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BANDHAN ELSS - Tax Saver Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

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AMC: Bandhan Mutual Fund • Category: ELSS • NAV: Rs 160.472 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #17 in category (#272 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty 500
🛡️ Smooth Ride 🏷️ Low Expense 🏛️ 10+ Years Proven
Information only. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Check the scheme documents and consult a qualified professional before investing.

💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs

🟢 Key Strengths
  • Delivered positive returns in 97% of 3-year investment horizons.
  • Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 1.98% is lower than category median (2.34%).
  • Over 18 years of operational history across different market cycles.
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Experienced a maximum drawdown of -44.1% during severe market crashes.
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BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund
Proxy (Nifty 500)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 7,106 cr
Category: Rs 1,154 cr (comfortable)
Total Expense (TER)
1.98%
Category Median: 2.34%
Base Expense (BER)
1.54%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
0.38
Category Median: 0.40
Beta
0.86
Category Median: 0.96
Alpha
-0.53%
Category Median: +0.14%
Standard Deviation
12.64%
Category Median: 14.30%
MFIQ Score
5.1/10
Weak
Lagging category peers on risk-adjusted returns, downside protection, or expense drag.
Returns (30%) 4.7/10
3Y CAGR 10.7% vs category median 11.9% (-1.2 points); 5Y CAGR 10.0%.
Risk Management (30%) 5.5/10
Sharpe ratio 0.38 (cat median 0.40), downside capture 88.4%, max fall -44.1%.
Consistency (20%) 3.6/10
96.6% of 3Y rolling windows positive; beat category median in 4 of 5 calendar years.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 6.7/10
Total expense ratio 1.98% vs category median 2.34% (-0.36% points).
Ranked #17 of 30 in ELSS. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +8.26% +7.77% +0.49%
3 Months +1.91% +0.19% +1.72%
6 Months +6.08% +5.12% +0.96%
1 Year +3.07% +1.89% +1.18%
3 Years CAGR +10.70% +11.88% -1.18%
5 Years CAGR +10.02% +9.96% +0.06%
7 Years CAGR +16.71% +13.84% +2.87%
10 Years CAGR +14.67% +13.83% +0.84%
Since Inception +16.80% - -

📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay

See how a regular monthly SIP in BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.

Bank FD Benchmark
7.0% p.a. Fixed Deposit
Total Invested: ₹3,60,000
Maturity Value: ₹4,01,630
Interest Earned: +₹41,630
Actual Historical Performance
BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund
CAGR: +10.70%
Fund Value: Calculating...
Extra Wealth Over FD: +₹0

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 +0.86% +1.20% -0.34%
2025 +7.97% +3.57% +4.40%
2024 +13.11% +19.98% -6.87%
2023 +28.30% +27.84% +0.46%
2022 +4.20% +2.11% +2.09%
2021 +49.20% +32.16% +17.04%
2020 +18.70% +17.88% +0.82%
2019 +1.95% +9.89% -7.94%
2018 -9.40% -6.42% -2.98%
2017 +53.35% +37.59% +15.76%
2016 +0.42% +3.19% -2.77%
2015 +6.90% +3.80% +3.10%
2014 +42.21% +49.05% -6.84%
2013 +15.00% +7.15% +7.85%
2012 +36.22% +29.97% +6.25%
2011 -23.33% -23.37% +0.04%
2010 +23.96% +17.81% +6.15%
2009 +70.81% +73.74% -2.93%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -37.33% +17.96% +11.94% +117.70% 78.9% 63.1%
3-Year Rolling -8.72% +16.07% +16.04% +41.71% 96.6% 57.3%
5-Year Rolling -2.97% +16.46% +16.85% +32.65% 99.4% 96.6%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
0.52
Category: 0.54
R-Squared
0.955
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
87.9%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
88.4%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2018-01-15 2020-03-23 -44.1% 26 months 8 months
2010-11-10 2011-12-20 -29.7% 13 months 13 months
2015-08-05 2016-02-29 -22.8% 7 months 6 months

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Equity & Equity related instruments 80% - 100% Money Market and other liquid instruments : 0% - 20% Units issued by InvITs: 0% - 10% Mutual Fund Units (Overnight Fund, Money Market Fund & Liquid Fund): 05 - 20%

Investment Objective & Strategy

The investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to generate long term capital growth from a diversified portfolio of predominantly equity and equity related securities.

ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.

Fund Size Position

Currently managing Rs 7,106 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to ELSS schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Daylynn Pinto

Cost & Capital Gains Taxation

From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.

Applicable Tax Structure

Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.

Tax rules as of 23 July 2024. Verify before investing.

Closest ELSS Peers by Rank

Scheme Score 3Y Return Expense Downside Fund Size Compare
Invesco India ELSS Tax Saver Fund 3.6 +11.70% 2.30% 109.7% Rs 2,732 cr Compare →
Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund 4.2 +10.50% 2.18% 79.0% Rs 213 cr Compare →
ITI ELSS Tax Saver Fund 4.1 +12.56% 2.60% 140.7% Rs 447 cr Compare →
BANK OF INDIA ELSS Tax Saver FUND 4.4 +11.88% 2.34% 108.5% Rs 1,430 cr Compare →
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund 5.6 +11.83% 1.73% 93.8% Rs 32,701 cr Compare →

Frequently Asked Questions about BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund

What is the expense ratio of BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.98% with a base expense ratio of 1.54%, compared to the ELSS category median of 2.34%.

Who manages BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund is managed by Daylynn Pinto.

What are the historical returns of BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 10.7% and a 5-year CAGR of 10.02%. Its 1-year return stands at +3.07%.

How large is BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund manages assets of Rs 7,106 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to ELSS peers.

How is BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund scored on MFIQ?

BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 5.1/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

BANDHAN ELSS Tax Saver Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 12.64% with a maximum historical drawdown of -44.11%.