Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan

Name: Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan
Brand: Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund

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Unrated

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Low to Moderate

₹10.3721 0.09%

As on 18-Mar-2026

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This fund has Low to Moderate risk.

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Portfolio of Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan

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Fund name	Rating	Risk		Expense Ratio (%)
Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan	Unrated	Low to Moderate	loading...	0.15
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SBI CPSE Bond Plus SDL Sep 2026 50:50 Index Fund - Direct Plan Invest Online	Unrated	Low	loading...	0.21
Kotak Nifty SDL Apr 2027 Top 12 Equal Weight Index Fund - Direct Plan Invest Online	Unrated	Low to Moderate	loading...	0.20

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Assets

₹268 Cr

Exit Load (Days)

Min. Investment (₹)

100

Min. Withdrawal (₹)

100

Min. SIP Investment (₹)

100

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About Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan

Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. Launched on July 09, 2025, it is currently managed by Abhishek Bisen. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.15% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹268 Cr.

Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan has a fixed tenure and it invests in bonds whose maturity is in line with the tenure of the fund. Being passively managed, it replicates the portfolio of its chosen benchmark index. Upon the completion of the stated tenure, the fund will be wound up and money will be returned to investors along with accumulated gains. But they do not guarantee returns or safety of capital. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.

Investment Strategy

The scheme seeks to generate returns that are commensurate (before fees and expenses) with the performance of Nifty AAA Financial Services Bond Mar 2028 Index which seeks to track the performance of AAA issuers from the financial services sector maturing near target date of the index.

Suitability

Target Maturity funds are suitable for investors:

Looking for a debt fund with high predictability of returns
Whose investment horizon matches with the fund's tenure
Looking to earn marginally higher than FDs of similar maturity, with low volatility

Note:

Unlike FD, there is no guarantee of returns
Not suitable for long-term wealth creation
Being passively managed, the fund replicates the portfolio of its chosen benchmark index

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 Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan

How to Invest in Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan?

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Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Kotak Mahindra 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 Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan Today?

The latest declared NAV of Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹10.3721 as of 19-Mar-2026.

What are the top holdings of Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan?

Company	Percentage of Portfolio
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd SR AC Debenture 24/12/2027	14.71
HDB Financial Services Ltd SR 218 NCD 7.9611 05/01/2028	14.31
Tata Capital Financial Services Ltd SR N Debenture 7.95 08/02/2028	9.44
Aditya Birla Housing Finance Ltd SR I1 NCD 7.8461 10/03/2028	9.42
Tata Capital Housing Finance Ltd SR D Debenture 7.712 14/01/2028	9.42

What is the return of Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?

Over the past five years, Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of --% as of 19-Mar-2026.

What is the minimum investment required in Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan?

The minimum investment required to start investing in Kotak Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Mar 2028 Index Fund - Direct Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.