SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan
Returns
Risk
This fund has Moderate risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Credit Rating Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
Peer Comparison
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Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan
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Moderate
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0.42 |
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Moderate
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0.36 |
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Moderate
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0.35 |
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Moderate
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0.39 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.21 |
Other details of SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹3,748 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
--
Min. Investment (₹)
5,000
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
5,000
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
500
Min. No of Cheques
12
About SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan
SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of SBI Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Ardhendu Bhattacharya. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.42% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹3,748 Cr.
SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest at least 80 per cent of its assets in bonds issued by banks, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and public financial institutions. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate regular income through a judicious mix of portfolio comprising predominantly debt and money market securities of Banks, Public Sector Undertakings, Public Financial Institutions and Municipal bodies.
Suitability
Banking and PSU funds are suitable for:
- Debt allocation in your long-term portfolio
- Earning marginally higher returns than fixed deposits, with low-to-moderate volatility and flexibility to redeem anytime
- Investment horizon of 2-3 years
Note:
- Unlike FD, there is no guarantee of returns
- Not suitable for long-term wealth creation
Capital Gains Taxation
- If investment is made on or after 1 April 2023: Entire amount of gain is added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- If investment is made before 1 April 2023:
- Sold within 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- Sold after 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
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FAQ for SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the SBI Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
What is the current NAV of SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹3,444.5835 as of 18-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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Punjab National Bank CD 04/02/2027 |
5.69
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HDFC Bank Ltd CD 12/03/2027 |
5.65
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Bank Of Baroda CD 02/02/2027 |
5.06
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Union Bank of India CP 16/03/2027 |
5.02
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Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd SR LXXV Debenture 7.65 11/01/2034 |
4.91
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What is the return of SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 5.95% as of 18-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in SBI Banking and PSU Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.



