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AMC: Sundaram Mutual Fund • Category: ELSS • NAV: Rs 502.8287 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #22 in category (#334 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty 500
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 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Equities carry market risk; returns fluctuate and recommended investment horizon is 5+ years.
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Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund
Proxy (Nifty 500)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 1,287 cr
Category: Rs 1,154 cr (comfortable)
Total Expense (TER)
-
Category Median: 2.34%
Sharpe Ratio
0.27
Category Median: 0.40
Beta
0.90
Category Median: 0.96
Alpha
-2.08%
Category Median: +0.14%
Standard Deviation
13.35%
Category Median: 14.30%
MFIQ Score
4.6/10
Weak
Lagging category peers on risk-adjusted returns, downside protection, or expense drag.
Returns (30%) 2.6/10
3Y CAGR 9.3% against a category median of 11.9% (-2.6 points).
Risk Management (30%) 6.7/10
Sharpe ratio 0.27 (cat median 0.40), downside capture 93.2%, max fall -16.9%.
Consistency (20%) 4.3/10
100.0% of 3Y rolling windows positive; beat category median in 1 of 3 calendar years.
Cost Efficiency (20%) -/10
Expense ratio not reported.
Ranked #22 of 30 in ELSS. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +7.83% +7.77% +0.06%
3 Months -0.52% +0.19% -0.71%
6 Months +2.43% +5.12% -2.69%
1 Year -3.56% +1.89% -5.45%
3 Years CAGR +9.27% +11.88% -2.61%
Since Inception +8.98% - -

📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay

See how a regular monthly SIP in Sundaram 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
Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund
CAGR: +9.27%
Fund Value: Calculating...
Extra Wealth Over FD: +₹0

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 -4.84% +1.20% -6.04%
2025 +7.73% +3.57% +4.16%
2024 +15.77% +19.98% -4.21%
2023 +24.46% +27.84% -3.38%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -12.62% +12.17% +9.15% +38.48% 81.7% 39.3%
3-Year Rolling +6.14% +13.43% +14.13% +20.48% 100.0% 1.5%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
0.37
Category: 0.54
R-Squared
0.955
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
86.5%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
93.2%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2022-01-17 2022-06-20 -16.9% 5 months 3 months
2024-09-27 2025-02-28 -16.1% 5 months 8 months
2026-01-02 2026-03-31 -15.4% 3 months Not yet recovered

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Equity and Equity Linked Instruments: 80-100%; Debt securities (*including securitised debt) and Money market instruments: 0-20%; Per Scheme Mandate

Investment Objective & Strategy

To build a high quality growth-oriented portfolio to provide long-term capital gains to the investors. The scheme aims at providing returns through capital appreciation.

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

Fund Size Position

Currently managing Rs 1,287 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

Bharath S
Rohit Seksaria
Shalav Saket

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
LIC MF ELSS Tax Saver Fund 2.9 +9.54% 2.48% 98.8% Rs 1,020 cr Compare →
Parag Parikh ELSS Tax Saver Fund 6.0 +8.96% 1.83% 69.4% Rs 5,773 cr Compare →
PGIM India ELSS Tax Saver Fund 3.6 +9.64% 2.55% 96.8% Rs 726 cr Compare →
Groww ELSS Tax Saver Fund formerly known as Indiabulls Tax Savings Fund 2.7 +9.08% 2.87% 105.4% Rs 52.5 cr Compare →
BANK OF INDIA ELSS Tax Saver FUND 4.4 +11.88% 2.34% 108.5% Rs 1,430 cr Compare →

Frequently Asked Questions about Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund

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

The expense ratio for Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund is currently not reported.

Who manages Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund is managed by Bharath S.

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

Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 9.27%. Its 1-year return stands at -3.56%.

How large is Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund manages assets of Rs 1,287 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to ELSS peers.

How is Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund scored on MFIQ?

Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 4.6/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 13.35% with a maximum historical drawdown of -16.88%.