Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹643.59
Day change
0.24%
Volatility
15.5%
Sharpe
0.38
Max drawdown
-21.2%
Expense ratio
0.78%
AUM
₹8,513 Cr
Category rank
16 / 18
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | -1.53% | 0.25% | 7.41% | 12.50% | 12.40% | 18.94% | 13.80% | 22.95% | 15.79% |
Returns up to 1Y are absolute; 1Y and longer are annualised (CAGR). Source: public AMFI NAV data.
NAV history
Chart shows the fund's available daily NAV history. Daily NAV data begins around 2006, so older funds may predate this range.
About this fund
Nippon India Pharma Fund is a sectoral/thematic equity fund offered by Nippon India Mutual Fund, classified under Equity as Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare. Because it concentrates on one sector or theme, it typically shows larger price swings than diversified equity funds. Its latest NAV is ₹643.59, with assets under management of about ₹8,513 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, Nippon India Pharma Fund has recorded a return of about 12.4%, with a three-year return of 18.9% and a five-year return of 13.8%. Its annualised volatility is 15.5% — moderate fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 0.38, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 0.78%, deducted daily from the NAV.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 18.77 | 11.71 | -15.12 | 90.70 | 76% | 50% |
| 3Y | 19.74 | 21.29 | -1.38 | 32.16 | 99% | 88% |
| 5Y | 19.95 | 18.21 | 13.09 | 32.02 | 100% | 100% |
| 7Y | 19.77 | 20.21 | 13.56 | 24.08 | 100% | 100% |
| 10Y | 16.11 | 16.07 | 15.65 | 16.70 | 100% | 100% |
Each row takes every possible start date in the fund's history and computes the annualised return (CAGR) over that window. Avg/Median = the typical outcome; Min/Max = worst and best; % Pos = how often the window ended positive; % >12 = how often it beat 12% a year. Higher consistency means timing mattered less.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nippon India Pharma Fund invest in?
It invests primarily in companies tied to a single sector or theme.
How is this fund classified?
It is a Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare fund in the Equity group.
How often is the NAV updated?
Mutual fund NAVs are declared by the AMC on every business day. This page sources NAV from public AMFI data and refreshes twice daily.
What is its expense ratio?
0.78% (direct plan, base expense ratio), deducted daily from the NAV. Some platforms quote a higher all-in Total TER — verify with the AMC.
How is the rolling return calculated?
Rolling return averages the fund's annualised return over every possible window of a given length across its history, rather than a single start-to-end period — reducing the effect of one lucky or unlucky entry date.
Is past performance a guarantee of future returns?
No. Past performance does not indicate future results; mutual fund values fluctuate with markets. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing.
Compare with peers
Similar Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITIES FUND Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare | 0.64 | 12.30 | 22.26 | 21.77 | 24.32 | 18.58 | 14.93 | 0.74 |
| UTI - Healthcare Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare | 1.59 | 12.03 | 23.23 | 18.41 | 24.49 | 16.35 | 14.91 | 0.99 |
| Tata India Pharma & Healthcare Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare | -0.99 | 8.03 | 13.36 | 10.29 | 19.96 | 14.77 | 15.02 | 0.62 |
| Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare | 0.82 | 10.10 | 18.57 | 20.92 | 22.87 | 15.75 | – | 0.45 |
| ICICI Prudential Healthcare Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare | -1.63 | 5.69 | 14.28 | 9.00 | 22.36 | 16.07 | – | – |
| DSP Healthcare Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare | 3.11 | 11.00 | 23.87 | 17.93 | 22.55 | 15.41 | – | 0.52 |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Pharma and Healthcare Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare | -0.05 | 10.33 | 18.66 | 18.69 | 22.00 | 14.50 | – | 0.79 |
| ITI Pharma and Healthcare Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Pharma/Healthcare | -0.23 | 10.03 | 17.20 | 13.71 | 19.89 | – | – | 0.58 |
More funds from Nippon India
| Fund | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | TER % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon India Arbitrage Fund Hybrid Scheme - Arbitrage Fund | 0.55 | 1.93 | 3.28 | 6.77 | 7.37 | 6.77 | 6.49 | 0.28 |
| Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Banking/Financial | -0.02 | 5.89 | 2.00 | 7.04 | 12.65 | 13.72 | 12.84 | 0.82 |
| Nippon India Large Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Large Cap Fund | -2.83 | 2.69 | -0.22 | -1.67 | 11.20 | 13.67 | 13.92 | 0.57 |
| Nippon India Multi Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Multi Cap Fund | -2.27 | 2.70 | 4.53 | 0.92 | 13.10 | 17.32 | 15.29 | 0.58 |
| Nippon India Floating Interest Rates Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Floating Interest Rates Fund | 0.17 | 2.06 | 2.90 | 5.99 | 7.58 | 6.59 | 7.28 | – |
| Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Other Scheme - FoF Domestic | 1.76 | -1.73 | -4.04 | 41.44 | 35.57 | 24.88 | 15.94 | 0.04 |
| Nippon India Equity Scheme - Mid Cap Fund | -1.53 | 4.08 | 8.02 | 10.33 | 18.36 | 18.56 | 18.19 | 0.58 |
| Nippon India Gilt Fund Debt Scheme - Gilt Fund | -0.62 | 2.30 | 2.77 | 4.15 | 6.44 | 5.69 | 7.44 | 0.43 |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.