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Axis Midcap Fund

Axis Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Mid Cap Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 9 of 28 over 3 years
3-year returns
17.2%
a year
NAV
₹145.16
▲ 0.17% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹33,528 Cr
Expense ratio
0.84%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹123.26 and has returned 16.02% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year8.3%6.2%ahead9 of 30
3 years17.2%16.3%ahead9 of 28
5 years12.3%14%behind15 of 21
10 years18.6%16.5%ahead3 of 16
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month4.9%4.8%
3 months0.5%0.3%
6 months8.8%8.2%
1 year8.3%7.2%
2 yearsp.a.8.8%7.7%
3 yearsp.a.17.2%16%
5 yearsp.a.12.3%11.1%
7 yearsp.a.19.2%17.8%
10 yearsp.a.18.6%17.2%

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

▲ 8.29% in the last 1Y

120.3132.9145.613 Nov 202514 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
₹33,158
XIRR (per year)
11.32%
Value today
₹2,13,158

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
15% a year
1.4% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−29.4%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −29.4% for the category.
Years that made money
90.2%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
4.9% to 32.4%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 19.9%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.83x
Expense ratio
0.84%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Shreyash Devalkar, Nitin Arora, Krishnaa N

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

How it compares

Axis Midcap Fund against other funds in the Mid Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Invesco India Mid Cap Fund10.92%23.99%18.8%0.76%₹15,749 Cr
HSBC Midcap Fund17.55%22.29%–1.15%₹16,800 Cr
WhiteOak Capital Mid Cap Fund10.38%21.21%–0.95%₹7,540 Cr
ICICI Prudential Mid Cap Fund8.51%20.5%15.5%1.11%₹7,961 Cr
Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund4.89%19.42%17.03%0.68%₹19,250 Cr
JM Mid Cap Fund10.41%18.58%–0.95%₹1,303 Cr
Axis Midcap Fund8.29%17.21%12.35%0.84%₹33,528 Cr

About Axis Midcap Fund

Axis Midcap Fund is a mid cap fund managed by Axis Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in mid-sized companies (ranked 101–250 by market value). Higher growth potential than large caps, with bigger swings.

To achieve long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity & equity related instruments of Mid Cap companies.

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₹145.16120505
DirectIDCW Option₹56.26120504
RegularGrowth Option₹123.26114564
RegularIDCW Option₹42.03114565

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Axis Midcap Fund today?

The NAV of Axis Midcap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹145.16 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹123.26, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Axis Midcap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 8.29%, and 17.21% a year over 3 years and 12.35% a year over 5 years. That places it 9 of 28 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Axis Midcap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.84% 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 Axis Midcap Fund?

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

How much has Axis Midcap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 29.4% from 20 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 90% ended in a gain.

Which category does Axis Midcap Fund belong to?

It is a Mid Cap Fund from Axis Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in mid-sized companies (ranked 101–250 by market value). Higher growth potential than large caps, with bigger swings.

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 Midcap 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.