
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth
as on 03 Nov 2026
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth is a mutual fund scheme launched on 30 Aug 2024. The current NAV stands at ₹12.8033 as of 03 Nov 2026. From the funds total AUM, its top holdings include Hindustan Aeronautics at 19.51%, Bharat Electronics at 16.42%, Bharat Forge at 15.09%, Solar Industries at 12.86%, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders at 5.40%
Scheme Overview
- Inception Date : 30 Aug 2024
- AUM : ₹1,409.38 Cr
- 1Y Returns (CAGR) : 9.52%
- Expense Ratio : 0.45%
- Min. SIP : ₹500
- Min. Lumpsum : ₹500
Returns Calculator
basis annualised returns
Investment Type
SIP Amount
Investment Period
1Y
₹ 6.10 L
3.50%
₹ 6.27 L
8.00%
₹ 6.32 L
9.52%
Total Investment
₹ 6,00,000
Returns
₹ 31,858 (9.52%)
Maturity Value
₹ 6,31,858
Disclaimer: Fixed deposits offer guaranteed returns. Mutual fund investments carry market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
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Returns vs Category
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Returns Vs Nifty 50
Historical Returns
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Historical NAV
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Asset Allocation
AUM
₹ 1,409.38 Cr
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Asset Allocation
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₹1,409.38 Cr
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Sector Holdings
as of 31 May 2026
| Sectors | Allocation | Weightage | Value (in Cr.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 66.69% | ||
| Consumer Cyclical | 16.35% | ||
| Basic Materials | 13.46% | ||
| Technology | 3.43% | ||
| Other | 0.07% |
Stock Holdings
as of 31 May 2026
| Name | Allocation | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
![]() H Hindustan Aeronautics | 19.51% | |
![]() B Bharat Electronics | 16.42% | |
![]() B Bharat Forge | 15.09% | |
![]() S Solar Industries | 12.86% | |
![]() M Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders | 5.40% | |
![]() M MTAR Technologies | 4.88% | |
![]() C Cochin Shipyard | 3.59% | |
![]() D Data Patterns | 3.46% | |
![]() A Astra Microwave Products | 3.43% | |
![]() B Bharat Dynamics | 3.21% | |
![]() G Garden Reach Shipbuilders | 2.25% | |
![]() Z Zen Technologies | 2.22% | |
![]() B BEML | 1.91% | |
![]() A Apollo Micro Systems | 1.57% | |
![]() D Dynamatic Technologies | 1.25% | |
![]() A Axiscades Engineering Technologies | 0.96% | |
![]() P Paras Defence Space Tech | 0.84% | |
![]() M Mishra Dhatu Nigam | 0.59% | |
![]() C Clearing Corporation Of India Limited | 0.56% | |
![]() N Net Receivables / (Payables) | 0.49% | |
![]() A Aequs | 0.45% |
Fund Comparison
Fund Details
52W High NAV
₹ 14.3141
Min. SIP Amount
₹ 500.00
Min. Lumpsum Amount
₹ 500.00
AUM (in Cr.)
₹ 1,409.38
Expense Ratio
0.45%
Lock-in Period
No Lock in Period
52W Low NAV
₹ 10.3315
Inception Date
30 Aug 2024
Fund Age
2 Yrs
Benchmark
Nifty India Defence Index TRI
Scheme Type
Open Ended
Stamp Duty
0.005% (from July 1st 2020)
Exit Load
- Exit load of 0.05%, if redeemed within 30 days.
Tax Implication
- If you redeem within 1 year, STCG are taxed at 20%; If you redeem after 1 year, and returns exceed ₹1.25 Lakhs in a financial year, LTCG are taxed at 12.5%
Fund Managers
| Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Mehul Dama | C.A., B.Com |
| Priya Sridhar | B. Com from Mumbai University, M.F.M. - Masters in Financial Management from Somaiya College of Management Studies |
Fund Objective
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.
Risk-O-Meter
Investors understand that their principal will be at
Very High Risk
Risk Scale
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AMC Information
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
No. of Schemes
81
Total AUM
₹ 4,24,641.92 Cr
Contact Details
One World Centre,Tower 1,17th Flr,Jupiter Mills,senapati BapatMarg,Elphinstone Road, Mumbai 400013
Contact Details
One World Centre,Tower 1,17th Flr,Jupiter Mills,senapati BapatMarg,Elphinstone Road, Mumbai 400013
FAQs
When was Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund launched?
What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
What is the AUM of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
What is the rate of return of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
- In the past 1Y: 9.52%
- In the past 3Y: 0.00%
- In the past 5Y: 0.00%
What is the expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
What is exit load of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
What is the portfolio of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
- Hindustan Aeronautics: 19.51%
- Bharat Electronics: 16.42%
- Bharat Forge: 15.09%
- Solar Industries: 12.86%
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: 5.40%
Top 3 sectoral holdings include:
- Industrials: 66.69%
- Consumer Cyclical: 16.35%
- Basic Materials: 13.46%
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