Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
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₹108.15
1D
NAV as on 25 Sep 2026
15.52%/per year
Since Inception
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11027 people have invested ₹ 5.8Cr in Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund in the last three months
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500
Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (25-Sep-26)
The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over 1Y, 3Y, but underperformed over 5Y.
Peer comparison
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Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Asset Allocation
See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Sep-26)
Fund Distribution
as on (14-Sep-26)
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Sector Allocation
See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Sep-26)
Sector Allocation
Top 3 Sectors in August were Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical & Industrial
Financial Services
31%
Consumer Cyclical
20%
Industrial
12%
Financial Services
32%
Consumer Cyclical
19%
Industrial
11%
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Holdings Details
as on (31-Aug-26)
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund Overview
Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.
| Expense ratio | 1.04% |
Benchmark | Nifty 500 TR INR |
| AUM | ₹32667 Cr |
| Inception Date | 1 January, 2013 |
| Min Lumpsum/SIP | ₹500/₹500 |
| Exit Load | 0% |
| Lock In | 3 Years |
TurnOver | 31.52% |
| Risk |   Very High Risk |
About Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund (Formerly known as Axis Long-term Equity Fund) is an equity mutual fund. This fund offers a tax benefit of up to ₹1.5 lakhs. The fund comes with a lock-in period of 3 years.
The portfolio consists predominantly of large-cap stocks, with selective exposure to mid and small caps and is benchmarked against Nifty 100 TRI. This benchmark helps them track their performance against a broader market.
Investment Strategy
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund is managed by Mr. Shreyash Devalkar and Mr. Ashish Naik, who employ a bottom-up stock picking approach. The fund maintains a strong focus on sectors like Financial, Healthcare, Technology and Automobile.
To reduce concentration risk, stocks are actively allocated across different market caps. The fund focuses on companies with:
- Strong fundamentals and leadership positions
- Consistent earnings growth
- High operating cash flows and lower debt
Who Should Invest In Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund?
The fund can be a suitable choice for people who have a long-term investment plan. If you align with the following characteristics, you should consider investing in the fund:
- You want to save tax under section 80C
- You want to build wealth with equities
- You have a moderate to high risk appetite
Taxation
Even though the fund has a 3-year lock-in, capital gains are treated the same as other equity mutual funds:
- Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG): Not applicable due to 3-year lock-in
- Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG): Gains up to ₹1,25,000 per year are tax-free; any amount above that is taxed at 12.5%
This makes the fund tax-efficient, especially for long-term investors.
Allocation & Historical Returns
Fund Manager
Shreyash Devalkar
Fund Manager of Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund, since 4 August 2023
Ashish Naik
Fund Manager of Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund, since 3 August 2023
- AUM of the fund stands at 32.7K Cr as of Aug'26
- AUM increased by 75.7 Cr between Aug'26 and Jul'26
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Frequently Asked Questions for Axis ELSS - Tax Saver Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
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