UTI Innovation Fund
UTI Mutual Fund · Sectoral/Thematic · Direct plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Innovation median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -9.1% | -5.4% | -4.9% |
| 3 months | -1.6% | -2.8% | 0.0% |
| 6 months | 18.3% | 8.9% | 19.5% |
| Year to date | -5.4% | -2.0% | 7.2% |
| 1 year | -5.6% | 1.4% | 8.8% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 13.0% | 17.6% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 17.0% | n/a |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 14.6% | n/a |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 3.9% | – | – |
“Innovation” is MFIC's grouping of Sectoral/Thematic schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | -1.0% | 11.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 17.5% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 3.0% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 84% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 15.6% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 1.8% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 91% |
Benchmark: Nifty 500 (proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund, price return).
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 21.2% | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.11 | 0.42 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.17 | 0.63 |
| Beta | 1.08 | 0.96 |
| Alpha (ann.) | -6.1% | 3.7% |
| Upside capture | 85.74 | 106.94 |
| Downside capture | 111.64 | 95.17 |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −31.5% | −23.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.3% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −22.3% |
| Current drawdown | −16.4% | −8.3% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
This scheme invests mainly in the market below, which is also close to how many of them are benchmarked. Where that market stands today:
- P/E 21.6: higher than 1% of days since 2023 (median 24.2)
- 1Y −3.9% · 3Y +8.9% p.a. · 5Y +8.6% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −9.3% from its 52-week high
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 2.42% a year and the Direct plan's 1.24%, a gap of 1.18%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹25,90,815.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
- 28 Sep 2026: TER increased from 1.23% to 1.24% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 24 Sep 2026: TER increased from 1.21% to 1.23% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 23 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 1.22% to 1.21% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 15 Sep 2026: TER increased from 1.21% to 1.22% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 11 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 1.22% to 1.21% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 9 Sep 2026: TER increased from 1.21% to 1.22% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 8 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 1.22% to 1.21% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 7 Sep 2026: TER increased from 1.21% to 1.22% (AMFI TER disclosure)
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Nitin Jain | Primary FM 1 | 1 Oct 2024 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 1.24% | 1.15% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 768 | 1,272 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | -2.4% | -2.0% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty 500 TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Sectoral/Thematic Direct plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Nifty 500 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | -5.4% | -7.8% | +2.4% |
| 2025 | -6.5% | 7.7% | −14.1% |
| 2024 | 20.1% | 15.6% | +4.5% |
Benchmark proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund (Direct plan NAV, price return), which carries its own costs. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,19,676 | -0.5% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.94 | n/a |
| Union Innovation & Opportunities Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.93 | 17.6% |
| BANDHAN INNOVATION FUND | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.91 | n/a |
| HSBC India Export Opportunities Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.91 | n/a |
| Sundaram Business Cycle Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.91 | n/a |
| Invesco India Technology Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.90 | n/a |
- What is the latest NAV of UTI Innovation Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹11.2138 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is UTI Innovation Fund in?
- It is classified as Sectoral/Thematic in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Sectoral/Thematic scheme invests at least 80% in one sector or theme. MFIC compares it with 253 Sectoral/Thematic schemes (Direct plans).
- What was the largest fall in UTI Innovation Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 31.5%.
- How volatile is UTI Innovation Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 21.2%, which is above the Sectoral/Thematic category median of 16.7%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of UTI Innovation Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 1.24% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Sectoral/Thematic Direct plans: 1.15%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is UTI Innovation Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹768 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of UTI Innovation Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “Very High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- Who manages UTI Innovation Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, UTI Innovation Fund is managed by Nitin Jain (since 1 Oct 2024).
- What is the exit load of UTI Innovation Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: 1% if redeemed/switched out within 12 months from the date of allotment, Nil thereafter. Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in UTI Innovation Fund?
- The minimum application amount is REGULAR PLAN-GROWTH:5000 , DIRECT PLAN-GROWTH:5000, REGULAR PLAN-PAYOUT OF IDCW:5000, DIRECT PLAN-PAYOUT OF IDCW:5000. SIP details: SIP - D-500/W-500/M-500/Q-1500 SWP - M-500/Q-500/H-500/A-500 STP - D-100/W-1000/M-1000/Q-3000.
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by -5.6% and the Regular plan's by -6.8%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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