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Kotak Liquid Fund

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund · Best Liquid Mutual Funds

NAV
₹1,006.80
+0.02% 1D
as of 18 Oct 2026

NAV history

+0.64%absolute
52-week rangePrev NAV ₹1,006.62
Latest ₹1,006.80
Low ₹1,000.38100th percentile of its 52-week rangeHigh ₹1,006.80

Key Metrics

0.15%
Direct 0.15% · Regular 0.33%
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Scheme Info

Definitions
Plan
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None
Exit Load
None
0.005%
SIP Inv.
Allowed
₹500
₹1,000
Nifty Liquid Index A-I
04 Nov 2003

Period returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)

Definitions
+0.44%
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Annualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)

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+0.64%
Advanced metrics — risk

Fund vs category average (Liquid Fund)

PeriodFundCategory avg.Diff
1M abs+0.44%——
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Category average across peers in Liquid Fund (up to 1 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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What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.

Period
Invested
₹10.00K
Current value
₹10.00K
Absolute
0.00%
XIRR
+450.01%
Value vs. invested
ValueInvested

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1 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Kotak Liquid Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.

History points
46
Expense ratio
0.15%
AUM
₹49,988Cr
YTM
6.48%
Macaulay duration
58 days
Average maturity
58 days
Exit load
NIL

Taxation

Taxed as debt

This is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — every rupee of gain is added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate, whatever the holding period.

Any holding period
30%
Short- and long-term alike

Your income-tax slab — no LTCG or indexation benefit

Your income-tax slab

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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 30 Sep 2026 · AMC disclosure
  • Debt111.39%
  • Cash & Equivalents-11.39%

Fund size over time

Quarterly average AUM · AMFI
₹49,988Cr
July - September 2026
+26%
since January - March 2026

At or near its largest, ₹49,988Cr in July - September 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.

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AMC Profile

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund is run by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, part of the Kotak Mahindra Bank group, and has been in the business since 1998. It was the first Indian fund house to launch a dedicated gilt scheme, and today runs one of the country's larger equity and debt line-ups.

Launched
04 Aug 1994
Total AUM
₹6,14,116Cr+4.0% QoQ
Avg AUM · July - September 2026

Fund Managers

DADeepak AgrawalStart date not disclosed
Role

CIO - Debt & Head Products

Education

Post Graduate in Commerce, Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary

Experience

Mr. Deepak Agrawal’s career has started from Kotak AMC when he joined the organization in December 2002 where he was initially in Research, Dealing and then moved into Fund Management from November 2006

Funds managed (36)
All schemes Deepak Agrawal runs →
SPSunil PandeyStart date not disclosed
Role

Debt – Fund Manager Dealer

Education

Masters in Financial Management

Experience

Mr. Sunil Pandey has been associated with Kotak AMC since July 2006. Prior to joining the debt dealership segment, Mr. Pandey was part of the Investor Relations Team of Kotak AMC till 2010 & post that he was part of the Investment Operations Team of the AMC, in which he handled valuation of securities and settlement of deals with the custodian and counter parties. With effect from May 1, 2015, Mr. Pandey has been appointed as Debt Dealer.

Funds managed (1)
All schemes Sunil Pandey runs →

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 Liquid funds

Liquid funds invest in very short-term debt (maturing within 91 days). They're used to park money for days or weeks — low risk and easy to redeem, but low return too.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Kotak Liquid Fund?

As of 18 Oct 2026, the NAV of Kotak Liquid Fund is ₹1,006.80 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.

What returns has Kotak Liquid Fund delivered?

Kotak Liquid Fund has returned +0.64% 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 Liquid Fund?

Kotak Liquid Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.15% 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 Liquid Fund?

Kotak Liquid Fund's largest holdings are NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT (4.1%), 91 DAYS TREASURY BILL 12/11/2026 (3.5%), 91 DAYS TREASURY BILL 27/11/2026 (3.4%), Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (3.0%) and 91 DAYS TREASURY BILL 03/12/2026 (3.0%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.

How risky is Kotak Liquid Fund?

Kotak Liquid Fund sits at the low level on our estimate of SEBI's risk-o-meter scale, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 0.1% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was 0.0%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.

What is the benchmark of Kotak Liquid Fund?

Kotak Liquid Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Liquid Index A-I.

Who manages Kotak Liquid Fund?

Kotak Liquid Fund is managed by Deepak Agrawal and Sunil Pandey at Kotak Mahindra.

When was Kotak Liquid Fund launched, and what is its objective?

Kotak Liquid Fund was launched on 04 Nov 2003. its stated objective is: The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide reasonable returns and high level of liquidity by investing in debt instruments such as bonds, debentures and Government Securities; and money market instruments such as treasury bills, commercial paper, certificate of deposit, including repos in…. Both are as filed in the scheme's own Scheme Summary Document.

How is Kotak Liquid Fund taxed?

Kotak Liquid Fund is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — capital gains are added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate regardless of how long you held the units.