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    Axis Value Fund

    Value and ContraDirect and Regular plans, Growth and IDCW options

    Data as on 30-10-2026

    Axis Value Fund is a Value and Contra fund run by Axis Mutual Fund. On 30-09-2026, it managed ₹1,836 Cr of investors' money. In the 3 years to 30-10-2026, its Direct plan returned 17.7% a year and its Regular plan returned 16.1% a year. Its benchmark, Nifty 500 TRI, returned 10.2% a year over the same 3 years.

    NAV (Direct plan)
    ₹20.68
    ▼ 0.24%30-10-2026
    NAV (Regular plan)
    ₹19.25
    ▼ 0.26%30-10-2026
    Expense ratio
    0.88%Direct2.22%Regular
    Riskometer
    Very High
    Set by the fund house
    3 year return
    17.7%Direct16.1%Regular

    Axis Value Fund NAV Today

    NAV on 30-10-2026: Direct Plan Growth ₹20.68 (down 0.24% that day); Regular Plan Growth ₹19.25 (down 0.26% that day).

    Axis Value Fund Returns vs Nifty 500 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)−0.67%−2.13%+3.50%+1.22%+17.74%+14.91%--
    This fund (Regular)−0.82%−2.48%+2.78%−0.21%+16.10%+13.30%--
    Nifty 500 TRI−0.75%−6.05%−2.83%−7.34%+10.22%+8.81%+12.51%
    Value and Contra average−2.09%−5.76%−3.23%−5.72%+11.83%+11.08%--
    Best in Value and Contra+1.07%−2.13%+5.94%+10.90%+19.06%+14.91%--
    Worst in Value and Contra−6.48%−8.85%−7.78%−11.71%+4.90%+5.05%--
    Rank in Value and Contra8/301/262/253/252/241/20--

    Category rows compare the Direct plans of 30 Value and Contra funds. Rank 1 is the highest return.

    Axis Value Fund Year-wise Returns

    Return of each calendar year
    YearDirectRegularNifty 500 TRI
    2026to date+0.88%−0.31%−7.51%
    2025+6.44%+5.00%+7.76%
    2024+29.70%+27.89%+16.24%
    2023+42.11%+40.16%+26.91%
    2022+0.48%−0.97%+4.25%

    Axis Value 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 520 periods, one for each trading day from 30-09-2024 to 30-10-2026.

    0%10%20%30%40%
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    Axis Value Fund (Direct)Nifty 500 TRI

    Every holding period at a glance

    PeriodPeriodsMedianLowestHighestWith a lossBenchmark medianBeat benchmark
    1 year1,01313.3%−6.1%57.3%5%8.6%91%
    2 years76624.3%1.4%43.7%0%17.5%100%
    3 years52023.0%16.2%30.5%0%15.4%100%
    5 years2114.8%13.7%15.9%0%8.2%100%

    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 500 TRI over the same days. Past returns do not promise future returns.

    Axis Value Fund Risk

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

    Risk and return

    MeasureAxis Value Fund (Direct)This fundNifty 500 TRI
    Return (CAGR)+17.74%+10.22%
    Standard deviation14.05%14.30%
    Sharpe ratio0.830.29
    Sortino ratio1.130.40
    Maximum drawdown−17.1% (28-02-2025)−18.6% (28-02-2025)
    Beta0.961.00
    Alpha+7.70%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.

    −25%−20%−15%−10%−5%0%
    20222023202420252026
    Axis Value Fund (Direct)Nifty 500 TRI
    Worst fallHigh before itBottomBack at the highTime to climb backBelow its high today
    Axis Value Fund (Direct)−20.2%17-01-202220-06-202230-11-20225 months−6.0%
    Nifty 500 TRI−18.6%26-09-202428-02-2025Not yet--−8.8%

    From the Direct plan's daily NAV since 28-09-2021, adjusted for unit splits, and Nifty 500 TRI over the same days. "Time to climb back" runs from the bottom to the first day back at the old high.

    Axis Value Fund vs Other Value and Contra Funds

    The five Value and Contra funds with the best three year return, and this fund. Direct plans.

    Fund nameRankAUM (Cr)Exp. ratio1Y return3Y return3Y alpha3Y beta3Y Sharpe3Y Sortino
    Quant Value Fund1/241,9170.92%+3.16%+19.06%+8.20%1.150.690.94Compare
    Axis Value Fund2/241,8360.88%+1.22%+17.74%+7.70%0.960.831.13
    DSP Value Fund3/242,2251.53%+0.33%+16.31%+7.28%0.680.991.36Compare
    LIC MF Value Fund4/243361.78%+10.90%+16.07%+5.49%1.090.580.79Compare
    HDFC Value Fund5/248,0391.11%−1.48%+15.13%+5.13%0.950.660.91Compare

    AUM is each fund's size at the end of its last reported month, from its own portfolio file. We calculate the risk ratios from daily NAVs over the last three years. The risk-free return is what NSE's overnight rate index earned over the same years. Alpha and beta compare each fund with its own benchmark's TRI. "--" means we have no figure: for alpha and beta, no daily series for that benchmark.

    Axis Value Fund Expense Ratio and Costs

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

    PlanBase expense ratioBrokerageTransaction costsLevies and GSTTotal expense ratioValue and Contra medianCost rank (1 = cheapest)
    Direct0.60%0.06%0.00%0.22%0.88%1.18%5/30
    Regular1.78%0.06%0.00%0.38%2.22%2.27%14/30

    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. Cost rank: where this plan comes when the Value and Contra funds' plans of the same type are sorted from the lowest total expense ratio to the highest.

    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 year−0.21%1.22%1.43%₹99,790₹1,01,220
    3 years16.10%17.74%1.64% a year₹1,56,494₹1,63,220
    5 years13.30%14.91%1.61% a year₹1,86,702₹2,00,350

    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 Value 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 28-09-2021 to 30-10-2026: 62 instalments, ₹6,20,000 in all.

    InvestmentInvestedValue nowGainReturn a year
    Direct planAxis Value Fund (Direct) ₹6,20,000 ₹9,17,269 ₹2,97,269 15.2%
    Regular planAxis Value Fund (Regular) ₹6,20,000 ₹8,79,435 ₹2,59,435 13.5%
    Nifty 500 TRI ₹6,20,000 ₹7,54,624 ₹1,34,624 7.6%
    Category averageCategory average, 30 Value and Contra funds ₹6,20,000 ₹8,05,216 ₹1,85,216 10.1%
    ₹0₹2.0 L₹4.0 L₹6.0 L₹8.0 L₹10.0 L
    20222023202420252026
    Direct planAxis Value Fund (Direct)Regular planAxis Value Fund (Regular)Nifty 500 TRICategory averageCategory average, 30 Value and Contra fundsAmount invested

    From each plan's published NAV (Growth option), the benchmark's TRI and the category average, 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 Value Fund Asset Allocation

    Asset allocation as on 30-09-2026

    What the fund holds

    93.0%Equity

    AssetFundCategory
    Equity93.0%91.8%
    Cash and others7.0%7.3%

    Market cap of stocks

    Market capFundCategory
    Large Cap57.1%51.3%
    Mid Cap15.3%16.3%
    Small Cap19.5%22.1%
    Not on AMFI's list1.1%1.5%

    Share of the whole fund. Category: the average of the Value and Contra funds that hold stocks. 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 Value Fund Sector Allocation

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

    Largest sectors

    1. Banks21.4%

    2. Electrical Equipment7.1%

    3. Finance7.1%

    4. Auto Components6.6%

    5. Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology5.6%

    6. Automobiles5.5%

    7. IT - Software4.7%

    8. Healthcare Services4.3%

    9. Petroleum Products4.1%

    10. Telecom - Services3.1%

    The ten largest of 29 sectors. The other 19 add up to 23.5%.

    Sector changes

    SectorJuly 2026August 2026September 2026Change
    Banks21.9%21.5%21.4%−0.5%
    Electrical Equipment6.7%7.5%7.1%+0.4%
    Finance8.0%7.7%7.1%−0.9%
    Auto Components6.5%6.5%6.6%+0.1%
    Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology5.7%5.7%5.6%−0.1%

    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 Value Fund Portfolio Holdings

    As on 30-09-2026 · 86 holdings · from the fund house's monthly portfolio

    HoldingsSectorWeight%Holdings trend1M change
    ICICI Bank LimitedBanks5.28%+10.4%
    HDFC Bank LimitedBanks4.54%0.0%
    Reliance Industries LimitedPetroleum Products3.22%0.0%
    Welspun Corp LimitedIndustrial Products2.53%0.0%
    Shriram Finance LimitedFinance2.43%−6.5%
    Bharti Airtel LimitedTelecom - Services2.41%0.0%
    Sona BLW Precision Forgings LimitedAuto Components2.29%0.0%
    NTPC LimitedPower2.20%0.0%
    State Bank of IndiaBanks2.19%0.0%
    Larsen & Toubro LimitedConstruction2.04%0.0%

    Axis Value 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
    ICICI Bank LimitedAdded+10.4%5.28%
    Shriram Finance LimitedReduced−6.5%2.43%
    Apollo Hospitals Enterprise LimitedReduced−18.0%1.35%
    RBL Bank LimitedAdded+27.2%1.59%
    Eternal LimitedAdded+4.8%1.58%
    Axis Bank LimitedAdded+7.1%1.48%
    Bajaj Finance LimitedAdded+10.3%1.45%
    The Federal Bank LimitedReduced−19.3%0.83%
    TD Power Systems LimitedReduced−9.3%1.05%
    Fortis Healthcare LimitedReduced−4.0%0.84%

    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 Value Fund bought and sold

    Axis Value Fund Portfolio Overlap

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

    FundOverlapHoldings in common
    Axis Multicap FundMulti Cap · Axis64.2%69Compare
    Axis Large & Mid Cap FundLarge & Mid Cap · Axis53.3%48Compare
    Axis Retirement Fund - Dynamic PlanSolution · Axis51.4%51Compare
    Axis Balanced Advantage FundBalanced Advantage · Axis50.0%58Compare
    Edelweiss Flexi Cap FundFlexi Cap · Edelweiss49.4%44Compare
    Edelweiss ELSS Tax saver FundELSS · Edelweiss49.3%43Compare
    Edelweiss Balanced Advantage FundBalanced Advantage · Edelweiss49.2%53Compare
    Axis Children's FundSolution · Axis49.0%56Compare

    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 Value Fund Overview

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

    Expense ratio (Direct)
    0.88%
    Expense ratio (Regular)
    2.22%
    Category
    Value and Contra
    Risk
    Very High
    Benchmark
    Nifty 500 TRI
    Launch date
    22-09-2021
    Minimum investment
    ₹100
    Minimum additional investment
    ₹100
    AUM
    ₹1,836.08 Cr (30-09-2026)
    Lock in
    None
    Scheme code (Direct)
    149166
    ISIN (Direct)
    INF846K010C0
    Scheme code (Regular)
    149167
    ISIN (Regular)
    INF846K013C4
    NAV history
    From 28-09-2021, 5.1 years
    Exit load
    Exit Load for units in excess of 20% of the investment,1% will be charged for redemption within 12 months.

    Tax on Axis Value Fund returns

    • Axis Value 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₹20.6830-10-2026
    directIDCW₹17.3930-10-2026
    regularGrowth₹19.2530-10-2026
    regularIDCW₹16.1930-10-2026

    About Axis Value Fund

    Axis Value Fund is a mutual fund from Axis Mutual Fund. Its category is Value and Contra. It was launched on 22-09-2021. Its benchmark is Nifty 500 TRI. At the end of September 2026 it held 86 securities.

    Fund Manager

    • Nitin Arora

      Fund manager of Axis Value Fund, since 26-05-2023

    • Krishnaa N

      Fund manager of Axis Value Fund, since 01-03-2024

    See all funds of Axis Mutual Fund

    AUM change

    September 2026
    ₹1,836.08 Cr
    −2.33% from August 2026
    August 2026
    ₹1,879.94 Cr
    +6.42% from July 2026
    July 2026
    ₹1,766.57 Cr
    +5.90% from June 2026

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

    Compare Axis Value Fund with Other Funds

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

    Frequently Asked Questions for Axis Value Fund

    What is the current NAV of Axis Value Fund?

    The Direct plan NAV is ₹20.68. The Regular plan NAV is ₹19.25, as on 30-10-2026.

    What are the returns of Axis Value Fund?

    The Direct plan returned +1.22% in 1 year, +17.74% a year over 3 years, +14.91% a year over 5 years. The Regular plan returned −0.21% in 1 year, +16.10% a year over 3 years, +13.30% a year over 5 years. These figures are as on 30-10-2026.

    What is the expense ratio of Axis Value Fund?

    The Direct plan charges 0.88% a year. The Regular plan charges 2.22% a year. This is the figure the fund house reported to AMFI, in force from 22-10-2026.

    What is the AUM of Axis Value Fund?

    Axis Value Fund managed ₹1,836.08 Cr on 30-09-2026, as its fund house reported in its monthly portfolio.

    What are the top holdings of Axis Value Fund?

    At the end of September 2026 the largest holdings were ICICIBANK (5.28%), HDFCBANK (4.54%), RELIANCE (3.22%), WELCORP (2.53%), SHRIRAMFIN (2.43%). The fund held 86 securities in all.

    What did Axis Value Fund buy and sell in September 2026?

    It bought 1 new stock: Global Health Limited. It sold out of 2: PG Electroplast Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited. It added shares in 8. It reduced 11.

    How do I invest in Axis Value 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 Value Fund?

    Nitin Arora (since 26-05-2023), Krishnaa N (since 01-03-2024).

    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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