Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund
Axis Mutual Fund · Debt Index Fund · Regular plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Target maturity 2027 median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 3 months | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| 6 months | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Year to date | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| 1 year | 5.9% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 7.4% | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 6.3% | – | – |
“Target maturity 2027” is MFIC's grouping of Debt Index Fund schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 7.6% | 7.6% |
| 3Y rolling median | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| 3Y rolling worst | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 3Y periods positive | 100% | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 5.9% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 5.7% |
| 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.) | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.94 | 0.49 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.80 | 0.78 |
| 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 | −3.6% | −0.8% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | n/a |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −3.2% |
| Current drawdown | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | 126 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.
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 0.28% a year and the Direct plan's 0.15%, a gap of 0.13%; over the last 3 years the Direct plan returned 0.14 percentage points a year more. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹3,51,279.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hardik Shah | Comanage/Fixed Income | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Aditya Pagaria | Comanage/Fixed Income | 1 Feb 2023 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Regular plan | 0.28% | 0.38% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 1,710 | 266 |
| Riskometer | Low to Moderate | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | 6.0% | 6.2% TRI |
| Return, 3 years (AMFI) | 7.4% | 7.7% TRI |
| Month-ends above category median (3Y CAGR) | 85% | 67% median |
| Month-ends in category top quartile (3Y) | 30% | 29% median |
Official benchmark: CRISIL IBX SDL Index – May 2027 (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Debt Index Fund Regular plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 4.3% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | 7.8% | n/a | – |
| 2024 | 8.2% | n/a | – |
| 2023 | 7.0% | 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 | ₹1,23,684 | 5.7% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,99,500 | 6.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Nifty SDL Jun 2027 Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 1.00 | 7.4% |
| UTI CRISIL SDL Maturity June 2027 Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 1.00 | 7.3% |
| Kotak Nifty SDL Apr 2027 Top 12 Equal Weight Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 1.00 | 7.3% |
| ICICI Prudential Nifty SDL Sep 2027 Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 0.99 | 7.4% |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty SDL Apr 2027 Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 0.99 | 7.0% |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Crisil IBX 60:40 SDL+AAA PSU-APR 2027 Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 0.99 | 7.2% |
- What is the latest NAV of Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund?
- The NAV of the Regular plan (growth option) was ₹13.1934 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund in?
- It is classified as Debt Index Fund in AMFI's daily NAV file. MFIC compares it with 106 Debt Index Fund schemes (Regular plans).
- What returns has Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by 5.9%. The 3-year CAGR is 7.4% (category median 7.1%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How consistent have its 3-year returns been?
- Measuring a 3-year CAGR from every business day in its history, the median was 7.6%, the lowest was 6.0%, and 100% of 3-year periods ended with a gain.
- What was the largest fall in Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 3.6%.
- How volatile is Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 0.9%, which is below the Debt Index Fund category median of 1.3%.
- What would a monthly SIP in Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund have grown to?
- A SIP of ₹10,000 on the first business day of each month for the last 3 years (36 instalments, ₹3,60,000 invested) would have been worth about ₹3,99,500 on 1 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 6.9%. This uses the Regular plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Regular plan is 0.28% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Debt Index Fund Regular plans: 0.38%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹1,710 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Low to Moderate”, and its benchmark's as “Low to Moderate”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- What is the benchmark of Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund and how has it compared?
- Its official benchmark is the CRISIL IBX SDL Index – May 2027. Over 3 years AMFI reports a return of 7.4% for this plan against 7.7% for the benchmark total return index. Past performance does not indicate future results.
- How often has Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund beaten its category?
- At 85% of the 20 month-ends compared over the last 10 years, its 3-year return was above the median of Debt Index Fund schemes (Regular plans); it was in the top quarter at 30% of them. A typical scheme would show about 50%.
- Who manages Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund is managed by Hardik Shah (since 23 Feb 2022), Aditya Pagaria (since 1 Feb 2023).
- What is the minimum investment in Axis CRISIL IBX SDL May 2027 Index Fund?
- The minimum application amount is ₹5,000. SIP details: SIP Monthly 1000.00, SIP Yearly - 12000.00 SWP - 1000 STP - Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly - 1000 and Quarterly 3000.00.
- 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 6.1% and the Regular plan's by 5.9%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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