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Axis Mutual Fund

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund

Axis Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
15.2%
a year
NAV
₹38.79
▲ 1.23% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹17,320 Cr
Expense ratio
0.91%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹34.78 and has returned 13.96% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average large & mid cap fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year4.9%2.3%ahead8 of 33
3 years15.2%13.9%ahead5 of 26
5 years12.1%12.9%behind16 of 26
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-1.5%-1.6%
3 months2.4%2.2%
6 months11.4%10.8%
1 year4.9%3.9%
2 yearsp.a.3.5%2.4%
3 yearsp.a.15.2%14%
5 yearsp.a.12.1%10.8%
7 yearsp.a.19.9%18.3%

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 Oct 2018.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 4.92% in the last 1Y

32.836.239.618 Sept 202519 Mar 202618 Sept 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
₹30,118
XIRR (per year)
10.34%
Value today
₹2,10,118

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 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
13.3% a year
1.6% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−31.9%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −29.9% for the category.
Years that made money
86.7%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
11.7% to 31.6%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 21.4%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
22 Oct 2018
Portfolio turnover
0.64x
Expense ratio
0.91%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Shreyash Devalkar, Hitesh Das, Mayank Hyanki, Krishnaa N

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund against other funds in the Large & Mid Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Invesco India Large & Mid Cap Fund6.46%22.44%17.12%0.55%₹12,387 Cr
Motilal Oswal Large and Midcap Fund7.44%22.23%18.79%0.89%₹20,159 Cr
HSBC Large & Mid Cap Fund9.29%18.06%14.7%1.47%₹5,931 Cr
Bandhan Large & Mid Cap Fund3.44%17.61%16.87%1.23%₹19,777 Cr
Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund4.92%15.2%12.09%0.91%₹17,320 Cr
ICICI Prudential Large & Mid Cap Fund0.34%14.92%15.76%1.16%₹33,592 Cr
Quant Large & Mid Cap Fund9.74%14.84%16%1.28%₹3,487 Cr

About Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund

Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund is a large & mid cap fund managed by Axis Mutual Fund. Invest at least 35% each in large-cap and mid-cap companies, balancing stability with growth.

To generate long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity & equity related instruments both in India as well as overseas.There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Axis 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 Option₹38.79145110
DirectIDCW Option₹26.03145109
RegularGrowth Option₹34.78145112
RegularIDCW Option₹20.28145111

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund today?

The NAV of Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹38.79 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹34.78, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 4.92%, and 15.2% a year over 3 years and 12.09% a year over 5 years. That places it 5 of 26 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.91% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 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 Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.

How much has Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 31.9% from 13 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 87% ended in a gain.

Which category does Axis Large & Mid Cap Fund belong to?

It is a Large & Mid Cap Fund from Axis Mutual Fund. Invest at least 35% each in large-cap and mid-cap companies, balancing stability with growth.

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 Axis Large & Mid Cap 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.