Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct)
Nippon India Mutual Fund · benchmark: 50% Nifty 50 TRI + 50% bond funds · 13.8 years old · AMFI code 118736
Tax: Taxed as an equity fund: gains on units held over a year at 12.5% beyond ₹1.25 lakh a year; within a year, 20%.
A (top 30%), score 72.8 out of 100. Describes the past, not a forecast.
Returns against the index
| Period | Fund | Index (TRI) | Difference | Rank in category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | 3.9% | 3.6% | +0.3% | 18 / 37 |
| 1 year | 4.3% | 2.0% | +2.4% | 8 / 36 |
| 3 years (a year) | 11.4% | 8.8% | +2.7% | 8 / 30 |
| 5 years (a year) | 9.8% | 7.4% | +2.5% | 5 / 21 |
Growth option, point to point to 6 Nov 2026; periods over a year are annualised (CAGR). Index returns use the total-return index, which includes dividends.
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Portfolio
Holdings for this scheme are not available yet; its rating uses the track record only.
Common questions
What is the NAV of Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct plan)?
₹213.47 on 6 Nov 2026 (Growth option).
What is the expense ratio of Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund (Direct)?
0.89% a year; the Regular plan's is 1.99%.
What return has Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund given over 3 years?
11.4% a year (Direct plan) over the 3 years to 6 Nov 2026, against 8.8% for its composite benchmark (50% Nifty 50 TRI + 50% bond funds).
How is Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund taxed?
Taxed as an equity fund: gains on units held over a year at 12.5% beyond ₹1.25 lakh a year; within a year, 20%.
How is Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund rated?
A: 8 of 30 Direct plans in Balanced Advantage, on its track record. This describes the past and is not a recommendation.
Data as of 8 Nov 2026: NAVs from AMFI, index data from NSE Indices, portfolios from Nippon India Mutual Fund's monthly disclosure. Updated every weekday. Read the scheme documents before investing.