This is the IDCW (dividend) option — it pays its earnings out as dividends rather than reinvesting them, so every payout steps the NAV down and the return figures below leave those payouts out. Your actual return was higher by whatever was distributed. That’s expected for a payout plan, not missing data.
View the Growth plan for compounded returns (+6.97% 3Y CAGR)NAV history
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 Liquid Fund peers to rank yet
Volatility not available yet
0.2% expense vs 0.1% 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
No standout strengths identified.
Concerns
- High expense ratio (0.19%) vs the Liquid Fund average of 0.15%
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios
Not shown for Liquid Fund — a debt, arbitrage or cash-like fund isn't measured against an equity index, so alpha/beta vs one would be noise rather than signal.
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Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹44,039Cr in April - June 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.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
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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.
Taxation
Taxed as debtThis 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.
Your income-tax slab — no LTCG or indexation benefit
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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.
Kotak Mahindra in the news
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Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund files offer document for Fixed Maturity Plan Series 336-338
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TPG pares 6.66% stake in Aster DM Quality Care; HDFC MF, Citigroup, Kotak Mahindra AMC among buyers
Moneycontrol.com · 1d ago
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund files offer document for Nifty Realty Index Fund
Investment Guru · 2d ago
Who leads the hybrid fund race?
Cafemutual · 2d ago
Top three unchanged: SBI, ICICI Pru and HDFC MF dominate equity AAUM rankings
Cafemutual · 3d ago
Kotak Multi Asset Omni FoF - Regular Plan
CNBC TV18 · 10d ago
Kotak Multi Asset Omni FoF - Direct Plan
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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 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Kotak Liquid Fund is ₹1,001.76 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 +0.16% 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 0.19% 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?
Its largest holdings are Small Industries Development Bank Of India (21/09/2026) ** (3.9%), HDFC BANK LIMITED CD 01OCT26 (3.7%), GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 37435 091 DAYS TBILL 13AG26 FV RS 100 (2.5%), 91 DAYS T-BILL - 24SEP2026 (2.4%) and GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 37477 091 DAYS TBILL 03SP26 FV RS 100 (1.9%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Kotak Liquid Fund?
It is rated low on SEBI's risk-o-meter 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 Tier 1 Benchmark - Nifty Liquid Index A-I Benchmark rationale:. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Kotak Liquid Fund?
Kotak Liquid Fund is managed by Deepak Agrawal and Sunil Pandey at Kotak Mahindra.
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.