Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund Turned ₹10,000 SIP into a Corpus of ₹1.37 Crore Since Inception

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company, India’s second-oldest asset manager, is celebrating 20 years of its Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund. It is an open-ended equity scheme dedicated to capitalising on opportunities in the infrastructure sector. 

Launched in December 2005, the fund has delivered significant long-term value for investors. As per data released by the AMC, a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) of ₹10,000 per month since inception would have grown to an impressive ₹1.37 crore, reflecting the potential of disciplined investing in thematic equity funds. 

Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund Performance Highlights 

The Direct Plan – Growth option has delivered: 

• ~5% CAGR over 1 year
• ~15% CAGR over 5 years
• ~20% CAGR over 10 years 

In each of these periods, the fund has consistently outperformed its benchmark, the BSE Sensex TRI, reinforcing its strong track record and effective stock selection within the infrastructure theme. 

About Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund  

Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity and equity-linked instruments of companies operating within the infrastructure space. 

As of July 31, 2025, the fund reported: 

• Assets Under Management (AUM): ₹917 crore (month-end), with a monthly average AUM of ₹924.55 crore
• NAV (Regular Plan – Growth): ₹160.53
• NAV (Direct Plan – Growth): ₹180.55 

The fund is co-managed by Shridatta Bhandwaldar (Head of Equities) and Vishal Mishra (Fund Manager), both seasoned professionals in the Indian equity landscape. 

Portfolio Composition 

• Thematic allocation: 80%–100% in equities and derivatives related to infrastructure (very high risk)
• Diversification buffer: 0%–20% in debt and money market instruments (low to medium risk)
• Optional allocation: Up to 10% in REITs/InvITs, offering exposure to alternative infrastructure assets 

With a two-decade legacy and a consistent performance track record, the Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund offers investors a compelling route to participate in India’s long-term infrastructure growth story. 

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