Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund
NAV history
Scorecard
Not ratedHow 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. Not rated — this fund has no full year of NAV history yet. A rating needs at least a 1-year return to rank its performance against peers.
Not enough Index Funds peers to rank yet
Volatility 0.4% vs 11.8% category avg
0.1% expense vs 0.4% 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
- Less volatile than its Index Funds peers (0.4% vs 11.8%)
- Low expense ratio (0.12%) vs the Index Funds average of 0.40%
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios
Not shown for Index Funds — a debt, arbitrage or cash-like fund isn't measured against an equity index, so alpha/beta vs one would be noise rather than signal.
Fund vs category average (Index Funds)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.64% | +0.86% | -0.22% |
| 3M abs | +1.96% | +3.85% | -1.89% |
| 6M abs | +3.63% | +2.31% | +1.32% |
| 1Y CAGR | — | +3.69% | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +9.93% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +9.62% | — |
Category average across peers in Index Funds (up to 270 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.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +4.38% | |
| 2025part | +1.58% |
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.
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.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
10 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.
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.
Your income-tax slab — no LTCG or indexation benefit
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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.
Axis in the news
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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 Index funds & ETFs
Index funds and ETFs simply track a benchmark such as the Nifty 50 rather than trying to beat it. They charge far lower fees than active funds, and their return is the index's return minus that small cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is ₹10.62 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 +6.03% 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 0.12% 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?
Its largest holdings are TATA CAPITAL HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED SR A 7.8445 NCD 18SP26 FVRS1LAC (10.4%), POWER FINANCE CORPORATION LTD. SR BS233A BD 25AG26 FVRS1LAC (10.3%), SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT BANK OF INDIA CD 10NOV26 (10.1%), HDFC BANK LIMITED CD 14DEC26 (10.1%) and INDIAN BANK CD 22JAN27 (10.0%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
It 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 to 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.