NRI from all over the world (excluding U.S.A. & Canada) can invest in this fund
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₹392.40
0.32%
NAV as on 06 Feb 26, 12:00 AM
very high risk
contra
equity
NAV as on 06 Feb 26, 12:00 AM
very high risk
contra
equity
7.02%p.a.
Last 1Y
20.32%p.a.
Last 3Y
21.42%p.a.
Last 5Y
18.85%p.a.
Since Inception
About SBI Contra Fund-Growth for NRIs
NRIs can achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in the SBI Contra Fund-Growth scheme from SBI Mutual Fund. It is a Contra mutual fund scheme that predominantly invests in Contra stocks of companies. Launched on Jul 1999, SBI Contra Fund-Growth is Contra fund of its category with 49,967.08 Cr fund under management as on Feb 2026. The expense ratio of this fund is less than that of most other Fund category Contra funds.
- SBI Contra Fund-Growth delivered 7.0% annual returns during the last year. It has delivered 18.9% average annual returns since the fund was launched.
- SBI Contra Fund-Growth scheme tends to consistently deliver higher returns than most schemes in the same category.
- The scheme has predominantly invested in equity
Fund Objective
To provide the investor with the opportunity of long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related securities following a contrarian investment strategy
Top 10 Holdings
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Forgn. Eq (CTSH)
1.61%
Repo
12.07%
Net Payables
-10.04%
Cash Margin
0.04%
Embassy Office Parks REIT
0.92%
EPAM Systems Inc (EPAM)
1.68%
NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SR 23F 7.5 BD 17DC25 FVRS10LAC
0.20%
364 Days T Bill - 10.07.2025
0.53%
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 35321 182 DAYS TBILL 05JU25 FV RS 100
0.20%
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 35340 182 DAYS TBILL 12JU25 FV RS 100
0.55%
Fund Managers
- Dinesh Balachandran (May 2018 - Present)
- Pradeep Kesavan (Dec 2023 - Present)
Key Information
View Scheme Document
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NRI Mutual Fund Tax on SBI Contra Fund-Growth
Just like for resident investors, capital gains from mutual fund investments are subject to income tax for NRI investors.
| Fund Type | Short-term Capital Gains (STCG) Tax | Long-term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Equity mutual funds | 15% | 10% (above Rs. 1 lakh LTCG) without indexation* |
| Debt & other types of funds | At tax slab rate | 20% with indexation benefits |
How can NRIs invest in SBI Contra Fund-Growth?
NRIs and OCIs can download the SBNRI app to invest in mutual funds from the country of their residence. Here are a few simple steps you need to take:
- Complete your NRI KYC: Type in your personal details and attach supporting documents, like:
- PAN Number
- Overseas address proof: Any of – Water/electricity bill, postpaid mobile/internet bill, rent agreement, driving license, etc.
- Passport – front and back
- Passport size photograph
- signature
If all details are correct, your KYC will be approved within 7 to 8 business days.
- Onboarding: After KYC, you need to share the following details to complete onboarding process and start investing in SBI Contra Fund-Growth
- Onboarding: After KYC, you need to share the following details to complete onboarding process and start investing:
- City and country of birth
- NRE/NRO bank account statement/ canceled cheque for the latest 3 months
- Nominee details
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