Bandhan Contra Fund
Other options
The page shows the Growth option. The Regular plan’s other options have their own codes.
| Option | AMFI code | ISIN |
|---|---|---|
| Growth (this page) | 154598 | INF194KB1KU4 |
| IDCW | 154601 | INF194KB1LB2, INF194KB1LA4 |
Contra Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund
Open-ended. Launched on 28 Aug 2026.
- NAV
- Data delayed
- AssetsAssets The market value of everything the scheme holds, less what it owes, as the fund house discloses it at each month-end.
- ₹1,712 cr
- 30 Sep 2026
- BenchmarkBenchmark The market index the fund house names in the SID as the measure the scheme is compared against.
- BSE 500 Total Return Index
- as the SID names it
- Riskometer
- Very High
- read by Felix on 28 Oct 2026
The SID and KIM are the final reference for every fact on this page.
The fund house also offers a Direct plan of this scheme, whose expenses are lower to the extent of the distribution commission.
Assets: the fund house’s month-end disclosure of 30 Sep 2026. Benchmark: the SID.
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
4 changes in the last 12 months: Re-opened for everyday purchases, 2 Sep 2026; Launched, 28 Aug 2026; NFO closed, 24 Aug 2026; NFO opened, 10 Aug 2026. See what changed
What it is
SEBI’s rule for a Contra Fund: at least 80% in shares, chosen with a contrarian investment strategy. Source: SEBI
What the SID allows it to holdSID Scheme information document: the scheme’s offer document, which sets out its objective, asset allocation, risks and expenses.
Source: the SID’s asset allocation, from fund house disclosures.
Riskometer
The risk of the scheme is Very High
As read by Felix on 28 Oct 2026. Fund houses review this level every month, and the fund house’s latest disclosure prevails: Riskometer disclosures, Bandhan Mutual Fund
- Low
- Low to Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderately High
- High
- Very High
Benchmark: BSE 500 Total Return Index. Its riskometer is published monthly by the fund house: Riskometer disclosures, Bandhan Mutual Fund
Source: fund houses’ disclosures.
Who runs it
Gaurav Satrasince 10 Aug 2026
Fund manager, foreign securities
Also manages Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund, Bandhan Arbitrage Fund, Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund, Bandhan Business Cycle Fund, Bandhan Conservative Hybrid Fund, Bandhan ELSS - Tax Saver Fund, Bandhan Equity Savings Fund, Bandhan Financial Services Fund, Bandhan Flexi Cap Fund, Bandhan Focused Fund, Bandhan Healthcare Fund, Bandhan Infrastructure Fund, Bandhan Innovation Fund, Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund, Bandhan Large Cap Fund, Bandhan Mid Cap Fund, Bandhan Multi Asset Allocation Fund, Bandhan Multi Cap Fund, Bandhan Retirement Fund, Bandhan Small Cap Fund, Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund, Bandhan US specific Equity Active FoF, Bandhan Value Fund
Harshal Joshisince 10 Aug 2026
Fund manager, debt
Also manages Bandhan 10 year Constant Maturity Gilt Fund, Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund, Bandhan Arbitrage Fund, Bandhan Business Cycle Fund, Bandhan Conservative Hybrid Fund, Bandhan CRISIL IBX 90:10 SDL Plus Gilt- April 2032 Index Fund, Bandhan CRISIL IBX 90:10 SDL Plus Gilt- November 2026 Index Fund, Bandhan CRISIL IBX 90:10 SDL Plus Gilt-September 2027 Index Fund, Bandhan CRISIL IBX Gilt April 2028 Index Fund, Bandhan Crisil IBX Gilt April 2032 Index Fund, Bandhan CRISIL IBX Gilt June 2027 Index Fund, Bandhan CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund, Bandhan Equity Savings Fund, Bandhan Financial Services Fund, Bandhan Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF, Bandhan Liquid Fund, Bandhan Mid Cap Fund, Bandhan Multi Cap Fund, Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund, Bandhan Ultra Short Term Fund, Bandhan Ultra Short to Short Term Fund, Bandhan US specific Equity Active FoF
Manish Gunwanisince 10 Aug 2026
Fund manager, equity
Also manages Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund, Bandhan Flexi Cap Fund, Bandhan Focused Fund, Bandhan Innovation Fund, Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund, Bandhan Large Cap Fund, Bandhan Small Cap Fund
Prateek Poddarsince 10 Aug 2026
Fund manager, equity
Also manages Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund, Bandhan Innovation Fund, Bandhan Large Cap Fund
Ritika Beherasince 10 Aug 2026
Fund manager, foreign securities
Also manages Bandhan Aggressive Hybrid Fund, Bandhan Arbitrage Fund, Bandhan Balanced Advantage Fund, Bandhan Business Cycle Fund, Bandhan Conservative Hybrid Fund, Bandhan ELSS - Tax Saver Fund, Bandhan Equity Savings Fund, Bandhan Financial Services Fund, Bandhan Flexi Cap Fund, Bandhan Focused Fund, Bandhan Healthcare Fund, Bandhan Infrastructure Fund, Bandhan Innovation Fund, Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund, Bandhan Large Cap Fund, Bandhan Mid Cap Fund, Bandhan Multi Asset Allocation Fund, Bandhan Multi Cap Fund, Bandhan Retirement Fund, Bandhan Small Cap Fund, Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund, Bandhan US specific Equity Active FoF, Bandhan Value Fund
Bars on one scale, from the scheme’s launch. Other schemes A to Z. Source: fund house disclosures, as of 28 Oct 2026.
Codes and identity
from the SID and AMFI- Fund house
- Bandhan Mutual Fund
- SEBI category
- Contra Fund
- Plan and option
- Regular plan – Growth
- Structure
- Open-ended
- Launched
- 28 Aug 2026
- AMFI code, Growth
- 154598
- ISIN, Growth
- INF194KB1KU4
- IDCW INF194KB1LB2, INF194KB1LA4
- Registrar
- CAMS
- Fund house website
- bandhanmutual.com ↗
ISINs of the IDCW options
Bandhan Mutual Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund runs 72 schemes in their Regular plan: 17 equity, 16 debt, 6 hybrid, 24 index funds and ETFs, 9 other.
22 fund managers, in their current schemes for 3 years 1 month on average.
4 schemes launched in the last 12 months.
- All 72 schemes
- bandhanmutual.com
- Registrar: CAMS
Source: fund houses’ disclosures, as of 28 Oct 2026.
Buying and selling
- Entry load
- Nil, since 1 Aug 2009
- Stamp duty
- 0.005% of the amount invested, since 1 Jul 2020
- Applicable NAV
- That business day’s, when the application and the money reach the fund house by the 3 pm cut-off; after it, the next business day’s
- Redemption money
- Within 3 working days of the redemption request
Sources: SEBI for the entry load, cut-off and redemption timeline; Ministry of Finance for stamp duty.
The category: Contra Fund
All 6 schemesSchemes 1 to 6 of 6, A to Z; this scheme is marked.Schemes 1 to 5 of 6, A to Z; this scheme is marked.
| Scheme | Benchmark | Assets, ₹ cr (30 Sep 2026) | SIP from, ₹ | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Contra Fund | BSE 500 Total Return Index | 1,712 | Not reported | 2026 |
| ICICI Prudential Contra Fund | NIFTY 500 Total Return Index | Not reported | Not reported | 2026 |
| Invesco India Contra Fund | BSE 500 Total Return Index | 19,248 | 100 | 2007 |
| Kotak Contra Fund | NIFTY 500 Total Return Index | 5,196 | 100 | 2005 |
| Motilal Oswal Contra Fund | NIFTY 500 Total Return Index | 407 | Not reported | 2026 |
| SBI Contra Fund | BSE 500 Total Return Index | 45,068 | 500 | 2005 |
| Scheme | Benchmark | Assets, ₹ cr (30 Sep 2026) | SIP from, ₹ | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Contra Fund | BSE 500 Total Return Index | 1,712 | Not reported | 2026 |
| ICICI Prudential Contra Fund | NIFTY 500 Total Return Index | Not reported | Not reported | 2026 |
| Invesco India Contra Fund | BSE 500 Total Return Index | 19,248 | 100 | 2007 |
| Kotak Contra Fund | NIFTY 500 Total Return Index | 5,196 | 100 | 2005 |
| Motilal Oswal Contra Fund | NIFTY 500 Total Return Index | 407 | Not reported | 2026 |
Show all 6 schemes
| Scheme | Benchmark | Assets, ₹ cr (30 Sep 2026) | SIP from, ₹ | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Contra Fund | BSE 500 Total Return Index | 1,712 | Not reported | 2026 |
| ICICI Prudential Contra Fund | NIFTY 500 Total Return Index | Not reported | Not reported | 2026 |
| Invesco India Contra Fund | BSE 500 Total Return Index | 19,248 | 100 | 2007 |
| Kotak Contra Fund | NIFTY 500 Total Return Index | 5,196 | 100 | 2005 |
| Motilal Oswal Contra Fund | NIFTY 500 Total Return Index | 407 | Not reported | 2026 |
| SBI Contra Fund | BSE 500 Total Return Index | 45,068 | 500 | 2005 |
Regular plan – Growth for every scheme. Source: fund houses’ disclosures; assets at month-end 30 Sep 2026; SIP minimums as read by Felix on 28 Oct 2026; benchmarks as each SID names them.
What changed
- 2 Sep 2026Re-opened for everyday purchases
- 28 Aug 2026Launched
- 24 Aug 2026NFO closed
- 10 Aug 2026NFO opened
Source: fund house disclosures and SEBI.
Documents
KIM Key information memorandum: the short summary of the SID that comes with every application form.Bandhan Mutual Fund publishes the scheme’s documents on its website:
- Scheme information document (SID)
- Key information memorandum (KIM)
- Monthly factsheet
- Monthly portfolio disclosure
Felix links to the fund house’s own copies and never copies them.
Questions about this fund
Who manages it, and since when?
Gaurav Satra, since 10 Aug 2026 (Fund manager, foreign securities); Harshal Joshi, since 10 Aug 2026 (Fund manager, debt); Manish Gunwani, since 10 Aug 2026 (Fund manager, equity); Prateek Poddar, since 10 Aug 2026 (Fund manager, equity); Ritika Behera, since 10 Aug 2026 (Fund manager, foreign securities). Source: Bandhan Mutual Fund’s disclosures.
What is its benchmark?
BSE 500 Total Return Index, as the SID names it. Felix shows the benchmark by name only.
When was it launched, and what was it called before?
It was launched on 28 Aug 2026.
How do I invest in it?
Read the SID and KIM on Bandhan Mutual Fund’s website first. A mutual fund distributor can place your application in this scheme’s Regular plan. Investments made through a mutual fund distributor are in the Regular plan, which includes distributor commission.
What does “Regular plan – Growth” mean?
The Regular plan is the one bought through a distributor; its expenses include the distributor’s commission. In the Growth option, gains stay in the NAV and nothing is paid out.
Where are its documents?
On Bandhan Mutual Fund’s website: the scheme information document (SID), the key information memorandum (KIM) and the monthly factsheet.
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
Data on this page
| Block | Source | For |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Fund houses’ disclosures, at month-end | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Riskometer | Fund houses’ disclosures, as read by Felix | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Asset allocation | The SID, from fund house disclosures | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Fund managers | Fund house disclosures | 28 Oct 2026 |
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The SID and KIM are the final reference for every fact on this page.