{"id":24760,"date":"2026-04-21T15:29:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=24760"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:59:40","slug":"rs-1828-crore-apple-holdings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/rs-1828-crore-apple-holdings\/","title":{"rendered":"Rs.1,828 Crore Apple Holdings Highlight Indian Mutual Fund Exposure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"477\">Latest March 2026 mutual fund disclosures released in April 2026 show that Indian mutual funds hold 7.65 lakh shares worth \u20b91,828 crore in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Apple Inc.<\/span><\/span> across 8 schemes, according to data from PrimeMF Database. The disclosures highlight the growing importance of global technology exposure in Indian investor portfolios, especially through passive investment strategies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1520\">Also Check :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/nifty50-contributors\">Nifty 50<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/nifty-bank-contributors\">Bank Nifty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/stocks-price\/bse\">Sensex<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1tval2q\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"546\">Indian Mutual Funds Hold 7.65 Lakh Apple Shares Across 8 Schemes<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"708\">According to PrimeMF Database, the total exposure of \u20b91,828 crore is spread across ETFs, index funds, and international equity schemes as of March 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"743\">Top scheme-wise holdings include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1147\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cuqcuw\" data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"823\">Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF: 3.51 lakh shares worth \u20b9837.67 crore<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uoj3h4\" data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"900\">Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF: 1.42 lakh shares worth \u20b9341.59 crore<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17ktrt5\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"983\">Motilal Oswal S&amp;P 500 Index Fund: 1.10 lakh shares worth \u20b9261.34 crore<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10ib3rk\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1069\">ICICI Prudential Nasdaq 100 Index Fund: 88,131 shares worth \u20b9211.71 crore<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dgwsqx\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1147\">Mirae Asset S&amp;P 500 Top 50 ETF: 45,401 shares worth \u20b9109.06 crore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1177\">Smaller allocations include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<li data-section-id=\"v79fk5\" data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1226\">Edelweiss Technology Fund: \u20b934.46 crore<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mtnm4i\" data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1279\">Franklin India Technology Fund: \u20b918.08 crore<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cmlhnd\" data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1347\">Aditya Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund: \u20b913.83 crore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Read More<\/span> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/indias-6-1-growth-outpaces-global\/\">India\u2019s 6.1% Growth Outpaces Global Peers as RBI Credits Price Stability<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9gygkl\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1414\">Passive Funds Dominate Apple Exposure with 12\u201313% Index Weight<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1660\">PrimeMF data indicates that the majority of Apple exposure comes from passive funds tracking indices such as the Nasdaq 100 and S&amp;P 500, where Apple has an approximate 12\u201313% weight in the Nasdaq 100, based on index methodology disclosures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1729\">As per limits set by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Reserve Bank of India<\/span><\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1848\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7tne5y\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1786\">Mutual fund overseas investment cap: $7 billion<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jxow0w\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1848\">ETF cap: $1 billion overall and $300 million per fund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1968\">These caps restrict fresh inflows, making existing holdings more dependent on market performance than new allocations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"eh8dp\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2032\">Strong Fund Returns Reflect Apple\u2019s High Index Contribution<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2143\">Performance data from Value Research as of April 17, 2026 shows strong returns for funds with Apple exposure:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2473\">\n<li data-section-id=\"114gela\" data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2262\">Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF:\n<ul data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2262\">\n<li data-section-id=\"evumsp\" data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2207\">1-year: 57.98%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oghw3m\" data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2232\">3-year: 31.91%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tcewam\" data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2262\">5-year CAGR: 18.86%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3sjppc\" data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2361\">ICICI Prudential Nasdaq 100 Index Fund:\n<ul data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2361\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16eg6yx\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2336\">1-year: 56.77%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d1zrc4\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2361\">3-year: 31.86%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jdqo73\" data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2418\">Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF: 35.21% (1-year)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qe3xye\" data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2473\">Edelweiss Technology Fund: 31.12% (1-year)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2660\">According to Value Research data, these returns are closely aligned with the performance of US technology stocks, where Apple\u2019s high index weight significantly influences fund outcomes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bxss7q\" data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2738\">What This Means for Investors: Passive Structure Limits Portfolio Changes<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2889\">Despite the sizeable exposure of \u20b91,828 crore, there are no immediate portfolio changes expected, as most holdings are through passive funds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2903\">Key reasons:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"3106\">\n<li data-section-id=\"5imjud\" data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2969\">Index funds automatically maintain Apple\u2019s 12\u201313% weight<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qwmsvl\" data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3034\">Portfolio changes occur only during index rebalancing cycles<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hty352\" data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3106\">Fund managers do not actively adjust holdings in passive strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3218\">This means investor returns will continue to track Apple\u2019s stock performance rather than fund-level decisions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"wsbd5a\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3291\">Impact on Investor Portfolios: Apple Performance Drives NAV Movement<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3364\">For investors, the impact is directly linked to Apple\u2019s stock movement:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3597\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fvn1rd\" data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3434\">High index weight means Apple significantly influences fund NAVs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1likijj\" data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3523\">A 1% movement in Apple stock can materially affect ETF returns due to its weight<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2t659s\" data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3597\">Continued strength in US technology stocks supports long-term returns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3746\">PrimeMF and Value Research data together indicate that global diversification through such funds remains heavily tied to mega-cap tech performance.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"tmwz13\" data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3818\">Market Outlook: Global Tech Exposure Remains Central to MF Strategy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3991\">With \u20b91,828 crore exposure and Apple\u2019s continued dominance in global indices, international equity allocation remains a key component of Indian mutual fund strategies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4014\">Investors will track:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4155\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1q4g8xe\" data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4058\">Apple\u2019s earnings and stock performance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zax25e\" data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4106\">Movements in Nasdaq 100 and S&amp;P 500 indices<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"107bij9\" data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4155\">Changes in overseas investment limits by RBI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4309\">Unless there is a structural shift in index composition or regulatory caps, Apple is expected to remain a core holding in Indian mutual fund portfolios.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latest March 2026 mutual fund disclosures released in April 2026 show that Indian mutual funds hold 7.65 lakh shares worth \u20b91,828 crore in Apple Inc. across 8 schemes, according to data from PrimeMF Database. The disclosures highlight the growing importance of global technology exposure in Indian investor portfolios, especially through passive investment strategies. 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