Kotak India Eq Contra Fund Datagrid
Category Contra Fund
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 27-01-2026
NAV ₹151.25(R) +0.42% ₹179.57(D) +0.43%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 12.04% 20.42% 18.74% 17.62% 16.96%
Direct 13.48% 22.02% 20.34% 19.23% 18.61%
Nifty 500 TRI 10.21% 16.44% 15.78% 15.65% 15.12%
SIP (XIRR) Regular 7.14% 13.86% 16.42% 17.77% 16.75%
Direct 8.54% 15.42% 18.01% 19.38% 18.34%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
1.09 0.55 0.73 4.11% 0.14
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
13.13% -17.81% -18.47% 1.0 9.47%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 4954 Cr
Top Contra Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
Kotak India Eq Contra Fund -
Sbi Contra Fund -

NAV Date: 27-01-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Kotak India EQ Contra Fund - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option 52.13
0.2200
0.4200%
Kotak India EQ Contra Fund - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option- Direct 63.9
0.2800
0.4300%
Kotak India EQ Contra Fund - Growth 151.25
0.6300
0.4200%
Kotak India EQ Contra Fund - Growth - Direct 179.57
0.7800
0.4300%

Review Date: 27-01-2026

Beginning of Analysis

The Kotak India Eq Contra Fund has shown an excellent past performence in Contra Fund. The Kotak India Eq Contra Fund has a Jensen Alpha of 4.11% which is higher than the category average of 3.85%. Here the Kotak India Eq Contra Fund has shown good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns. The Kotak India Eq Contra Fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 1.09 which is higher than the category average of 1.08. Here the Kotak India Eq Contra Fund has shown good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns.
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Contra Mutual Funds are ideal for aggressive investors seeking higher returns by capitalizing on undervalued or out-of-favor stocks. These funds follow a contrarian investment strategy, which involves higher risk but also the potential for significant rewards if the strategy succeeds. Investors should have a long-term investment horizon and a high risk tolerance to invest in these funds. Additionally, the success of these funds depends heavily on the fund manager's skill in identifying undervalued stocks and timing the market correctly. Investors should carefully assess their risk appetite and financial goals before investing in Contra Funds.

Kotak India Eq Contra Fund Return Analysis

The Kotak India Eq Contra Fund has delivered a mixed performance across various time horizons, showcasing both strengths and challenges when compared to its Contra Fund peers and the Nifty 500 TRI benchmark. This analysis examines the fund’s returns over periods ranging from one month to ten years, alongside its Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) performance, highlighting its rankings within the Contra Fund category and its ability to outperform or underperform the benchmark and category averages.

  • The fund has given a return of -2.64%, -2.61 and 2.82 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -3.09%, -3.14% and 0.74% respectively.
  • Kotak India Eq Contra Fund has given a return of 13.48% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 10.21%. The fund has given 3.27% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 22.02% in last three years and rank 1st out of three funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 16.44%. The fund has given 5.58% more return than the benchmark return.
  • Kotak India Eq Contra Fund has given a return of 20.34% in last five years and category average returns is 20.71% in same period. The fund ranked 2.0nd out of three funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 15.78%. The fund has given 4.56% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 18.61% in last ten years and ranked 1.0st out of three funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 15.12%. The fund has given 3.49% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 8.54% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 5.16%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 1st in 3 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 15.42% in last three years and ranks 1st in 3 funds. The fund has given the highest SIP return in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 18.01% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 17.46%.

Kotak India Eq Contra Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 13.13 and semi deviation of 9.47. The category average standard deviation is 12.83 and semi deviation is 9.34.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -17.81 and a maximum drawdown of -18.47. The category average VaR is -16.63 and the maximum drawdown is -17.23. The fund has a beta of 0.99 which shows that fund is less volatile than the benchmark.

Standard deviation measures the fund's return volatility and Semi deviation focuses on downside volatility. Value at Risk (VaR) is a measure of the risk of investments. Maximum Drawdown is the maximum loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the fund will move in line with the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the fund will be more volatile than the benchmark and vice versa.


  • Very Good Performance in Contra Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Contra Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Contra Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Contra Fund Category

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    Data Source: www.amfiindia.com

    SEBI Categorization


    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -2.74 -3.60
    -3.17
    		-4.29 | -2.47 2 | 3 Good
    3M Return % -2.92 -4.19
    -3.39
    		-5.44 | -1.81 2 | 3 Good
    6M Return % 2.17 0.24
    0.21
    		-3.05 | 2.17 1 | 3 Very Good
    1Y Return % 12.04 10.21
    9.10
    		7.28 | 12.04 1 | 3 Very Good
    3Y Return % 20.42 16.44
    19.82
    		19.17 | 20.42 1 | 3 Very Good
    5Y Return % 18.74 15.78
    19.36
    		16.91 | 22.44 2 | 3 Good
    7Y Return % 17.62 15.65
    18.49
    		16.79 | 21.05 2 | 3 Good
    10Y Return % 16.96 15.12
    16.76
    		16.28 | 17.05 2 | 3 Good
    15Y Return % 14.11 12.65
    14.34
    		13.82 | 15.10 2 | 3 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 7.14
    4.03
    		0.04 | 7.14 1 | 3 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 13.86
    12.75
    		12.04 | 13.86 1 | 3 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 16.42
    16.12
    		14.73 | 17.22 2 | 3 Good
    7Y SIP Return % 17.77
    18.52
    		16.42 | 21.38 2 | 3 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 16.75
    17.02
    		15.75 | 18.55 2 | 3 Good
    15Y SIP Return % 15.77
    16.21
    		15.77 | 16.45 3 | 3 Average
    Standard Deviation 13.13
    12.83
    		12.06 | 13.31 2 | 3 Good
    Semi Deviation 9.47
    9.34
    		8.62 | 9.94 2 | 3 Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.47
    -17.23
    		-18.47 | -15.33 3 | 3 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -17.81
    -16.63
    		-18.99 | -13.08 2 | 3 Good
    Average Drawdown % -6.17
    -6.74
    		-8.86 | -5.18 2 | 3 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 1.09
    1.08
    		1.01 | 1.13 2 | 3 Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.73
    0.74
    		0.71 | 0.79 2 | 3 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.55
    0.54
    		0.49 | 0.59 2 | 3 Good
    Jensen Alpha % 4.11
    3.85
    		3.13 | 4.32 2 | 3 Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 20.39
    20.34
    		19.21 | 21.42 2 | 3 Good
    Alpha % 4.26
    4.50
    		3.58 | 5.66 2 | 3 Good
    Return data last Updated On : Jan. 27, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Dec. 31, 2025
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -2.64 -3.60 -3.09 -4.21 | -2.41 2 | 3 Good
    3M Return % -2.61 -4.19 -3.14 -5.18 | -1.61 2 | 3 Good
    6M Return % 2.82 0.24 0.74 -2.51 | 2.82 1 | 3 Very Good
    1Y Return % 13.48 10.21 10.27 8.46 | 13.48 1 | 3 Very Good
    3Y Return % 22.02 16.44 21.17 20.52 | 22.02 1 | 3 Very Good
    5Y Return % 20.34 15.78 20.71 18.30 | 23.48 2 | 3 Good
    7Y Return % 19.23 15.65 19.79 18.17 | 21.98 2 | 3 Good
    10Y Return % 18.61 15.12 18.11 17.79 | 18.61 1 | 3 Very Good
    1Y SIP Return % 8.54 5.16 1.17 | 8.54 1 | 3 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 15.42 14.06 13.08 | 15.42 1 | 3 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 18.01 17.46 16.08 | 18.29 2 | 3 Good
    7Y SIP Return % 19.38 19.87 17.82 | 22.42 2 | 3 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 18.34 18.32 17.16 | 19.46 2 | 3 Good
    Standard Deviation 13.13 12.83 12.06 | 13.31 2 | 3 Good
    Semi Deviation 9.47 9.34 8.62 | 9.94 2 | 3 Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.47 -17.23 -18.47 | -15.33 3 | 3 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -17.81 -16.63 -18.99 | -13.08 2 | 3 Good
    Average Drawdown % -6.17 -6.74 -8.86 | -5.18 2 | 3 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 1.09 1.08 1.01 | 1.13 2 | 3 Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.73 0.74 0.71 | 0.79 2 | 3 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.55 0.54 0.49 | 0.59 2 | 3 Good
    Jensen Alpha % 4.11 3.85 3.13 | 4.32 2 | 3 Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 20.39 20.34 19.21 | 21.42 2 | 3 Good
    Alpha % 4.26 4.50 3.58 | 5.66 2 | 3 Good
    Return data last Updated On : Jan. 27, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Dec. 31, 2025
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

    Disclaimer: Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and should not be used as a basis for comparison with other investments. Returns for periods above 1 year are annualised.


    Date Kotak India Eq Contra Fund NAV Regular Growth Kotak India Eq Contra Fund NAV Direct Growth
    27-01-2026 151.246 179.571
    23-01-2026 150.613 178.795
    22-01-2026 152.462 180.984
    21-01-2026 151.167 179.441
    20-01-2026 152.081 180.519
    19-01-2026 154.768 183.703
    16-01-2026 155.14 184.125
    14-01-2026 154.763 183.665
    13-01-2026 154.573 183.434
    12-01-2026 154.201 182.985
    09-01-2026 154.532 183.359
    08-01-2026 155.757 184.806
    07-01-2026 158.232 187.737
    06-01-2026 158.218 187.713
    05-01-2026 158.354 187.869
    02-01-2026 158.42 187.927
    01-01-2026 157.529 186.863
    31-12-2025 156.933 186.15
    30-12-2025 155.649 184.621
    29-12-2025 155.504 184.443

    Fund Launch Date: 02/Jun/2005
    Fund Category: Contra Fund
    Investment Objective: The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the scheme will be realized
    Fund Description: An open-ended equity scheme following contrarian investment strategy
    Fund Benchmark: NIFTY 100 Total Return Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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