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Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund
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Latest NAV
₹13.97
Day change
0.47%
Volatility
27.8%
Sharpe
0.84
Max drawdown
-27.8%
Expense ratio
0.28%
AUM
₹1,135 Cr
Category rank
3 / 64
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | 0.37% | 0.29% | 7.60% | 14.39% | 29.79% | – | – | – | – |
Returns up to 1Y are absolute; 1Y and longer are annualised (CAGR). Source: public AMFI NAV data.
NAV history
Chart shows the fund's available daily NAV history. Daily NAV data begins around 2006, so older funds may predate this range.
About this fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund is a passive index fund/ETF offered by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, classified under Equity as Index Funds - Equity Funds. It aims to mirror an index rather than beat it, usually at a lower cost than active funds. Its latest NAV is ₹13.97, with assets under management of about ₹1,135 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Over the trailing one year, Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund has recorded a return of about 29.8%. Its annualised volatility is 27.8% — relatively large fluctuations — and its Sharpe ratio is 0.84, a measure of return per unit of risk taken. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 0.28%, deducted daily from the NAV.
Rolling returns
| Window | Avg | Median | Min | Max | % Pos | % >12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 23.08 | 22.99 | -0.14 | 59.28 | 99% | 78% |
Each row takes every possible start date in the fund's history and computes the annualised return (CAGR) over that window. Avg/Median = the typical outcome; Min/Max = worst and best; % Pos = how often the window ended positive; % >12 = how often it beat 12% a year. Higher consistency means timing mattered less.
Frequently asked questions
What does Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund invest in?
It invests primarily in the constituents of the index it tracks.
How is this fund classified?
It is a Index Funds - Equity Funds fund in the Equity group.
How often is the NAV updated?
Mutual fund NAVs are declared by the AMC on every business day. This page sources NAV from public AMFI data and refreshes twice daily.
What is its expense ratio?
0.28% (direct plan, base expense ratio), deducted daily from the NAV. Some platforms quote a higher all-in Total TER — verify with the AMC.
How is the rolling return calculated?
Rolling return averages the fund's annualised return over every possible window of a given length across its history, rather than a single start-to-end period — reducing the effect of one lucky or unlucky entry date.
Is past performance a guarantee of future returns?
No. Past performance does not indicate future results; mutual fund values fluctuate with markets. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund Equity Scheme - Flexi Cap Fund | -1.56 | 6.89 | 9.02 | 11.15 | 15.19 | 12.14 | 13.93 | 0.71 |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Conservative Hybrid Fund Hybrid Scheme - Conservative Hybrid Fund | -0.46 | 2.43 | 3.03 | 5.54 | 8.86 | 8.24 | 8.41 | – |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Floating Interest Rate Fund Income/Debt Oriented Schemes - Floating Interest Rates Fund | 0.52 | 2.07 | 3.30 | 6.45 | 7.52 | 6.77 | 7.22 | – |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Banking and Financial Services Fund Sectoral/Thematic - Banking/Financial | -0.43 | 6.80 | 3.63 | 7.98 | 11.06 | 11.10 | 11.98 | 0.89 |
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| Aditya Birla Sun Life Multi Asset Omni FoF Other Scheme - FoF Domestic | -0.22 | 5.62 | 6.15 | 16.51 | 17.15 | 13.75 | 13.07 | 0.25 |
Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.