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Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund
NAV, returns, holdings and category rank. Updated 6 Nov 2026.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund is an Equity index fund from Aditya Birla Sun Life. Over the last year it returned +12.5%. Its largest holdings are Bharat Electronics Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd.
At a glance
What it holds
- Aerospace & Defense 59%
- Auto Components 13%
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals 12%
- Industrial Manufacturing 8%
- Electrical Equipment 4%
- Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles 2%
- Other / cash 1%
99% in shares across 22 stocks. Biggest: Bharat Electronics Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd.
Last five years
How bumpy
Worst fall in five years
In past market falls
From AMFI NAV history (via mfapi.in) and NSE's Nifty 50 month-end levels, price only. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. A description of the past, not a rating or a recommendation.
| Plan | NAV | 1 year | 3 years a yr | 5 years a yr | 3Y rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | ₹12.5802 | +12.46% | — | — | — |
| Direct | ₹12.7817 | +13.26% | — | — | — |
1-year figures are absolute returns; 3 and 5-year figures are yearly compounded. Growth options, from AMFI's NAVs. Ranks compare the same plan within the category by past return; they are not a rating.
What Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund owns
22 stocks, 99.0% of the fund in shares, from the portfolio Aditya Birla Sun Life disclosed for September 2026.
Top 10 holdings
Sector mix
Other Equity index funds
| Fund | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund | +12.21% | +25.29% | +15.30% |
| Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund | +16.37% | +23.77% | +14.84% |
| ICICI Prudential Nifty Pharma Index Fund | +24.89% | +22.15% | — |
| Edelweiss MSCI India Domestic & World Healthcare 45 Index Fund | +21.78% | +20.81% | +14.50% |
| ICICI Prudential Nifty Auto Index Fund | +4.55% | +19.63% | — |
| UTI Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund | +3.94% | +19.61% | — |
| Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund | −1.57% | +18.99% | — |
| Navi Nifty India Manufacturing Index Fund | +4.82% | +17.50% | — |
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Questions
What is the NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund?
The regular plan's NAV was ₹12.5802 on 6 Nov 2026. The direct plan's NAV was ₹12.7817 on 6 Nov 2026.
What returns has Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund given?
Regular plan: +12.5% over 1 year, — a year over 3 years and — a year over 5 years, as of 6 Nov 2026. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
Which stocks does Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund hold?
As disclosed for September 2026, its top holdings were Bharat Electronics Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd, out of 22 stocks.
Should I choose the regular or the direct plan?
Both plans hold the same portfolio. The direct plan has a lower expense ratio; the regular plan is bought through a distributor, who is paid a commission and helps you choose, invest and keep track.