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Parag Parikh Arbitrage Fund Direct Growth NAV today

AMFI: 152109ISIN: INF879O01225MUTF_IN: PARA_PARI_ARBI_VTA8D5PPFAS Mutual FundArbitrage funds

NAV ₹12.2247up ₹0.01 (0.06%)

NAV for 27 Oct 2026, against 26 Oct 2026. Declared once a day.

Other plans: Regular Growth ₹12.0947, 0.06%

Fund size
₹2,750 CrSep 2026
Expense ratio
0.99%26 Oct 2026
P/E
15.430 Sep 2026
Risk level
LowAug 2026
Holdings
8730 Sep 2026
Launched
2 Nov 2023

Parag Parikh Arbitrage Fund returns

Direct Growth plan

Over each window to 27 Oct 2026

OverDirect GrowthRegular GrowthBenchmarkRank in categoryCategory medianMiddle half
1 week+0.09%+0.08%+0.06%–––
1 month+0.45%+0.41%+0.74%38 of 40+0.54%+0.5% to +0.6%
3 months+1.53%+1.43%+1.77%32 of 39+1.60%+1.6% to +1.7%
6 months+3.08%+2.88%+3.43%32 of 38+3.21%+3.1% to +3.3%
1 year+6.44%+6.04%+7.21%30 of 34+6.61%+6.5% to +6.7%
3 yearsNeeds 3 years–––+7.24%+7.1% to +7.3%
5 yearsNeeds 5 years–––+6.73%+6.6% to +6.8%
10 yearsNeeds 10 years–––+6.34%+6.2% to +6.5%
₹10,000 put in on 3 Nov 2023 is ₹12,207 at the NAV of 27 Oct 2026Over a year and longer, a return is the yearly rate. Benchmark: Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI, over the same days as the fund. Rank, median and middle half among the Direct plans of Arbitrage funds, each fund's return to its latest NAV on or before 28 Oct 2026.

At the month end, 30 Sep 2026

OverFundBenchmark
1 year+6.46%+7.33%
Since launch+6.97%+7.46%
Benchmark: Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI. Both as the fund house states them for the month.

Return in each calendar year

  • Fund, Direct Growth
  • Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI
7.77%7.52%Dec 246.62%7.53%Dec 25
Highest year to Dec 2024, +7.8%; lowest year to Dec 2025, +6.6%

Parag Parikh Arbitrage Fund SIP returns

₹10,000 on the 1st of every month, valued at the NAV of 27 Oct 2026SIP calculator

PeriodInvestedValue todayInvested against value todaySIP returnAfter stamp dutyStamp duty
1 year12 instalments₹1,20,000₹1,23,869₹1,23,863 after stamp duty+6.17%+6.16%₹6
Since Nov 202335 instalments₹3,50,000₹3,85,304₹3,85,285 after stamp duty+6.58%+6.57%₹18

3 years: Launched 2 Nov 2023, needs 3 years of history.

A SIP that rises every year: Step-up SIP calculator

Rolling returns

Per cent a year, every window from 3 Nov 2023 to 27 Oct 2026

Lowest to highestAverage
LowestAverageHighestEnded higher
1 year489 windows+6.0%+6.9%+7.9%100.0%
3 yearsLaunched 2 Nov 2023, needs 4 years of history
Every 1-year window ended higher than it started.

Parag Parikh Arbitrage Fund expense ratio and exit load

Per cent of the money invested, a year. Each month shows its last day filed; the parts were redefined from Apr 2026.

Regular over direct
0.40 ptsA year, on 26 Oct 2026
Direct, 30-day average
0.99%Over the last 30 days filed
Regular, 30-day average
1.39%Over the last 30 days filed

Total expense ratio, month by month

  • Regular plan
  • Direct plan
1.66%0.22%1.39%0.99%Nov 23Apr 24Sep 24Feb 25Jul 25Dec 25May 26Oct 26
Direct plan highest 1.27%, Apr 2026.Direct plan lowest 0.22%, May 2026.

What the expense ratio is made of

PartDirectRegular
Base expense ratio0.19%0.53%
Brokerage0.10%0.10%
Transaction costs0.09%0.09%
Statutory levies0.61%0.67%
Per cent of assets a year, filed for 26 Oct 2026. The parts add up to that day's total.

Exit load, in the fund house's words

In respect of each purchase / switch-in of units, an Exit Load of 0.25% is payable if Units are redeemed/ switched-out within 30 days from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if Units are redeemed / switched-out after 30 days from the date of allotment. Any exit load charged (net off GST, if any) shall be credited back to the Scheme.MoreLess

Buying and selling

Lump-sum purchases
Accepted
Minimum investment
₹1,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Minimum redemption
₹1,000
SIP
Accepted
SIP minimum
Monthly: 1000 /Quarterly : 3000
SIP instalments, at least
Monthly - 6; Quarterly - 4
STP, transfers to another fund
Not accepted
SWP, regular withdrawals
Accepted
Switches
Accepted
Lock-in
None
SIP dates
Any date within Month or Quarter (up to a maximum of 6 dates per application)
As listed for this plan on 29 Oct 2026.

How Parag Parikh Arbitrage Fund is taxed

Gains on units held over 12 months are taxed at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh a year; gains on units held 12 months or less at 20%.

Rules in force from 23 Jul 2024, checked 27 Oct 2026. Surcharge and cess are not included.

Parag Parikh Arbitrage Fund AUM

₹ crore, every plan of the fund together.

Average assets
₹2,745 CrQuarter to Sep 2026
In the direct plans
84.7%Of the quarter's average

Average assets by quarter, by plan

  • Regular plans
  • Direct plans
₹2,324 Cr₹17 Cr₹17 Cr₹71 Cr₹152 Cr₹234 Cr₹237 Cr₹254 Cr₹327 Cr₹384 Cr₹403 Cr₹396 Cr₹406 Cr₹421 Cr₹96 Cr₹269 Cr₹491 Cr₹698 Cr₹867 Cr₹993 Cr₹1,179 Cr₹1,439 Cr₹1,570 Cr₹1,753 Cr₹2,012 Cr₹2,324 CrDec 23Jun 24Dec 24Jun 25Dec 25Jun 26Sep 26
The latest quarter is the largest since the quarter to Dec 2023.

Assets at each month end

₹2,799 Cr₹1,116 Cr₹2,750 CrNov 24Feb 25May 25Aug 25Nov 25Feb 26May 26Sep 26
Highest ₹2,799 Cr, Aug 2026.Lowest ₹1,116 Cr, Nov 2024.

Parag Parikh Arbitrage Fund portfolio

Portfolio disclosed for 30 Sep 2026.

Holdings on 30 Sep 2026

Parag Parikh Liquid FundFund units10.70%294.3418,68,962–Nov 2023or earlier
HDFC BankBanksSharesLarge cap2nd6.38%175.5624,77,150–Jan 2025
ICICI BankBanksSharesLarge cap5th6.17%169.6812,83,800–Nov 2024
Canara BankBanksSharesLarge cap80th5.28%145.281,21,63,500–Mar 2026
Reliance IndustriesPetroleum ProductsSharesLarge cap1st4.80%132.0511,12,500–Nov 2023or earlier
Axis BankBanksSharesLarge cap15th4.51%124.1310,12,500–Feb 2024
Bharti AirtelTelecom - ServicesSharesLarge cap3rd4.40%121.106,89,225–Oct 2024
Kotak Mahindra BankBanksSharesLarge cap16th3.75%103.2524,76,000–Nov 2023or earlier
Small Industries Dev Bank of India (11/06/2027)CRISIL A1+, repaid 11 Jun 2027Bonds and bills3.46%95.092,0007.45%Jul 2026
Bharat Heavy ElectricalsElectrical EquipmentSharesLarge cap98th2.97%81.8019,68,750–Apr 2024
State Bank of IndiaBanksSharesLarge cap4th2.38%65.416,81,750–Jun 2025
IDFC First BankBanksSharesMid cap167th2.24%61.7175,77,675–Mar 2025
Tata SteelFerrous MetalsSharesLarge cap36th2.06%56.7630,80,000–Feb 2024
Canara BankCanara Bank (08/12/2026), CRISIL A1+, repaid 8 Dec 2026Bonds and bills1.80%49.421,0006.30%Jul 2026
HDFC BankHDFC Bank Limited (21/12/2026), CARE A1+, repaid 21 Dec 2026Bonds and bills1.79%49.311,0006.30%Jun 2026
Weight is per cent of the fund's net assets; value in ₹ crore.
Largest holding
10.70%Parag Parikh Liquid Fund
Top 5 holdings
33.34%
Top 10 holdings
52.45%
Top 10 shares
42.91%
Effective holdings
24.6Taken over 96.29% of the fund

Asset allocation

  • Indian shares67.57%
  • Bonds and bills18.02%
  • Units of other funds10.70%
  • Cash and receivables3.71%
  • Futures and options, net−67.90%
  • Futures and options, gross67.90%
Per cent of the fund's net assets.

Large, mid and small cap

  • Large cap85.06%Category 75.59%
  • Mid cap10.90%Category 19.51%
  • Small cap4.04%Category 4.90%
Per cent of the fund's Indian shares. By the list for the six months to Jun 2026. Category is the average of 40 Arbitrage funds.

Sector allocation

3sectors
  • Power0.00%Category 0.12%
  • Realty0.00%Category 0.02%
  • Chemicals0.00%Category 0.08%
Per cent of the fund's net assets, less the futures sold on its shares, Sep 2026. Category is the average of 40 Arbitrage funds.

Sector allocation month by month

13 months
Power3 companies0.00%−0.01%−0.01%0.00%−0.01%−0.01%0.00%0.00%0.00%−0.02%−0.01%0.00%
Realty3 companies0.00%0.02%0.00%−0.01%−0.01%0.00%0.00%−0.01%0.00%−0.02%−0.01%−0.01%
Chemicals1 company0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Textiles0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Services1 company0.00%−0.02%−0.01%−0.01%−0.01%0.00%−0.01%−0.01%0.00%−0.01%−0.01%−0.01%
Construction Materials1 company0.00%−0.02%−0.01%−0.02%−0.02%−0.02%0.00%−0.02%−0.01%−0.01%−0.01%−0.01%
Consumer Durables2 companies0.00%0.01%0.00%0.00%−0.01%−0.01%0.00%0.00%0.00%−0.01%−0.01%−0.01%
Information Technology2 companies0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%−0.01%−0.01%−0.01%−0.01%−0.01%
Fast Moving Consumer Goods6 companies0.00%−0.01%−0.01%0.00%−0.01%0.00%−0.02%−0.01%0.00%0.00%−0.01%0.00%
Consumer Services2 companies0.00%0.01%−0.01%0.00%−0.01%0.00%0.00%−0.02%−0.01%−0.02%−0.02%−0.01%
Construction2 companies0.00%0.00%0.00%−0.01%−0.01%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Automobile And Auto Components3 companies−0.01%−0.05%−0.01%−0.01%−0.03%−0.04%−0.03%−0.02%−0.01%−0.03%−0.02%−0.02%
Per cent of the fund's net assets, less the futures sold on its shares, at each month end, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026; the line runs from Sep 2025.
Yield to maturity
6.84%Lines stating a yield: 81.82% of the bond book
Yield after expenses
5.85%Direct plan
Macaulay duration
28days
Modified duration
27days
Average maturity
28days
Maturity date known
100.00%Of the bond book, perpetual bonds left out
Perpetual bonds
None

The bond book is the fund's bonds, bills and overnight lending.

Credit rating

Loans of over a year

  • Sovereign0.36%

Loans of under a year

  • A1+17.66%

Other

  • Overnight lending4.00%
Per cent of the fund's net assets. A grade is stated for 100.00% of the bonds.

Maturity profile

  • Up to 1 month4.00%
  • 1 to 3 months4.49%
  • 3 to 6 months7.48%
  • 6 to 12 months6.05%
  • 1 to 3 yearsNone
  • 3 to 5 yearsNone
  • 5 to 10 yearsNone
  • Over 10 yearsNone
Per cent of the fund's net assets, over the bonds whose maturity date is known; perpetual bonds have none.
Largest borrower
4.38%Indian Bank
Top 5 borrowers
10.66%
Top 10 borrowers
10.66%

Per cent of the fund's net assets. Lent outside the government: 17.66% of the fund, to 4 borrowers; the borrower is named for 60.34% of it, its group for 24.79%.

Bought and sold

Sep 2026 against Aug 2026, position by position.

Positions changed, month by month

  • New
  • Added
  • Trimmed
  • Sold out
10156111Oct 251151211106Nov 25931717103Dec 25901710113Jan 2686181293Feb 2676182895Mar 267921585Apr 26104242361May 2635434968Jun 2679191777Jul 2672121975Aug 2683172476Sep 26
New positions
8369.23% of the fund
Sold out
7670.65% of the fund before
Matured
1
Added to
17
Trimmed
24
Unchanged
38
Traded at least
69.23%
Weight that moved
75.40%

Changes in Sep 2026

Indian BankIndian Bank (15/06/2027)New1.73%0.00%+1.73 pts+1,000
Mahindra & MahindraTrimmed0.54%1.47%−0.93 pts−75,200
HDFC BankHDFC Bank Limited (11/09/2026)Matured–0.89%−0.89 pts–
Indian BankIndian Bank (24/06/2027)New0.86%0.00%+0.86 pts+500
Grasim IndustriesSold out–0.82%−0.82 pts−68,250
Bandhan BankAdded1.46%0.68%+0.78 pts+11,01,600
DLFTrimmed0.29%0.85%−0.56 pts−2,24,200
HDFC BankAdded6.38%5.85%+0.53 pts+1,69,650
GMR AirportsTrimmed0.47%0.87%−0.40 pts−12,48,525
Reliance IndustriesAdded4.80%4.41%+0.39 pts+1,47,000
Eicher MotorsTrimmed1.16%1.54%−0.38 pts−9,500
CiplaTrimmed0.21%0.59%−0.38 pts−73,100
Bharat ElectronicsTrimmed1.72%2.00%−0.28 pts−1,31,100
One 97 CommunicationsTrimmed0.00%0.25%−0.25 pts−40,600
Kotak Mahindra BankTrimmed3.75%4.00%−0.25 pts−1,94,000
Weights are per cent of the fund's net assets; a change in weight is in percentage points. Securities only: 147 futures, options and cash lines that changed are not listed.

Holdings month by month

HoldingOct 25Nov 25Dec 25Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26Apr 26May 26Jun 26Jul 26Aug 26Sep 26
Parag Parikh Liquid Fund10.81%Cut10.63%10.33%Added10.10%12.80%Added12.59%Cut16.08%Added15.25%11.02%Cut10.67%10.47%10.70%
HDFC Bank3.63%4.58%Added4.73%Added5.88%Added6.33%Added6.66%Added6.11%5.56%5.98%Added5.38%Cut5.85%Added6.38%Added
ICICI Bank2.70%Added3.25%Added4.49%Added4.68%Added4.56%Cut4.76%Added4.99%Added5.73%Added6.01%Added6.04%5.97%6.17%Added
Canara Bank2.20%2.08%Cut0.03%CutSold out–0.40%Bought again0.55%Added1.18%Added2.12%Added5.57%Added5.51%5.28%
Reliance Industries3.92%4.05%3.83%3.32%3.32%Added3.81%Added4.66%Added4.74%Added4.75%Added4.62%4.41%4.80%Added
Axis Bank3.66%4.15%Added4.11%Added4.01%Cut3.95%Added4.03%Added5.14%Added4.97%Added5.04%Added4.44%Added4.70%Added4.51%
Bharti Airtel3.24%4.42%Added4.24%Added3.86%Added3.57%Cut4.14%Added4.83%Added4.43%Added4.63%Added4.78%Added4.33%Added4.40%Added
Kotak Mahindra Bank2.30%Added2.60%Added3.51%Added3.25%Added3.62%Added4.13%Added3.97%Added3.90%Added3.94%Added3.81%Added4.00%3.75%Cut
Small Industries Dev Bank of India (11/06/2027)–––––––––1.72%Bought3.38%Added3.46%
Bharat Heavy Electricals2.73%2.92%Cut2.72%2.42%2.37%2.36%2.94%3.28%3.11%2.96%Added3.15%2.97%Cut
State Bank of India3.08%3.15%3.62%Added2.62%Cut0.43%Cut2.88%Added2.14%Cut2.07%Added2.24%Added2.42%Added2.55%Added2.38%Added
IDFC First Bank2.85%2.74%2.76%2.70%Added2.04%Cut1.18%Cut1.30%Added1.34%Added2.11%Added2.18%Added2.16%2.24%Added
Tata Steel2.18%1.96%1.98%2.07%2.39%Added2.65%Added2.54%2.38%Added2.08%Added2.15%Added2.00%Cut2.06%Added
Canara BankCanara Bank (08/12/2026)–––––––––1.79%Bought1.76%1.80%
Canara BankCanara Bank (08/01/2027)–––2.19%Bought2.14%2.30%2.01%1.90%1.83%1.78%1.74%1.79%
Per cent of the fund's net assets at each month end, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Under it, the change on the fund's previous month. "After a gap" is a holding after a month with no portfolio on record, so when it was bought is not known; "Not filed" is one gone across such a gap.

Risk ratios

NAV to 27 Oct 2026

Each bar runs from the lowest to the highest figure among the Direct plans of Arbitrage funds (33 funds) over the same 1 year; the tick is their average and the dot this fund.

How much the NAV moves

Standard deviation0.60%
0.55%Lowest0.69%Average1.11%Highest
Downside deviationNo losing month
0.00%Lowest0.00%Average0.15%Highest
Sharpe ratio1.70
−0.25Lowest1.77Average3.41Highest
Sortino ratio3.09
−0.31Lowest3.39Average7.85Highest

Against Nifty 50 Arbitrage TRI

Beta0.45
0.45Lowest0.68Average1.15Highest
Alpha+0.22 pts
−1.63 ptsLowest−0.06 ptsAverage+1.07 ptsHighest
R-squared38.8
23.5Lowest69.3Average85.3Highest
Correlation0.62
0.49Lowest0.83Average0.92Highest
Upside capture88.4%
71.2%Lowest90.9%Average105.3%Highest
Downside captureNeeds 6 falling months

Largest falls

Largest overFallHigh onLow onBack at the high
1 year and since Nov 2023−0.57%3 Aug 20266 Aug 20261 Sep 2026

Risk level by month

MonthsFundBenchmark
Mar 2025 to Aug 202618 monthsLowLowNifty 50 Arbitrage TRI
The riskometer at each month end, the fund's and its benchmark's. A month with none on record is left out.

Parag Parikh Arbitrage Fund managers

Managers now

Manager
Rajeev Thakkarfor EquityNov 2023+6.90%a year+7.36%−0.46 pts––6₹1,60,074 Cr
Raunak Onkarfor EquityNov 2023+6.90%a year+7.36%−0.46 pts––6₹1,60,074 Cr
Rukun Tarachandanifor EquityNov 2023+6.90%a year+7.36%−0.46 pts––6₹1,60,074 Cr
Raj Mehtafor EquitySep 2025+6.30%a year+7.12%−0.82 pts20.1%32.6%6₹1,60,074 Cr
Tejas Somanfor DebtSep 2025+6.30%a year+7.12%−0.82 pts20.1%32.6%7₹1,65,302 Cr
Aishwarya Dharfor DebtSep 2025+6.30%a year+7.12%−0.82 pts20.1%32.6%5₹1,59,316 Cr
Returns are the direct plan's growth NAV, from the day each took over to the latest NAV, beside the benchmark over the same days.

Other funds they run

Fund
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap FundRajeev ThakkarMay 2013+17.70%a year+13.09%+4.61 pts₹1,45,071 Cr
Parag Parikh ELSS Tax Saver FundRajeev ThakkarJul 2019+16.70%a year+13.65%+3.05 pts₹5,401 Cr
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap FundRaunak OnkarMay 2013+17.70%a year+13.09%+4.61 pts₹1,45,071 Cr
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap FundRukun TarachandaniMay 2022+15.10%a year+11.96%+3.14 pts₹1,45,071 Cr
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap FundRaj MehtaJan 2016+17.01%a year+13.41%+3.60 pts₹1,45,071 Cr
Parag Parikh ELSS Tax Saver FundRaj MehtaSep 2025−8.15%a year−3.43%−4.72 pts₹5,401 Cr
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap FundTejas SomanSep 2025−2.44%a year−4.17%+1.72 pts₹1,45,071 Cr
Parag Parikh ELSS Tax Saver FundTejas SomanSep 2025−8.15%a year−3.43%−4.72 pts₹5,401 Cr
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap FundAishwarya DharSep 2025−2.44%a year−4.17%+1.72 pts₹1,45,071 Cr
Parag Parikh ELSS Tax Saver FundAishwarya DharSep 2025−8.15%a year−3.43%−4.72 pts₹5,401 Cr
The ten largest by assets, by manager. Returns are the direct plan's.

Portfolio overlap

Funds holding the most of the same securities, by weight.

Closest funds in the category

Old Bridge Arbitrage FundOld Bridge Mutual Fund42.91%59
Bajaj Finserv Arbitrage FundBajaj Finserv Mutual Fund42.11%67
NJ Arbitrage FundNJ Mutual Fund41.21%46
Mahindra Manulife Arbitrage FundMahindra Manulife Mutual Fund41.12%28
JM Arbitrage FundJM Financial Mutual Fund40.56%65
HDFC Arbitrage FundHDFC Mutual Fund40.50%73
DSP Arbitrage FundDSP Mutual Fund39.41%77
TRUSTMF Arbitrage FundTrust Mutual Fund39.37%35
Franklin India Arbitrage FundFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund39.27%69
SBI Arbitrage FundSBI Mutual Fund39.26%74
Portfolios for Sep 2026. Overlap is per cent of the portfolio the two funds hold in common.

Changes to the fund

Newest first.

  1. 2026

    • 1 AprExpenseExpense ratio stated under the new rules: a base ratio, with brokerage, levies and GST on top

Fund details

Objective

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation and income by predominantly investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segment of the equity market, and by investing the balance in debt and money market instruments. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized and the Scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns.

Asset allocation

  • Equities & Equity derivatives (Equity Hedged exposure): 65% - 100%
  • Certificate of Deposits and Government securities with maturities upto 1 year, Units of Domestic mutual fund schemes and Overnight debt securities, Gold and Silver ETFs/ ETCDs: 0% - 35% “For detailed asset allocation, please refer to the Scheme Information Document (SID) available on the website.”

Type of scheme

An open ended scheme investing in arbitrage opportunities. No investment in InvITs permitted.

Benchmark
NIFTY 50 Arbitrage Total Return Index (TRI)
Risk level at launch
Low
New fund offer
23 Oct 2023 to 27 Oct 2023
Units first allotted
2 Nov 2023
Open for sale again
3 Nov 2023
Price at the offer
₹10 a unit
Minimum at the offer
₹1,000

Plans and codes

PlanAMFI codeISINMUTF_INFirst NAV
Direct Growth152109INF879O01225PARA_PARI_ARBI_VTA8D53 Nov 2023
Regular Growth152110INF879O01217PARA_PARI_ARBI_6CBKUX3 Nov 2023

This fund

Factsheet

Statement of additional information

Annual report

Riskometer disclosure

Portfolio overlap disclosure