Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund
Zerodha Mutual Fund · Index Fund · Direct plan, growth option
NAV (₹), 1 Oct 2026
8.9803
1-day change
-0.88%
1Y return
n/a
3Y CAGR
n/a
5Y CAGR
n/a
Max drawdown, 5Y
n/a
NAV history month-end NAV, ₹ · 17 Oct 2025 to 1 Oct 2026
Returns vs Index Fund median (265 schemes) and “Nifty 50 / Sensex” median (39)
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Nifty 50 / Sensex median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -6.7% | -6.5% | -6.8% |
| 3 months | -6.3% | -5.1% | -6.3% |
| 6 months | -0.3% | 5.5% | -0.4% |
| Year to date | -13.5% | -6.8% | -13.5% |
| 1 year | n/a | -3.0% | -8.9% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 11.1% | 11.1% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | -12.1% | – | – |
“Nifty 50 / Sensex” is MFIC's grouping of Index Fund schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
Rolling returns every business-day start date
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | n/a | 7.2% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 16.3% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 8.4% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 13.7% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 6.4% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
Benchmark: none available in MFIC's free data for this category.
Risk 36 months, monthly returns, Rf 6.5%
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | n/a | 17.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | n/a | 0.21 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | 0.30 |
| Beta | n/a | n/a |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | n/a |
| Upside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Downside capture | n/a | n/a |
Drawdowns peak-to-trough falls in NAV
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −15.2% | −18.8% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −17.6% |
| Current drawdown | −14.1% | −11.0% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
Recent disclosure changes last 120 days, as disclosed via AMFI
- 1 Oct 2026: TER increased from 0.27% to 0.28% (AMFI TER disclosure)
Fund managers and scheme facts Scheme Summary Document via AMFI
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Kedarnath Mirajkar | Primary | 26 Sep 2025 |
Objective: Passive investment in equity and equity related securities replicating the composition of Nifty 50 Index, subject to tracking errors. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Stated asset allocation: Securities covered by Nifty 50 Index: 95% to 100% Debt and Money market instruments*,cash and cash equivalents : 0% to 5%
Benchmark (tier 1): Nifty 50 Index
Minimum application: Rs. 100
Allotment date: 14 Oct 2025
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
Cost, size and riskometer as disclosed to AMFI
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 0.28% | 0.46% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 75 | 175 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
Official benchmark and category consistency
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|
Official benchmark: Nifty 50 TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Index Fund Direct plans; how it is calculated.
Calendar-year returns NAV change from 31 Dec to 31 Dec
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | -13.5% | n/a | – |
No free benchmark proxy for this category. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
Scheme facts
AMC: Zerodha Mutual Fund
Category: Index Fund
Plan / option: Direct · Growth
AMFI scheme code: 153906
ISIN: INF0R8F01158
First NAV in MFIC data: 17 Oct 2025
History: 1.0 years
Portfolio holdings: see the scheme's monthly portfolio disclosure on the fund house website
Questions about Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund
- What is the latest NAV of Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹8.9803 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund in?
- It is classified as Index Fund in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Index Fund scheme passively tracks a stated index. MFIC compares it with 265 Index Fund schemes (Direct plans).
- What was the largest fall in Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 15.2%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 0.28% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Index Fund Direct plans: 0.46%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹75 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Zerodha Nifty 50 Index 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 Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund is managed by Kedarnath Mirajkar (since 26 Sep 2025).
- What is the minimum investment in Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs. 100. SIP details: Rs. 100.
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Data & disclosure. Source: AMFI daily NAV file and historical NAVs via mfapi.in; calculations by MFIC, as of 1 Oct 2026. Category medians use Direct plans in the same AMFI category. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. This page is for research and education only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any scheme. Integrato Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-173155). Methodology.