Equity Scheme – Thematic Fund

Union Business Cycle Fund

An open-ended equity scheme investing in business cycles based investing theme.

Official details checked 06 September 2026 · latest available AMFI NAV dated 04 Sep 2026
Reference NAV₹12.2500Union Business Cycle Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option · NAV date 04 Sep 2026
RiskometerVery High RiskCan change monthly
Expense ratioRegular 3.11%, Direct 1.89%Official stated figure; verify current TER
Allotment / launch05 Mar 2024Union Mutual Fund
Full official AMFI Scheme Summary Document available below.

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Plain-language summary

Primarily market-linked growth exposure

The Investment Objective of the Scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing with a focus on riding business cycles through allocation between sectors and stocks at different stages of business cycles in the economy. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

Who may study it further

Investors with a long horizon who can tolerate meaningful falls in value.

Main risks to understand

Share-price volatility, valuation risk, concentration and tracking risk where applicable.

Not an income promise: The objective describes what the manager aims to do. It is not a guaranteed result, return or capital-protection statement.
Portfolio design

How the money may be invested

Equity and Equity Related Instruments selected on the basis of business cycle : 80% - 100% of total assets, Equity & Equity related instruments of entity(ies) other than the above entity(ies): 0% - 20% of total assets,Money Market Instruments, Other Liquid Instruments and other assets as permitted by SEBI: 0%-20% of total assets and Units issued by InvITs: 0% - 10% of total assets. Please refer the Scheme Information Document for more details.

SEBI category
Equity Scheme – Thematic Fund
Fund type
An open-ended equity scheme investing in business cycles based investing theme.
Primary benchmark
Nifty 500 Index (TRI) Nifty Benchmark Disclaimer: The “Product” offered by “the issuer” is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by NSE Indices Limited (Formerly Indian Index Services & Products Limited) (IISL). NSE Indices Limited does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied (including warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose or use) and disclaims all liability to the owners of “the Product” or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the “the Product” linked to Nifty 500 Index or particularly in the ability of the Nifty 500 Index, to track general stock market performance in India. The relationship of NSE INDICES LIMITED to the Issuer is only in respect of the licensing of the Indices and certain trademarks and trade names associated with such Indices which is determined, composed and calculated by NSE INDICES LIMITED without regard to the Issuer or the Product(s). NSE INDICES LIMITED does not have any obligation to take the needs of the Issuer or the owners of the Product(s) into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the NIFTY 500 Index. NSE INDICES LIMITED is not responsible for or has participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the Product(s) to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Product(s) is to be converted into cash. NSE INDICES LIMITED has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Product(s).
Top holdings

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.

Live verificationUnion Business Cycle FundConfirm the reporting month, security name, sector and percentage of net assets.
Fund management

Manager and scheme tenure

Fund manager(s)
Mr. Harshad Patwardhan · Mr. Pratik Dharmshi
Manager tenure on this scheme
Since FM 1 since 01-11-2024, FM 2 since 09-12-2024
Role / co-management
FM 1 Co-manage, FM 2 Co-manage

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.

Plans and options

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 AMFINAVDate
Union Business Cycle Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option₹12.250004 Sep 2026
Union Business Cycle Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW Option₹12.250004 Sep 2026
Union Business Cycle Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option₹11.850004 Sep 2026
Union Business Cycle Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW Option₹11.850004 Sep 2026
Costs and access

What you pay and how money moves

Stated expense ratio
Regular 3.11%, Direct 1.89%
Exit load
1% if units are redeemed/switched out on or before completion of 1 year from the date of allotment. Nil if redeemed or switched out after completion of 1 year from the date of allotment of units.
Minimum application
1000 · multiples of 1
SIP frequency
SIP - Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly, SWP - Daily/ Monthly/ Quarterly/ Half Yearly and Yearly, STP - Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly and Half Yearly
Minimum SIP amount
SIP - Rs. 100 for daily SIP, Rs. 500 for weekly SIP, Rs. 500 for fortnightly SIP, Rs. 500 for monthly SIP, SWP - Rs. 500 , STP - Rs. 100
Minimum instalments
SIP - 6 instalments for all frequencies, STP - 6 instalments for all frequencies, SWP - 6 instalments for all frequencies
Expense ratios change. Direct and regular plans normally have different expense ratios. Read the latest TER disclosure before investing.
Premium-free process

How a mutual-fund investment is paid

  1. Complete KYCIdentity, PAN, bank and contact verification are required.
  2. Choose route and optionUnderstand direct vs regular and growth vs IDCW before selecting.
  3. Choose SIP or lump sumSIP uses an automated mandate; lump sum is a one-time payment.
  4. Receive units at applicable NAVCut-off time, cleared funds and scheme rules determine the applicable NAV.
  5. Review, do not chaseTrack goal fit, risk, manager/mandate changes, costs and portfolio — not daily noise.
Original documents

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.

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