Investment Objective and Approach

The Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund aims to generate income and capital appreciation by investing in equities and equity-related instruments of companies in the infrastructure sector. The fund follows an active investment approach, focusing on identifying promising opportunities within India's growing infrastructure space.

The fund maintains a concentrated approach towards infrastructure companies across various sectors including:

- Industrials, Utilities, Basic Materials, Energy, and Financial Services

- Asset allocation comprises around 95.52% in equities, 0.00% in debts, and 4.48% in cash & cash equivalents

Key performance highlights:

- 17.20% CAGR returns since inception, outperforming its category average of 13.83%

- CAGR returns of 11.98% (1 year), 24.79% (3 years), and 34.61% (5 years) as of March 2025

- Annualized returns of 25.23% (3 years) and 31.21% (5 years) as reported on Groww

Fund Managers

The fund is managed by experienced professionals:

Shridatta Bhandwaldar - Lead Fund Manager

- Serves as Fund Manager of Equities at Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd. since 2016

- Manages AuM of Rs. 5,255 Crore across 12 schemes including Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund

- Educational background: Mechanical Engineer from Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad, and MBA in Finance from Sydenham Institute of Management

- Professional experience: Started as Equity Analyst at MF Global Securities (2006), moved to Motilal Oswal Financial Services (2008), Heritage Capital as Senior Equity Analyst (2009), and Portfolio Manager at SBI Pension Fund (2012)

Vishal Mishra - Co-Fund Manager

- Current fund manager alongside Shridatta Bhandwaldar

About the Fund House (AMC)

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd. (CRAMC) has a rich heritage in Indian mutual fund industry:

Company Formation:

- Joint venture between Canara Bank and Robeco, established in 2007

- India's second oldest management company, originally started as CanBank Mutual Fund in 1993

- In 2007, Canbank Mutual Fund sold 49% stake to Netherlands-based Robeco Groep N.V. for Rs. 115 Crore

Current Status:

- AuM of Rs. 87,069.50 Cr as of March 2024

- 22 branches throughout India

- Offers wide range of investment options including hybrid funds, debt funds, and thematic equity schemes

International Partnership:

- Robeco Groep N.V. is a multinational asset management company established in 1929, initially as asset management arm of Rabobank

- In 2013, Orix Europe acquired 90.01% shares of Robeco from Rabobank for $2.7 billion, purchased remaining 9.99% in 2016

- Robeco currently has 15 offices globally and employs more than 900 individuals

Should I Invest in Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund?

Suitable for:

- Investors seeking long-term capital appreciation through infrastructure sector exposure

- Those with high risk tolerance as the fund is rated Very High risk

- Investors with investment horizon of 5+ years to ride out sector volatility

Investment Options:

- Minimum SIP: ₹1,000, Minimum lumpsum: ₹5,000

- Exit load of 1% if redeemed within 1 year

Fund Size & Performance:

- AUM of ₹931.52 Cr as reported on multiple platforms

- Regular plan expense ratio: 2.27%

- Direct plan expense ratio: 0.98% with AUM of ₹917.06 Crores as of August 2025

Key Considerations:

- Infrastructure sector can be cyclical and volatile

- Fund performance is closely tied to government infrastructure policies

- Fund shows consistency in delivering returns despite average performance periods

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund?

The NAV varies between regular and direct plans. Recent NAVs include ₹183.77 and ₹159.62 as of August 1, 2025 for different plan options.

What is the AUM of Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund?

The fund has an AUM of ₹931.52 Cr across both regular and direct plans.

What is the expense ratio of Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund?

The regular plan has an expense ratio of 2.27% while the direct plan has a lower expense ratio of 0.98%.

What are the returns of Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered 17.20% CAGR returns since inception, significantly outperforming its category average.

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

The minimum SIP amount is ₹1,000 for both regular and direct plans.

How do I invest in Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing SIP or lumpsum option, and making the payment through your bank account.

How to start a SIP in Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund?

Through Allvest, log in to your account, search for Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund, select SIP option, enter your monthly amount (minimum ₹1,000), and set up auto-debit for regular investments.

How do I automate an SIP in Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund?

Use Allvest's auto-invest feature to set up automatic monthly investments. This ensures consistent contributions without manual intervention each month.

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

You can redeem through Allvest by selecting the redeem option, entering the amount or choosing full redemption. Note that exit load of 1% applies if redeemed within 1 year.