Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund · Index Fund · Regular plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Sector: Defence median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -5.3% | -6.5% | -5.3% |
| 3 months | -4.4% | -5.3% | -4.5% |
| 6 months | 19.9% | 5.2% | 19.8% |
| Year to date | 17.5% | -7.2% | 17.5% |
| 1 year | 13.9% | -3.6% | 13.9% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 9.0% | n/a |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 6.8% | n/a |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 10.9% | n/a |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 10.5% | n/a |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 13.4% | – | – |
“Sector: Defence” is MFIC's grouping of Index Fund schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 21.2% | 6.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 16.2% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 8.4% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 12.9% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 5.9% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
Benchmark: none available in MFIC's free data for this category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | n/a | 17.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | n/a | 0.22 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | 0.31 |
| Beta | n/a | n/a |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | n/a |
| Upside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Downside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −28.0% | −19.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −17.9% |
| Current drawdown | −8.6% | −11.5% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | 70 days | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
This scheme aim to track the market below, so its level, valuation and recent path are the main drivers of returns.
- P/E 57.0: higher than 76% of days since 2023 (median 53.3)
- 1Y +14.6% · 3Y n/a p.a. · 5Y n/a p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −8.6% from its 52-week high (proxy NAV)
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 1.14% a year and the Direct plan's 0.45%, a gap of 0.69%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹17,30,447.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Priya Sridhar | Comanage | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Mehul Dama | Comanage | 7 Jul 2026 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Regular plan | 1.14% | 1.10% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 1,409 | 159 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | 17.5% | 18.8% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty India Defence TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Index Fund Regular plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 17.5% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | 18.3% | n/a | – |
No free benchmark proxy for this category. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,29,485 | 15.0% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund | Index Fund | 1.00 | n/a |
| Groww Nifty India Defence ETF FOF | Domestic FoF | 1.00 | n/a |
| kotak BSE PSU Index Fund | Index Fund | 0.88 | n/a |
| Mirae Asset Nifty MidSmallcap400 Momentum Quality 100 ETF Fund of Fund | Domestic FoF | 0.88 | n/a |
| Nippon India Nifty 500 Equal Weight Index Fund | Index Fund | 0.86 | n/a |
| UTI Nifty Midcap 150 Quality 50 Index Fund | Index Fund | 0.84 | 6.3% |
- What is the latest NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
- The NAV of the Regular plan (growth option) was ₹12.8901 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund in?
- It is classified as Index Fund in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Index Fund scheme passively tracks a stated index. MFIC compares it with 276 Index Fund schemes (Regular plans).
- What was the largest fall in Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 28.0%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Regular plan is 1.14% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Index Fund Regular plans: 1.10%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹1,409 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “Very High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- Who manages Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund is managed by Priya Sridhar (since 31 Dec 2024), Mehul Dama (since 7 Jul 2026).
- What is the exit load of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: For redemption / switch-out of units on or before 30 days from the date of allotment: 0.05% of applicable NAV. For redemption / switch-out of units after 30 days from the date of allotment: Nil. Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
- The minimum application amount is ₹500.
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by 14.7% and the Regular plan's by 13.9%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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