Nippon India Pharma Fund

Nippon India Pharma Fund

Equity

Nippon Mutual Fund

Sector - Healthcare

Get the latest NAV of Nippon India Pharma Fund. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹563.49

▲0.3%1D

NAV as on 18 Mar 2026

17.09%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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5991 people have invested ₹ 2.8Cr in Nippon India Pharma Fund in the last three months

Nippon India Pharma Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (18-Mar-26)

The fund has consistently outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-1.62%
-1.13%
-3.09%
7.38%
24.3%
16.6%
Nifty 500
-9.53%
-8.94%
-9.05%
3.55%
14.05%
11.93%
Sector - Healthcare Avg
-1.43%
-1.51%
-3.71%
8.1%
24.58%
15.64%
Best in Sector - Healthcare
0.37%
1.49%
-0.2%
12.96%
28.09%
18.35%
Worst in Sector - Healthcare
-2.98%
-5.81%
-7.92%
1.54%
22.01%
13.43%
Category Rank
6/8
7/8
7/8
7/8
4/8
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Nippon India Pharma Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

6
/8
40% Performance
35% Risk Management
45% Cost

Ranked 6 out of 8 mutual funds in the sector - healthcare category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Nippon India Pharma Fund
6/8
8,306Cr
0.93%
7.38%
24.3%
0.22
0.90
1.17
2.13
-0.47
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund
1/8
4,077Cr
0.91%
6.08%
26.09%
2.77
0.86
1.35
2.54
0.08
ICICI Prudential Pharma Healthcare and Diagnostics P.H.D Fund
2/8
6,801Cr
1.02%
6.91%
28.09%
2.27
0.94
1.30
2.32
0.44
Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund
3/8
2,844Cr
0.47%
11.35%
26.66%
0.09
0.99
1.17
2.21
-0.06
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Positive: Larger AUM within category
Larger AUM within category
Positive: Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Negative: Poor track record of protecting capital in bear phase
Poor track record of protecting capital in bear phase
Negative: 3Y returns in the bottom 25% of the category
3Y returns in the bottom 25% of the category

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Nippon India Pharma Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

Large cap
39.8%
Small cap
31.4%
Mid cap
28.5%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 28.3% to 28.5%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 28.3% to 28.5%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 38.4% to 39.8%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 38.4% to 39.8%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 32.3% to 31.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 32.3% to 31.4%
Cash allocation has gone down from 1% to 0.3%
Cash allocation has gone down from 1% to 0.3%

Nippon India Pharma Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Sector Allocation

Health
100%

Top Sector in February was Health

Feb'26

Health

100%

Jan'26

Health

100%

Nippon India Pharma Fund Holdings Details

as on (28-Feb-26)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd
13.08%
0%
Lupin Ltd
7.99%
0%
Divi's Laboratories Ltd
6.56%
0%
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
5.81%
-4.2%
Cipla Ltd
5.67%
0%
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Top Stocks bought last month
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 1.51% to 3.49%
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 1.51% to 3.49%
Mankind Pharma Ltd's allocation increased from 2.45% to 3.06%
Mankind Pharma Ltd's allocation increased from 2.45% to 3.06%
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd's allocation increased from 5.39% to 5.81%
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd's allocation increased from 5.39% to 5.81%
Top Stocks sold last month
Cipla Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.88 % to 5.67 %
Cipla Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.88 % to 5.67 %
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.73 % to 5.17 %
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.73 % to 5.17 %
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.51 % to 3.49 %
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.51 % to 3.49 %

Nippon India Pharma Fund Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.93%
Benchmark
BSE Healthcare TR INR
AUM₹8306 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5,000/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
14.27%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Nippon India Pharma Fund

Nippon India Pharma Fund is an equity fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Divya Sharma, Kinjal Desai, Lokesh Maru, Sailesh Raj Bhan. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Nippon India Pharma Fund has ₹8306 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Mar 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.9.

Returns

Nippon India Pharma Fund has given a CAGR return of 17.09% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 7.38%, 24.30% and 16.60% respectively.

Holdings

Nippon India Pharma Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Health, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, Lupin Ltd, Divi's Laboratories Ltd, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, Cipla Ltd

Taxation

As it is a sector - healthcare mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of Nippon India Pharma Fund

The primary investment objective of the scheme is to seek to generate consistent returns by investing in equity and equity related or fixed income securities of Pharma and other associated companies.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 5000.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Nippon India Pharma Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Divya Sharma

Fund Manager of Nippon India Pharma Fund, since 5 September 2025

Kinjal Desai

Fund Manager of Nippon India Pharma Fund, since 25 May 2018

Lokesh Maru

Fund Manager of Nippon India Pharma Fund, since 5 September 2025

Sailesh Raj Bhan

Fund Manager of Nippon India Pharma Fund, since 1 April 2005

Learn more about Nippon Mutual Fund
Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 8.3K Cr
₹ 7.9K Cr
₹ 8.3K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 8.3K Cr as of Feb'26
  • AUM increased by 430.9 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26

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Frequently Asked Questions for Nippon India Pharma Fund

How do I invest in Nippon India Pharma Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Nippon India Pharma Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹563.49. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

Nippon India Pharma Fund fund has generated a return of 7.38% in 1 year, 24.30% in 3 years, 16.60% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Nippon India Pharma Fund?

The fund managers are Divya Sharma, Kinjal Desai, Lokesh Maru, Sailesh Raj Bhan.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-1 Months. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.93%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹8306 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Nippon India Pharma Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd(13.08%), Lupin Ltd(7.99%), Divi's Laboratories Ltd(6.56%)