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Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • 3-year lock-in
  • Rank 18 of 37 over 3 years
3-year returns
12.8%
a year
NAV
₹70.96
▼ 0.43% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹13,559 Cr
Expense ratio
1.09%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹62.98 and has returned 12.01% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average elss (tax saver) fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year1.8%1.8%behind20 of 38
3 years12.8%12.6%ahead18 of 37
5 years8.3%10.8%behind27 of 30
10 years11.5%14.6%behind24 of 26
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month8.3%8.2%
3 months0.7%0.5%
6 months7.5%7.1%
1 year1.8%1%
2 yearsp.a.6.5%5.7%
3 yearsp.a.12.8%12%
5 yearsp.a.8.3%7.5%
7 yearsp.a.11.3%10.4%
10 yearsp.a.11.5%10.6%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 1.79% in the last 1Y

61.166.171.113 Nov 202515 May 202613 Nov 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
₹
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹21,280
XIRR (per year)
7.41%
Value today
₹2,01,280

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
13.6% a year
0.8% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−35.1%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −33.1% for the category.
Years that made money
77.1%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-3.3% to 21.2%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 11.2%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
3 years
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.21x
Expense ratio
1.09%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Dhaval Shah

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund against other funds in the ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund9.19%19.86%16.38%0.95%₹4,890 Cr
WhiteOak Capital ELSS Tax Saver Fund4.56%17.24%–0.87%₹481 Cr
HSBC ELSS Tax Saver Fund5.09%16.82%–1.22%₹3,974 Cr
JM ELSS - Tax Saver Fund5.81%16.55%12.9%1.35%₹240 Cr
Baroda BNP Paribas ELSS Tax Saver Fund4.53%15.86%–1.08%₹857 Cr
DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund0.93%15.14%12.2%0.92%₹15,569 Cr
Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund1.79%12.84%8.27%1.09%₹13,559 Cr

About Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund is a elss (tax saver) fund managed by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

An Open-ended equity linked savings scheme (ELSS) with the objective of long term growth of capital through a portfolio with a target allocation of 80% equity, 20% debt and money market securities.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.

The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.

Tax on your gains

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGROWTH₹70.96119544
DirectIDCW₹445.99119543
RegularGROWTH₹62.98107745
RegularIDCW₹193.24103164

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund today?

The NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹70.96 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹62.98, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 1.79%, and 12.84% a year over 3 years and 8.27% a year over 5 years. That places it 18 of 37 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.09% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.

What is the minimum SIP amount in Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹500 or more.

How much has Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 35.1% from 13 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 77% ended in a gain.

Which category does Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund belong to?

It is a ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund from Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?

Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.

How are gains from Aditya Birla Sun Life ELSS Tax Saver Fund taxed?

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.