+91-22-489139097 Best Performing Infrastructure Mutual Funds 2026 – 2027
With India’s rising Capital Expenditure and renewed private participation, the infrastructure sector is once again attracting strong investor attention. From green energy and transport corridors to digital connectivity, the next wave of growth is expected to come from infrastructure-linked companies — making these funds an exciting long-term theme.
The infrastructure story of India has always been a symbol of growth and resilience. From highways and power grids to airports and digital networks, every milestone has strengthened the country’s economic foundations.
Over the past decade, infrastructure as a theme has played a pivotal role in India’s development narrative. A major boost came when the government intensified its focus on connectivity, smart cities, logistics, renewable energy, and affordable housing.
This renewed focus has translated into higher capital expenditure, stronger investor confidence, and steady performance among infrastructure-linked companies. No wonder, infrastructure Mutual Funds are once again in the spotlight for long-term investors.
What are Infrastructure Mutual Funds?
Infrastructure mutual funds are sectoral Equity Funds that invest primarily in companies engaged in the development, construction, and operation of infrastructure projects.
These may include businesses in -
- Power and energy
- Metals and mining
- Construction and Real Estate
- Logistics and transportation
- Telecom and utilities
Because they are sector-specific, their returns are directly linked to how well India’s infrastructure sector performs.
💡 Example - When the government increases capital spending on roads and railways, stocks of construction, cement, and steel companies often see a rally — which benefits infrastructure funds.
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Why Infrastructure Funds Are in the Spotlight
Strong Government Push - Increased capital expenditure on transport, energy, and logistics networks.
Private Participation - Growing PPP (Public-Private Partnership) projects across highways, ports, and airports.
Rising Urbanisation - Demand for housing, power, and smart infrastructure is rising rapidly.
Long-Term Growth Theme - India’s GDP expansion is directly tied to infrastructure capacity.
As a result, many top-performing infrastructure funds have delivered strong double-digit returns in the recent past.
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7 Best Infrastructure Sector Funds in India FY 26 - 27
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) Franklin Build India Fund Growth ₹147.378
↓ -1.52 ₹2,858 4 0.8 11.4 26.2 24.3 3.7 Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹48.691
↓ -0.39 ₹1,278 6.3 -2.9 4.2 23.1 21.5 -6.9 DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Growth ₹343.964
↓ -2.82 ₹4,979 11.6 7.7 19.4 27.2 25.4 -2.5 Nippon India Power and Infra Fund Growth ₹378.868
↓ -2.48 ₹6,534 13.3 6 16.5 27.1 25.8 -0.5 Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund Growth ₹67.208
↓ -0.81 ₹2,055 6.1 0.7 13.6 19.7 22.3 -3.7 Aditya Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹101.69
↓ -0.69 ₹1,001 9.7 4.5 17.2 22.2 21 0.7 TATA Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹176.557
↓ -1.32 ₹1,790 9.7 2.7 11.4 19.3 20.1 -7.1 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 30 Apr 26 Research Highlights & Commentary of 7 Funds showcased
Commentary Franklin Build India Fund Bandhan Infrastructure Fund DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Nippon India Power and Infra Fund Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund Aditya Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund TATA Infrastructure Fund Point 1 Upper mid AUM (₹2,858 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,278 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹4,979 Cr). Highest AUM (₹6,534 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹2,055 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,001 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹1,790 Cr). Point 2 Established history (16+ yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (18+ yrs). Established history (20+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 5★ (upper mid). Rating: 4★ (upper mid). Rating: 4★ (lower mid). Rating: 4★ (lower mid). Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile). Point 4 Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Point 5 5Y return: 24.32% (upper mid). 5Y return: 21.54% (lower mid). 5Y return: 25.43% (upper mid). 5Y return: 25.82% (top quartile). 5Y return: 22.34% (lower mid). 5Y return: 21.00% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 20.11% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 26.20% (upper mid). 3Y return: 23.10% (lower mid). 3Y return: 27.23% (top quartile). 3Y return: 27.07% (upper mid). 3Y return: 19.68% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 22.19% (lower mid). 3Y return: 19.35% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: 11.36% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 4.22% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 19.45% (top quartile). 1Y return: 16.47% (upper mid). 1Y return: 13.59% (lower mid). 1Y return: 17.19% (upper mid). 1Y return: 11.41% (lower mid). Point 8 Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: -0.88 (lower mid). Alpha: -1.06 (bottom quartile). Alpha: -1.80 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Point 9 Sharpe: -0.11 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.79 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.01 (top quartile). Sharpe: -0.19 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.18 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.23 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.49 (bottom quartile). Point 10 Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid). Information ratio: 0.38 (top quartile). Information ratio: -0.44 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: -0.22 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid). Franklin Build India Fund
Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund
TATA Infrastructure Fund
All the funds mentioned above are ideal, we are giving you detailed analysis of 5 funds.
The Scheme seeks to achieve capital appreciation by investing in companies engaged directly or indirectly in infrastructure related activities. Below is the key information for Franklin Build India Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the scheme is to seek to generate long-term capital growth through an active diversified portfolio of predominantly equity and equity related instruments of companies that are participating in and benefiting from growth in Indian infrastructure and infrastructural related activities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized. Research Highlights for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Below is the key information for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To generate capital appreciation, from a portfolio that is substantially constituted of equity securities and equity related securities of corporates, which could benefit from structural changes brought about by continuing liberalization in economic policies by the government and/or continuing investments in infrastructure, both by the public and private sector. Research Highlights for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Below is the key information for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Reliance Diversified Power Sector Fund) The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies in the power sector. Research Highlights for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund Below is the key information for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of predominantly (at least 65%) equity and equity-related securities of companies involved in economic development of India as a result of potential investments in infrastructure and unfolding economic reforms. Research Highlights for Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund Below is the key information for Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Franklin Build India Fund
Franklin Build India Fund
Growth Launch Date 4 Sep 09 NAV (30 Apr 26) ₹147.378 ↓ -1.52 (-1.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,858 on 31 Mar 26 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 2.01 Sharpe Ratio -0.11 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 21 ₹10,000 30 Apr 22 ₹12,746 30 Apr 23 ₹14,773 30 Apr 24 ₹26,326 30 Apr 25 ₹26,665 30 Apr 26 ₹29,695 Returns for Franklin Build India Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Apr 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 11.1% 3 Month 4% 6 Month 0.8% 1 Year 11.4% 3 Year 26.2% 5 Year 24.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 17.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 3.7% 2023 27.8% 2022 51.1% 2021 11.2% 2020 45.9% 2019 5.4% 2018 6% 2017 -10.7% 2016 43.3% 2015 8.4% Fund Manager information for Franklin Build India Fund
Name Since Tenure Ajay Argal 18 Oct 21 4.45 Yr. Kiran Sebastian 7 Feb 22 4.15 Yr. Sandeep Manam 18 Oct 21 4.45 Yr. Data below for Franklin Build India Fund as on 31 Mar 26
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Industrials 35.45% Financial Services 15.13% Utility 13.58% Energy 13.01% Basic Materials 7.31% Communication Services 7.17% Real Estate 2.41% Consumer Cyclical 1.51% Technology 1% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.44% Equity 96.56% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 20 | LT9% ₹285 Cr 665,000 InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 20 | INDIGO6% ₹203 Cr 420,000
↑ 70,000 Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 19 | ONGC6% ₹191 Cr 6,825,000 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 21 | RELIANCE6% ₹176 Cr 1,260,000 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 16 | NTPC5% ₹152 Cr 3,978,727 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 12 | AXISBANK4% ₹138 Cr 1,000,000 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 09 | BHARTIARTL4% ₹133 Cr 710,000 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 25 | HDFCBANK4% ₹133 Cr 1,500,000 State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 14 | SBIN4% ₹114 Cr 950,000
↓ -50,000 Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | POWERGRID3% ₹108 Cr 3,600,000 2. Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
Growth Launch Date 8 Mar 11 NAV (30 Apr 26) ₹48.691 ↓ -0.39 (-0.80 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,278 on 31 Mar 26 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 2.1 Sharpe Ratio -0.79 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 21 ₹10,000 30 Apr 22 ₹12,854 30 Apr 23 ₹14,217 30 Apr 24 ₹25,465 30 Apr 25 ₹25,446 30 Apr 26 ₹26,520 Returns for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Apr 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 17.5% 3 Month 6.3% 6 Month -2.9% 1 Year 4.2% 3 Year 23.1% 5 Year 21.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 -6.9% 2023 39.3% 2022 50.3% 2021 1.7% 2020 64.8% 2019 6.3% 2018 -5.3% 2017 -25.9% 2016 58.7% 2015 10.7% Fund Manager information for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
Name Since Tenure Vishal Biraia 24 Jan 24 2.19 Yr. Ritika Behera 7 Oct 23 2.48 Yr. Gaurav Satra 7 Jun 24 1.82 Yr. Data below for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Mar 26
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Industrials 54.3% Utility 15.23% Basic Materials 9.05% Energy 5.4% Communication Services 4.79% Technology 4.13% Health Care 2.63% Financial Services 2.33% Real Estate 0.97% Consumer Cyclical 0.21% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 0.96% Equity 99.04% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 12 | LT6% ₹79 Cr 225,830
↑ 9,147 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | RELIANCE5% ₹69 Cr 513,178 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 19 | BHARTIARTL5% ₹61 Cr 343,670 Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | KIRLOSBROS4% ₹55 Cr 410,546 Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 19 | BEL4% ₹55 Cr 1,362,488 UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 14 | 5325384% ₹52 Cr 48,772 InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | INDIGO4% ₹49 Cr 125,492
↑ 6,500 GPT Infraprojects Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 17 | GPTINFRA4% ₹46 Cr 4,733,244 Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | ADANIPORTS3% ₹39 Cr 296,403 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | 5325553% ₹33 Cr 902,609 3. DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
Growth Launch Date 11 Jun 04 NAV (30 Apr 26) ₹343.964 ↓ -2.82 (-0.81 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹4,979 on 31 Mar 26 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.89 Sharpe Ratio -0.01 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 21 ₹10,000 30 Apr 22 ₹13,155 30 Apr 23 ₹15,074 30 Apr 24 ₹26,536 30 Apr 25 ₹25,993 30 Apr 26 ₹31,048 Returns for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Apr 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 15.4% 3 Month 11.6% 6 Month 7.7% 1 Year 19.4% 3 Year 27.2% 5 Year 25.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 17.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 -2.5% 2023 32.4% 2022 49% 2021 13.9% 2020 51.6% 2019 2.7% 2018 6.7% 2017 -17.2% 2016 47% 2015 4.1% Fund Manager information for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
Name Since Tenure Rohit Singhania 21 Jun 10 15.79 Yr. Data below for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund as on 31 Mar 26
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Industrials 27.68% Basic Materials 13.33% Financial Services 13% Utility 11.64% Consumer Cyclical 8.63% Energy 7.37% Health Care 6.56% Communication Services 3.04% Real Estate 1.51% Technology 1.43% Consumer Defensive 0.96% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 4.85% Equity 95.15% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 17 | 5325555% ₹262 Cr 7,063,207 Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | APOLLOHOSP4% ₹224 Cr 301,630 Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 04 | LT4% ₹206 Cr 588,665
↓ -89,980 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 25 | MCX3% ₹163 Cr 680,825 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 18 | BHARTIARTL3% ₹151 Cr 849,969
↑ 37,224 Amber Enterprises India Ltd Ordinary Shares (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | AMBER3% ₹144 Cr 219,234 Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 25 | 5328983% ₹139 Cr 4,694,365
↓ -873,209 Coal India Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | COALINDIA2% ₹122 Cr 2,705,180 Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | 5003122% ₹119 Cr 4,196,344 Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | KIRLOSENG2% ₹111 Cr 834,973
↓ -195,952 4. Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
Growth Launch Date 8 May 04 NAV (30 Apr 26) ₹378.868 ↓ -2.48 (-0.65 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,534 on 31 Mar 26 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.85 Sharpe Ratio -0.19 Information Ratio 0.38 Alpha Ratio -0.88 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 21 ₹10,000 30 Apr 22 ₹12,756 30 Apr 23 ₹15,368 30 Apr 24 ₹27,201 30 Apr 25 ₹27,073 30 Apr 26 ₹31,533 Returns for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Apr 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 17% 3 Month 13.3% 6 Month 6% 1 Year 16.5% 3 Year 27.1% 5 Year 25.8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 18% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 -0.5% 2023 26.9% 2022 58% 2021 10.9% 2020 48.9% 2019 10.8% 2018 -2.9% 2017 -21.1% 2016 61.7% 2015 0.1% Fund Manager information for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund
Name Since Tenure Kinjal Desai 25 May 18 7.86 Yr. Rahul Modi 19 Aug 24 1.62 Yr. Amber Singhania 11 Mar 26 0.06 Yr. Data below for Nippon India Power and Infra Fund as on 31 Mar 26
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Industrials 33.96% Utility 23.84% Energy 10.82% Consumer Cyclical 10.6% Basic Materials 6.71% Technology 4.26% Financial Services 2.97% Communication Services 2.32% Health Care 2.26% Real Estate 1.63% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 0.62% Equity 99.38% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 18 | RELIANCE10% ₹626 Cr 4,660,000 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 09 | 5325558% ₹511 Cr 13,800,000
↓ -1,700,000 Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 07 | LT6% ₹408 Cr 1,164,337
↑ 175,000 Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 23 | 5004004% ₹288 Cr 7,600,789
↓ -300,000 NTPC Green Energy Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | NTPCGREEN3% ₹226 Cr 24,491,079
↑ 1,920,000 CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 5000933% ₹178 Cr 2,720,014 Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | 5001033% ₹168 Cr 6,848,468
↓ -51,532 UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 19 | 5325382% ₹161 Cr 150,000 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 18 | BHARTIARTL2% ₹152 Cr 850,000
↑ 70,000 NLC India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 5136832% ₹149 Cr 5,531,878 5. Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund
Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund
Growth Launch Date 25 Feb 08 NAV (30 Apr 26) ₹67.208 ↓ -0.81 (-1.20 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,055 on 31 Mar 26 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 2.01 Sharpe Ratio -0.18 Information Ratio -0.44 Alpha Ratio -1.06 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Apr 21 ₹10,000 30 Apr 22 ₹13,293 30 Apr 23 ₹15,986 30 Apr 24 ₹25,079 30 Apr 25 ₹24,122 30 Apr 26 ₹27,401 Returns for Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Apr 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 15.6% 3 Month 6.1% 6 Month 0.7% 1 Year 13.6% 3 Year 19.7% 5 Year 22.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 -3.7% 2023 32.4% 2022 37.3% 2021 15.6% 2020 57.3% 2019 3.4% 2018 3.6% 2017 -19.6% 2016 45.3% 2015 9.2% Fund Manager information for Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund
Name Since Tenure Nalin Bhatt 1 Oct 23 2.5 Yr. Data below for Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund as on 31 Mar 26
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Industrials 47.94% Basic Materials 12.38% Communication Services 11.13% Consumer Cyclical 10.76% Energy 7.19% Financial Services 3.24% Technology 2.55% Utility 2.07% Real Estate 1.76% Health Care 1.14% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Equity 100.16% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 15 | LT10% ₹213 Cr 607,000
↓ -5,000 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 20 | BHARTIARTL7% ₹135 Cr 755,000 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | RELIANCE5% ₹106 Cr 790,000
↓ -2,000 Indus Towers Ltd Ordinary Shares (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 25 | 5348165% ₹94 Cr 2,250,000 Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 17 | KPIL3% ₹67 Cr 630,000 Cummins India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 12 | 5004803% ₹66 Cr 145,800 Solar Industries India Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 15 | SOLARINDS3% ₹65 Cr 54,000 UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 15 | 5325383% ₹64 Cr 60,000 Shree Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 11 | 5003873% ₹62 Cr 27,000 VST Tillers Tractors Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | VSTTILLERS3% ₹62 Cr 129,000
↓ -1,659
Note: Always review the fund’s performance over multiple timeframes — 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years — to assess consistency.
How to Pick Best Infrastructure Funds to Invest
Some of the important parameters to choose a right infrastructure fund are:
1. Performance Consistency
Choose funds that have consistently outperformed their benchmark indices (like Nifty Infrastructure Index) across at least 4–5 years. Avoid being swayed by short-term returns.
2. Fund Size (AUM)
An ideal AUM should be neither too small nor too large. A mid-sized fund often allows better flexibility and liquidity.
3. Fund House & Manager Track Record
The experience of the fund manager and the credibility of the AMC matter greatly. Review how their other funds have performed in volatile markets.
4. Investment Horizon
Since infrastructure is a cyclical sector, investors should have a long-term horizon (ideally 5+ years) to ride out short-term Volatility.
5. Risk Profile
These are high-risk, high-reward investments. Investors with moderate-to-high risk tolerance and knowledge of equity markets are better suited for them.
Key Government Initiatives Supporting Infrastructure Growth
India has outlined several long-term initiatives to boost its infrastructure ecosystem. Some of the key focus areas include:
National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) - A multi-trillion rupee plan to strengthen core infrastructure projects across the nation.
PM Gati Shakti - A unified platform to coordinate infrastructure development across ministries for faster execution.
Smart Cities Mission - Urban renewal and retrofitting initiatives for sustainable city development.
Affordable Housing and Power for All - Continued emphasis on housing, roads, and electrification.
Renewable Energy Expansion - Focus on solar, wind, and green hydrogen infrastructure.
Together, these initiatives aim to build the backbone for India’s economic growth in the decades ahead.
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Should You Invest in Infrastructure Funds?
✅ Ideal For:
- Long-term investors (5+ years)
- Those who believe in India’s infrastructure growth story
- Investors seeking thematic exposure within their diversified Portfolio
🚫 Avoid If:
- You prefer short-term returns
- You have low risk tolerance
- You don’t track sectoral developments
Pro Tip - Limit exposure to 10–15% of your total equity portfolio to manage sector risk effectively.
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FAQs on Infrastructure Funds
1. Are infrastructure funds suitable for beginners?
A: Not ideally. These funds are best for investors who understand equity market cycles and can stay invested long term.
2. How are infrastructure funds taxed?
A: They are treated like equity funds — short-term gains (less than 1 year) are taxed at 15%, and long-term gains (above ₹1 lakh) are taxed at 10%.
3. How much should I invest in this theme?
A: Generally, not more than 10–15% of your total equity portfolio.
4. What is the benchmark index for these funds?
A: Most funds track the Nifty Infrastructure Index or S&P BSE India Infrastructure Index.
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Research Highlights for Franklin Build India Fund