Primarily market-linked growth exposure
The scheme shall seek to generate capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of companies that follow Environmental, Social and Governance parameters. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.
Investors with a long horizon who can tolerate meaningful falls in value.
Share-price volatility, valuation risk, concentration and tracking risk where applicable.
How the money may be invested
Asset Class Particulars Allocation Risk Profile A Equity and equity related securities - 80%-100% - High (Risk Profile) A1 Equity and equity related instruments following Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria (including derivatives and foreign securities) 80%-100% High (Risk Profile) A2 Equity and equity related instruments other mentioned in the A1 above 0%- 20% - Medium to High (Risk Profile) B Debt & Money Market Instruments* 0%-20% Low to Medium - (Risk Profile) C Units of InvITs 0-10% Medium to High - (Risk Profile)
- SEBI category
- Thematic Fund
- Fund type
- An Open ended Equity Scheme following Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) theme.
- Primary benchmark
- NIFTY100 ESG TRI
Use the latest monthly portfolio
Top holdings are the largest securities currently owned by the scheme. Names and weights can change every month, so a copied list can become misleading. Open the AMC's current official portfolio or factsheet below and look for this exact fund name.
Manager and scheme tenure
- Fund manager(s)
- FM 1 Mr. Mandar Pawar
- Manager tenure on this scheme
- Since FM 1 22/01/2024
- Role / co-management
- FM 1 Fund Manager for equity investment of the Scheme
The tenure above is experience managing this scheme, not the manager's total career experience. For education, qualifications and prior roles, open the latest official AMC factsheet or manager profile below.
Latest NAV records
NAV is a per-unit accounting value. Compare returns, portfolio, risk and cost — never choose a fund only because its NAV looks low.
| Plan / option reported by AMFI | NAV | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option | ₹18.2850 | 04 Sep 2026 |
| Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Direct Plan - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option | ₹18.2840 | 04 Sep 2026 |
| Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option | ₹16.7000 | 04 Sep 2026 |
| Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Regular Plan - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option | ₹16.7000 | 04 Sep 2026 |
What you pay and how money moves
- Stated expense ratio
- Regular 2.50%, Direct 1.16%
- Exit load
- For redemption / switch out within 90 days from the date of allotment: 0.5% If units are redeemed or switched out on or after 90 days from the date of allotment -Nil Redemption of units would be done on First in First out Basis (FIFO).
- Minimum application
- Rs. 100/- · multiples of Any amount thereafter Rs. 100
- SIP frequency
- SIP - Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half – Yearly and Annually SWP - Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half – Yearly and Annually STP - Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly
- Minimum SIP amount
- SIP - Rs. 100/- and any amount thereafter, SWP - Rs. 1000 STP - Rs. 1000
- Minimum instalments
- SIP - N.A. SWP - 6 installments STP - 6 installments
How a mutual-fund investment is paid
- Complete KYCIdentity, PAN, bank and contact verification are required.
- Choose route and optionUnderstand direct vs regular and growth vs IDCW before selecting.
- Choose SIP or lump sumSIP uses an automated mandate; lump sum is a one-time payment.
- Receive units at applicable NAVCut-off time, cleared funds and scheme rules determine the applicable NAV.
- Review, do not chaseTrack goal fit, risk, manager/mandate changes, costs and portfolio — not daily noise.
Download and verify at source
The packaged Scheme Summary PDF is the official AMFI file, unchanged. Live AMC links are included for time-sensitive factsheets, top holdings and portfolios.
Source verification date: 06 September 2026. If a live document differs from this page, rely on the newer official document.