Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme aims to generate capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related securities. The scheme would follow bottom-up investment style by identifying companies with strong competitive position in good business and having quality management. This is a flexi-cap fund where the fund management team has complete freedom to invest in companies of different sizes, depending on where it expects maximum gains. This versatility makes flexi-cap funds most suitable for equity fund investors, as the job of stock selection is left completely to the fund manager, which is the very idea of investing in a mutual fund.

Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical, Industrial, Tech, Health, Consumer Defensive, Basic Materials, Energy, Utilities, Communication, Real Estate. The fund follows a philosophy of selective quality stock picking across market capitalizations to create wealth through the power of compounding.

Key performance metrics as of August 2025:

- AUM: ₹13,389 Crores as of August 2025

- CAGR Returns: 1-year: 4.58%, 3-year: 17.25%, 5-year: 20.24%

- Since inception CAGR: 15.32%

- Expense Ratio: 0.53% (Direct Plan)

Fund Managers

The fund is managed by two experienced professionals:

Shridatta Bhandwaldar - Head of Equities

Mr. Bhandwaldar is a BE (Mechanical) and MMS (Finance). Prior to joining Canara Robeco Mutual Fund he was associated with SBI Pension Funds Pvt. Ltd. (Jul 2012-Jun 2016) as Head-Research, Heritage India Advisory Pvt. Mr. Shridatta has an impressive career spanning over 18-plus years in Indian equities. Now, before joining Canara Robeco back in 2016, he had held pivotal roles at SBI Pension Fund, Motilal Oswal, Heritage Capital and MF Global. And at Canara Robeco, he has been instrumental in managing an AUM of over 1 lakh plus crores and is the primary fund manager for several of the flagship funds, including the Canara Robeco Equity Blue Chip Fund and the Flexi Cap Fund.

Pranav Gokhale - Senior Fund Manager

Mr. Gokhale is a Chartered Accountant & holds M.Com degree. Prior to joining Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, he has worked with Invesco Mutual Fund, IL&FS, ICICI Direct, Rosy Blue Securities Pvt. Ltd., and International Ship Repair LLC Fujairiah.

About the Fund House (AMC)

Canara Robeco Mutual Fund is the second oldest Mutual Fund in India. In 2007, Canara Bank partnered with Robeco (which is a part of ORIX Corporation, Japan). Canara Bank is one of India?s largest bank, majority shareholding of which is owned by the Government of India. The bank has over a century of banking experience in India, 84+ million customers.Robeco group was founded in 1929 in Rotterdam, is a pure play asset manager and has an active investment style with presence in 17 countries.

Canara Robeco Mutual fund has consistently been one of the fastest growing mutual funds in India in terms of AuM. Their solutions offer a range of investment options, including diversified and thematic equity schemes, hybrid and monthly income funds and a wide range of debt and treasury products.

The fund house combines Canara Bank's deep local market knowledge with Robeco's global investment expertise, creating a strong foundation for portfolio management. The partnership brings together over a century of Indian banking experience with international investment methodologies.

Should I Invest in Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund?

This fund is suitable for investors seeking:

Investment Profile:

- Long-term capital appreciation through equity investments

- Exposure across market capitalizations (large, mid, small cap)

- Professional fund management with flexibility to adapt to market conditions

- When you invest for five years or more, you can expect gains that comfortably beat the inflation rate as well as returns from fixed income options.

Investment Considerations:

- Minimum investment required is ₹5,000 for lump sum and ₹100 for SIP

- Exit load of 1% if redeemed within 1 year

- Warning: Do not invest in this, or any other flexi-cap fund, if you need to redeem your investment in less than five years.

- The fund has consistently outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods. Ranked 6 out of 21 mutual funds in the flexi cap category as per INDmoney.

Tax implications include 20% tax on short-term gains (less than 1 year) and 12.5% on long-term gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh annually.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund?

The NAV changes daily based on market conditions. You can check the latest NAV on the fund house website or through your investment platform for real-time updates.

What is the AUM of Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund?

The fund has ₹13,389 Crores worth of assets under management as of August 2025.

What is the expense ratio of Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund?

The expense ratio is 0.53% for the Direct Plan. Regular plans typically have higher expense ratios due to distributor commissions.

What are the returns of Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered a CAGR return of 15.32% since its inception in January 2013.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹100 and minimum lump sum investment is ₹5,000.

How do I invest in Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing SIP or lump sum option, and setting up payment instructions through bank mandate or UPI.

How to start a SIP in Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund?

Register on Allvest, complete KYC verification, search for the fund, select SIP option, choose investment amount and frequency, then set up auto-debit instructions.

How do I automate an SIP in Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund?

After setting up your SIP on Allvest, provide bank mandate or enable UPI auto-pay to automatically deduct the SIP amount on your chosen dates each month.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Canara Robeco Flexi Cap Fund?

Log into your Allvest account, select the fund units you wish to redeem, specify the amount or units, and submit the redemption request. Proceeds are typically credited within 3-4 business days.