Top Transport & Auto Mutual Funds (2026)
Ranked by 3 year return, Direct plans, as on the latest NAV · AUM as on 30-09-2026
There are 7 Transport & Auto mutual funds. Their average 3 year return is 19.4% a year, and +3.2% over the last year. The highest 3 year returns: HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund 23.5%, ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics Fund 20.1%, Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund 17.1%.
- Total AUM
- ₹19,174 Cr
- As on 30-09-2026
- Funds
- 7
- From 7 fund houses
- Expense ratio
- 0.98% to 1.27%
- Direct plans, lowest to highest
- Average 3Y return
- 19.4%
- A year, Direct plans
All Transport & Auto Funds
Ranked by 3 year return, highest first
Ranked by 3 year return, highest first
| Exit load | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund | 1 | 2,043 | +2.52% | +23.46% | -- | -- | Very High | 1.16% | 1% within 30 days | 17.02% |
| ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics Fund | 2 | 3,924 | +1.82% | +20.05% | -- | -- | -- | 1.27% | 1% within 1 month | 17.24% |
| Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund | 3 | 771 | −1.82% | +17.11% | -- | -- | Very High | 1.07% | 0.5% within 30 days | 16.12% |
| UTI - Transportation and Logistics Fund | 4 | 4,094 | −4.49% | +16.81% | +17.28% | +11.96% | Very High | 0.98% | 1% within 30 days | 16.87% |
| SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund | -- | 6,071 | +17.36% | -- | -- | -- | Very High | 1.01% | 1% within 30 days | -- |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Transportation and Logistics Fund | -- | 1,726 | +7.75% | -- | -- | -- | Very High | 1.04% | 1% within 365 days | -- |
| Kotak Transportation & Logistics Fund | -- | 545 | −0.54% | -- | -- | -- | Very High | 1.07% | 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 Transport & Auto Funds Bought and Sold in September 2026
What the 5 largest Transport & Auto funds changed in their September 2026 portfolios, against the month before
Bought
| Stock | New in | Added by |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Motor India Ltd.SBI Automotive Opportunities, HDFC Transportation and Logistics, Aditya Birla Sun Life Transportation and Logistics | -- | 3 funds |
| Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd.SBI Automotive Opportunities, UTI - Transportation and Logistics, ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | -- | 3 funds |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics, HDFC Transportation and Logistics | -- | 2 funds |
| EQ - BOSCH LTD.UTI - Transportation and Logistics, HDFC Transportation and Logistics | -- | 2 funds |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd.SBI Automotive Opportunities, ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | -- | 2 funds |
| Endurance Technologies Ltd.ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics, Aditya Birla Sun Life Transportation and Logistics | -- | 2 funds |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | -- | 1 fund |
| Eternal Ltd.HDFC Transportation and Logistics | -- | 1 fund |
| Eicher Motors Ltd.HDFC Transportation and Logistics | -- | 1 fund |
| Tata Motors Ltd.SBI Automotive Opportunities | -- | 1 fund |
Sold
| Stock | Exited by | Reduced by |
|---|---|---|
| Eicher Motors Ltd.SBI Automotive Opportunities, ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | -- | 2 funds |
| Dhoot Transmission Ltd.SBI Automotive Opportunities, UTI - Transportation and Logistics | -- | 2 funds |
| ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd.SBI Automotive Opportunities, ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | -- | 2 funds |
| Hero Motocorp Ltd.HDFC Transportation and Logistics | 1 fund | -- |
| Aegis Vopak Terminals LimitedHDFC Transportation and Logistics | 1 fund | -- |
| Zinka Logistics Solutions LtdICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | 1 fund | -- |
| Eternal Ltd.ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | -- | 1 fund |
| Hyundai Motor India Ltd.ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | -- | 1 fund |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd.ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | -- | 1 fund |
| Tata Motors Ltd.ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics | -- | 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: SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund, UTI - Transportation and Logistics Fund, ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics Fund, HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life Transportation and Logistics Fund.
Compare Transport & Auto Funds
The largest funds of the category, side by side
- SBI Automotive Opportunities vs UTI - Transportation and Logistics
- SBI Automotive Opportunities vs ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics
- SBI Automotive Opportunities vs HDFC Transportation and Logistics
- UTI - Transportation and Logistics vs ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics
- UTI - Transportation and Logistics vs HDFC Transportation and Logistics
- ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics vs HDFC Transportation and Logistics
How Transport & Auto 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 Transport & Auto Fund?
Sector and theme funds that invest in carmakers, auto parts, transport and logistics 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 · Energy & Commodities · MNC · ESG · Business Cycle
Transport & Auto Funds: Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the top Transport & Auto mutual funds?
By 3 year return, the top Transport & Auto funds are 1. HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund (23.5% a year), 2. ICICI Prudential Transportation and Logistics Fund (20.1% a year), 3. Bandhan Transportation and Logistics Fund (17.1% a year), 4. UTI - Transportation and Logistics Fund (16.8% 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 Transport & Auto funds are there?
7 Transport & Auto funds are open for investment, from 7 fund houses.
What is a Transport & Auto fund?
Sector and theme funds that invest in carmakers, auto parts, transport and logistics companies. SEBI requires at least 80% of such a fund in its sector or theme.
What is the average return of Transport & Auto funds?
1 year: 3.2%, 3 years: 19.4% a year, 5 years: 17.3% a year. The simple average of every Transport & Auto fund's Direct plan.
Which Transport & Auto fund has the lowest expense ratio?
UTI - Transportation and Logistics Fund, at 0.98% a year (Direct plan), as reported to AMFI.
Which is the largest Transport & Auto fund?
SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund, with ₹6,071 Cr of investors' money on 30-09-2026.
How are Transport & Auto 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.