Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund

Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund

Get the latest NAV of Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹10.06

0.1%1D

NAV as on 05 Jun 2026

0.56%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

1790 people have invested ₹ 2.1Cr in Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund in the last three months

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund
-
222Cr
0.98%
-
-
--
--
--
--
--
UTI Nifty200 Momentum 30 Index Fund
-
8,397Cr
0.46%
-3.44%
13.83%
-0.26
1.00
0.48
0.68
-1.37
Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund
-
4,690Cr
0.5%
0.04%
-
--
--
--
--
--
Motilal Oswal Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund
-
3,408Cr
0.32%
4.09%
20.93%
-0.20
1.00
0.83
1.31
-3.98

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Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund Asset Allocation

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Fund Distribution

as on (14-May-26)

Large cap
54.5%

Mid cap
22.7%

Small cap
22.6%

Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund Sector Allocation

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Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-May-26)

Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund Overview

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Expense ratio0.98%
Benchmark
Nifty India Defence TR INR
AUM₹222 Cr
Inception Date29 April, 2026
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
0.2%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
0%
Risk
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Very High Risk

About Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund

Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund is an equity fund. This fund was started on 29 April, 2026. The fund is managed by Nandik Malik, Rohit Gautam. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund has ₹222 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jun 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.

Returns

Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund has given a CAGR return of 0.56% since inception.

Holdings

Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Industrial, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Tech. Its top holdings are Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd, Solar Industries India Ltd, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd

Taxation

As it is a index funds mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund

To provide returns before expenses that correspond to the performance of Nifty India Defence TRI subject to tracking error. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Nandik Malik

Fund Manager of Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund, since 29 April 2026

Rohit Gautam

Fund Manager of Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund, since 29 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions for Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund

How do I invest in Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹10.06. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

Who is the fund manager of Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund?

The fund managers are Nandik Malik, Rohit Gautam.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 0.25% if redeemed in 0-15 Days. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.98%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹222 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares(19.94%), Bharat Electronics Ltd(17.48%), Bharat Forge Ltd(14.71%)