Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched a new thematic scheme — Motilal Oswal Consumption Fund Direct – Growth, open for subscription from 1st October to 15th October 2025. With a very high-risk profile, this NFO seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity-related securities of companies engaged in consumption and consumption-related activities.
Key NFO Details
| Detail | Information |
| Fund Name | Motilal Oswal Consumption Fund Direct – Growth |
| NFO Period | 01 Oct 2025 to 15 Oct 2025 |
| Allotment Date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Category | Equity – Thematic Consumption |
| Risk Level | Very High |
| Fund Type | Open-ended |
| Benchmark | NIFTY India Consumption TRI |
| Minimum Investment | ₹1,000 (lumpsum), ₹500 (SIP) |
| Exit Load | Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 3 months |
| Short-term capital gains (STCG) | Returns are taxed at 20% if you redeem before 1 year |
| Long-term capital gains (LTCG) | After 1 year, returns above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year are taxed at 12.5% |
Investment Objective
The scheme is designed to:
• Generate long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity-related securities of companies in the consumption sector.
How Does This Compare with the Category?
| Time Period | Category Avg. Returns (CAGR) |
| 1 Year | 4.45% |
| 3 Years | 14.85% |
| 5 Years | 16.44% |
| 7 Years | 17.10% |
| 10 Years | 15.77% |
| 15 Years | 15.48% |
| Since Inception | 14.59% |
These figures reflect the historical performance of thematic consumption-oriented equity funds.
Should You Invest in This NFO?
Investing in this NFO makes sense if:
• You are seeking very high-risk exposure with potential for long-term growth.
• You are interested in thematic investing focused on the consumption sector companies.
• You want diversification via sector-specific equity exposure.
Do note that NFOs have no past performance record, making them suitable for informed and risk-tolerant investors.
About Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund manages ₹1,09,736 Cr AUM (as of June 30, 2025) and offers a wide range of equity and thematic funds, including:
| Fund Name | AUM | 1Y | 5Y |
| Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund | 34,780 Cr | -8.32% | 32.86% |
| Motilal Oswal Large and Midcap Fund | 12,628 Cr | 0.81% | 30.03% |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | 965 Cr | -9.58% | 27.11% |
| Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund | 4,223 Cr | -5.28% | 27.02% |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund | 2,502 Cr | -5.65% | 26.74% |
| Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 FOF Scheme | 5,632 Cr | 34.08% | 21.34% |
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Final Thoughts
For investors looking to gain targeted exposure to India’s consumption sector, the Motilal Oswal Consumption Fund NFO offers a thematic investment opportunity with high growth potential.
Review the scheme document carefully and ensure the investment aligns with your risk appetite and long-term financial goals before subscribing.
