Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund · Best Aggressive Hybrid Mutual Funds
This is the Direct plan of Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★☆☆☆2/5 vs 28 Aggressive Hybrid 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 Aggressive Hybrid Fund (same plan and option).
3Y CAGR +9.04% · ranks 20 of 28 Aggressive Hybrid Funds
Volatility 10.3% vs 10.9% category avg
1.2% expense vs 1.1% category avg
95% 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
- Consistent — positive in 95% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average on 1M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 1.47pp
- 3-year return (+9.04%) trails the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average (+10.55%)
- 5-year return (+7.20%) trails the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average (+9.51%)
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.25 below the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average of 0.36
- High expense ratio (1.16%) vs the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average of 1.05%
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Aggressive Hybrid Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -4.31% | -3.55% | -0.76% |
| 3M abs | -3.00% | -2.61% | -0.39% |
| 6M abs | +5.25% | +6.76% | -1.51% |
| 1Y CAGR | -1.74% | -0.27% | -1.47% |
| 3Y CAGR | +9.04% | +10.55% | -1.51% |
| 5Y CAGR | +7.20% | +9.51% | -2.31% |
Category average across peers in Aggressive Hybrid Fund (up to 28 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 28 peers in Aggressive Hybrid 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 Aggressive Hybrid 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 50 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -4.90% | -12.85% | +7.95% | |
| 2025 | +8.01% | +11.97% | -3.96% | |
| 2024 | +16.15% | +10.16% | +5.99% | |
| 2023 | +22.23% | +21.69% | +0.54% | |
| 2022 | -0.97% | +5.68% | -6.65% | |
| 2021 | +25.12% | +25.49% | -0.37% | |
| 2020 | +12.56% | +16.57% | -4.01% | |
| 2019 | +5.55% | +13.43% | -7.88% | |
| 2018 | -3.89% | +4.40% | -8.29% | |
| 2017 | +27.55% | +30.12% | -2.57% |
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- Equity76.70%
- Debt18.83%
- Real Estate / REITs2.39%
- Cash & Equivalents1.67%
- Other0.41%
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
CKChanchal KhandelwalManaging since 17 Feb 2023
B.Com & MBA
Mr. Chanchal Khandelwal has December 28, experience of over 21 years of which 2021 11 years is in financial markets with ABSLAMC. Prior to joining ABSLAMC, he has worked with Aditya Birla Retail Limited (February 2007 - May 2008) and Aditya Birla Management Corporation Ltd. (December 2005 - February 2007) in the areas of Strategy and Corporate Finance. Fund Management Responsibilities jointly with Mr. Harshil Suvarnkar and Mr. Dhaval Joshi Mr. Harshil Suvarnkar and Dhaval Joshi Mr. Dhaval Joshi Mr. Harshil Suvarnkar and Mr.Dhaval Joshi
HSHarshil SuvarnkarManaging since 23 Nov 2016
Masters Management Studies (Finance), Post Graduate Diploma Securities Law & B. Com.
years in the financial 2021 to joining he was associated with as Head - Markets, handling treasury Asset Liability (ALM) and capital Fund Management Responsibility jointly with Mr. Chanchal Khandelwal and Dhaval Joshi Mr. Lovelish Solanki and Mr. Rohit Karan Mr. Kaustubh Gupta Mr. Bhupesh Bameta Mr. Abhinav Khandelwal and Dhaval Joshi Mr. Bhupesh Bameta Mr. Mohit Sharma - Mr. Sanjay Godambe - Mr. Kaustubh Gupta and Mr. Vighnesh Gupta
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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 Aggressive Hybrid funds
Aggressive hybrid funds hold roughly 65–80% equity and the rest in debt. The bond sleeve cushions falls, making them a gentler entry into equities than a pure equity fund.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund is ₹1,677.92 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 Aggressive Hybrid Fund delivered?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund has returned -1.74% over 1 year, +9.04% per year over 3 years, +7.20% per year over 5 years and +12.05% 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 Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.16% 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 Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund's largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd. (6.5%), HDFC Bank Ltd. (4.6%), Reliance Industries Ltd. (3.7%), Bharti Airtel Ltd. (2.9%) and State Bank of India (2.8%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 10.3% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -32.0%. 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 0.25 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund's 0.25 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund is benchmarked against the CRISIL Hybrid 35+65 - Aggressive Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund is managed by Chanchal Khandelwal and Harshil Suvarnkar at Aditya Birla Sun Life.
How is Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid Fund taxed?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Aggressive Hybrid 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.