The scheme aims to generate long-term capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related securities and enable investors to avail the income tax rebate, as per the prevailing tax laws.
Exit Load--
Stamp duty on investment0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)
Tax implicationsIf you redeem within one year, your returns will be taxed at 20%. For redemptions after one year, returns exceeding ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year will be taxed at 12.5%.
Harsha Upadhyaya
Mr. Upadhyaya is a B.E (Mechanical) from NIT Suratkal, PGDM from IIM Lucknow and CFA from the CFA Institute, USA.
Prior to joining Kotak Mutual fund he has worked with DSP Mutual Fund and UTI AMC.
Common questions about this fund, answered from scheme data
The latest Net Asset Value (NAV) of Kotak ELSS Tax Saver Fund is ₹118.72 as of 2026-08-28.
Kotak ELSS Tax Saver Fund is classified as a ELSS fund.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of Kotak ELSS Tax Saver Fund is ₹6,341.9 Cr.
The expense ratio of Kotak ELSS Tax Saver Fund is 1.91%.
Kotak ELSS Tax Saver Fund is managed by Harsha Upadhyaya.
The minimum SIP investment for Kotak ELSS Tax Saver Fund is ₹500.
As per the SEBI Riskometer, Kotak ELSS Tax Saver Fund carries a Very High risk level.
Kotak ELSS Tax Saver Fund has delivered 5.29% (1Y), 11.6% (3Y) and 11.89% (5Y) annualised returns as of 2026-08-28.
Kotak ELSS Tax Saver Fund was launched on 1994-08-05.
Open an account with Indiabulls Securities, complete your KYC, and invest via SIP or a one-time lumpsum through our platform.
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) lets you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (e.g., monthly) instead of a single lumpsum.
There is no separate brokerage on mutual fund units. The AMC charges an expense ratio, which is already reflected in the NAV. An exit load may apply if you redeem before the specified period.
Mutual fund NAVs are declared once per business day after market close, in line with SEBI norms.
The FAQs above are generated from data provided by the AMC and are for educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice, buy/sell recommendations, or return guarantees. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks — read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.
