Kotak Liquid Fund NAV Crosses Rs 1000: Key Metrics Revealed

By Market DeskKotak Liquid Fund NAV Crosses Rs 1000: Key Metrics Revealed

Kotak Liquid Fund Direct’s NAV reaches Rs 1,000.84. Explore its moderate risk, returns, and key metrics for informed investment decisions.

The Kotak Liquid Fund Direct – IDCW recorded a Net Asset Value (NAV) of Rs 1,000.84 for its Direct plan’s IDCW option as of August 14, 2026. This open-ended liquid debt scheme, managed by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund, aims for high liquidity and reasonable returns.

Key Fund Metrics

  • NAV (as of August 14, 2026): Rs 1,000.84
  • Expense Ratio (Direct plan): 0.0%
  • Fund Size: Rs 0.0 crore
  • Minimum Initial Investment: Rs 1,000
  • Minimum Additional/SIP Investment: Rs 500

Categorized under ‘Debt: Liquid’, the fund carries a ‘Moderate’ riskometer rating. It holds a ‘Low’ risk grade and an ‘Average’ return grade, reflecting its investment strategy in money and other short-term debt instruments.

Performance Overview

  • 1-Year Trailing Return: 6.43%
  • 3-Year Trailing Return: 6.97%
  • 5-Year Trailing Return: 6.27%
  • Return Since Inception (August 7, 2026): 6.8%

Investors should note the applicable exit load for redemptions made within 6 days of investment. This charge ranges from 0.0070% on day 1 down to 0.0045% on day 6.

Taxation Details

  • Capital gains (after April 1, 2023): Taxed as per investor’s income slab.
  • Capital gains (before April 1, 2023): Slab rate if redeemed within 3 years; 20% with indexation if redeemed after 3 years.
  • Dividend income: Added to investor’s income, 10% TDS for amounts over Rs 5,000 annually.

The fund suggests an investment horizon of less than 3 months for optimal alignment with its objectives. Rohit Seksaria has managed the Kotak Liquid Fund Direct – IDCW since November 2022.