AMC
Sundaram Mutual Fund
Category
Equity Savings
ISIN
INF173K01HC6

Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund)

₹15.2596

−₹0.0844 (−0.55%)

NAV · Direct · IDCW ·

Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund)'s Direct IDCW NAV was ₹15.2596 on 19 Oct 2026, down 0.55% on the day. Its 3-year return is 0.83% a year.

52-week NAV range12.5% below high
₹15.1251₹17.4477
Expense ratio
1.34%
Fund size
₹1,076.93 Cr
Min. investment
₹100

Between 20 Oct 2025 and 19 Oct 2026, the NAV ranged from ₹15.1251 to ₹17.4477.

Direct · IDCW plan. 3Y, 5Y and since-launch returns are annualised; since launch is absolute until the fund is a year old. Longer ranges appear once the fund has that much history.

Fund details

Expense ratio
1.34% (Direct)
Exit load
0.5% if redeemed/switched within 7 days from allotment; nil after 7 days
Riskometer
Moderatley
Benchmark
Nifty Equity Savings Index
Launched
1 May 2002
Fund managers
Rohit Seksaria, Clyton Richard Fernandes, Kumaresh Ramakrishnan (FI Portion)

Fund size, expense ratio and minimums as of 16 Oct 2026.

All plans

PlanISINNAV1 dayExpense ratio1 year
Direct · GrowthINF173K01GZ9₹82.2348−0.55%1.34%−1.58%
Regular · GrowthINF173K01213₹69.5411−0.56%—−3.02%
Direct · IDCWINF173K01HC6₹15.2596−0.55%1.34%−11.57%
Regular · IDCWINF173K01247₹13.9527−0.56%—−12.91%

All plans hold the same portfolio. They differ in expense ratio (Direct plans pay no distributor commission) and in how gains are handled (Growth reinvests, IDCW pays out).

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Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) moves less than the market

Volatility, past year

This fund10%
Nifty 50015%

Worst fall, past year

This fund−13%
Nifty 500−15%

Compared with the Nifty 500 over the past 12 months.

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About this fund

Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) is an open-ended mutual fund from Sundaram Mutual Fund, in the Equity Savings category. It began on 1 May 2002. It is benchmarked to the Nifty Equity Savings Index. The fund manages ₹1,076.93 Cr across its plans as of 16 Oct 2026. The Direct · IDCW plan has an expense ratio of 1.34%. The minimum first investment is ₹100, and SIPs are available.

FAQs

What is the NAV of Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund)?

The NAV of Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) (Direct · IDCW) was ₹15.2596 on 19 Oct 2026, down 0.55% from the previous NAV.

What plans does Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) have?

Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) has 4 plans: Direct · Growth; Regular · Growth; Direct · IDCW; Regular · IDCW.

What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund)?

The Direct · IDCW plan of Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) has an expense ratio of 1.34%.

What is the fund size (AUM) of Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund)?

Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) manages ₹1,076.93 Cr across all plans as of 16 Oct 2026.

What returns has Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) delivered?

Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) returned −11.57% over 1Y, +0.83% a year over 3Y. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

What is the exit load of Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund)?

Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund): 0.5% if redeemed/switched within 7 days from allotment; nil after 7 days.

What is the minimum investment and SIP amount for Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund)?

The minimum first investment in Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) is ₹100, and ₹100 after that. SIPs are available (SIP available: Weekly (Rs.1000), Monthly (Rs.100), Quarterly (Rs.750); Minimum 6 instalments (Daily: 92); Dates: 1st-31st or any working day).

How risky is Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund)?

Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) is rated "moderatley risk" on SEBI's riskometer.

For information only. Not investment advice or a research report. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully.

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