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DSP Large Cap Fund - Investment Objective, Fund Manager, Performance & Investment Details

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Explore DSP Large Cap Fund's investment strategy, fund manager profile, AMC details, and complete analysis. Learn about DSP's large-cap equity fund with 25+ years of track record for long-term wealth creation.

Investment Objective and Approach

The primary investment objective is to seek to generate long term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is substantially constituted of equity and equity related securities of large cap companies. From time to time, the fund manager will also seek participation in other equity and equity related securities to achieve optimal portfolio construction.

Large Cap Fund invests in companies from among the top 100 in India- large, well known leaders in their respective sectors. These companies have proven business models with solid track records of performance. The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation from a portfolio that largely consists of equity and equity related securities of the 100 largest corporates, by market capitalisation, listed on either BSE or NSE.

Key Investment Features:

- Fund can have very high active share compared to benchmark thereby return profile can be materially different from benchmark.

- Among DSP's oldest equity funds with a 18 year+ track record.

- This is a smart way to own sector-leading companies with proven business models, & good track records. Offers the potential to grow your wealth by owning a quality portfolio of businesses.

- Can help you beat the impact of rising prices over the long-term. Can be a suitable choice for your core portfolio.

Fund Managers

Harish Zaveri is the Current Fund Manager of DSP Large Cap Fund Direct Growth fund. He has over 23 years of experience in equities and capital markets. The DSP Top 100 Equity Fund has been managed by Mr. Harish Zaveri since July 2015.

Professional Background:

Zaveri has a very strong research background, having worked in senior research positions in Deutsche Equities, HSBC Securities, Edelweiss and Parag Parikh Financial and Advisory Services. That Zaveri has been entrusted with the responsibilities of managing the two flagship schemes of DSP BlackRock, DSP BlackRock Top 100 Fund and DSP BlackRock Equity Fund, tells us about the confidence which the management of DSP BlackRock has reposed on Zaveri.

Fund Manager Strategy:

The new fund manager, Harrish Zaveri, is bullish on banking and finance, automobiles, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, cement etc. In Advisorkhoj, we believe that, a bottoms up, research backed, stock picking approach usually generates higher long term returns, compared to a top down approach of adjusting sector weights versus the benchmark index to generate alphas.

About the Fund House (AMC)

DSP Mutual Fund is a mutual fund investment company in India. Invest in all types of mutual fund schemes online with DSP today. DSP Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. was founded as a trust under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. It is registered with SEBI with the registration code MF/036/97/7.

Ownership Structure:

54% of the company's shares are held by DSP ADIKO Holdings Pvt. Ltd.,34% by DSP HmK Holdings Pvt. Ltd., and the rest 12% by Ms. Aditi Kothari Desai and Ms. Shuchi Kothari in equal proportions.

Company Scale:

- As of 31 March 2024, DSP Mutual Fund has 372 schemes and an AuM of 148063.36 Crores.

- Guiding Success: 28+ years of crafting intentional, responsible investment decisions for assured outcomes.

- Our offices are in 40+ cities across India.

Investment Philosophy:

We place our investors' interests ahead of our own in every decision. We pay attention to their needs, challenges, and goals, and aim to inspire and educate them with knowledge, insights, and advice so they can feel more confident while planning for about their financial future. Our unique model combines the best of both worlds: family ownership and professional management. This allows us to think long-term and deliver durable results, without compromising on principles or accountability.

Should I Invest in DSP Large Cap Fund?

Who Should Consider This Fund:

- Are a first-timer or a relatively new equity market investor. Have the patience & mental resilience to remain invested for a decade or more. Recognize market falls as good opportunities to invest even more.

- Therefore, they are more suited to conservative equity investors.

Investment Considerations:

- When you invest for five years or more, you can expect gains that comfortably beat the inflation rate as well as returns of fixed income options. But be prepared for ups and downs in your investment value along the way.

- This is a fund that invests in big companies. Compared to those that invest in smaller companies, such funds tend to fall less when stock prices fall.

- Like for all equity funds, you must invest only through the SIP route.

Important Warning:

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

Performance Metrics (as of August 2025):

- The fund currently has an Asset Under Management(AUM) of ₹2,05,551 Cr and the Latest NAV as of 13 Aug 2025 is ₹510.06.

- Over the past five years, DSP Large Cap Fund - Regular Plan has delivered an annualised return of 18.46% as of 14-Aug-2025.

- DSP Large Cap Fund fund has generated a return of 12.29% in 1 year, 23.85% in 3 years, 22.38% in 5 years.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of DSP Large Cap Fund?

The NAV changes daily based on market conditions. You can check the latest NAV on the Allvest platform or the DSP Mutual Fund website for real-time updates.

What is the AUM of DSP Large Cap Fund?

The fund currently has an Asset Under Management(AUM) of ₹2,05,551 Cr as of August 13, 2025.

What is the expense ratio of DSP Large Cap Fund?

The expense ratio varies between direct and regular plans. You can find the current expense ratio details on Allvest's platform or check the fund's latest factsheet for updated information.

What are the returns of DSP Large Cap Fund since inception?

This scheme was made available to investors on 16 Dec 1996. The fund has delivered competitive long-term returns with over 25 years of track record. Check Allvest for detailed performance data.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in DSP Large Cap Fund?

Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹100. Minimum Lumpsum Investment is ₹100.

How do I invest in DSP Large Cap Fund?

You can invest in DSP Large Cap Fund through Allvest's platform by completing your KYC, selecting the investment amount, and choosing between SIP or lumpsum options.

How to start a SIP in DSP Large Cap Fund?

Log into your Allvest account, search for DSP Large Cap Fund, select SIP option, choose your investment amount and frequency, and set up auto-debit instructions.

How do I automate an SIP in DSP Large Cap Fund?

Through Allvest, you can set up automated SIP by providing bank mandate or UPI auto-pay instructions during the SIP registration process for seamless monthly investments.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in DSP Large Cap Fund?

DSP Large Cap Fund is an open ended fund. You can redeem units of the fund at any time. Use Allvest's redemption feature with Exit load of 1% if redeemed less than 12 months.