Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund
This is the Regular plan of Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index 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.
NAV history
Scorecard
★★★★★5/5 vs 322 of 373 Index Funds peers1Y- 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 Index Funds (same plan and option). Based on a 1-year record — this fund is too young for a 3-year CAGR, so its performance is ranked on 1Y against the same peers. 322 of the 373 Index Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
Not enough Index Funds peers to rank yet
Volatility 0.4% vs 12.3% category avg
0.3% expense vs 1.0% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Ahead of the Index Funds average on 1M/3M/1Y — 1Y by 7.19pp
- Ranks #23 of 322 on 1-year return in its Index Funds cohort
- Less volatile than its Index Funds peers (0.4% vs 12.3%)
- Low expense ratio (0.27%) vs the Index Funds average of 0.96%
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Fund vs category average (Index Funds)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.47% | -4.54% | +5.01% |
| 3M abs | +1.55% | -3.01% | +4.56% |
| 6M abs | +3.70% | +5.28% | -1.58% |
| 1Y CAGR | +6.67% | -0.52% | +7.19% |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +8.56% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +7.99% | — |
Category average across peers in Index Funds (365 of 373 carry a figure for at least one period), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
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Category rank
Vs 373 peers in Index Funds
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
12 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +5.08% | |
| 2025part | +1.54% |
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.
Taxation
Taxed as debtThis is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — every rupee of gain is added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate, whatever the holding period.
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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- Debt95.04%
- Cash & Equivalents4.98%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹269.86Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.
AMC Profile
Axis Mutual Fund is run by Axis Asset Management, majority-owned by Axis Bank with the UK's Schroders holding the minority stake. It launched its first scheme in 2009 and grew quickly on a growth-oriented, quality-biased equity style.
Fund Managers
APAditya PagariaStart date not disclosed
Fund Manager - Fixed Income
Bachelor in Management Studies, Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management
Total number years of experience: 18 years, his last 10 are as follows: • Axis Asset Management Company (Fund Manager 12 Fixed Income) (August 1, 2016 till date) • ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (Fund Manager Fixed Income) (Nov. 30, 2011 - July 26, 2016) • (Operations)- (May 03, 2007 - Nov. 29, 2011)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is ₹10.68 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund delivered?
Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund has returned +6.67% over 1 year and +6.69% 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 Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.27% 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 Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund's largest holdings are 7.83% National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (30/12/2026) (10.9%), 7.23% Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (15/10/2026) (10.9%), Bank of Baroda (06/11/2026) (10.8%), Indian Bank (04/12/2026) (10.7%) and HDFC Bank Limited (14/12/2026) (10.7%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is rated moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 0.4% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -0.1%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is benchmarked against the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is managed by Aditya Pagaria at Axis.
How is Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund taxed?
Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — capital gains are added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate regardless of how long you held the units.