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Navi ELSS Tax Saver Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
Univest 6 hrs ago·18 Sept 2026, 6:37 am
The Navi ELSS Tax Saver Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth is a new investment option designed to help Indian investors save tax under Section 80C. As an index fund, it aims to mirror the performance of the Nifty 50 index, which represents the top 50 large-cap companies listed on the National Stock Exchange. This makes it a passive investment strategy that tracks the broader market rather than trying to beat it.
For investors, this fund offers a simple way to build a tax-saving portfolio. It provides market-linked returns with the potential for long-term capital appreciation. Because it is an index fund, it typically has lower expense ratios compared to actively managed funds, meaning more of the returns stay with the investor. It is suitable for those looking for a low-cost, diversified exposure to India's leading blue-chip stocks.
Investors should monitor the fund's performance against the Nifty 50 index over time. Since this is a relatively new fund, it is important to track its asset allocation and how closely it follows the index. Investors should also consider their overall tax-saving strategy and risk appetite before committing capital.
Excerpt from Univest
Updated: 18 Sept 2026 • 12:09 pm Navi ELSS Tax Saver Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan has an NAV of ₹14.1636 as of 17 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹154 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -7.23%, 5.7% and 0%, and the scheme sits in the High Risk bucket. Our view is that this is a fit for investors who…Read the original at Univest
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