Fund Performance
Lumpsum
SIP
27.96
as on 29 Mar 20233 Years
Investment of ₹ 10,000 in this fund 3 Years back would be ₹ 20,981 today.
NAV Performance

Fund Information
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₹ 319.807
as on 29 Mar 2023 -
Regular - Growth
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15 / 37
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₹ 500
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₹ 588 Cr.
as on 31 Dec 2021 -
2.49%
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31 Mar 1996
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Nifty 500 TRI
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Principal Mutual Fund
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Highlights of this fund
Principal Tax Savings Fund is an Open-ended Equity Fund. The fund belongs to ELSS category, where the investment is done in predominantly in stocks that are listed on Stock Exchanges like the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) or the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India as well as Global stock exchanges like the Dow Jones, London Stock Exchange or LSE etc. This fund was started on 31 Mar 1996. This fund is offered by one of the top AMC (Assets Management Company) Principal Mutual Fund. You can also view here all other Equity funds offered by Principal Mutual Fund.
Latest NAV of the fund is ₹ 319.807 as on 29 Mar 2023.
This fund has 27 years of track record. Since 30 Nov 2021 expense ratio of this fund is 2.49%. Ideally you shoulds compare this fund with the benchmark Nifty 500 TRI.
You can invest in this fund in SIP with the minimum investment of ₹ 500. Lumpsum invest is offered with minimum investment of ₹ 500.
Fund Objective
To build a high quality growth-oriented portfolio to provide long-term capital gains to the investors. The scheme aims at providing returns through capital appreciation.
List of Fund Managers of Principal Tax Savings Fund
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About Sudhir Kedia
Mr. Kedia's professional experience extends to more than 12 years with his primary responsibility comprising Fund Management & Investment Analysis. He was previously associated with ASK Investments.
Riskometer : Risk associated with this fund
Investors understand that their principal will be at Moderately High Risk
Fund Return Comparison
Fund Name | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Category Best | -0.02% | -1.30% | 5.08% | 17.83% | 32.94% | 48.96% | 20.20% | 21.31% | 6.22% | 8.84% | 23.49% | 24.08% | 20.84% |
Category Average | -1.58% | -5.48% | -0.44% | -0.01% | 10.32% | 26.25% | 9.96% | 14.37% | -2.24% | 1.42% | 12.19% | 11.74% | 12.15% |
Principal Tax Savings Fund | -2.25%₹ 9,775 | -6.33%₹ 9,366 | -2.09%₹ 9,790 | -0.60%₹ 9,939 | -4.59%₹ 11,701 | 11.11%₹ 12,355 | 1.54%₹ 24,384 | 27.96%₹ 20,981 | 12.92%₹ 43,639 | 9.33%₹ 15,629 | 12.06%₹ 81,192 | 15.20%₹ 41,206 | 12.62%₹ 2,31,535 |
DSP Tax Saver Fund | -2.14%₹ 9,786 | -6.09%₹ 9,390 | -0.06%₹ 9,993 | -0.36%₹ 9,964 | -2.80%₹ 11,818 | 10.73%₹ 12,271 | 1.27%₹ 24,318 | 28.94%₹ 21,465 | 13.42%₹ 43,950 | 12.09%₹ 17,708 | 13.53%₹ 84,210 | 16.27%₹ 45,211 | 13.89%₹ 2,47,793 |
Mirae Asset Tax Saver Fund | -1.47%₹ 9,852 | -5.17%₹ 9,483 | 0.55%₹ 10,055 | -1.49%₹ 9,851 | -3.15%₹ 11,795 | 8.93%₹ 11,874 | 0.42%₹ 24,104 | 29.46%₹ 21,725 | 12.65%₹ 43,469 | 13.76%₹ 19,069 | 13.92%₹ 85,021 | - | - |
Quant Tax Plan | -0.02%₹ 9,998 | -10.01%₹ 8,998 | -6.26%₹ 9,373 | -1.80%₹ 9,819 | -6.83%₹ 11,554 | 19.71%₹ 14,352 | 3.64%₹ 24,912 | 48.96%₹ 33,121 | 23.49%₹ 50,630 | 20.20%₹ 25,114 | 24.08%₹ 1,08,881 | 21.31%₹ 69,112 | 20.84%₹ 3,60,313 |
BOI AXA Tax Advantage Fund | -0.98%₹ 9,901 | -5.99%₹ 9,401 | -0.42%₹ 9,958 | -0.73%₹ 9,927 | -0.90%₹ 11,942 | 11.42%₹ 12,424 | 1.25%₹ 24,313 | 28.63%₹ 21,310 | 13.48%₹ 43,987 | 11.93%₹ 17,578 | 15.50%₹ 88,381 | 15.94%₹ 43,931 | 14.53%₹ 2,56,460 |
Canara Robeco Equity Tax Saver Fund | -1.51%₹ 9,849 | -5.55%₹ 9,445 | -1.37%₹ 9,862 | -0.98%₹ 9,902 | -3.12%₹ 11,797 | 9.34%₹ 11,964 | 0.56%₹ 24,138 | 27.14%₹ 20,577 | 12.07%₹ 43,102 | 13.99%₹ 19,258 | 13.97%₹ 85,114 | 14.82%₹ 39,870 | 13.76%₹ 2,46,086 |
Portfolio Holdings
Top Sector Holdings of Principal Tax Savings Fund
Name of Sector | Holding Percentage | Holding Values in Crore |
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Banks | 26.79% | ₹ 254.99 Cr. |
Computers - Software | 14.69% | ₹ 137.20 Cr. |
Refineries/Marketing | 4.23% | ₹ 60.52 Cr. |
Pharmaceuticals | 5.29% | ₹ 49.32 Cr. |
Passenger/Utility vehicles | 4.56% | ₹ 42.62 Cr. |
Others | 44.44% | - |
Top Stock Holdings of Principal Tax Savings Fund
Name of Stocks | Holding Percentage | Holding Values in Crore |
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ICICI Bank Ltd. | 8.28% | ₹ 77.29 Cr. |
Infosys Ltd. | 7.41% | ₹ 69.18 Cr. |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 5.31% | ₹ 49.58 Cr. |
Polycab India Limited | 4.55% | ₹ 42.52 Cr. |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 3.49% | ₹ 32.57 Cr. |
Others | 70.96% | - |
Top Debt Instrument Type holdings of Principal Tax Savings Fund
Instrument Type | Holding Percentage | Holding Values in Crore |
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T-Bills | 0.02% | ₹ .12 Cr. |
NCD & Bonds | 0.01% | ₹ .06 Cr. |
Others | 99.97% | - |
Top Debt Holdings of Principal Tax Savings Fund
Name of Debt Instrument | Holding Percentage | Holding Values in Crore |
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Bond - T-Bill | 0.02% | ₹ .12 Cr. |
Bond - Britannia Industries Ltd. | 0.01% | ₹ .06 Cr. |
Others | 99.97% |
Other Holdings
Holding Type | Holding Percentage |
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Net Receivables | 1.44% |