Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund · Best Sectoral & Thematic Mutual Funds
This is the Regular plan of Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy 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
Not ratedHow 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. Not rated — this fund has no full year of NAV history yet. A rating needs at least a 1-year return to rank its performance against peers.
Not enough Sectoral/ Thematic peers to rank yet
Volatility 10.4% vs 15.7% category avg
2.8% 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
- Less volatile than its Sectoral/ Thematic peers (10.4% vs 15.7%)
Concerns
- High expense ratio (2.76%) 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 500 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty 500 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 | +1.92% | +2.36% | -0.44% |
| 3M abs | +4.48% | +7.24% | -2.76% |
| 6M abs | +6.29% | +7.14% | -0.85% |
| 1Y CAGR | — | +7.83% | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +15.87% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +13.82% | — |
Category average across peers in Sectoral/ Thematic (up to 250 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
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Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
5 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
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.
Baroda BNP Paribas in the news
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AMFI announces 5 key initiatives to deepen mutual fund participation and strengthen investor awareness
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hrtoday.in · 6d ago
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Appoints Mr. Madhu Nair as Chief Executive Officer, signalling a Bold New Phase of Growth
India Education Diary · 6d ago
Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management appoints Madhu Nair as CEO
MediaBrief · 6d ago
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 Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund is ₹10.65 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund delivered?
Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund has returned +6.29% 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 Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund?
Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.76% 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 Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund?
Its largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd (6.5%), Bharti Airtel Ltd (5.7%), HDFC Bank Ltd (5.5%), Infosys Ltd (4.3%) and Zomato Ltd (3.2%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 10.4% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -4.8%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund?
Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY 100 ESG Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund?
Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund is managed by Jitendra Sriram and Kushant Arora at Baroda BNP Paribas.
How is Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy Fund taxed?
Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy 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.