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Nippon India Multi Cap FundGrowth PlanOption

Nippon India Mutual Fund · Direct Growth · SEBI Category: Multi Cap

Current NAV ₹324.0116 (+0.35% today) As of 04 Jun 2026
1 Year Return -0.1%
3 Year CAGR +18.3% p.a.
5 Year CAGR +20.1% p.a.
AAUM ₹48.4K Cr Jan–Mar 2026
All data from RightAdvise DB — calculated from 2,566 daily NAV records
Fund Overview

Nippon India Multi Cap FundGrowth PlanOption — Quick Summary

Nippon India Multi Cap Fund has one of the longest track records in the multi cap category — the fund has been operational since 2005 under various names (formerly Reliance Equity Opportunities Fund). Managed by Sailesh Raj Bhan — one of India's most experienced equity fund managers — the fund maintains the mandatory 25-25-25 allocation across large, mid and small caps as required by SEBI's September 2020 multi cap regulations.

The fund's nearly 20-year history means investors can study its behavior across the 2008 global financial crisis, the 2013 taper tantrum, the 2018 midcap correction, and the 2020 COVID crash. This multi-cycle evidence is among the richest in the multi cap category. The fund follows a bottom-up stock selection approach within each market cap segment.

Fund House
Nippon India Mutual Fund
SEBI Category
Multi Cap
Benchmark
NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 TRI
Fund Manager
Sailesh Raj Bhan
AMFI Code
118650
Risk Level
Very High
NAV Records in DB
2,566 days
Quarterly Average AUM · Jan–Mar 2026
₹48.4K Cr
↑ Increased by 0.0% vs Oct–Dec 2025 · ₹48.4K Cr
Official quarterly average AUM from AMFI disclosure. Published every 3 months.
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✓ Suitable For
Best suited for long-term investors (7+ years) with moderate to high risk tolerance who want a proven multi-cycle-tested multi cap fund as a core equity holding.
The fund's two-decade track record is its strongest differentiator in the multi cap category. Sailesh Raj Bhan's consistent management philosophy across multiple market cycles provides strong evidence of investment approach and risk management. One of India's most established multi cap offerings.
✗ Not Suitable For
Investors wanting a pure large cap or pure small cap experience — multi cap funds mandatorily allocate across all three segments. Those with horizons under 5 years. Investors who prefer a simpler, single-segment equity exposure rather than a mandatorily diversified multi cap approach.
Who Runs This Fund

Fund Manager

SR
Sailesh Raj Bhan
Nippon India Mutual Fund · Managing since 2005

Sailesh Raj Bhan is Deputy CIO — Equity at Nippon India Mutual Fund and manages the Nippon India Multi Cap Fund alongside the Nippon India Large Cap Fund. His multi-decade experience in Indian equity markets and consistent investment philosophy across large, mid and small cap stocks makes him one of the more experienced fund managers in the multi cap category.

For current co-manager details and full biography, refer to the latest Nippon India Mutual Fund factsheet on AMFI or the AMC website.

What to Factor In

Things to Consider

Informational points to help you form your own view — not judgements or recommendations.

AMFI Code · Informational
AMFI Scheme Code: 118650
The official AMFI scheme code for Nippon India Multi Cap FundGrowth PlanOption Direct Growth is 118650. Use this when transacting on platforms or verifying data across databases.
Important Note
Points Worth Knowing
SEBI's 2021 multi cap rule mandates a minimum 25% each in large cap, mid cap and small cap stocks. This mandatory allocation means the fund must always hold small and mid caps even in expensive markets — unlike flexi cap funds which can reduce these allocations. The mandatory diversification is a structural feature that cannot be changed by the fund manager regardless of market conditions.
Investment Objective
As per Scheme Information Document
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital growth from a focused portfolio of predominantly equity and equity related securities.
All Data Below — From RightAdvise Database
Category Comparison

Top 5 Multi Cap Funds Compared

Live data. Current fund highlighted. Click any fund name for full analysis.

FundNAVAAUM1Y Return 3Y CAGR 5Y CAGR Sharpe (3Y)
Nippon India Multi Cap Fund ▲ ₹324.01 ₹48.4K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 -0.1% +18.3% p.a. +20.1% p.a. 0.99
ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund ₹934.21 ₹15.7K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +6.5% +19.8% p.a. +17.2% p.a. 1.15
Kotak Multicap Fund ₹20.70 ₹23.1K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +6.1% +21.7% p.a. 1.10
Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund ₹43.06 ₹6.0K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +8.3% +20.4% p.a. +18.0% p.a. 1.00
Franklin India Multi Cap Fund ₹10.50 ₹4.8K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +4.7%
Best value in each column shown in green. AAUM from latest AMFI quarterly filing. Returns calculated from daily NAV history.
Performance

Fund Returns

Calculated from 2,566 daily NAV records in RightAdvise DB. Last calculated: Jun 2026.

1M / 3M / 6M / 1Y — simple point-to-point return  ·  3Y / 5Y / 10Y — CAGR (compounded annual growth rate)

1 MonthPoint-to-point
-1.0%
3 MonthPoint-to-point
+0.4%
6 MonthPoint-to-point
-2.9%
1 YearPoint-to-point
-0.1%
3 YearCAGR
+18.3% p.a.
5 YearCAGR
+20.1% p.a.
10 YearCAGR
+16.4% p.a.
₹1 Lakh → 5YLump sum growth
₹246,768

Best & Worst Periods Ever

Based on all rolling windows in full NAV history. Dates show the start and end of each period.

Best 1Y WindowSimple return
+94.5%
Oct 2020 – Nov 2021
Worst 1Y WindowSimple return
-38.4%
Mar 2019 – Mar 2020
Best 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
+44.3% p.a.
May 2020 – Jun 2023
Worst 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
-7.9% p.a.
Apr 2017 – May 2020

Calendar Year Returns

Jan 1 to Dec 31 each year. Simple point-to-point — not CAGR.

2025
+4.9%
2024
+26.9%
2023
+39.2%
2022
+15.0%
2021
+49.9%
2020
+0.8%
2019
+2.8%
2018
-1.5%
2017
+42.0%
Consistency Analysis

Rolling Returns ℹ️ What is this?

Rolling returns show performance across every possible investment start date — not one cherry-picked number. Learn more →

1Y Rolling Avg
20.3%
Positive in 86% of windows
Best: 94.5% · Worst: -38.4%
3Y Rolling Avg
19.1% p.a.
Positive in 91% of windows
Best: 44.3% · Worst: -7.9%
5Y Rolling Avg
20.2% p.a.
Positive in 100% of windows
Best: 37.9% · Worst: 8.8%
1-Year Rolling Returns Each bar = 1Y return starting from that date
Risk Analysis

Maximum Drawdown ℹ️ What is this?

How much the fund fell from its peak NAV — what investors actually experience during crashes. Calculated from full NAV history.

Max Drawdown Ever
-42.8%
May 2019 → Mar 2020
Recovered: Jan 2021 (1yr 2mo)
Current from Peak
-4.4%
All-time Peak: ₹338.09
Peak date: Oct 2025

How the fund behaved in key crisis periods

Calculated from actual NAV data. "Pre-inception" means the fund didn't exist during that period.

2024–25 Tariff / Correction
-18.5%
Sep 27, 2024 – Apr 7, 2025
Recovered: Sep 2025 (9 mos)
COVID-19 Crash
-40.9%
Feb 19 – Mar 23, 2020
Recovered: Jan 2021 (1yr 2mo)
2022 Rate Hike Cycle
-15.1%
Jan 17 – Jun 17, 2022
Recovered: Aug 2022 (2 mos)
2018 IL&FS Crisis
-13.8%
Aug 28 – Oct 26, 2018
Recovered: Mar 2019 (7 mos)
Risk Metrics

Risk Ratios

Calculated from 3 years of daily NAV — industry standard. Risk-free rate: 6.5% p.a. Last updated: Jun 2026. What do these mean? →

Sharpe Ratio (3Y)
0.99
Return per unit of total risk. >1 is good. Learn more →
Sortino Ratio (3Y)
1.35
Like Sharpe but only penalises downside volatility. Learn more →
Std Deviation (3Y)
14.1%
Annualised monthly volatility. Lower = more consistent returns. Learn more →
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Want to see what Nippon India Multi Cap FundGrowth PlanOption is actually holding?

Our portfolio holdings page shows every stock the fund owns, sector allocation, and month-over-month changes — from official AMC disclosures.

Full current portfolio — all stocks, weights, sectors
New entries and exits over the last 3 months
Sector allocation and month-over-month changes
Updated monthly from official AMC disclosures
See Portfolio Holdings →
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CAGR, Sharpe, Sortino & Std Dev
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Why these reveal more than any CAGR figure
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