Axis Mutual Fund is closing the New Fund Offer of its Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund today, April 24, 2026. The scheme is an open‑ended index fund designed to track the performance of the Nifty India Defence TRI.
It aims to replicate index returns before expenses through a passive investment approach. The fund was launched to provide exposure to India’s defence‑focused listed companies.
The New Fund Offer for the Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund opened on April 10, 2026, and concludes today, April 24, 2026. During the NFO period, the fund is available at an initial offer price of ₹10.00 per unit.
The allotment of units is expected to be completed by April 29, 2026, subject to regulatory timelines. Post allotment, the scheme will continue as an open‑ended fund available for ongoing subscriptions and redemptions.
The fund follows a passive index‑tracking structure and seeks to replicate the Nifty India Defence TRI. The minimum investment amount is ₹100 for both lump sum and systematic investment plan transactions.
An exit load of 0.25% is applicable on redemptions or switches made within 15 days from the date of allotment. No exit load applies after this period, while the expense ratio will be disclosed following the completion of the NFO.
The Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund maintains at least 95% of its corpus invested in securities forming part of the underlying index. The Nifty India Defence Index includes companies from the Nifty Total Market Index that earn a minimum of 10% of their revenue from defence‑related activities.
Stock‑level weightage is capped at 20% to limit excessive concentration within a single constituent. This approach seeks to mirror index performance while maintaining defined diversification limits.
The scheme is classified under the Very High Risk category due to its exclusive exposure to the defence sector. Defence‑focused companies are influenced by government procurement policies, annual defence expenditure, and long‑term strategic priorities.
Price movements in the sector may also reflect geopolitical developments and policy announcements. As a result, the fund may experience higher short‑term volatility compared to diversified equity funds.
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The Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund completes its NFO phase on April 24, 2026, with allotment expected by April 29, 2026. It offers passive exposure to defence‑oriented companies represented in the Nifty India Defence TRI.
The fund structure emphasises index replication, defined weight limits, and uniform sector exposure. Its launch adds another thematic index option within the Indian mutual fund landscape.
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Published on: Apr 24, 2026, 10:46 AM IST
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