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Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option

Axis Asset Management Co. Ltd.

NAV

₹116.1262

NAV as of 13 Nov 2026

-0.4359 (-0.3740%)
Returns, 3Y

+12.69%

Annualised return

AUM (FUND SIZE)

₹31,869 Cr

Assets Under Mgmt

SINCE INCEPTION

+15.90%

Launched 02 Jan 2013

₹1 SINCE LAUNCH

₹7.73

Indexed wealth

MAX DRAWDOWN

-33.51%

Historical peak to trough

RECOVERY TIME

7.7 mo

To previous peak

CONSISTENCY

12 positive yrs

1 negative yrs

Category

EquityELSSVery High Risk

Fund Info

INF846K01EW2Axis Asset Management Co. Ltd.
+4.22%1Y Absolute Return
-0.37%1D
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Past performance is not an indicator of future returns.

Returns calculator comparison

Compare an illustrative investment outcome across return assumptions.

AssetProjected corpusTotal investedGainAnnual return
Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct Plan - Growth OptionFund 5Y annualised return
₹8,54,021
₹7,32,612₹1,21,409+6.36%
EPFIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,95,132
₹7,32,612₹1,62,520+8.25%
Residential propertyIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,67,662
₹7,32,612₹1,35,050+7.00%
PPFIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,69,819
₹7,32,612₹1,37,207+7.10%
Bank fixed depositIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,56,981
₹7,32,612₹1,24,369+6.50%
GoldIllustrative annual assumption
₹8,67,662
₹7,32,612₹1,35,050+7.00%
Savings accountIllustrative annual assumption
₹7,86,827
₹7,32,612₹54,215+3.00%

Illustration only. Fund results use the available NAV-derived annualised return and can be negative. Reference rows are assumptions, not current quoted rates or guaranteed returns; property excludes transaction costs, taxes, and liquidity constraints. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risk.

Wealth multiple

₹1 became₹1.16
₹1 Lakh since launch₹1.16 Lakh
Fund age13.9 yrs

Fund information

Scheme code120503
ISININF846K01EW2
BenchmarkNIFTY 500 TRI
CategoryEquity Scheme - ELSS
Expense ratio1.05%
Exit loadNil
Minimum SIP₹500 SIP

Return comparison

27th / 192 in category
PeriodFundBenchmarkCategory avg
1M+219.79%——
3M+13.64%——
6M+24.07%——
1Y+4.22%—-0.21%
3Y+12.69%—+9.69%
5Y+6.36%—+7.74%
10Y+13.39%——
Since Launch+15.90%——

Risk-adjusted performance

Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.

Sharpe ratio

0.64

Return earned for the risk taken.

Moderate

Moderate risk-adjusted returns. The reward for risk has been average.

Sortino ratio

0.89

Return earned while limiting downside risk.

Moderate

Moderate downside risk-adjusted performance.

Standard deviation

14.72%

How much the fund’s returns fluctuate over time.

Moderate volatility

Returns can move up and down noticeably.

Beta

—

How closely the fund moves with the market.

Unavailable

This measure needs sufficient fund and benchmark history to calculate.

Alpha

—

Extra return generated above the benchmark.

Unavailable

This measure needs sufficient fund and benchmark history to calculate.

Treynor ratio

—

Return earned for each unit of market risk taken.

Unavailable

This measure needs sufficient fund and benchmark history to calculate.

Calmar ratio

0.47

How well the fund rewarded investors relative to its biggest decline.

Low

Returns have been modest compared to the drawdowns experienced.

Information ratio

—

How consistently the fund outperformed its benchmark.

Unavailable

This measure needs sufficient fund and benchmark history to calculate.

Portfolio allocation

Latest disclosed portfolio mix

Asset allocation

Portfolio100%
Equity97.74%
Debt2.08%
Cash0.18%

Market cap allocation

Large Cap
78.02%
Mid Cap
18.38%
Small Cap
3.59%

Sector allocation

Equity exposure by sector

Financial
33.30%
Consumer Discretionary
12.35%
Industrials
12.33%
Materials
11.04%
Technology
10.82%
Healthcare
9.77%
Energy & Utilities
5.33%
Consumer Staples
2.81%
Real Estate
1.16%
Diversified
1.08%

Top holdings

10 of 70 disclosed positions

HoldingSectorInstrument typeWeight
ICICI Bank LtdFinancialEquity7.7387%
HDFC Bank LtdFinancialEquity6.2028%
Bharti Airtel LtdTechnologyEquity4.1982%
Bajaj Finance LtdFinancialEquity3.9129%
Larsen & Toubro LtdIndustrialsEquity3.0469%
State Bank of IndiaFinancialEquity2.9565%
Zomato LtdTechnologyEquity2.8249%
Pidilite Industries LtdMaterialsEquity2.7179%
Reliance Industries LtdEnergy & UtilitiesEquity2.6176%
Mahindra & Mahindra LtdConsumer DiscretionaryEquity2.5798%

Fund management

AS
Ashish Naik

Since 2023 · Prior to joining Axis Mutual Fund he was associated with organizations such as Goldman Sachs and has over 7 years of experience as an Equity Analyst.

Mr. Naik is a B.E from Mumbai University and MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

SH
Shreyash Devalkar

Since 2023 · Prior to joining Axis Mutual Fund he has worked with BNP Paribas Mutual Fund as a Fund Manager, IDFC Capital, JP Morgan Services India and Calyon Bank.

Mr. Devalkar is a B.Tech from UDCT Mumbai and PGDM (Management) from JBIMS Mumbai University

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Summary

A very high-risk equity scheme - elss fund. Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 3.0 points. Trailing its category average over 5Y by 1.4 points.

Strengths
  • Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 3.0 points.
  • Ranks 27 of 192 in its category over 1 year.
Weaknesses
  • Trailing its category average over 5Y by 1.4 points.
Ideal investor
  • Needs a 5+ years (3-year lock-in) horizon to ride out its very high risk level.
  • Good fit for SIPs — spreading purchases smooths out 14.7% volatility.
Risk drivers
  • None