Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF
This is the Regular plan of Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF — 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 115 of 152 FoF Domestic 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 FoF Domestic (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. 115 of the 152 FoF Domestic funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
Not enough FoF Domestic peers to rank yet
Volatility 27.8% vs 17.3% category avg
0.5% expense vs 0.7% 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 (+14.43%) beats the FoF Domestic average (+11.25%)
- Low expense ratio (0.48%) vs the FoF Domestic average of 0.69%
Concerns
- More volatile than its FoF Domestic peers (27.8% vs 17.3%)
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (FoF Domestic)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -5.30% | -3.22% | -2.08% |
| 3M abs | -4.37% | -0.29% | -4.08% |
| 6M abs | +19.54% | +3.53% | +16.01% |
| 1Y CAGR | +14.43% | +11.25% | +3.18% |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +18.72% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +12.65% | — |
Category average across peers in FoF Domestic (151 of 152 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 152 peers in FoF Domestic
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 Nifty India Defence ETF FOF, 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 | +18.11% | -7.18% | +25.29% | |
| 2025 | +17.93% | +7.94% | +9.99% | |
| 2024part | -4.32% | — | — |
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 non-equityThis is a non-equity fund — a fund-of-funds, gold/silver, international or balanced-hybrid scheme. It isn't equity-oriented, but since FY 2025-26 it's no longer taxed like a pure-debt fund either: gains held over 2 years get the 12.5% long-term rate; shorter holdings are taxed at your income-tax slab rate.
Added to your income at your slab rate
No indexation, no ₹1.25 L exemption
Sets the short-term (slab-rate) figure above.
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- Other100.29%
AMC Profile
Groww Mutual Fund is the asset management arm of the Groww investing platform, which acquired Indiabulls Mutual Fund in 2023 and rebranded it. The house leans towards low-cost index and passive schemes alongside a small active line-up.
Fund Managers
NSNikhil SatamStart date not disclosed
B. Com & Masters in Finance (MFM)
Mr. Nikhil Satam has over 11 years of work experience in the financial services industry. Since FOF June 2023, he has been working as an Equity dealer in existing equity schemes of Groww Asset Management Ltd. (Groww AMC), wherein he handles all active and passive scheme dealings. Additionally, he is also working as a backup Fund Manager for passive schemes. Prior to joining Groww AMC, he was associated with Groww Invest Tech Private Ltd (formerly known as Nextbillion Technology Pvt. Ltd). Earlier, he worked with Motilal Oswal and Kotak Securities as an Equity Dealer.
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SKShashi KumarStart date not disclosed
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Mr. Shashi Kumar has an overall 18 years of experience in the Insurance Sector. Prior to joining Groww Asset Management Ltd., he was associated with Bharti Axa Life Co. Ltd. & Canara HSBC Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
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ACAakash ChauhanStart date not disclosed
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Mr. Aakash Ashokkumar Chauhan has an overall 8 years of experience in the Financial Sector. Prior to joining Groww Asset Management Ltd., he was associated with Trust Mutual Fund, Mirae Asset Capital Markets (India) Pvt Ltd. & BP Wealth Pvt Ltd. The above mentioned details include name of this Scheme
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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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF is ₹13.40 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF delivered?
Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF has returned +14.43% over 1 year and +15.78% 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 Nifty India Defence ETF FOF?
Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF charges an expense ratio of 0.48% 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 Nifty India Defence ETF FOF?
Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF's largest holdings are Groww Nifty India Defence ETF (100.3%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF?
Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 27.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -27.0%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF?
Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF is benchmarked against the Nifty India Defence Index- Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF?
Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF is managed by Nikhil Satam, Shashi Kumar and Aakash Chauhan at Groww.
How is Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF taxed?
Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF is a non-equity fund (a fund-of-funds, gold, international or balanced-hybrid scheme). Since FY 2025-26 it's no longer taxed like a pure-debt fund: gains on units held more than 2 years are long-term, taxed at 12.5% (no indexation, no ₹1.25 lakh exemption); units held 2 years or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate.