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Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan

Axis Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
7.2%
a year
NAV
₹17.39
▲ 0.07% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹47 Cr
Expense ratio
1.25%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹1,000

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹15.74 and has returned 5.91% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-0.6%1.8%behind23 of 29
3 years7.2%9.8%behind19 of 26
5 years6%9.1%behind23 of 25
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-2.1%-2.2%
3 months-0.7%-1%
6 months0.1%-0.3%
1 year-0.6%-1.6%
2 yearsp.a.0.9%-0.3%
3 yearsp.a.7.2%5.9%
5 yearsp.a.6%4.6%

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 Dec 2019.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 0.65% in the last 1Y

16.817.417.918 Sept 202518 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
₹8,730
XIRR (per year)
3.11%
Value today
₹1,88,730

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
5.5% a year
3.5% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−12.7%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −18.4% for the category.
Years that made money
87.4%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
7% to 12.3%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 9.7%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
5 years
Plan started
20 Dec 2019
Expense ratio
1.25%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Devang Shah, Hardik Shah, Jayesh Sundar, 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 Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan against other funds in the Retirement Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan6.29%19.48%19.16%0.86%₹2,158 Cr
ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Hybrid Aggressive Plan6.35%17.23%14.97%1.13%₹1,320 Cr
Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund-The 30S Plan11.58%15.77%12.16%0.97%₹487 Cr
Union Retirement Fund3.35%12.79%0.98%₹216 Cr
Tata Retirement Savings Fund-Progressive Plan4.31%12.76%10.44%0.82%₹2,255 Cr
Tata Retirement Savings Fund-Moderate Plan4.27%12.06%10.37%0.83%₹2,251 Cr
Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan-0.65%7.18%6.01%1.25%₹47 Cr

About Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan

Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan is a retirement fund managed by Axis Mutual Fund. Solution-oriented funds for retirement, with a lock-in of 5 years or until retirement age, whichever is earlier.

The investment objective of the Investment Plan(s) under the Scheme is to provide long-term capital appreciation / income by investing in a mix of equity, debt and other instruments to help investors meet their retirement goals. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. To generate regular income through investments predominantly in debt and money market instruments and to generate long term capital appreciation by investing certain portion of the portfolio in equity and equity related securities. The Investment Plan may also invest in units of Gold ETF or units of REITs & InvITs for income generation / wealth creation.

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

How gains are taxed depends on what the scheme holds — equity, debt, gold or units of other funds each follow different rules. The scheme document states which applies.

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

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth Option₹17.3892147830
DirectIDCW Option₹15.8448147831
RegularGrowth Option₹15.7364147832
RegularIDCW Option₹14.501147833

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan today?

The NAV of Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹17.3892 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹15.7364, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -0.65%, and 7.18% a year over 3 years and 6.01% a year over 5 years. That places it 19 of 26 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan?

The Direct plan charges 1.25% 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 Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹1,000, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 12.7% from 17 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 87% ended in a gain.

Which category does Axis Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan belong to?

It is a Retirement Fund from Axis Mutual Fund. Solution-oriented funds for retirement, with a lock-in of 5 years or until retirement age, whichever is earlier.

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 Retirement Fund - Conservative Plan taxed?

How gains are taxed depends on what the scheme holds — equity, debt, gold or units of other funds each follow different rules. The scheme document states which applies.

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.