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Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth

Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth

  • Moderately High risk
  • Allocation
  • Equity Savings
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NAV as on Mar 18, 2026
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Price per unit of the scheme.
₹ 24.52460.40%1 Day Change
-2.51%
Minimum Investment₹1000
Expense Ratio0.72%

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As On Jan 01, 2023
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    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
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    bt_logoFUND SUMMARY

    Benchmark
    NIFTY Equity Savings TR INR
    Expense Ratio
    0.72%
    Category Avg Expense Ratio
    0.71%
    Minimum Investment (Lumpsum/SIP)
    ₹ 1000 /₹ 1500
    Lock In (Years)
    No Lock-in
    Fund Size
    ₹ 555.78 Cr(As on Jan, 2026)
    Inception Date
    Feb 01, 2017
    Turnover
    382.00 %
    Exit Load
    An exit load of 1% is payable if Units areredeemed / switched-out on or beforecompletion of 15 calendar days from thedate of allotment of Units;• Nil - If Units are redeemed / switchedout after completion of 15 calendar daysfrom the date of allotment of Unit

    bt_logoABOUT THE FUND

    Objective: The Scheme seeks to generate long term capital appreciation and also income through investments in equity and equity related instruments, arbitrage opportunities and investments in debt and money market instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. The Scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns.

    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is an Allocation - Equity Savings fund. The fund was launched inFeb 01, 2017. Its risk level is . The NAV of the fund as onMar 18, 2026 is ₹24.52. Its expense ratio is 0.72 %. The fund has an AUM of ₹555.78 Cr.The fund is managed byRahul Pal,Kush Sonigara,Manish Lodha,Renjith Sivaram,Pranav Patel,Navin Matta.
    The minimum initial investment is  ₹1000 in Lumpsum mode.

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    bt_logoFUND MANAGER

    Rahul Pal
    Rahul Pal
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Feb 1, 2017 - Present
    • Schemes managed10
    • Total AUM₹ 5,872.15 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr8.78 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Mahindra Manulife Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 1,470.80
    0.42%
    0.34%
    Moderate Risk
    ₹216.35Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 13.85
    0.24%
    -0.09%
    Moderate Risk
    ₹96.31Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Liquid Fund Direct Plan Growth
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    ₹ 1,790.41
    0.43%
    0.34%
    Low to Moderate Risk
    ₹1,074.37Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
    Moderate Risk
    • NAV₹ 1,470.80
    • Fund Size₹216.35Cr
    Fund Return0.42%
    Category Return0.34%
    Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
    Moderate Risk--
    • NAV₹ 13.85
    • Fund Size₹96.31Cr
    Fund Return0.24%
    Category Return-0.09%
    Mahindra Manulife Liquid Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Low to Moderate Risk--
    • NAV₹ 1,790.41
    • Fund Size₹1,074.37Cr
    Fund Return0.43%
    Category Return0.34%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Kush Sonigara
    Kush Sonigara
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Jul 3, 2023 - Present
    • Schemes managed4
    • Total AUM₹ 771.29 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr23.04 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 13.85
    0.24%
    -0.09%
    Moderate Risk
    ₹96.31Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 24.52
    -2.51%
    -2.35%
    Moderately High risk
    ₹555.78Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Asia Pacific REITs FOF Direct Growth
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    ₹ 10.90
    -3.41%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹44.06Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
    Moderate Risk--
    • NAV₹ 13.85
    • Fund Size₹96.31Cr
    Fund Return0.24%
    Category Return-0.09%
    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
    Moderately High risk
    • NAV₹ 24.52
    • Fund Size₹555.78Cr
    Fund Return-2.51%
    Category Return-2.35%
    Mahindra Manulife Asia Pacific REITs FOF Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 10.90
    • Fund Size₹44.06Cr
    Fund Return-3.41%
    Category Return--
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Manish Lodha
    Manish Lodha
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Dec 21, 2020 - Present
    • Schemes managed10
    • Total AUM₹ 23,214.91 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr12.44 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 18.97
    -4.49%
    -6.45%
    Very High Risk
    ₹3,994.87Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 39.83
    -6.17%
    -7.82%
    Very High Risk
    ₹6,045.74Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 16.45
    -7.61%
    -7.93%
    Very High Risk
    ₹1,549.15Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 18.97
    • Fund Size₹3,994.87Cr
    Fund Return-4.49%
    Category Return-6.45%
    Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 39.83
    • Fund Size₹6,045.74Cr
    Fund Return-6.17%
    Category Return-7.82%
    Mahindra Manulife Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 16.45
    • Fund Size₹1,549.15Cr
    Fund Return-7.61%
    Category Return-7.93%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Renjith Sivaram
    Renjith Sivaram
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Jul 3, 2023 - Present
    • Schemes managed1
    • Total AUM₹ 555.78 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr8.78 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 24.52
    -2.51%
    -2.35%
    Moderately High risk
    ₹555.78Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
    Moderately High risk
    • NAV₹ 24.52
    • Fund Size₹555.78Cr
    Fund Return-2.51%
    Category Return-2.35%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Pranav Patel
    Pranav Patel
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Jan 5, 2024 - Present
    • Schemes managed3
    • Total AUM₹ 696.16 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr23.04 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Mahindra Manulife Asia Pacific REITs FOF Direct Growth
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    ₹ 10.90
    -3.41%
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    Very High Risk
    ₹44.06Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 13.85
    0.24%
    -0.09%
    Moderate Risk
    ₹96.31Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 24.52
    -2.51%
    -2.35%
    Moderately High risk
    ₹555.78Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Asia Pacific REITs FOF Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 10.90
    • Fund Size₹44.06Cr
    Fund Return-3.41%
    Category Return--
    Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
    Moderate Risk--
    • NAV₹ 13.85
    • Fund Size₹96.31Cr
    Fund Return0.24%
    Category Return-0.09%
    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
    Moderately High risk
    • NAV₹ 24.52
    • Fund Size₹555.78Cr
    Fund Return-2.51%
    Category Return-2.35%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Navin Matta
    Navin Matta
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Dec 2, 2025 - Present
    • Schemes managed3
    • Total AUM₹ 1,164.95 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr8.78 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Mahindra Manulife Consumption Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 23.14
    -8.18%
    -8.80%
    Very High Risk
    ₹511.89Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 13.41
    0.43%
    0.46%
    Low Risk
    ₹97.27Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 24.52
    -2.51%
    -2.35%
    Moderately High risk
    ₹555.78Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Consumption Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 23.14
    • Fund Size₹511.89Cr
    Fund Return-8.18%
    Category Return-8.80%
    Mahindra Manulife Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth
    Low Risk--
    • NAV₹ 13.41
    • Fund Size₹97.27Cr
    Fund Return0.43%
    Category Return0.46%
    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
    Moderately High risk
    • NAV₹ 24.52
    • Fund Size₹555.78Cr
    Fund Return-2.51%
    Category Return-2.35%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)

    bt_logoDETAILED PORTFOLIO

    As on Feb, 2026
    EQUITY (41.26%)
    DEBT (21.39%)
    CASH (37.34%)
    Allocation by Market Cap
    Large Cap(33.98%)
    Mid Cap(4.22%)
    Small Cap(8.06%)
    Industry Holdings
    • -%
    Stock Holdings
    • ICICI Bank Ltd5.80%
    • Ambuja Cements Ltd4.69%
    • Bajaj Finance Ltd4.54%
    • HDFC Bank Ltd4.53%
    • Bajaj Finance Ltd4.07%
    • Reliance Industries Ltd3.80%

    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.
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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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    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
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      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.
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    • 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.
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    • 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.
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    • 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.
      1.21
      This Fund
      VS
      0.85
      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.
      2.22
      This Fund
      VS
      1.45
      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.
      4.64
      This Fund
      VS
      4.33
      Category Avg
    Benchmark used in calculation : S&P BSE 500 India TR INR

    bt_logoPEER ANALYSIS

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    bt_logoABOUT THE AMC

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    Mahindra Manulife Investment Management Pvt. Ltd.
    Mahindra Manulife Investment Management Pvt. Ltd. manages assets worth ₹ 33,175.21 crores. It’s current offering of mutual fund schemes includes 15 equity, 4 debt and 5 hybrid schemes.
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    022-66327900
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    AUM
    ₹ 33,175.21 Cr (
    As on Feb 28, 2026
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    Address
    570 P. B. Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400018 Mumbai,400018

    bt_logoFAQ's

    What is the category of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth ?
    The category of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is Allocation - Equity Savings
    What is the current NAV of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth ?
    The current NAV of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth as on Mar 18, 2026 is ₹24.52
    How safe is Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth ?
    The risk level of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is Moderately High.
    What are short term returns given by Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth ?
    The return given by Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth in 1 month is -2.51%, 3 months is -0.91%, 6 months is 0.61%, and 1 year is 8.78%
    What are the long term returns given by Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth ?
    The return given by Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth in 3 years is 11.94% and 5 years is 10.48%.
    What is the expense ratio of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth ?
    The expense ratio of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is 0.72%
    What is the AUM of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth ?
    The assets under Management (AUM) of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is Rs 555.78 crores.
    What is the minimum investment in Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth ?
    The minimum Lumpsum investment in Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is ₹1,000.00 and the minimum SIP investment in Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is ₹1,500.00
    What is the asset allocation of Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth?
    Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth has an exposure of 41.26% in Equity, 21.39% in Debt and 37.34% in Cash & Money Market Securities

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