July 30, 2026
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Axis Corporate Bond Fund
| Fund at a Glance | |
| NAV Growth (Rs.) | 19.32 |
| NAV IDCW (Rs.) | 15.07 |
| Monthly NAV IDCW (Rs.) | 10.19 |
| Weekly NAV IDCW (Rs.) | 10.36 |
| Min. Investment (Rs.) | 100 |
| Min. SIP Investment (Rs.) | 100 |
| Min. No of Cheques | 6 |
| Benchmark | Nifty Corporate Bond Index A-II |
| AUM Rs. | 8,060 Cr |
| (As on 30-Jun-2026) | |
| Expense | 0.29% |
| 1 Year Return (%) | 5.81 |
| 3 Year Return (%) | 7.89 |
| 5 Year Return (%) | 6.90 |
| 10 Year Return (%) | — |
| Return Since Launch | 7.55% |
Suitable For Which Investors?
Corporate Bond funds are suitable for:
1. Debt allocation in your long-term portfolio
2. Earning marginally higher returns than fixed deposits, with low-to-moderate volatility and flexibility to redeem anytime
3. Investment horizon of 2-3 years
Note:
• Unlike FD, there is no guarantee of returns
• Not suitable for long-term wealth creation
Fund’s Investment Strategy:
The Scheme seeks to provide steady income and capital appreciation by investing in corporate debt.
Fund Manager:
1) Devang Shah
Education: Mr. Shah is B.Com and ACA.
Experience: Prior to joining Axis AMC he has worked with ICICI Prudential AMC, Deutsche Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. and Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
2) Hardik Shah
Education: Mr. Shah has done B.E. Information Technology and MBA Finance.
Experience: Prior to joining Axis Mutual Fund, he has worked with Nippon India Mutual Fund, Quantum Asset Management Company and ICAP India (P) Ltd.
Investment Details
| Min. Investment (Rs) | 100 |
| Min. Addl Investment (Rs) | 100 |
| Min. SIP Investment (Rs) | 100 |
| Min. Withdrawal (Rs) | 1,000 |
| Min. No of Cheques | 6 |
| Min. Balance (Rs) | 1 |
| Lock-in Period | NA |
| Exit Load | 0 |
Basic Details of Axis Corporate Bond Fund
| Fund House | Axis Mutual Fund |
| Launch Date | 13-Jul-17 |
| Return Since Launch | 7.55% |
| Benchmark | Nifty Corporate Bond Index A-II |
| Riskometer | Moderate |
| Type | Open-ended |
| Assets | 8,060 Cr |
| (As on 30-Jun-2026) | |
| Expense | 0.29% |
| (As on 30-Jun-2026) | |
| Risk Grade | Below Average |
| Return Grade | High |
Axis Corporate Bond Fund Trailing Returns (%)
| Fund name | YTD | 1D | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
| Axis Corporate Bond Dir | 3.54 | -0.02 | 0.37 | 2.32 | 3.67 | 5.81 | 7.89 | 6.90 | 7.63 | — |
| Debt: Corporate Bond | 3.23 | -0.01 | 0.39 | 2.22 | 3.36 | 5.36 | 7.47 | 6.41 | 7.01 | — |
| Rank within category | 5 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Number of funds in category | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 13 |
Peer Comparison of Axis Corporate Bond Fund
| Rating | 1 Year Returns | 3 Year Returns | 5 Year Returns | Expense Ratio (%) | Net Assets (Rs Cr) | Return Since Launch (%) | Exit Load (Days) | Fund Age | |
| Axis Corporate Bond Dir | 4 out of 5 stars | 5.81 | 7.89 | 6.90 | 0.29 | 8,060 | 7.55 | — | 9Y |
| ICICI Pru Corporate Bond Dir | 5 out of 5 stars | 6.08 | 7.69 | 6.95 | 0.31 | 30,030 | 8.11 | — | 13Y 6M |
| Kotak Corporate Bond Dir | 4 out of 5 stars | 5.43 | 7.62 | 6.62 | 0.31 | 14,997 | 7.92 | — | 13Y 6M |
| Bandhan Corporate Bond Dir | 4 out of 5 stars | 5.77 | 7.46 | 6.24 | 0.28 | 13,688 | 7.35 | — | 10Y 6M |
| Nippon India Corporate Bond Dir | 4 out of 5 stars | 5.41 | 7.74 | 6.91 | 0.31 | 9,433 | 7.90 | — | 13Y 6M |
Portfolio Breakup
| Fund | Category | |
| Number of Securities | 131 | 92 |
| Macaulay Duration (yrs) | 3.16 | 2.85 |
| Average Maturity (yrs) | 4.33 | 4.01 |
| Yield to Maturity (%) | 7.30 | 7.23 |
| Avg Credit Rating | AAA | — |
Note: Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully.
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