Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth

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Get the latest NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth. 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.

₹14.03

▲0.6%1D

NAV as on 27 Aug 2026

18.56%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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6362 people have invested ₹ 4.3Cr in Aditya Birla Sun Life 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
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund
-
1,284Cr
0.28%
30.41%
-
--
--
--
--
--
UTI Nifty200 Momentum 30 Index Fund
-
8,438Cr
1.18%
4.62%
13.23%
-0.32
1.00
0.34
0.48
-1.68
Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund
-
5,177Cr
0.57%
30.42%
-
--
--
--
--
--
Motilal Oswal Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund
-
3,911Cr
0.33%
11.77%
18.1%
-0.19
1.00
0.68
1.05
-3.82
See all

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Returns Calculator

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (15-Aug-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (15-Aug-26)

Large cap
52.1%
Mid cap
25.9%
Small cap
21.9%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 25.7% to 25.9%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 25.7% to 25.9%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 51.3% to 52.1%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 51.3% to 52.1%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 23.1% to 21.9%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 23.1% to 21.9%
Cash allocation has gone up from -0.1% to 0%
Cash allocation has gone up from -0.1% to 0%

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (15-Aug-26)

Sector Allocation

Industrial
70.7%
Consumer Cyclical
14.2%
Basic Materials
11.8%
Tech
3.3%

Top 3 Sectors in July were Industrial, Consumer Cyclical & Basic Materials

Jul'26

Industrial

68%

Consumer Cyclical

16%

Basic Materials

12%

Jun'26

Industrial

69%

Consumer Cyclical

16%

Basic Materials

12%

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Jul-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 19.94% to 21.56%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 19.94% to 21.56%
Bharat Forge Ltd's allocation increased from 14.48% to 15.15%
Bharat Forge Ltd's allocation increased from 14.48% to 15.15%
Astra Microwave Products Ltd's allocation increased from 3.78% to 4.07%
Astra Microwave Products Ltd's allocation increased from 3.78% to 4.07%
Top Stocks sold last month
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation decreased from 19.8 % to 19.01 %
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation decreased from 19.8 % to 19.01 %
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.06 % to 4.67 %
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.06 % to 4.67 %
Data Patterns (India) Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.44 % to 3.33 %
Data Patterns (India) Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.44 % to 3.33 %

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.28%
Benchmark
Nifty India Defence TR INR
AUM₹1284 Cr
Inception Date30 August, 2024
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹500/₹500
Exit Load
0.1%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
33.56%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 30 August, 2024. The fund is managed by Mehul Dama, Priya Sridhar. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund has ₹1284 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Aug 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.3.

Returns

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund has given a CAGR return of 18.56% since inception. Over the last 1 year the fund has given a CAGR return of 30.41%.

Holdings

Aditya Birla Sun Life 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 Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund

The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide returns that, before expenses, correspond to the total returns of securities as represented by the Nifty India Defence Total Return Index, subject to tracking errors.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 500.00 and for SIP is INR 500.00. Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Mehul Dama

Fund Manager of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund, since 7 July 2026

Priya Sridhar

Fund Manager of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund, since 31 December 2024

Learn more about Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jul'26
Jun'26
May'26
AUM
₹ 1.3K Cr
₹ 1.3K Cr
₹ 1.2K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 1.3K Cr as of Jul'26
  • AUM increased by 14.6 Cr between Jul'26 and Jun'26

Frequently Asked Questions for Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹14.03. 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.

What is the return on the fund?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund fund has generated a return of 30.41% in 1 year

Who is the fund manager of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?

The fund managers are Mehul Dama, Priya Sridhar.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 0.05% if redeemed in 0-30 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 0.28%. 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 ₹1284 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares(21.56%), Bharat Electronics Ltd(19.01%), Bharat Forge Ltd(15.15%)