Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund · Best Large & Mid Cap Mutual Funds
This is the Regular plan of Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★☆☆☆☆1/5 vs 27 of 35 Large & Mid Cap Fund peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Large & Mid Cap Fund (same plan and option). 27 of the 35 Large & Mid Cap Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +9.15% · ranks 22 of 26 Large & Mid Cap Funds
Volatility 15.4% vs 14.6% category avg
2.0% expense vs 2.4% category avg
90% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Ahead of the Large & Mid Cap Fund average on 3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 2.08pp
- Low expense ratio (2.01%) vs the Large & Mid Cap Fund average of 2.39%
- Consistent — positive in 90% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- 3-year return (+9.15%) trails the Large & Mid Cap Fund average (+11.42%)
- 5-year return (+5.98%) trails the Large & Mid Cap Fund average (+10.85%)
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.17 below the Large & Mid Cap Fund average of 0.32
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Large & Mid Cap Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -6.40% | -5.98% | -0.42% |
| 3M abs | -2.44% | -3.91% | +1.47% |
| 6M abs | +9.37% | +8.34% | +1.03% |
| 1Y CAGR | +1.27% | -0.81% | +2.08% |
| 3Y CAGR | +9.15% | +11.42% | -2.27% |
| 5Y CAGR | +5.98% | +10.85% | -4.87% |
Category average across peers in Large & Mid Cap Fund (up to 35 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 35 peers in Large & Mid Cap Fund
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty Midcap 150 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -1.11% | -1.81% | +0.70% | |
| 2025 | +3.53% | +6.24% | -2.71% | |
| 2024 | +15.58% | +24.74% | -9.16% | |
| 2023 | +26.93% | +45.27% | -18.34% | |
| 2022 | -12.98% | +4.09% | -17.07% | |
| 2021 | +38.27% | +48.31% | -10.04% | |
| 2020 | +18.30% | +26.10% | -7.80% | |
| 2019 | +8.91% | — | — | |
| 2018 | -13.72% | — | — | |
| 2017 | +41.85% | — | — |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity97.79%
- Cash & Equivalents2.19%
- Debt0.02%
AMC Profile
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund is run by Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, a joint venture between the Aditya Birla Group and Sun Life Financial of Canada. In business since 1994 and listed on the exchanges since 2021, it is among India's larger houses across equity, debt and hybrid.
Fund Managers
VGVishal GajwaniManaging since 31 Oct 2024
Chartered Accountant, US- CFA
He has over 19 years of experience in Equity Research and Portfolio 2024 Management. He joined Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited (“ABSLAMC”) in March 2013 as a Portfolio Manager. Prior to joining ABSLAMC, he worked as a Research Analyst and Assistant Portfolio Manager with Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited.
Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. Benchmark and dealing terms from it and this scheme's SEBI-filed Scheme Information Document on AMFI. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Large & Mid Cap funds
Large & mid cap funds keep at least 35% each in large-cap and mid-cap stocks. They aim to blend the stability of big companies with the higher growth — and higher swings — of mid caps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund is ₹904.74 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund delivered?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund has returned +1.27% over 1 year, +9.15% per year over 3 years, +5.98% per year over 5 years and +10.51% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.01% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund's largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd. (4.0%), AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. (3.5%), APL Apollo Tubes Ltd. (2.8%), Navin Fluorine International Ltd. (2.6%) and JK Cement Ltd. (2.6%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 15.4% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -67.2%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.17 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund's 0.17 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund is managed by Vishal Gajwani at Aditya Birla Sun Life.
How is Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund taxed?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Large & Mid Cap Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.