Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund
An index fund to invest in the top 50 Indian companies
Returns
N/AAUM
₹10.91Cr
Risk
Very High
Min. Amount
₹100
Ideal for
About the fund
The Nifty 50 Index Fund offers a simple way to invest in the index that India tracks—the Nifty 50 index. This single fund provides ownership in the top 50 companies forming the heartbeat of the Indian economy, as they represent approximately 55% of the free-float market capitalization of all stocks on the NSE. It is designed to mirror the performance of one of the most popular benchmarks for passive investing.
The Nifty 50 Index Fund offers a simple way to invest in the index that India tracks—the Nifty 50 index. This single fund provides ownership in the top 50 companies forming the heartbeat of the Indian economy, as they represent approximately 55% of the free-float market capitalization of all stocks on the NSE. It is designed to mirror the performance of one of the most popular benchmarks for passive investing.
Backed by decades of performance data, the Nifty 50 index provides a way to participate in India's long-term growth story. This fund offers diversification by spreading your investment across 15 major sectors, including Financial Services, Information Technology etc. It might be ideal for investors looking for an instrument that combines broad market exposure with the ease and convenience of a mutual fund structure.
You can start investing with an amount as low as Rs.100/-.
Past Performance
Tax Implication
Investment period <= 1 year
Gains/profits are treated as short-term capital gains & taxed at 20% (plus 4% cess and surcharge, if any).
Investment period > 1 year
Gains/profits are treated as long-term capital gains and are tax-free upto ₹1.25 lakhs in a financial year. Gains above ₹1.25 Lakhs in a financial year are taxed at 12.5% (plus 4% cess and surcharge, if any).
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| Top 7 Equity Holdings | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd | 12.82 % |
| Reliance Industries Ltd | 8.58 % |
| Icici Bank Ltd | 8.22 % |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd | 4.68 % |
| Infosys Ltd | 4.56 % |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd | 3.91 % |
| State Bank Of India | 3.40 % |
Fund Manager
Kedar has an experience of 19 years in financial markets, across multiple roles at Aditya Birla Sunlife AMC Ltd (ABSLAMC), including fund management for passive products, where he managed 13 ETFs and Index Funds in equity & commodity. Kedar's belief in his own words is - "Passive investing uses the collective intelligence of the market instead of manually picking stocks and works for most investors."
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Investment objective:
Passive investment in equity and equity related securities replicating the composition of Nifty 50 Index, subject to tracking errors.
There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Investors should understand that their principal will be at Very High Risk
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.
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Fund Overview
This fund offers several advantages over picking individual stocks:
- Diversification: You get exposure to India's top 50 companies across 15 different sectors in a single investment.
- Simplicity: It provides a simple, hands-off approach to participate in the growth of the broader market without the need to research and manage individual stocks.
- Market Representation: The Nifty 50 index represents a significant portion of the Indian stock market, covering more than 55% of the free-float market capitalization of all stocks on the NSE.
The fund's objective is to mirror the returns of the Nifty 50 Total Return Index. While past performance does not guarantee future results, the index has a strong historical record:
- It has delivered an annualized return (CAGR) of 12.83% since inception until Aug 2025.
- As of Mar 2024, the rolling return analysis shows that for longer investment horizons, such as 10 years and 7 years, the Nifty 50 index has consistently delivered positive returns.
This fund might be ideal for anyone who wants to simplify their equity investing journey for the long term.
Cost and Tax Implications
If the holding period of your units is more than 12 months then the capital gains will be treated as long-term and taxed at 20% (plus applicable surcharge & health and education cess). If the holding period is less than or equal to 12 months then the capital gains will be treated as short-term and taxed at 12.5% (plus applicable surcharge & health and education cess).
You can invest in this fund with an amount as low as ₹100.
Mode of Investing
During the NFO, the Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund is available on Coin by Zerodha, Groww, Kuvera, Paytm Money, IND Money, CAMS Online, MFU and MFC and other such platforms.