Investment Objective and Approach

The Taurus Ethical Fund aims to provide capital appreciation and income distribution to unitholders through investment in a diversified portfolio of equities, which are based on the principles of Shariah. The fund primarily invests in listed securities on BSE/NSE which are based on the principles of Shariah after proper fundamental and technical analysis by the Research Team.

Investment Strategy:

- Shariah-compliant equity investments across market capitalization

- Equity & Equity related instruments: 80-100%

- BSE 500 Shariah Index will be used as the benchmark for comparing the performance of this Scheme

- Focus on ethical and socially responsible investing aligned with Islamic principles

Investment Allocation:

- Surplus money / investible funds available in the scheme at any time will be kept in Current Accounts with banks and will not be invested in any interest bearing instruments

Fund Managers

Prasanna Pathak is the Current Fund Manager of Taurus Ethical Fund Direct Growth fund. Mr. Prasanna Pathak is the Head of Equity and Fund Manager at Taurus Mutual Fund.

Professional Background:

- He is a B.Tech. (Chemical) from LIT and has also done his PGDM (Finance) from S.P. Jain Institute of Management – Mumbai

- He has over 17 years of experience in the field of research as well as Finance and Money Management

- He has overall experience of 19 years in Managing wealth management and handling Risk Management Process for various Corporates, He worked with Religare Securities Ltd as AVP- Risk & Operations, FCH Centrum Wealth Managers Ltd. as Manager-Risk and in Priviwealth Pvt Ltd. as Head of Research

About the Fund House (AMC)

Taurus Mutual Fund was amongst the first few private sector Mutual Funds to be registered with SEBI. It recently completed 30 years in its journey of creating wealth for its investors. Taurus Mutual Fund was also one of the first private players in Mutual Funds to register themselves with the SEBI.

Key Highlights:

- Taurus MF is registered with Code No. MF/002/93 with SEBI

- Taurus is a unique equity-only fund house that continuously strives to strengthen its offerings with more & more innovative schemes designed on the basis of years of expertise, market knowledge & research

- Taurus Mutual Fund manages assets worth 981 crores and was set up on 1993-08-20. Its current offering of mutual fund schemes includes 30 equity, 16 debt, 4 other funds

- Taurus Mutual Fund has established its presence across all demographics and its distribution network is strongly supported by more than 6000 business associates

Leadership Team:

- Mr. Waqar Naqvi is the CEO of Taurus Mutual Fund. He is an ICWA from the 1991 batch as well as an MBA specializing in Finance and the Market. He has close to 27 years of experience in the investment, finance, and mutual fund industry

- Mr. Dheeraj Singh is the Head of all Investments at Taurus Mutual Funds and is responsible for all Equity and Debt investment Services that Taurus Mutual Fund provides

Financial Performance:

- Monthly Average AUM: Rs. 312.65 Cr. Month End AUM: Rs. 321.70 Cr. as per official website data

- The fund currently has an Asset Under Management(AUM) of ₹981 Cr as of 25 Aug 2025

- Expense Ratio: Regular Plan: 2.39% Direct Plan: 0.97%

Should I Invest in Taurus Ethical Fund?

The Taurus Ethical Fund is suitable for investors seeking:

Ideal Investor Profile:

- Investors looking for suitable investment opportunities that comply with Shariah norms should look to invest in the Taurus Ethical fund with a Medium to Long term investment horizon

- Those interested in socially responsible and ethical investing

- Investors wanting exposure to Shariah-compliant equity markets

Investment Considerations:

- The Taurus Ethical Fund Direct Growth is rated Very High risk

- Over the past five years, Taurus Ethical Fund - Regular Plan has delivered an annualised return of 16.59% as of 12-Aug-2025

- The fund has delivered a CAGR of 15.08 since inception (launched on Jan 01 2013)

- Exit Load - 1% if exited on or before 365 days, Nil if exited after 365 days

Minimum Investment:

- The minimum investment required to start investing in Taurus Ethical Fund - Regular Plan is ₹500 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Taurus Ethical Fund?

The current NAV varies by plan type. The latest declared NAV of Taurus Ethical Fund - Regular Plan, is ₹123.0600 as of 12-Aug-2025. Please check the latest NAV on your investment platform for real-time updates.

What is the AUM of Taurus Ethical Fund?

The fund currently has an Asset Under Management(AUM) of ₹981 Cr as of 25 Aug 2025. The AUM reflects strong investor confidence in the fund's Shariah-compliant investment approach.

What is the expense ratio of Taurus Ethical Fund?

The expense ratio is Regular Plan: 2.39% Direct Plan: 0.97% (including additional expenses and GST on management fees). Direct plans offer lower expense ratios.

What are the returns of Taurus Ethical Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered a CAGR of 15.08 since inception. The scheme return performance in last 1 year is -6.16%, in last 3 years is 50.94% and 488.85% since scheme launch.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Taurus Ethical Fund?

The minimum SIP for Taurus Ethical Fund is ₹500. This makes it accessible for retail investors to start their Shariah-compliant investment journey.

How do I invest in Taurus Ethical Fund?

You can invest through Allvest's platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing between SIP or lump sum investment, and making payment. Allvest provides a seamless digital investment experience.

How to start a SIP in Taurus Ethical Fund?

Through Allvest, log into your account, select Taurus Ethical Fund, choose SIP option, set your monthly amount (minimum ₹500), select investment date, and authorize the mandate for automatic monthly deductions.

How do I automate an SIP in Taurus Ethical Fund?

Allvest platform allows you to set up automatic SIP with bank mandate authorization. Once set up, the specified amount will be automatically deducted monthly from your bank account and invested in the fund.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Taurus Ethical Fund?

You can redeem your investment through Allvest's platform by logging into your account, selecting the fund, choosing partial or full redemption, and submitting the request. The proceeds will be credited to your registered bank account.