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Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth

Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth

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  • Equity
  • Small-Cap
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NAV as on Nov 26, 2025
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Price per unit of the scheme.
₹ 51.81401.03%1 Day Change
-0.87%
Minimum Investment₹1000
Expense Ratio0.66%

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As On Jan 01, 2023
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    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
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    bt_logoFUND SUMMARY

    Benchmark
    S&P BSE 250 SmallCap Index TR INR
    Expense Ratio
    0.66%
    Category Avg Expense Ratio
    0.68%
    Minimum Investment (Lumpsum/SIP)
    ₹ 1000 /₹ 100
    Lock In (Years)
    No Lock-in
    Fund Size
    ₹ 17,380.29 Cr(As on Oct, 2025)
    Inception Date
    Feb 26, 2020
    Turnover
    44.00 %
    Exit Load
    1% if redeemed/switched out within 1 year from the date of allotment

    bt_logoABOUT THE FUND

    Objective: The Fund seeks to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equities and equity linked securities of small cap segment.

    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth is an Equity - Small-Cap fund. The fund was launched inFeb 26, 2020. Its risk level is . The NAV of the fund as onNov 26, 2025 is ₹51.81. Its expense ratio is 0.66 %. The fund has an AUM of ₹17,380.29 Cr.The fund is managed byManish Gunwani,Kirthi Jain,Nishita Shah,Ritika Behera,Harsh Bhatia,Gaurav Satra.
    The minimum initial investment is  ₹1000 in Lumpsum mode.

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    bt_logoFUND MANAGER

    Manish Gunwani
    Manish Gunwani
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Jan 28, 2023 - Present
    • Fund Manager Rank1Out of 23
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      Rank measured on the basis of consistent alpha the fund manager delivered in the same category over a period of three years (factors only Direct plan, Growth option)
    • Schemes managed7
    • Total AUM₹ 44,613.11 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr11.70 %
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    1M
    3M
    6M
    1Y
    3Y
    5Y
    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Bandhan Core Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 165.04
    1.98%
    -0.26%
    Very High Risk
    ₹11,799.16Cr
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 51.81
    -0.87%
    -1.67%
    Very High Risk
    ₹17,380.29Cr
    Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 30.75
    0.86%
    -0.21%
    Very High Risk
    ₹1,365.17Cr
    Bandhan Core Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 165.04
    • Fund Size₹11,799.16Cr
    Fund Return1.98%
    Category Return-0.26%
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 51.81
    • Fund Size₹17,380.29Cr
    Fund Return-0.87%
    Category Return-1.67%
    Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 30.75
    • Fund Size₹1,365.17Cr
    Fund Return0.86%
    Category Return-0.21%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Kirthi Jain
    Kirthi Jain
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Jun 5, 2023 - Present
    • Schemes managed2
    • Total AUM₹ 19,466.61 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr4.76 %
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    3M
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    3Y
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 51.81
    -0.87%
    -1.67%
    Very High Risk
    ₹17,380.29Cr
    Bandhan Focused Equity Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
    ₹ 105.98
    -0.07%
    -0.41%
    Very High Risk
    ₹2,086.32Cr
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 51.81
    • Fund Size₹17,380.29Cr
    Fund Return-0.87%
    Category Return-1.67%
    Bandhan Focused Equity Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 105.98
    • Fund Size₹2,086.32Cr
    Fund Return-0.07%
    Category Return-0.41%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Nishita Shah
    Nishita Shah
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Jul 31, 2023 - Present
    • Schemes managed17
    • Total AUM₹ 78,793.51 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr20.67 %
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    3M
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    3Y
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Bandhan Regular Savings Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 36.67
    0.73%
    0.53%
    Moderately High risk
    ₹102.06Cr
    Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 20.69
    1.75%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹658.41Cr
    Bandhan Midcap Fund Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 18.77
    0.55%
    1.65%
    Very High Risk
    ₹1,957.21Cr
    Bandhan Regular Savings Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Moderately High risk
    • NAV₹ 36.67
    • Fund Size₹102.06Cr
    Fund Return0.73%
    Category Return0.53%
    Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 20.69
    • Fund Size₹658.41Cr
    Fund Return1.75%
    Category Return--
    Bandhan Midcap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 18.77
    • Fund Size₹1,957.21Cr
    Fund Return0.55%
    Category Return1.65%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Ritika Behera
    Ritika Behera
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Oct 7, 2023 - Present
    • Schemes managed18
    • Total AUM₹ 79,898.03 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr20.67 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Bandhan Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
    ₹ 182.97
    1.89%
    -0.27%
    Very High Risk
    ₹7,214.53Cr
    Bandhan Sterling Value Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 173.93
    1.60%
    1.71%
    Very High Risk
    ₹10,302.01Cr
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 51.81
    -0.87%
    -1.67%
    Very High Risk
    ₹17,380.29Cr
    Bandhan Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 182.97
    • Fund Size₹7,214.53Cr
    Fund Return1.89%
    Category Return-0.27%
    Bandhan Sterling Value Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 173.93
    • Fund Size₹10,302.01Cr
    Fund Return1.60%
    Category Return1.71%
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 51.81
    • Fund Size₹17,380.29Cr
    Fund Return-0.87%
    Category Return-1.67%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Harsh Bhatia
    Harsh Bhatia
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Feb 26, 2024 - Present
    • Schemes managed3
    • Total AUM₹ 31,136.66 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr10.52 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 51.81
    -0.87%
    -1.67%
    Very High Risk
    ₹17,380.29Cr
    Bandhan Core Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 165.04
    1.98%
    -0.26%
    Very High Risk
    ₹11,799.16Cr
    Bandhan Midcap Fund Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 18.77
    0.55%
    1.65%
    Very High Risk
    ₹1,957.21Cr
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 51.81
    • Fund Size₹17,380.29Cr
    Fund Return-0.87%
    Category Return-1.67%
    Bandhan Core Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 165.04
    • Fund Size₹11,799.16Cr
    Fund Return1.98%
    Category Return-0.26%
    Bandhan Midcap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 18.77
    • Fund Size₹1,957.21Cr
    Fund Return0.55%
    Category Return1.65%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Gaurav Satra
    Gaurav Satra
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Jun 7, 2024 - Present
    • Schemes managed18
    • Total AUM₹ 79,898.03 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr20.67 %
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    3M
    6M
    1Y
    3Y
    5Y
    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Bandhan Regular Savings Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 36.67
    0.73%
    0.53%
    Moderately High risk
    ₹102.06Cr
    Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 30.75
    0.86%
    -0.21%
    Very High Risk
    ₹1,365.17Cr
    Bandhan US Equity Fund of Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 19.00
    -0.81%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹375.83Cr
    Bandhan Regular Savings Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Moderately High risk
    • NAV₹ 36.67
    • Fund Size₹102.06Cr
    Fund Return0.73%
    Category Return0.53%
    Bandhan Hybrid Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 30.75
    • Fund Size₹1,365.17Cr
    Fund Return0.86%
    Category Return-0.21%
    Bandhan US Equity Fund of Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 19.00
    • Fund Size₹375.83Cr
    Fund Return-0.81%
    Category Return--
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)

    bt_logoDETAILED PORTFOLIO

    As on Oct, 2025
    EQUITY (89.01%)
    DEBT (-%)
    CASH (10.99%)
    Allocation by Market Cap
    Large Cap(9.55%)
    Mid Cap(9.68%)
    Small Cap(67.71%)
    Industry Holdings
    • -%
    Stock Holdings
    • Sobha Ltd3.40%
    • REC Ltd2.72%
    • Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd2.34%
    • The South Indian Bank Ltd2.24%
    • LT Foods Ltd2.18%
    • Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd1.55%

    bt_logoPERFORMANCE MEASURES

    Fund evaluation across critical parameters for better decision making. Study period is 3 years.
    • Consistency
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      It represents the consistency of a fund in beating its benchmark.
    • Downside Risk
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      Measured by Maximum Drawdown which shows the maximum loss from a peak to a nadir over a specified time period
    • Risk Adjusted Return
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      Risk adjusted return represents the return generated after factoring the risk taken to achieve it.
    • Volatility
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      Volatility represents the standard deviation of fund returns that is, how much the fund returns have deviated from the average.
    • Upside Capture Ratio
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      Fund performance relative to the index when the market is up. An upside capture ratio of >100 indicates better fund performance.
    • Downside Capture Ratio
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      Fund performance relative to the index when the market is down. A downside capture ratio of <100 indicates better fund performance.

    bt_logoHISTORICAL RISK MEASURES

    Statistical measures to evaluate mutual fund risk. All ratios are calculated for a three-year time duration.
    • Alpha: Excess return of the fund over benchmark
      i
      Any Alpha above zero is considered good. However, for comparison, a fund with a higher Alpha is considered better. Alpha is normally used in conjunction with Beta. If the Beta is high, it implies that the fund manager took a high risk to generate Alpha.
      8.99
      This Fund
      VS
      0.45
      Category Avg
    • R-Squared: How well the fund tracks benchmark
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      R-Squared measures the correlation of fund returns and its benchmark returns. It varies between 0 and 1. The metric, Beta makes no sense if R-Squared is equal to zero. Thus, both Beta and R-Squared should be used in conjunction. A fund with a high R-Squared and low Beta is considered a less risky fund.
      93.10
      This Fund
      VS
      88.70
      Category Avg
    • Beta: Risk of the fund in relation to benchmark
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      Beta >1 indicates that the fund is more volatile than its benchmark while Beta < 1 indicates that the fund is less volatile than its benchmark. The Beta of the benchmark is equal to 1.
      0.89
      This Fund
      VS
      0.81
      Category Avg
    • Sharpe Ratio: Risk adjusted return of the fund
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      Sharpe Ratio is a measure of return per unit of risk. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk adjusted return given by the fund.
      1.33
      This Fund
      VS
      0.83
      Category Avg
    • Sortino Ratio: Return per unit of bad risk
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      A variation of Sharpe ratio, Sortino considers only the downside risk. Unlike Sharpe ratio which considers both good risk and bad risk, Sortino factors only the bad risk. A high Sortino ratio indicates better return for each unit of downside risk.
      2.42
      This Fund
      VS
      1.34
      Category Avg
    • Standard Devation: Volatility of the fund
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      Standard deviation is a measure of dispersion of fund returns from its average return. A fund with a higher Standard deviation is more volatile than a fund with a low standard deviation.
      17.89
      This Fund
      VS
      16.69
      Category Avg
    Benchmark used in calculation : S&P BSE 500 India TR INR

    bt_logoPEER ANALYSIS

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    bt_logoTOP FUNDS FROM THIS AMC

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    bt_logoABOUT THE AMC

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    Bandhan Asset Management Company Limited
    Bandhan Asset Management Company Limited manages assets worth ₹ 1,99,411.35 crores. It’s current offering of mutual fund schemes includes 34 equity, 28 debt and 10 hybrid schemes.
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    Phone
    022-66289999
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    Email
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    AUM
    ₹ 1,99,411.35 Cr (
    As on Oct 31, 2025
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    Address
    6th Floor, 841, One World Center Mumbai,400013

    bt_logoFAQ's

    What is the category of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth ?
    The category of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth is Equity - Small-Cap
    What is the current NAV of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth ?
    The current NAV of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth as on Nov 26, 2025 is ₹51.81
    How safe is Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth ?
    The risk level of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth is Very High.
    What are short term returns given by Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth ?
    The return given by Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth in 1 month is -0.87%, 3 months is 3.73%, 6 months is 5.85%, and 1 year is 4.76%
    What are the long term returns given by Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth ?
    The return given by Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth in 3 years is 32.24% and 5 years is 30.52%.
    What is the expense ratio of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth ?
    The expense ratio of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth is 0.66%
    What is the AUM of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth ?
    The assets under Management (AUM) of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth is Rs 17,380.29 crores.
    What is the minimum investment in Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth ?
    The minimum Lumpsum investment in Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth is ₹1,000.00 and the minimum SIP investment in Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth is ₹100.00
    What is the asset allocation of Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth?
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth has an exposure of 89.01% in Equity and 10.99% in Cash & Money Market Securities

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