Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth. 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.

₹3979.67

-0.1%1D

NAV as on 11 Aug 2025

8.1%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

1831 people have invested ₹ 1.4Cr in Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Performance vs. Corporate Bond Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (11-Aug-25)

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
0.25%
1.95%
4.89%
9.2%
8.04%
6.59%
Corporate Bond Avg
0.25%
1.71%
4.56%
8.53%
7.53%
6.25%
Best in Corporate Bond
0.5%
2.36%
6.38%
10.59%
8.45%
7.21%
Worst in Corporate Bond
0.25%
1.48%
4.24%
8.18%
7.35%
5.74%
Category Rank
3/13
11/13
5/13
3/13
5/12
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Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

2
/13
66% Performance
74% Risk Management
25% Cost

Ranked 2 out of 13 mutual funds in the corporate bond 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
Kotak Corporate Bond Fund
2/13
17,467Cr
0.34%
9.2%
8.04%
0.25
1.20
1.30
3.38
0.97
Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth
1/13
9,952Cr
0.36%
9.53%
8.36%
0.41
1.36
1.43
3.61
1.44
Axis Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth
3/13
9,403Cr
0.34%
9.62%
8.28%
0.34
1.33
1.39
3.63
1.39
Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth
4/13
28,597Cr
0.33%
8.72%
8.01%
0.27
1.18
1.27
2.64
0.84

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Returns Calculator

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Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Jul-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jul-25)

Debt & Cash 99.7%

AAA
100%

Cash allocation has gone up from 3.3% to 4%
Cash allocation has gone up from 3.3% to 4%
Debt allocation has gone down from 96.4% to 95.7%
Debt allocation has gone down from 96.4% to 95.7%

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Jul-25)

Sector Allocation

Debt & Cash 99.7%

Corporate
58.4%
Government
38.5%
Cash Equivalent
3.1%

Top 2 Sectors in June were Corporate, Government

Jun'25

Corporate

67%

Government

29%

May'25

Corporate

64%

Government

33%

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.34%
Benchmark
NIFTY Corporate Bond TR INR
AUM₹17467 Cr
Inception Date14 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
192.38%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Low to Moderate Risk

About Kotak Corporate Bond Fund

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 14 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Manu Sharma, Deepak Agrawal. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth has ₹17467 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jul 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.3.

Returns

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 8.10% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 9.20%, 8.04% and 6.59% respectively.

Holdings

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 7.18% Govt Stock 2033, National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development, 6.99% Govt Stock 2034, 7.1% Govt Stock 2034, Bajaj Finance Limited

Taxation

As it is a corporate bond mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
If the fund is debt oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in debt instruments:
Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for less than 24 months, STCG will be taxed at your income slab rate.
Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for more than 24 months, LTCG will be taxed at 12.5%.
Invested after 1 April 2023, capital gains will be taxed at your income slab rate.
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate.

Investment objective of Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate income by investing in debt /and money market securities across the yield curve and predominantly in AA+ and above rated corporate securities. The scheme would also seek to maintain reasonable liquidity within the fund.There is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Manu Sharma

Fund Manager of Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth, since 1 November 2022

Deepak Agrawal

Fund Manager of Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth, since 1 February 2015

Learn more about Kotak Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jun'25
May'25
Apr'25
AUM
₹ 17.3K Cr
₹ 16.7K Cr
₹ 15.1K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 17.3K Cr as of Jun'25
  • AUM increased by 642.7 Cr between Jun'25 and May'25

Frequently Asked Questions for Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Kotak Corporate Bond Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the Kotak Corporate Bond Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
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  • Search for ‘Kotak Corporate Bond Fund’.
  • Select whether you want to invest in SIP or lump sum.
  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of Kotak Corporate Bond Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹3979.67. 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?

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund fund has generated a return of 9.20% in 1 year, 8.04% in 3 years, 6.59% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Kotak Corporate Bond Fund?

The fund managers are Manu Sharma, Deepak Agrawal.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.34%. 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 ₹17467 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Kotak Corporate Bond Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are 7.18% Govt Stock 2033(8.89%), National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development(3.56%), 6.99% Govt Stock 2034(2.87%)