Investment Objective and Approach

The investment objective of the Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund is to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity stocks across market capitalizations. The fund follows a minimum investment strategy of 65% of total assets in equity and equity-related instruments.

The scheme aims to capture growth opportunities provided by large cap, mid cap & small cap companies with flexibility & discretion to invest upto 100% into equities while not exceeding 25% in debt and money market instruments. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in the stocks of companies that are expected to grow their earnings over the long term.

The fund follows an active management approach, allowing fund managers to make strategic allocation decisions across market capitalizations based on market conditions and growth opportunities.

Fund Managers

Deepak Acharya and Sanjay Chawla are the current fund managers of Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund.

Sanjay Chawla:

- Holds a Master's degree in Management Studies from BITS Pilani

- Previously worked as Senior Fund Manager with Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and BSL AMC

- Earlier served as Head of Research with SBI Capital Markets and worked in various equity research roles at Motilal Oswal Securities, IDBI Capital Markets, SMIFS Securities, IIT Invest Trust & Lloyds Securities

Deepak Acharya:

- Previously associated with Sundaram Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sunlife Insurance

- Has worked with DSP Merrill Lynch as Vice President-Research, SBI Capital Markets as Senior Research Analyst, and other prominent financial institutions

- Holds an MMS in Finance

About the Fund House (AMC)

Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, has partnered with BNP Paribas Asset Management, the asset management arm of BNP Paribas, a leading financial services group in Europe with global reach, to form Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.

Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund operates as a collaborative effort between the Bank of Baroda (50.1%) and BNP Paribas Asset Management Asia Ltd (49.9%). The formalization of this partnership took place on October 11, 2019, when both entities signed binding agreements to merge their Asset Management and Trustee Companies in India. The merger became effective on March 14, 2022.

Key highlights of the AMC:

- Backed by institutions with more than 100 years of expertise

- Touchpoints at more than 121+ Indian cities to service investors and distributors

- Serving over a million investor folios and 25,400+ distributors

- A stellar team of investment experts with 300+ years of cumulative asset management experience

- 42 schemes across a wide variety of categories for varied financial needs

- As of December 2023, the company's Assets Under Management (AUM) amounted to Rs.33,176 crores

Should I Invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund?

The Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth is a good option for investors who are looking for an investment that generates long-term capital appreciation with moderate risk.

Investment Considerations:

Positive Aspects:

- The fund has delivered 14.82% returns since inception with a CAGR of 15.71%

- Latest NAV as of August 20, 2025, is ₹322.17 with AUM of ₹47,850 Crores

- Direct plan expense ratio of 0.94% as per Angel One data

- Strong fund management team with extensive experience

- Flexibility to invest across market capitalizations

Risk Factors:

- The fund is rated as Very High risk

- Not suitable for investors who need to redeem their investment in less than five years

- Market volatility can significantly impact returns

Investment Parameters:

- Minimum SIP investment: ₹250

- Minimum lumpsum investment: ₹5,000

- Exit load of 1% if redeemed within 12 months

This fund suits investors with long-term investment horizon (minimum 5-7 years), high risk tolerance, and seeking diversified exposure across market capitalizations.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund?

The latest NAV as of August 20, 2025, is ₹322.17.

What is the AUM of Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund?

The fund has an Asset Under Management (AUM) of ₹47,850 crores as of August 20, 2025.

What is the expense ratio of Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund?

The expense ratio of the direct plan is 0.94% as of July 28, 2025.

What are the returns of Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered 14.82% returns since inception with a CAGR of 15.71%.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹250.

How do I invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform online or through registered distributors. Complete your KYC, choose direct or regular plan, and start investing via SIP or lumpsum.

How to start a SIP in Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund?

Register with Allvest, complete KYC verification, select the fund, choose SIP frequency and amount, set up auto-debit, and confirm your investment.

How do I automate an SIP in Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund?

Use Allvest's auto-investment feature to set up automatic SIP contributions at your preferred frequency with bank mandate or UPI autopay.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Baroda BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund?

Log into your Allvest account, select the fund, choose partial or full redemption, specify amount/units, and submit the request. Note the exit load of 1% if redeemed within 12 months.