Best Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund Schemes

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Kotak Infrastructure and Economic Reform Fund

Equity Sectoral / Thematic

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Very High

24.26%

₹1,891.24 cr.

Kotak Infrastructure and Economic Reform Fund Direct Plan Reinvestment of IDCW Reinvestment

Equity Sectoral / Thematic

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Very High

24.26%

₹1,891.24 cr.

Kotak Infrastructure and Economic Reform Fund Direct Plan Payout of IDCW Payout

Equity Sectoral / Thematic

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Very High

24.26%

₹1,891.24 cr.

Kotak Multicap Fund

Equity Multi Cap Fund

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Very High

24.1%

₹14,374.18 cr.

Kotak Multicap Fund Direct Plan IDCW Payout

Equity Multi Cap Fund

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Very High

24.1%

₹14,374.18 cr.

Kotak Multicap Fund Direct Plan IDCW Reinvestment

Equity Multi Cap Fund

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Very High

24.1%

₹14,374.18 cr.

Kotak India EQ Contra Fund Payout of IDCW Direct Payout

Equity Contra Fund

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Very High

20.81%

₹3,603.01 cr.

Kotak India EQ Contra Fund

Equity Contra Fund

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Very High

20.81%

₹3,603.01 cr.

Kotak Manufacture In India Fund

Equity Sectoral / Thematic

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Very High

20.29%

₹2,039.96 cr.

Kotak Manufacture In India Fund Direct Plan IDCW Payout

Equity Sectoral / Thematic

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Very High

20.29%

₹2,039.96 cr.

Kotak Manufacture In India Fund Direct Plan IDCW Reinvestment

Equity Sectoral / Thematic

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Very High

20.29%

₹2,039.96 cr.

Kotak Emerging Equity Scheme

Equity Mid Cap Fund

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Very High

20.11%

₹43,941.48 cr.

Kotak Emerging Equity Scheme Payout of IDCW Direct Payout

Equity Mid Cap Fund

3.5 hello

Very High

20.11%

₹43,941.48 cr.

Kotak Emerging Equity Scheme Reinvestment of IDCW Direct Reinvestment

Equity Mid Cap Fund

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Very High

20.11%

₹43,941.48 cr.

Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund IDCW Direct Payout

Equity Large & Mid Cap Fund

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Low

18.75%

₹22,852.63 cr.

Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund IDCW Direct Reinvestment

Equity Large & Mid Cap Fund

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Low

18.75%

₹22,852.63 cr.

Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund

Equity Large & Mid Cap Fund

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Very High

18.75%

₹22,852.63 cr.

Kotak Gold Fund Payout of IDCW Direct Payout

Other FoFs Domestic

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High

18.73%

₹2,654.51 cr.

Kotak Gold Fund Reinvestment of IDCW Direct Reinvestment

Other FoFs Domestic

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High

18.73%

₹2,654.51 cr.

Kotak Gold Fund

Other FoFs Domestic

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High

18.73%

₹2,654.51 cr.

Kotak Pioneer Fund

Equity Sectoral / Thematic

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Very High

18.08%

₹2,438.60 cr.

Kotak Multi Asset Allocator Fund of Fund Dynamic

Other FoFs Domestic

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High

18.07%

₹1,566.78 cr.

Kotak Multi Asset Allocator Fund of Fund Dynamic Direct Payout of IDCW Payout

Other FoFs Domestic

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High

18.07%

₹1,566.78 cr.

Kotak Multi Asset Allocator Fund of Fund Dynamic Direct Reinvestment of IDCW Reinvestment

Other FoFs Domestic

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High

18.07%

₹1,566.78 cr.

Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Plan Reinvestment of IDCW Reinvestment

Equity Sectoral / Thematic

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Very High

18.07%

₹2,438.60 cr.

Kotak Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Direct Plan Payout of IDCW Payout

Other Index Fund

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Very High

16.39%

₹436.51 cr.

Kotak Nifty Next 50 Index Fund

Other Index Fund

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Very High

16.39%

₹436.51 cr.

Kotak Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Direct Plan Reinvestment of IDCW Reinvestment

Other Index Fund

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Very High

16.39%

₹436.51 cr.

Kotak NASDAQ 100 Fund of Fund

Other FoFs Overseas

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Very High

16.04%

₹3,342.08 cr.

Kotak Flexicap Fund Payout of IDCW Direct Payout

Equity Flexi Cap Fund

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Very High

15.9%

₹45,433.37 cr.

About Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund

Kotak Asset Management company began operating in 1998. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL). Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited (KMAMC), the asset manager of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund (KMMF), was incorporated on August 2, 1994, under the Companies Act 1956. They are the fifth largest AMC based on Quarterly AUM as of Jun 2023.

As a successful asset management company, Kotak is responsible for introducing several innovative schemes in the market. They were the first AMC to have a dedicated gilt fund to invest exclusively in Government securities. Kotak Mutual Fund AMC comes in the same league of the top mutual fund companies of India with ₹2,85,987 crores AUM as of February 28, 2023.

Kotak asset management company has a very successful track record and has earned the trust of millions of Indian investors. We have discussed some of the best Kotak Mutual Funds below.

Let’s now look at some of the key factors of the company:

  • Kotak Mahindra AMC is a part of the reputed Kotak Group. Kotak Mahindra was the first Indian NBFC to receive a banking licence from RBI in February 2003.
  • Currently, the AMC has 86 branches spread over 82 cities in India and has 25.9 lakh unique investors.
  • They offer 261 schemes catering to the varied risk appetite of their customers.
  • When it comes to stock selection, they only target AAA and AA-rated companies.
  • Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund offers a variety of investment opportunities in debt, equities, and hybrid schemes.

The group is one of the constituents of NIFTY50. Kotak Mahindra AMC is also a publicly listed company. If you want to invest in Kotak Funds, track Kotak Mutual Fund NAV on your Angel One mobile app/website.

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund Key Information

The following are some of the key information regarding the Kotak asset management company

Founding date June 23, 1998
AMC Incorporation date August 5, 1994
Headquarters in Mumbai
Name of the sponsors Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Trustee organisation Kotak MahindraTrustee Co(P) Ltd.
Chairman Uday Kotak
MD and CEO Nilesh Shah
CIO Harsha Upadhyaya (E), Ms Lakshmi Iyre (D)
Compliance Officer Ms Jolly Bhat
Investor Service Officer Ms Sushma Mata
Chief Investment Officer Mr. Deepak Agrawal. (debt) & Mr. Harsha Upadhyaya (equity)

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund Managers

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Harish Bihani

Fund Manager since Oct 2022 (2 years)

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Harish Bihani did his MBA from IBS, Hyderabad. He worked at Kotak Institutional Equities and SBI Mutual Fund before joining ICICI Prudential AMC as the Senior Fund Manager.

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Devender Singhal

Fund Manager since Sep 2024 (6 months)

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Mr. Singhal is currently working as an equity fund manager at Kotak AMC. Before Kotak AMC, he worked with the PMS divisions of Kotak, Religare, Karvy and P N Vijay Financial Services. Mr. Singhal has been working with the Kotak Group since July 2007. He covers research in FMCG, Automobiles and Media sectors at Kotak AMC since Feb 2009. He holds a BA(H) in Mathematics and PGDM (Finance) from FORE School of Management.

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Abhishek Bisen

Fund Manager since Aug 2024 (7 months)

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Abhishek Bisen did his MBA in Finance. He worked at Securities Trading Corporation of India Ltd before joining Kotak Mutual Fund.

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Shibani Kurian

Fund Manager since Feb 2024 (1 year)

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Ms. Kurian currently works as Senior EVP - Fund Manager and Head of Equity Research at Kotak Mutual Fund. She has a PGDM (Specialisation in Finance) from T.A.Pai Management Institute and a BSc (Hons)-Economics. Before joining Kotak, she worked with Dawnay Day AV India Advisors Pvt Ltd and UTI AMC.

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Harsha Upadhyaya

Fund Manager since Apr 2022 (2 years)

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Mr. Harsha Upadhyaya, with nearly 20 years of experience in equity research and fund management, is associated with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. He manages five funds, including Kotak Equity Opportunities, Flexicap, Tax Saver, ESG Opportunities, and Multicap Funds. He has previously worked with DSP BlackRock, UTI AMC, Reliance Group, and SG Asia Securities. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from NIT Suratkal, he holds an MBA in Finance from IIM Lucknow and is a CFA charterholder.

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Arjun Khanna

Fund Manager since Apr 2022 (2 years)

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Arjun Khanna is a Chartered Financial Analyst from CFA Institute (USA). He worked at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Citigroup, Citibank N.A. and Principal PNB Asset Management Company before joining Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company.

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Atul Bhole

Fund Manager since Jun 2016 (8 years)

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Atul Bhole is a Chartered Accountant and did MMS, Finance from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies. He SBI - Treasury and Tata Asset Management Limited before joining DSP BlackRock Investment Managers as the Vice President Investments.

How to Invest in Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund via Angel One?

Investing in Kotak Mahindra Mutual Funds, or any other AMC, for that matter, is an easy and hassle-free process when done through your Angel One account. Just take the following steps:

Step 1: Use your registered mobile number to log in to the Angel One account and validate with OTP. In the next step, enter the MPIN.

Note: If you don’t have an Angel One, open a Demat account with us in a matter of minutes of minutes by uploading the necessary documents.

Step 2: Determine which fund is most suited based on your needs and risk profile. You can learn more about each fund on the Angel One app. Things to consider at this stage are:

  1. Search for the fund you want to invest in or take cues from funds listed by Angel One across categories.
  2. Analyse the fund’s past performance, tax incidence, and the sectors and companies in which it invests in. You can also calculate the potential returns using the calculator.
  3. Evaluate the fund’s level of risk and weigh it against your risk tolerance.
  4. Check the fund’s ratings given by reputed rating agencies. Generally, the ratings range from 1 to 5.
  5. Consider the fund’s expense ratio to get an idea about the cost of investing in it.

Step 3: Once you have chosen the fund(s) you want to invest in, open your Angel One account, go to the Mutual Funds section and choose the fund on the page.

Mutual funds are long-term investments, and you should consider all aspects before choosing to invest. Things you must consider are:

  1. Lumpsum or SIP investment
  2. Amount you want to pay and preferred method of payment. UPI is the most desired option, but you can also choose to invest via net banking.
  3. If investing through SIP, you can also set a mandate for automatic debit.

Documents Required To Invest in Kotak Mutual Fund

When it comes to investing in Kotak Mutual Funds through Angel One, the process is seamless and fully digital, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Whether you’re a first-time investor or returning, we’ve got you covered. To kickstart your investment journey, you’ll need to provide the following essential documents:

  1. PAN Card Details (Mandatory)
  2. Personal Information (Full Name, Mobile Number, Email Address)
  3. Address Proof – We recommend using your Aadhar Card, including both the front and back sides.
  4. Bank Account Details, along with a cancelled cheque if deemed necessary.
  5. Nominee details and FATCA Declarations.

Our user-friendly platform simplifies the KYC verification, allowing you to access Kotak Mutual Funds swiftly and efficiently. Your financial goals are now well within reach. In just 48-72 business hours, your KYC process will be completed, and you can embark on your mutual fund journey.

Top 10 Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund to Invest

All Schemes Category AUM (in ₹ Cr) 3Y-Returns (%) 1-yr Return (%)
Kotak Multicap Fund Equity 15,725 22.65 3.15
Kotak Infrastructure and Economic Reform Fund Equity 2,251 21.47 1.25
Kotak NASDAQ 100 FOF Equity 3,522 22.45 4.34
Kotak Nifty Midcap 50 ETF Equity 49 21.02 0.14
Kotak Emerging Equity Fund Equity 49,091 18.93 11.88
Kotak India EQ Contra Fund Equity 3,845 18.73 4.34
Kotak Gold Fund Commodity 2,520 18.54 37.58
Kotak Gold ETF Commodity 6,654 18.31 37.33
Kotak Multi Asset Allocator FOF Dynamic Hybrid 1,634 17.69 10.99
Kotak Pioneer Fund Equity 2,666 17.69 13.43

Note: All data is as of February 2025, and the selected funds have demonstrated the highest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years.

  • Kotak Multicap Fund

The Kotak Multicap Fund is an open-ended equity scheme that invests across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks. It aims to generate long-term capital growth by maintaining a diversified portfolio of equity and equity-related securities.

The fund is managed by Devender Singhal and Abhishek Bisen. It is benchmarked against the Nifty 500 Multicap 50:25:25 Total Returns Index. The fund has no entry load, while an exit load of 1% applies to redemptions beyond 10% of the initial investment within 1 year.

  • Kotak Infrastructure and Economic Reform Fund

The Kotak Infrastructure and Economic Reform Fund is an open-ended equity scheme that follows an infrastructure and economic reform-focused investment strategy. It aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-related instruments of companies contributing to India’s infrastructure and economic development.

The fund is managed by Nalin Bhatt and is benchmarked against the Nifty Infrastructure Total Returns Index. It seeks to identify companies benefiting from infrastructure growth and economic reforms while maintaining a diversified portfolio. The fund has no entry load, while an exit load of 0.5% applies to redemptions within 90 days from the date of allotment.

  • Kotak NASDAQ 100 FOF

The Kotak NASDAQ 100 FOF is an open-ended fund of fund scheme that invests in units of overseas ETFs and index funds based on the NASDAQ-100 Index. It aims to provide long-term capital growth by mirroring the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index, subject to tracking error.

The fund is managed by Arjun Khanna and Abhishek Bisen. It is benchmarked against the NASDAQ-100 Total Returns Index. The fund has no entry or exit load, allowing investors to invest and redeem without additional charges.

  • Kotak Nifty Midcap 50 ETF

The Kotak Nifty Midcap 50 ETF is an open-ended exchange-traded fund that replicates or tracks the NIFTY Midcap 50 Index. It aims to provide long-term capital growth by investing in stocks that comprise the underlying index while minimising tracking errors.

The fund is managed by Devender Singhal, Satish Dondapati, and Abhishek Bisen. It is benchmarked against the NIFTY Midcap 50 Total Returns Index. The fund has no entry or exit load, allowing investors to buy and sell units without additional charges.

  • Kotak Emerging Equity Fund

The Kotak Emerging Equity Fund is an open-ended equity scheme that predominantly invests in mid-cap stocks. It aims to generate long-term capital growth by maintaining a diversified portfolio of equity and equity-related securities focused on mid-sized companies.

The fund is managed by Atul Bhole and is benchmarked against the NIFTY Midcap 150 Total Returns Index. The fund has no entry load, while an exit load of 1% applies to redemptions beyond 10% of the initial investment within 1 year.

  • Kotak India EQ Contra Fund

The Kotak India EQ Contra Fund is an open-ended equity scheme that follows a contrarian investment strategy. It aims to generate long-term capital growth by investing predominantly in equity and equity-related securities through a contrarian approach, identifying undervalued opportunities in the market.

The fund is managed by Shibani Sircar Kurian and is benchmarked against the NIFTY 500 Total Returns Index. The fund has no entry load, while an exit load of 1% applies to redemptions within 90 days from the date of allotment.

  • Kotak Gold Fund

The Kotak Gold Fund is an open-ended equity scheme that aims to provide returns in line with the performance of physical gold over the medium to long term. It primarily invests in the Kotak Gold ETF, offering investors an opportunity to gain exposure to gold as an asset class.

The fund is managed by Abhishek Bisen and Jeetu Valechha Sonar. It is benchmarked against the price of physical gold, striving to replicate gold price movements while minimising tracking errors. The fund has no entry load, while an exit load of 1% applies to redemptions made within 15 days from the date of allotment.

  • Kotak Gold ETF

The Kotak Gold ETF is an open-ended exchange-traded fund that replicates or tracks the performance of physical gold. It aims to provide returns in line with gold prices over the medium to long term, offering investors a convenient and cost-effective way to gain exposure to gold as an asset class.

The fund is managed by Abhishek Bisen and Jeetu Valechha Sonar. It is benchmarked against the price of physical gold, striving to closely mirror gold price movements while minimising tracking errors. The fund has no entry or exit load, allowing investors to buy and sell units without additional charges.

  • Kotak Multi Asset Allocator FOF Dynamic

The Kotak Multi Asset Allocator FOF Dynamic is an open-ended fund of fund scheme that invests in units of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund schemes, ETFs, and index schemes, including domestic, offshore funds, and gold ETFs. It aims to provide long-term capital growth through a dynamic allocation strategy across multiple asset classes.

The fund is managed by Devender Singhal and Abhishek Bisen. It is benchmarked against a composite index comprising 90% Nifty 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index, 5% price of physical gold, and 5% MSCI World Index.The fund has no entry load, while an exit load of 1% applies to redemptions exceeding 8% of the units allotted within 1 year from the date of allotment.

  • Kotak Pioneer Fund

The Kotak Pioneer Fund is an open-ended equity scheme that invests in companies operating within the pioneering innovations theme. It aims to generate long-term capital growth by focusing on equity and equity-related securities of companies driving innovation across industries, without any market capitalisation or sector bias.

The fund is managed by Harish Bihani and is benchmarked against a composite index of 85% Nifty 500 Total Returns Index and 15% MSCI ACWI Information Technology Index Total Returns Index. The fund has no entry load, while an exit load of 0.5% applies to redemptions within 90 days from the date of allotment.

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Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund FAQs

Should I invest in a Kotak Mutual Fund scheme?

Kotak Mahindra AMC offers some of the best mutual funds in each category of debt, equity, and hybrid funds. It is one of the best asset management companies for investment, with some of the best returning mutual funds. You can choose to invest in one according to your financial goal, risk profile, and investment horizon.

How to start a Kotak Mutual Fund SIP Online?

You can use the Kotak AMC login to invest directly from Kotak Mutual Fund's website or use an existing investment portal like Angel One to explore the various funds for investing.

How to redeem Kotak Mutual Fund Online?

You can redeem your units Kotak Mutual Fund in two ways - via AMC’s website and Angel One. For the latter route, head to the Mutual Funds section under Angel One App or visit mutual funds

How much time does it take to redeem the Kotak Mutual Fund?

Redemption of equity, debt, and conservative hybrid funds generally happens within 2-4 working days of the withdrawal initiation. The proceeds are transferred to your registered bank account. The proceeds of liquid funds take 1-2 working days to be deposited in your bank account.

What are the redemption charges of Kotak Mutual Fund?

The exit load varies depending on the fund of choice, duration of investment etc. You can check the exit load of each Kotak Mutual Fund online.

How to increase the SIP amount in the Kotak Mutual Fund?

You can do this by visiting mutual funds or the Angel One App under the Mutual Funds section. Alternatively, you can visit AMC's official website.

How can I get the Kotak Mutual Fund statement?

You can get the Kotak Mutual Fund account statement on Angel One App or web platform. Simply head to the Mutual Fund section. Alternatively, you can get the statement by visiting AMC’s official website.

Are Kotak Mutual Fund schemes tax-free?

There are funds that fall under the category of equity linked savings sceme or ELSS that allow you to claim a tax deduction of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh under Section 80C every financial year from your taxable income.