Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031
This is the Direct plan of Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Life Cycle Fund with Maturity of 5 Years)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +3.38% | — | — |
| 3M abs | — | — | — |
| 6M abs | — | — | — |
| 1Y CAGR | — | — | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | — | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | — | — |
Category average across peers in Life Cycle Fund with Maturity of 5 Years, same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
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1 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031, 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.
Fund Managers
KMKedarnath MirajkarManaging since 27 Aug 2026
Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. 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.
Zerodha CASE in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
Zerodha Fund House changes name to Zerodha CASE Funds following co-sponsor addition
CNBC TV18 · 3d ago
smallcase Technologies expands under CASE Platforms; Zerodha CASE to be new name for mutual fund business
The Economic Times · 20 Aug 2026
Smallcase Technologies introduces CASE Platforms as new corporate identity for its businesses
Investment Guru India · 20 Aug 2026
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031?
As of 09 Nov 2026, the NAV of Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 is ₹10.14 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 delivered?
Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 has returned +0.62% 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 Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031?
Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 charges an expense ratio of 1.64% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
How risky is Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031?
Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 sits at the moderate level on our estimate of SEBI's risk-o-meter scale, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 8.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was 4.4%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
Who manages Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031?
Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 is managed by Kedarnath Mirajkar at Zerodha CASE.
When was Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 launched, and what is its objective?
Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 was launched on 16 Sep 2026. its stated objective is: The primary objective of the Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2031 is to provide a goal-based investment solution that seeks to generate capital appreciation by investing across various asset classes i.e., Equity, Debt, InvITs, ETCDs, Gold/Silver ETFs. Both are as filed in the scheme's own Scheme Summary Document.
How is Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 taxed?
Zerodha CASE Life Cycle Fund 2031 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.