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Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth

Very High Risk
▲ 13.57%All Annualized
+0.47%1D Returns

NAV (15 Oct ’26)

₹12.96

Min SIP Amount

₹500.00

Fund Size (AUM)

₹1,409.38 Cr

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About Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth is a mutual fund scheme from Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd. The fund was launched on 30 August 2024 and is managed by Priya Sridhar and Mehul Dama. As of 15 October 2026, the fund has an AUM of ₹1,409.38 Cr and its latest NAV is ₹12.96. The fund has a Very High Risk risk rating.

The fund allows minimum SIP of ₹500 and lumpsum investment starting from ₹500.

The fund primarily invests in Industrials, Basic Materials, and Technology and its top holdings include Bharat Electronics Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares, Bharat Forge Ltd, Solar Industries India Ltd, and MTAR Technologies Ltd. The fund has delivered 15.7% returns over the last 1 year and 13.6% annualised returns since inception.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth may be suitable for investors looking for long-term wealth creation and who are comfortable with Very High Risk risk.

Top 10 Holdings

NameValueWeighting
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials₹281.38 Cr19.96%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary SharesIndustrials₹277.34 Cr19.68%
Bharat Forge LtdIndustrials₹187.18 Cr13.28%
Solar Industries India LtdBasic Materials₹167.81 Cr11.91%
MTAR Technologies LtdIndustrials₹56.33 Cr4.00%
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders LtdIndustrials₹56.14 Cr3.98%
Astra Microwave Products LtdTechnology₹48.44 Cr3.44%
Data Patterns (India) LtdIndustrials₹45.53 Cr3.23%
Cochin Shipyard LtdIndustrials₹44.48 Cr3.16%
Bharat Dynamics Ltd Ordinary SharesIndustrials₹35.78 Cr2.54%

Returns & Rankings

Name3 Year4 Year5 Year
Fund returns+16.90%------
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Fund Management

PS

Priya Sridhar

Experience: 1.75 Years

MD

Mehul Dama

Experience: 0.23 Years

Minimum SIP Amount, Expense Ratio & Exit Load

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth Overview
Minimum SIP Amount₹500.00
Expense Ratio

1.15%

Inclusive of GST

Exit LoadFor 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

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth FAQ's

What are the returns of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth has generated 15.7% returns over 1 year as of 15 October 2026.

What is today's NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

Currently, the Net Asset Value (NAV) of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth is ₹12.96, as of 15 October 2026.

What are the ways to invest in Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

You can invest in Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth through a lumpsum, a monthly SIP and a daily SIP.

What is the minimum SIP investment in Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

The minimum SIP amount for Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth is ₹500 per instalment.

What is the expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

The expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth is 1.15%. It represents the annual expenses levied for managing and operating the fund scheme and is deducted from the fund's NAV rather than being charged separately. For example, if you invest ₹5,000, the annual expense is about ₹58.

What is the risk level of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

As per the fund factsheet published by the fund house, Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth is considered to carry Very High Risk for its investors.

What are the top holdings of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

The top holdings of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth include Bharat Electronics Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares, Bharat Forge Ltd, Solar Industries India Ltd and MTAR Technologies Ltd, based on the latest portfolio disclosure. The fund's holdings may change over time depending on the fund manager's investment strategy.

Is there any lock-in period for Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth has no lock-in period for its investors. Thus, the investors of this fund are free to redeem their investments on any date as per their requirements.

How can I redeem my investments in Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

You can redeem your investment in Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth on any business day. The exit load is 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.

Who is the fund manager of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund Regular Growth is managed by Priya Sridhar and Mehul Dama. A fund manager is an experienced finance professional responsible for making investment decisions and managing the fund's portfolio in line with its investment objective.

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