Union Consumption Fund
Union Mutual Fund · Sectoral/Thematic · Regular plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Consumption & FMCG median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -6.2% | -5.4% | -6.5% |
| 3 months | -3.6% | -3.1% | -4.6% |
| 6 months | 9.6% | 8.5% | 7.5% |
| Year to date | -7.4% | -2.6% | -8.3% |
| 1 year | n/a | 0.0% | -9.2% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 11.7% | 6.8% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 10.6% | 8.9% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 15.7% | 12.6% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | -7.2% | – | – |
“Consumption & FMCG” 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 | n/a | 9.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 15.6% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 0.6% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 71% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 14.2% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 0.3% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 70% |
Benchmark: Nifty 500 (proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund, price return).
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | n/a | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | n/a | 0.34 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | 0.51 |
| Beta | n/a | 0.96 |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | 2.3% |
| Upside capture | n/a | 103.56 |
| Downside capture | n/a | 96.87 |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −17.0% | −23.7% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −39.3% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −22.8% |
| Current drawdown | −7.7% | −8.8% |
| 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 markets below, which are also close to how many of them are benchmarked. Where those markets stand today:
- P/E 36.4: higher than 2% of days since 2022 (median 41.1)
- 1Y −10.0% · 3Y +9.3% p.a. · 5Y +9.4% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −14.1% from its 52-week high
- P/E 30.4: higher than 0% of days since 2022 (median 42.5)
- 1Y −19.9% · 3Y −4.0% p.a. · 5Y +3.1% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −22.9% from its 52-week high
- P/E 57.7: higher than 12% of days since 2022 (median 67.2)
- 1Y −3.9% · 3Y +7.4% p.a. · 5Y n/a p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −12.0% from its 52-week high (proxy NAV)
- P/E 21.6: higher than 4% of days since 2022 (median 23.9)
- 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 2.74% a year and the Direct plan's 1.37%, a gap of 1.37%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹29,22,900.
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.
- 1 Oct 2026: TER reduced from 2.78% to 2.74% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 11 Sep 2026: TER increased from 2.75% to 2.78% (AMFI TER disclosure)
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Vinod Malviya | Co-manage | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Sanjay Bembalkar | Co-manage | 22 Dec 2025 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Regular plan | 2.74% | 2.38% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 314 | 1,245 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|
Official benchmark: Nifty India Consumption TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Sectoral/Thematic Regular plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Nifty 500 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | -7.4% | -7.8% | +0.4% |
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.
- What is the latest NAV of Union Consumption Fund?
- The NAV of the Regular plan (growth option) was ₹9.2800 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Union Consumption 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 259 Sectoral/Thematic schemes (Regular plans).
- What was the largest fall in Union Consumption Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 17.0%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Union Consumption Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Regular plan is 2.74% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Sectoral/Thematic Regular plans: 2.38%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Union Consumption Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹314 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Union Consumption 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 Union Consumption Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Union Consumption Fund is managed by Vinod Malviya (since 22 Dec 2025), Sanjay Bembalkar (since 22 Dec 2025).
- What is the exit load of Union Consumption Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: 1% if redeemed or switched out on or before completion of 1 year from the date of allotment of units. Nil if redeemed or switched out after completion of 1 year from the date of allotment of units. Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Union Consumption Fund?
- The minimum application amount is ₹1,000. SIP details: SIP - Rs. 100 for daily SIP, Rs. 500 for weekly SIP, Rs. 500 for fortnightly SIP, Rs. 500 for monthly SIP, SWP - Rs. 500, STP - Rs. 100.
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