Abakkus Funds: Sunil Singhania’s Strong Returns
By Business Desk
Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Flexi Cap & Small Cap Funds show impressive returns since inception, guided by the ‘MEETS’ framework. Explore their performance.
Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund and Abakkus Small Cap Fund have delivered significant absolute returns since their respective inceptions, driven by a proprietary ‘MEETS’ investment framework.
Singhania, previously CIO at Reliance Mutual Fund, launched Abakkus Mutual Fund in August 2025. Abakkus Asset Managers now oversees over Rs 41,483 crore across PMS, AIFs, and mutual funds, with the ‘MEETS’ framework guiding its investment strategy.
Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund Performance
- Manages Rs 6,338 crore.
- Inception: December 2025.
- Absolute return since inception (as of August 27, 2026): 14.5%.
- Demonstrated strong downside protection in early 2026, outperforming peers.
- Recovery phase (April-August 2026) return: 25.6% absolute return, outperforming the BSE 500 – TRI.
- Portfolio: 45 stocks, 100% domestic Indian equity deployment.
- Top sectors: financial services, capital goods, and healthcare.
The fund’s strategic allocation, including holding cash and tilting towards large-cap banking and financial institutions during early 2026 volatility, enabled its superior performance. Its diversified portfolio underscores a disciplined investment approach.
Abakkus Small Cap Fund Dynamics
- Manages over Rs 2,113 crore.
- Inception: March 2026.
- Absolute return since inception (as of August 27, 2026): 26.7%.
- Outperformed the BSE 250 Small Cap – TRI.
- Holdings: 62 stocks, 79% in small-caps.
- Top sectors: financial services, capital goods, and healthcare.
This fund strategically deployed capital into depressed valuations, particularly focusing on sectors that delivered strong Q1FY27 earnings. Both Abakkus funds maintain a low portfolio turnover ratio, signifying a disciplined investment approach.
Both Abakkus Small Cap Fund and Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund demonstrate capacity to generate alpha for investors, strictly adhering to Singhania’s MEETS framework. Investors should consider these funds for their watchlist, aligning with a long-term horizon of at least 5-7 years and diversified allocation based on individual risk appetite.