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Baroda BNP Paribas Multicap Fund is celebrating its 22nd anniversary this September with a remarkable dual milestone: its assets under management (AUM) have crossed the Rs 2900 crore mark. Since its inception, the fund has established a strong track record of consistent performance, delivering sustainable wealth creation for investors by investing across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks.

The fund’s performance embodies the fund house’s brand promise of ‘Together for more’, having delivered a 15.24% CAGR in returns since inception. This has enabled it to not only beat inflation but also significantly outperform its benchmark over both 1-year and 3-year periods. Investors who placed a lump-sum investment of Rs 10,000 at inceptionhave seen it grow to Rs 2.25 lakh as of end August 2025. Amonthly systematic investment plan (SIP) of Rs 10,000 per monthsince the inception of the scheme would have grown to Rs 26.3 lakh over the same period.

Managed by Sanjay Chawla, Chief Investment Officer – Equity, of Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management (India)the scheme demonstrates strong risk-adjusted performance.

Key metrics underline the fund’s performance strength:

* A Sharpe ratio of over 1, indicating its ability to generate superior returns per unit of risk taken.

* A Beta of less than 1, reflecting lower volatility compared to the benchmark index, and providing better downside protection during market downturns.

As India’s capital markets continue to grow, the Baroda BNP Paribas Multicap Fund stands out as an attractive investment solution for investors seeking balanced exposure across market capitalizations, with a focus on long-term wealth creation.

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