Key metrics
Latest NAV
₹10.82
Day change
0.47%
Max drawdown
-6.5%
Expense ratio
0.20%
AUM
₹177 Cr
Category rank
18 / 64
Trailing returns
| Period | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | 0.37% | 0.29% | 7.57% | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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
Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund is a passive index fund/ETF offered by Axis 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 ₹10.82, with assets under management of about ₹177 Cr (April - June 2026).
Performance analysis
Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund does not yet have a full one-year track record, so trailing returns are limited. The direct-plan base expense ratio is 0.20%, deducted daily from the NAV.
Rolling returns
Frequently asked questions
What does Axis 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?
0.20% (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.
Compare with peers
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund Index Funds - Equity Funds | -3.04 | 3.03 | – | – | – | – | – | 0.15 |
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| Groww Nifty Private Bank Index Fund Index Funds - Equity Funds | 1.27 | 5.88 | – | – | – | – | – | 0.31 |
| Axis Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Index Funds - Equity Funds | 4.89 | 3.60 | – | – | – | – | – | 0.20 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Returns ≥ 1Y are annualised (CAGR). TER = direct-plan base expense ratio. Click a fund to open its page.