05% | +12.35% | |
| 2025 | +8.89% | +17.15% | -8.26% | |
| 2024part | +10.35% | — | — |
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.
- -16.7%10 Dec 2024 → 03 Mar 2025
Fell over 3 months, back to the old high on 02 Jun 2025 — 3 months under water after the low.
- -14.5%18 Feb 2026 → 31 Mar 2026
Fell over 41 days, back to the old high on 21 Apr 2026 — 21 days under water after the low.
- -7.6%23 Sep 2024 → 13 Nov 2024
Fell over 2 months, back to the old high on 10 Dec 2024 — 27 days 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 Equity funds
Equity funds invest mainly in company shares. They carry the highest growth potential over long horizons and the largest short-term swings, so they suit goals several years away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund is ₹13.08 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund delivered?
Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund has returned +12.23% over 1 year and +11.36% 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 Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund?
Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.95% 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 Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund?
Its largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd (7.9%), Axis Bank Ltd (6.9%), BSE Ltd (5.1%), Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd (4.3%) and CarTrade Tech Ltd (4.3%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 16.1% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -16.7%. 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 0.36 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund's 0.36 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund?
Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Financial Services Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund?
Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund is managed by Anupam Tiwari and Saptarshee Chatterjee at Groww.
How is Groww Banking & Financial Services Fund taxed?
Groww Banking & Financial Services 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.