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Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth

Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth

  • Very High Risk
  • Equity
  • Global - Other
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NAV as on Mar 25, 2026
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Price per unit of the scheme.
₹ 27.67762.12%1 Day Change
-3.78%
Minimum Investment₹5000
Expense Ratio1.19%

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    Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth
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    bt_logoFUND SUMMARY

    Benchmark
    S&P Japan 500 TR JPY
    Expense Ratio
    1.19%
    Category Avg Expense Ratio
    0.82%
    Minimum Investment (Lumpsum/SIP)
    ₹ 5000 /₹ 100
    Lock In (Years)
    No Lock-in
    Fund Size
    ₹ 282.96 Cr(As on Jan, 2026)
    Inception Date
    Aug 26, 2014
    Turnover
    38.00 %
    Exit Load
    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 the completion of 1 year from the date of allotment of units W.E.F. October 01, 2012, Exit Load If charged to the scheme shall be credited to the scheme immediately net of Goods and service tax, if any.

    bt_logoABOUT THE FUND

    Objective: The primary investment objective of Nippon India Japan Equity Fund is to provide long term capital appreciation to investors by primarily investing in equity and equity related securities of companies listed on the recognized stock exchanges of Japan and the secondary objective is to generate consistent returns by investing in debt and money market securities of India. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

    Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth is an Equity - Global - Other fund. The fund was launched inAug 26, 2014. Its risk level is . The NAV of the fund as onMar 25, 2026 is ₹27.68. Its expense ratio is 1.19 %. The fund has an AUM of ₹282.96 Cr.The fund is managed byKinjal Desai,Akshay Sharma,Lokesh Maru,Divya Sharma,Amber Singhania.
    The minimum initial investment is  ₹5000 in Lumpsum mode.

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    bt_logoFUND MANAGER

    Kinjal Desai
    Kinjal Desai
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    May 25, 2018 - Present
    • Fund Manager Rank--Out of 0
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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 managed52
    • Total AUM₹ 4,47,945.25 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr340.03 %
    Other Funds
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Nippon India Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    ₹ 172.44
    -5.98%
    -6.72%
    Very High Risk
    ₹65,812.16Cr
    Nippon India Credit Risk Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    ₹ 40.65
    0.04%
    -0.17%
    High Risk
    ₹1,030.58Cr
    Nippon India Pharma Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
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    ₹ 560.72
    -2.91%
    -2.74%
    Very High Risk
    ₹7,875.40Cr
    Nippon India Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 172.44
    • Fund Size₹65,812.16Cr
    Fund Return-5.98%
    Category Return-6.72%
    Nippon India Credit Risk Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    High Risk
    • NAV₹ 40.65
    • Fund Size₹1,030.58Cr
    Fund Return0.04%
    Category Return-0.17%
    Nippon India Pharma Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 560.72
    • Fund Size₹7,875.40Cr
    Fund Return-2.91%
    Category Return-2.74%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Akshay Sharma
    Akshay Sharma
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Dec 1, 2022 - Present
    • Schemes managed51
    • Total AUM₹ 4,47,939.09 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr340.03 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Nippon India Pharma Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
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    ₹ 560.72
    -2.91%
    -2.74%
    Very High Risk
    ₹7,875.40Cr
    Nippon India Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    ₹ 172.44
    -5.98%
    -6.72%
    Very High Risk
    ₹65,812.16Cr
    Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan
    ₹ 197.48
    -4.49%
    -5.00%
    High Risk
    ₹9,597.81Cr
    Nippon India Pharma Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 560.72
    • Fund Size₹7,875.40Cr
    Fund Return-2.91%
    Category Return-2.74%
    Nippon India Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 172.44
    • Fund Size₹65,812.16Cr
    Fund Return-5.98%
    Category Return-6.72%
    Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan
    High Risk
    • NAV₹ 197.48
    • Fund Size₹9,597.81Cr
    Fund Return-4.49%
    Category Return-5.00%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Lokesh Maru
    Lokesh Maru
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Sep 5, 2025 - Present
    • Schemes managed46
    • Total AUM₹ 4,47,884.30 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr340.03 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct Plan - Growth
    ₹ 657.84
    -11.12%
    -11.20%
    Very High Risk
    ₹7,752.54Cr
    Nippon India Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    ₹ 95.62
    -8.46%
    -8.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹50,106.61Cr
    Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 40.35
    -1.69%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹747.12Cr
    Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct Plan - Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 657.84
    • Fund Size₹7,752.54Cr
    Fund Return-11.12%
    Category Return-11.20%
    Nippon India Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 95.62
    • Fund Size₹50,106.61Cr
    Fund Return-8.46%
    Category Return-8.61%
    Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 40.35
    • Fund Size₹747.12Cr
    Fund Return-1.69%
    Category Return--
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Divya Sharma
    Divya Sharma
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Sep 5, 2025 - Present
    • Schemes managed46
    • Total AUM₹ 4,47,884.30 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr340.03 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct Plan - Growth
    ₹ 657.84
    -11.12%
    -11.20%
    Very High Risk
    ₹7,752.54Cr
    Nippon India Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    ₹ 95.62
    -8.46%
    -8.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹50,106.61Cr
    Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 40.35
    -1.69%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹747.12Cr
    Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct Plan - Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 657.84
    • Fund Size₹7,752.54Cr
    Fund Return-11.12%
    Category Return-11.20%
    Nippon India Large Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 95.62
    • Fund Size₹50,106.61Cr
    Fund Return-8.46%
    Category Return-8.61%
    Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 40.35
    • Fund Size₹747.12Cr
    Fund Return-1.69%
    Category Return--
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Amber Singhania
    Amber Singhania
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Mar 11, 2026 - Present
    • Schemes managed21
    • Total AUM₹ 2,43,822.37 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr340.03 %
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    ₹ 17.77
    -0.17%
    -0.35%
    Very High Risk
    ₹135.57Cr
    Nippon India Equity Hybrid Fund Segregated Portfolio 2 Direct Growth
    --
    --
    -%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹0.00Cr
    Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth
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    ₹ 27.68
    -3.78%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹282.96Cr
    Nippon India Strategic Debt Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 17.77
    • Fund Size₹135.57Cr
    Fund Return-0.17%
    Category Return-0.35%
    Nippon India Equity Hybrid Fund Segregated Portfolio 2 Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV--
    • Fund Size₹0.00Cr
    Fund Return--
    Category Return--
    Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 27.68
    • Fund Size₹282.96Cr
    Fund Return-3.78%
    Category Return--
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)

    bt_logoDETAILED PORTFOLIO

    As on Feb, 2026
    EQUITY (98.08%)
    DEBT (-%)
    CASH (1.92%)
    Allocation by Market Cap

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    Industry Holdings
    • Diversified Industrials7.62%
    • Auto Parts7.35%
    • Conglomerates7.22%
    • Packaged Foods4.56%
    • Farm Construction Equipment4.36%
    • Semiconductor Equipment Materials4.04%
    Stock Holdings
    • Ajinomoto Co Inc4.47%
    • Komatsu Ltd4.28%
    • Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd4.24%
    • Mitsubishi Corp4.03%
    • Tokyo Electron Ltd3.96%
    • SMC Corp3.96%

    bt_logoPERFORMANCE MEASURES

    Fund evaluation across critical parameters for better decision making. Study period is 3 years.
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    • Volatility
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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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    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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    • 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.
      1.15
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    • 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.
      2.28
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    • 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.
      12.33
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    Benchmark used in calculation : S&P BSE 500 India TR INR

    bt_logoPEER ANALYSIS

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    bt_logoABOUT THE AMC

    company icon
    Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd
    Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd manages assets worth ₹ 7,53,615.13 crores. It’s current offering of mutual fund schemes includes 34 equity, 80 debt and 13 hybrid schemes.
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    Phone
    022-6808 7000/18602660111
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    Email
    customercare@nipponindiaim.in
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    AUM
    ₹ 7,53,615.13 Cr (
    As on Feb 28, 2026
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    location
    Address
    4th Floor, Tower A, Peninsula Business Park, Mumbai,400 013

    bt_logoFAQs

    What is the category of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth ?
    The category of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth is Equity - Global - Other
    What is the current NAV of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth ?
    The current NAV of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth as on Mar 25, 2026 is ₹27.68
    How safe is Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth ?
    The risk level of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth is Very High.
    What are short term returns given by Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth ?
    The return given by Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth in 1 month is -3.78%, 3 months is 9.49%, 6 months is 11.58%, and 1 year is 29.63%
    What are the long term returns given by Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth ?
    The return given by Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth in 3 years is 18.88% and 5 years is 9.64%.
    What is the expense ratio of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth ?
    The expense ratio of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth is 1.19%
    What is the AUM of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth ?
    The assets under Management (AUM) of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth is Rs 282.96 crores.
    What is the minimum investment in Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth ?
    The minimum Lumpsum investment in Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth is ₹5,000.00 and the minimum SIP investment in Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth is ₹100.00
    What is the asset allocation of Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth?
    Nippon India Japan Equity Direct Growth has an exposure of 98.08% in Equity and 1.92% in Cash & Money Market Securities

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