Top Energy & Commodities Mutual Funds (2026)
Ranked by 3 year return, Direct plans, as on the latest NAV · AUM as on 30-09-2026
There are 10 Energy & Commodities mutual funds. Their average 3 year return is 15.8% a year, and −2.2% over the last year. The highest 3 year returns: DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund 19.0%, Nippon India Power & Infra Fund 16.4%, ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund 14.9%.
- Total AUM
- ₹34,313 Cr
- As on 30-09-2026
- Funds
- 10
- From 8 fund houses
- Expense ratio
- 0.84% to 1.72%
- Direct plans, lowest to highest
- Average 3Y return
- 15.8%
- A year, Direct plans
All Energy & Commodities Funds
Ranked by 3 year return, highest first
Ranked by 3 year return, highest first
| Exit load | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund | 1 | 2,528 | +5.99% | +19.03% | +14.67% | +15.84% | Very High | 1.00% | None | 17.45% |
| Nippon India Power & Infra Fund | 2 | 7,867 | −2.17% | +16.41% | +18.38% | +16.60% | Very High | 1.11% | 1% within 1 month | 17.73% |
| ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund | 3 | 4,133 | −2.42% | +14.92% | +13.00% | -- | -- | 1.04% | 1% within 3 months | 19.20% |
| Tata Resources & Energy Fund | 4 | 1,391 | −2.16% | +14.90% | +10.90% | +15.18% | Very High | 0.84% | 0.25% within 30 days | 17.91% |
| SBI Comma Fund | 5 | 1,208 | −0.87% | +13.61% | +9.21% | +13.91% | Very High | 1.25% | 0.5% within 30 days | 17.91% |
| ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund | -- | 8,029 | +0.19% | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.11% | 1% within 3 months | -- |
| SBI Energy Opportunities Fund | -- | 7,966 | −6.54% | -- | -- | -- | Very High | 0.92% | 1% within 30 days | -- |
| Baroda BNP Paribas Energy Opportunities Fund | -- | 592 | −7.43% | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.55% | -- | -- |
| quant Commodities Fund | -- | 335 | −0.47% | -- | -- | -- | Very High | 1.72% | 1% within 15 days | -- |
| Kotak Energy Opportunities Fund | -- | 264 | −6.54% | -- | -- | -- | Very High | 1.11% | 0.5% within 90 days | -- |
Returns of each fund's Direct plan (its only plan where it has one), as on the latest NAV. 3, 5 and 10 year figures are a rate a year. Std dev: how much the daily returns swung over 3 years, as a yearly figure; lower is steadier. Riskometer and exit load from the fund's scheme summary document; "Varies" means the load changes with how long you hold, and the fund page has the full wording. Expense ratio: Direct plan, from AMFI. AUM at the end of the fund's last reported month. A fund younger than 3 years has no rank and is listed after the ranked ones.
Stocks Energy & Commodities Funds Bought and Sold in September 2026
What the 5 largest Energy & Commodities funds changed in their September 2026 portfolios, against the month before
Bought
| Stock | New in | Added by |
|---|---|---|
| Omnitech Engineering Ltd.ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities, Nippon India Power & Infra | 1 fund | 1 fund |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.SBI Energy Opportunities, DSP Natural Resources And New Energy | -- | 2 funds |
| NTPC Green Energy LtdICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities, Nippon India Power & Infra | -- | 2 funds |
| Juniper Green Energy Ltd.ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities, Nippon India Power & Infra | -- | 2 funds |
| HEG Graphite Ltd.SBI Energy Opportunities | 1 fund | -- |
| HDFC Bank Ltd.Nippon India Power & Infra | 1 fund | -- |
| Shree Cement Ltd.SBI Energy Opportunities | 1 fund | -- |
| Ultratech Cement Ltd.SBI Energy Opportunities | 1 fund | -- |
| Castrol India Ltd.SBI Energy Opportunities | 1 fund | -- |
| Multi Commodity Exchange of India LimitedNippon India Power & Infra | 1 fund | -- |
Sold
| Stock | Exited by | Reduced by |
|---|---|---|
| ABB India Ltd.ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities, Nippon India Power & Infra | 1 fund | 1 fund |
| Graphite India Ltd.SBI Energy Opportunities | 1 fund | -- |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.Nippon India Power & Infra | 1 fund | -- |
| KEI Industries LimitedNippon India Power & Infra | 1 fund | -- |
| ISGEC Heavy Engineering LimitedNippon India Power & Infra | 1 fund | -- |
| Chemplast Sanmar LtdICICI Prudential Commodities | 1 fund | -- |
| Larsen & Toubro LimitedNippon India Power & Infra | -- | 1 fund |
| Kalpataru Projects International Ltd.SBI Energy Opportunities | -- | 1 fund |
| HEG Advanced Materials Ltd.SBI Energy Opportunities | -- | 1 fund |
| Oil India Ltd.ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities | -- | 1 fund |
From each fund's own monthly portfolio, stocks only. "New in" means the fund did not hold the stock the month before; "Exited by" means it sold all of it. Added and reduced count shares held, so a price move alone is not a change. Funds counted: ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund, SBI Energy Opportunities Fund, Nippon India Power & Infra Fund, ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund, DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund.
Compare Energy & Commodities Funds
The largest funds of the category, side by side
- ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities vs SBI Energy Opportunities
- ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities vs Nippon India Power & Infra
- ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities vs ICICI Prudential Commodities
- SBI Energy Opportunities vs Nippon India Power & Infra
- SBI Energy Opportunities vs ICICI Prudential Commodities
- Nippon India Power & Infra vs ICICI Prudential Commodities
How Energy & Commodities Funds Are Taxed
As equity funds: 65% or more of each fund is in Indian stocks
| When you sell | Tax on the gain |
|---|---|
| Within 1 year | 20% of the gain (short term) |
| After 1 year | 12.5% of gains above ₹1.25 lakh a financial year (long term) |
- IDCW (dividend) payouts are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate.
- A stamp duty of 0.005% is deducted when you invest.
Rules in force from 23-07-2024 (Finance Act 2024). Tax depends on your own income; this is general information, not tax advice.
What Is a Energy & Commodities Fund?
Sector and theme funds that invest in energy, power, oil and gas, metals and other commodity companies. SEBI requires at least 80% of such a fund in its sector or theme.
Other sector and theme categories: Banking & Financial Services · Technology · Healthcare & Pharma · Infrastructure · Consumption · Manufacturing · PSU · MNC · ESG · Business Cycle · Transport & Auto
Energy & Commodities Funds: Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the top Energy & Commodities mutual funds?
By 3 year return, the top Energy & Commodities funds are 1. DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund (19.0% a year), 2. Nippon India Power & Infra Fund (16.4% a year), 3. ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund (14.9% a year), 4. Tata Resources & Energy Fund (14.9% a year), 5. SBI Comma Fund (13.6% a year). Past returns do not promise future returns, so also look at costs, risk and how long each fund has done well.
How many Energy & Commodities funds are there?
10 Energy & Commodities funds are open for investment, from 8 fund houses.
What is a Energy & Commodities fund?
Sector and theme funds that invest in energy, power, oil and gas, metals and other commodity companies. SEBI requires at least 80% of such a fund in its sector or theme.
What is the average return of Energy & Commodities funds?
1 year: -2.2%, 3 years: 15.8% a year, 5 years: 13.2% a year. The simple average of every Energy & Commodities fund's Direct plan.
Which Energy & Commodities fund has the lowest expense ratio?
Tata Resources & Energy Fund, at 0.84% a year (Direct plan), as reported to AMFI.
Which is the largest Energy & Commodities fund?
ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund, with ₹8,029 Cr of investors' money on 30-09-2026.
How are Energy & Commodities funds taxed?
As equity funds: gains on units sold within 1 year are taxed at 20%; after that, gains above ₹1.25 lakh a financial year are taxed at 12.5%.
This page is information, not investment advice. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme related documents carefully. Past returns do not promise future returns. Figures come from AMFI, NSE, BSE and each fund house's own documents.