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    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund

    IndexDirect and Regular plans, Growth and IDCW options

    Data as on 30-10-2026

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund is a mutual fund run by Axis Mutual Fund. On 30-09-2026, it managed ₹778 Cr of investors' money. In the 3 years to 30-10-2026, its Direct plan returned 16.8% a year and its Regular plan returned 15.9% a year. Its benchmark, Nifty Smallcap 50 TRI, returned 18.0% a year over the same 3 years.

    NAV (Direct plan)
    ₹19.84
    ▼ 1.63%30-10-2026
    NAV (Regular plan)
    ₹19.18
    ▼ 1.64%30-10-2026
    Expense ratio
    0.45%Direct1.22%Regular
    Riskometer
    Very High
    Set by the fund house
    3 year return
    16.8%Direct15.9%Regular

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund NAV Today

    NAV on 30-10-2026: Direct Plan Growth ₹19.84 (down 1.63% that day); Regular Plan Growth ₹19.18 (down 1.64% that day).

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Returns vs Nifty Smallcap 50 TRI

    Returns as on 30-10-2026. Up to one year they are absolute returns. Longer periods are a rate per year.

    Trailing returns
    Period1M3M6M1Y3Y5Y10Y
    This fund (Direct)−2.99%−2.80%+6.31%+5.13%+16.77%----
    This fund (Regular)−3.05%−2.99%+5.90%+4.34%+15.92%----
    Nifty Smallcap 50 TRI−2.77%−2.24%+7.02%+6.06%+18.00%+13.14%+11.07%
    Category average--------------
    Best in category--------------
    Worst in category--------------
    Rank in category--------------

    No category comparison is shown: this fund's category is too broad to compare, or has fewer than five funds.

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Year-wise Returns

    Return of each calendar year
    YearDirectRegularNifty Smallcap 50 TRI
    2026to date+8.50%+7.83%+9.43%
    2025−3.78%−4.51%−3.11%
    2024+25.22%+24.36%+26.36%
    2023+63.22%+62.01%+65.47%

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Rolling Returns

    The return of every holding period in the fund's history, not only the one that ends today

    Rolling returns

    Each point is the yearly return of one 3-year holding period, plotted on the day it ended. There are 406 periods, one for each trading day from 17-03-2025 to 30-10-2026.

    0%10%20%30%40%
    May 2022
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    May 2025
    Aug 2022
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    Aug 2025
    Nov 2022
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    Nov 2025
    Mar 2023
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    Mar 2026
    Jun 2023
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    Sept 2023
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    Sept 2026
    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund (Direct)Nifty Smallcap 50 TRI

    Every holding period at a glance

    PeriodPeriodsMedianLowestHighestWith a lossBenchmark medianBeat benchmark
    1 year89913.2%−17.3%80.9%18%14.2%0%
    2 years65426.3%0.7%52.8%0%27.6%0%
    3 years40624.5%13.1%33.8%0%25.7%0%

    Lumpsum: the yearly rate (CAGR) from the NAV on a period's first day to the NAV on its last. SIP: the XIRR of the monthly instalments and their value on the last day. "With a loss" counts the periods that ended below the money put in. "Beat benchmark" counts the periods in which the fund did better than Nifty Smallcap 50 TRI over the same days. Past returns do not promise future returns.

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Risk

    How much it swings, and the falls an investor had to sit through

    Risk and return

    MeasureAxis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund (Direct)This fundNifty Smallcap 50 TRI
    Return (CAGR)+16.77%+18.00%
    Standard deviation20.28%20.40%
    Sharpe ratio0.530.59
    Sortino ratio0.720.79
    Maximum drawdown−24.9% (28-02-2025)−25.0% (28-02-2025)
    Beta1.001.00
    Alpha−1.18%0.00%

    From daily NAVs, 30-10-2023 to 30-10-2026. Standard deviation: how much the daily value swings, scaled to a year. Sharpe: return above the risk-free rate (NSE's overnight rate index) per unit of swing. Sortino: the same, counting only the falls. Beta: 1 moves with the benchmark, below 1 moves less. Alpha: return beyond what its beta explains, a year.

    Drawdowns

    How far below its previous high each one was on every day: the falls an investor had to sit through. 0% means it was at a new high.

    −30%−25%−20%−15%−10%−5%0%
    2023202420252026
    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund (Direct)Nifty Smallcap 50 TRI
    Worst fallHigh before itBottomBack at the highTime to climb backBelow its high today
    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund (Direct)−27.7%06-04-202220-06-202205-07-202312 months−7.4%
    Nifty Smallcap 50 TRI−28.2%06-04-202220-06-202204-07-202312 months−6.9%

    From the Direct plan's daily NAV since 15-03-2022, adjusted for unit splits, and Nifty Smallcap 50 TRI over the same days. "Time to climb back" runs from the bottom to the first day back at the old high.

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Expense Ratio and Costs

    What each plan charges a year, in force from 22-10-2026

    PlanBase expense ratioBrokerageTransaction costsLevies and GSTTotal expense ratio
    Direct0.23%0.03%0.00%0.19%0.45%
    Regular0.90%0.03%0.00%0.29%1.22%

    The expense ratio comes out of the fund's assets every day, so every return on this page is already after it. Base expense ratio: the fund house's own fee. The total adds brokerage, the cost of executing trades, and statutory levies with GST. From AMFI's expense ratio file.

    Direct vs Regular: what the gap cost

    Both plans own the same portfolio, so the difference in what they earned is the Regular plan's extra cost, taken out of its NAV.

    Over the lastRegularDirectDirect earned more by₹1 lakh became (Regular)₹1 lakh became (Direct)
    1 year4.34%5.13%0.79%₹1,04,340₹1,05,130
    3 years15.92%16.77%0.85% a year₹1,55,767₹1,59,219

    Returns over more than 1 year are a rate a year (CAGR). ₹1 lakh invested once at the start of each period, valued on the last NAV.

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund SIP Calculator

    What a one-time or monthly investment in this fund would be worth today, from its own NAV history

    Growth of an investment

    Step up each year
    PeriodFor

    ₹10,000 on the first trading day of every month, from 15-03-2022 to 30-10-2026: 56 instalments, ₹5,60,000 in all.

    InvestmentInvestedValue nowGainReturn a year
    Direct planAxis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund (Direct) ₹5,60,000 ₹8,14,874 ₹2,54,874 16.2%
    Regular planAxis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund (Regular) ₹5,60,000 ₹7,98,562 ₹2,38,562 15.3%
    Nifty Smallcap 50 TRI ₹5,60,000 ₹8,36,778 ₹2,76,778 17.3%
    ₹0₹2.0 L₹4.0 L₹6.0 L₹8.0 L₹10.0 L
    2023202420252026
    Direct planAxis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund (Direct)Regular planAxis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund (Regular)Nifty Smallcap 50 TRIAmount invested

    From each plan's published NAV (Growth option), the benchmark's TRI, over the same days. Return a year: XIRR for a SIP, CAGR for a lumpsum, shown for a year or more. It does not include exit load, stamp duty or tax. Past returns do not promise future returns.

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Asset Allocation

    Asset allocation as on 30-09-2026

    What the fund holds

    97.5%Equity

    AssetFund
    Equity97.5%
    Cash and others2.5%

    Market cap of stocks

    Market capFund
    Large Cap0.0%
    Mid Cap6.3%
    Small Cap89.1%
    Not on AMFI's list2.1%

    Share of the whole fund. Groups follow AMFI's latest list, as SEBI defines them: Large Cap is the 100 largest companies, Mid Cap the next 150, Small Cap the rest.

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Sector Allocation

    Sector allocation of the fund's stocks as on 30-09-2026

    Largest sectors

    1. Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology15.2%

    2. Banks11.2%

    3. Capital Markets10.3%

    4. Finance8.0%

    5. Auto Components7.0%

    6. Chemicals & Petrochemicals6.6%

    7. Industrial Products6.4%

    8. Electrical Equipment4.9%

    9. Transport Services4.7%

    10. Consumer Durables4.2%

    The ten largest of 18 sectors. The other 8 add up to 18.9%.

    Sector changes

    SectorJuly 2026August 2026September 2026Change
    Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology12.2%13.0%15.2%+3.0%
    Banks11.4%11.3%11.2%−0.2%
    Capital Markets11.7%11.5%10.3%−1.4%
    Finance15.2%15.1%8.0%−7.2%
    Auto Components5.7%5.8%7.0%+1.3%

    Each sector's share of the fund at the end of each month. The five largest sectors of September 2026. Change: from July 2026 to September 2026, in % of the fund.

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Portfolio Holdings

    As on 30-09-2026 · 49 holdings · from the fund house's monthly portfolio

    HoldingsSectorWeight%Holdings trend1M change
    Sona BLW Precision Forgings LimitedAuto Components4.39%−3.5%
    Welspun Corp LimitedIndustrial Products4.18%−3.8%
    Karur Vysya Bank LimitedBanks3.61%−3.8%
    Navin Fluorine International LimitedChemicals & Petrochemicals3.57%−3.8%
    Ather Energy LimitedAutomobiles3.18%New
    RBL Bank LimitedBanks2.93%−3.6%
    Delhivery LimitedTransport Services2.90%+3.4%
    Redington LimitedCommercial Services & Supplies2.84%−3.8%
    Gland Pharma LimitedPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology2.72%−3.8%
    Central Depository Services (India) LimitedCapital Markets2.65%−3.8%

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Stocks Bought and Sold

    All changes are between August 2026 and September 2026

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    Stocks bought and sold in September 2026
    Sona BLW Precision Forgings LimitedReduced−3.5%4.39%
    Welspun Corp LimitedReduced−3.8%4.18%
    Karur Vysya Bank LimitedReduced−3.8%3.61%
    Navin Fluorine International LimitedReduced−3.8%3.57%
    Piramal Finance LimitedSold out−100%was 3.36%
    Ather Energy LimitedNewNew3.18%
    Delhivery LimitedAdded+3.4%2.90%
    Central Depository Services (India) LimitedReduced−3.8%2.65%
    RBL Bank LimitedReduced−3.6%2.93%
    Redington LimitedReduced−3.8%2.84%

    A change is counted by the number of shares the fund holds, not by price. A stock can become a smaller part of the fund in a month when the fund bought more of it, if its price fell. Debt papers are left out.

    What Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund bought and sold

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Portfolio Overlap

    Funds with the most similar portfolios, across every fund house and category

    Overlap: for each holding both funds own, the smaller of its two weights, added up. 40% means 40% of each fund's money sits in positions the other also holds. From each fund's latest monthly portfolio, matched by ISIN. Cash and hedged positions are left out. Funds that overlap under 10% are not listed. A high overlap does not make two funds the same: their costs, lock-in and category can differ.

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund Overview

    Fund facts from the scheme summary document, as on 16-10-2026

    Expense ratio (Direct)
    0.45%
    Expense ratio (Regular)
    1.22%
    Category
    Index
    Risk
    Very High
    Benchmark
    NIFTY Smallcap 50 TRI
    Launch date
    10-03-2022
    Minimum investment
    ₹100
    Minimum additional investment
    ₹100
    AUM
    ₹777.66 Cr (30-09-2026)
    Lock in
    None
    Scheme code (Direct)
    149894
    ISIN (Direct)
    INF846K013H3
    Scheme code (Regular)
    149896
    ISIN (Regular)
    INF846K016H6
    NAV history
    From 15-03-2022, 4.6 years
    Exit load
    Nil

    Tax on Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund returns

    • Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund is taxed as an equity fund: 65% or more of it is in Indian stocks.
    • Units sold within 1 year: the gain is taxed at 20%.
    • Units held longer: gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity funds and shares, are taxed at 12.5%.
    • IDCW (dividend) payouts are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate.
    • A stamp duty of 0.005% is deducted when you invest.

    Rules in force from 23-07-2024 (Finance Act 2024). Tax depends on your own income; this is general information, not tax advice.

    All plans and options

    PlanOptionNAVAs on
    directGrowth₹19.844230-10-2026
    directIDCW₹19.844130-10-2026
    regularGrowth₹19.17730-10-2026
    regularIDCW₹19.177330-10-2026

    About Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund is a mutual fund from Axis Mutual Fund. Its category is Index. It was launched on 10-03-2022. Its benchmark is NIFTY Smallcap 50 TRI. At the end of September 2026 it held 49 securities.

    Fund Manager

    • Nandik Malik

      Fund manager of Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund, since 06-03-2026

    • Rohit Gautam

      Fund manager of Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund, since 06-03-2026

    See all funds of Axis Mutual Fund

    AUM change

    September 2026
    ₹777.66 Cr
    −0.74% from August 2026
    August 2026
    ₹783.48 Cr
    +7.29% from July 2026
    July 2026
    ₹730.23 Cr
    +8.07% from June 2026

    AUM moves with money invested or taken out, and with the value of what the fund holds.

    Compare Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund with Other Funds

    Returns, risk, costs and the stocks they share, side by side

    Frequently Asked Questions for Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund

    What is the current NAV of Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund?

    The Direct plan NAV is ₹19.8442. The Regular plan NAV is ₹19.177, as on 30-10-2026.

    What are the returns of Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund?

    The Direct plan returned +5.13% in 1 year, +16.77% a year over 3 years. The Regular plan returned +4.34% in 1 year, +15.92% a year over 3 years. These figures are as on 30-10-2026.

    What is the expense ratio of Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund?

    The Direct plan charges 0.45% a year. The Regular plan charges 1.22% a year. This is the figure the fund house reported to AMFI, in force from 22-10-2026.

    What is the AUM of Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund?

    Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund managed ₹777.66 Cr on 30-09-2026, as its fund house reported in its monthly portfolio.

    What are the top holdings of Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund?

    At the end of September 2026 the largest holdings were SONACOMS (4.39%), WELCORP (4.18%), KARURVYSYA (3.61%), NAVINFLUOR (3.57%), ATHERENERG (3.18%). The fund held 49 securities in all.

    What did Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund buy and sell in September 2026?

    It bought 10 new stocks: Acutaas Chemicals Limited, Onesource Specialty Pharma Limited, The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited, KPIT Technologies Limited, Ather Energy Limited. It sold out of 11: Cohance Lifesciences Limited, Five Star Business Finance Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Castrol India Limited, Piramal Finance Limited. It added shares in 2. It reduced 37.

    How do I invest in Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund?

    Through Axis Mutual Fund's website or app, a mutual fund distributor, or an investment platform. Choose the Direct plan to pay no distributor commission, or the Regular plan to invest through a distributor. The first investment is at least ₹100. You can invest once or through a monthly SIP.

    Who is the fund manager of Axis NIFTY Smallcap 50 Index Fund?

    Nandik Malik (since 06-03-2026), Rohit Gautam (since 06-03-2026).

    Sources: NAV and expense ratio from AMFI. Holdings from the fund house's monthly portfolio statement. Fund facts from its scheme summary document, as on 16-10-2026.

    This page is information, not investment advice. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme related documents carefully. Past returns do not promise future returns. Figures come from AMFI, NSE, BSE and each fund house's own documents.

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