{"id":223972,"date":"2026-08-31T13:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T07:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T06:05:38","slug":"axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/axis-value-fund-g-direct-plan\">Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> is at \u20b921.10 as of 16 Sep 2026, with scheme AUM of \u20b91,879 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 6.14%, 17.07% and 0%, respectively, and it sits in the High Risk bucket. Our view is that it has shown a stronger medium-term track record than its recent one-year outcome suggests, but the path has been uneven and the portfolio mix still demands patience.<\/p>\n<p>The fund looks more suited to investors who can tolerate volatility and want exposure to a diversified equity portfolio rather than a smooth, benchmark-like journey. With a direct growth structure, a 0.78% expense ratio and a portfolio led by large financials and other cyclical names, the fund can behave differently from the Nifty 50 across market phases.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Axis_Value\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Axis Value?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Axis Value?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Axis_Value_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_Nifty_50\" title=\"How does the fund compare with the Nifty 50?\">How does the fund compare with the Nifty 50?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_other_value_funds_listed_here\" title=\"How does it compare with the other value funds listed here?\">How does it compare with the other value funds listed here?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Does_the_fund_have_a_minimum_SIP\" title=\"Does the fund have a minimum SIP?\">Does the fund have a minimum SIP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\" title=\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\">Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/axis-value-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b921.1 as of 16 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,879 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>22 Sep 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>Nil upto 10% of investment and 1% for remaining investment on or before 12M, Nil after 12M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Nitin Arora, Krishnaa N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Nitin Arora and Krishnaa N.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>-2.99%<\/td>\n<td>-4.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>2.88%<\/td>\n<td>-3.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>6.14%<\/td>\n<td>-7.76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>17.07%<\/td>\n<td>5.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent pattern has been mixed rather than linear. The fund was weaker over the latest month than over the quarter, but it still held up better than the benchmark in both the 1-month and 3-month windows. That matters because the benchmark\u2019s own short-term numbers were negative, so the fund\u2019s relative behaviour was more resilient even though absolute returns were not uniformly strong.<\/p>\n<p>Over the 1-year period, the fund delivered a positive outcome while the benchmark remained negative. That gap shows a clear advantage over the Nifty 50 over the latest full year. The 3-year figure is also meaningfully stronger, which suggests the longer compounding trend has been healthier than the short-term volatility might imply.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-year return is not available because the scheme has not yet completed a five-year public track record from its 2021 launch. So our reading of the fund rests more on the 1-year and 3-year evidence. Those numbers indicate a fund that has recovered through choppy stretches and has not simply tracked the benchmark in a straight line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Axis_Value\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Axis Value?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Axis Value? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/axis-value-fund-g-direct-plan\">Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.14%<\/td>\n<td>17.07%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/lic-mf-value-fund-g-direct-plan\">LIC MF Value Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>17.5%<\/td>\n<td>15.81%<\/td>\n<td>13.33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/quant-value-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant Value Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14.59%<\/td>\n<td>19.39%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/aditya-birla-sl-value-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL Value Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>10.2%<\/td>\n<td>13.21%<\/td>\n<td>13.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/mahindra-manulife-value-fund-g-direct-plan\">Mahindra Manulife Value Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.65%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On the latest one-year numbers, the fund trails LIC MF Value Fund Direct Growth Plan, Quant Value Fund Direct Growth Plan, Aditya Birla SL Value Fund Direct Growth Plan and Mahindra Manulife Value Fund Direct Growth Plan. Its 3-year return is ahead of Aditya Birla SL Value Fund Direct Growth Plan and LIC MF Value Fund Direct Growth Plan, but behind Quant Value Fund Direct Growth Plan.<\/p>\n<p>The short-term and longer-term picture do not fully match. One-year performance is modest, yet the 3-year figure is more competitive, which points to a fund that has been better in multi-year compounding than in the most recent year. That split is useful for investors who care more about cycle-spanning outcomes than about a single-year comparison.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>5.14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>4.44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clearing Corporation of India Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>3.64%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Limited<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>3.38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shriram Finance Limited<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>2.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Limited<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>2.43%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>2.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>2.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NTPC Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>2.18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Welspun Corp Limited<\/td>\n<td>Iron &amp; Steel<\/td>\n<td>2.17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding, ICICI Bank Limited, is 5.14%, which is large enough to matter but not so large that the portfolio appears dominated by a single position. The tenth holding, Welspun Corp Limited, is 2.17%, so the gap from the first to the tenth is fairly contained. That suggests the visible core is built with several mid-sized bets rather than one overwhelmingly large anchor.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 30.8% of the portfolio, while 69 holdings are disclosed in total. That tells us the fund may have a broader tail beyond the names shown here, so the displayed positions are important but not the whole story. The mix of banks, financials, telecom, energy, power and industrials also suggests the portfolio could respond to a wider range of market conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Because the largest names are not excessively concentrated, the fund may allow multiple holdings to influence returns rather than leaning too heavily on one stock. At the same time, the 30.8% combined weight in the disclosed top 10 means these positions are likely to have greater influence than the rest of the visible basket, especially in shorter periods.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/axis-value-fund-g-direct-plan\">Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund is best understood as a high-volatility equity option for investors with a long enough horizon to absorb uneven stretches. The 1-year return is positive but not especially strong, while the 3-year return is more compelling, which suggests the fund may suit people who can wait through short-term swings for better multi-year outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Its benchmark comparison also matters: the fund has handled the latest year better than the Nifty 50, and its 3-year figure is ahead of the benchmark as well. The trade-off is that the portfolio is built from equity positions that can move sharply in different market phases, so this is not the kind of fund that is likely to feel smooth over short holding periods.<\/p>\n<p>In our view, it may fit investors who can accept return variability and who want an actively managed equity portfolio with a broader stock mix than a simple index-like approach. The key requirement is patience: the stronger medium-term record is more relevant here than the latest month alone.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Exit load<\/strong>: Nil up to 10% of investment and 1% for the remaining investment if units are sold on or before 12 months; no exit load after the holding period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Axis_Value_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b921.10 as of 16 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is 6.14% and its 3-year return is 17.07%. The 5-year return is Data not available.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_the_Nifty_50\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with the Nifty 50?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has done better than the Nifty 50 over the latest 1-year and 3-year periods. The benchmark\u2019s 1-year and 3-year returns are lower than the fund\u2019s corresponding figures.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_other_value_funds_listed_here\"><\/span>How does it compare with the other value funds listed here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the latest 1-year figures, LIC MF Value Fund Direct Growth Plan and Quant Value Fund Direct Growth Plan are ahead of it, while Aditya Birla SL Value Fund Direct Growth Plan and Mahindra Manulife Value Fund Direct Growth Plan also show higher one-year returns. On 3 years, it is ahead of LIC MF Value Fund Direct Growth Plan and Aditya Birla SL Value Fund Direct Growth Plan, but behind Quant Value Fund Direct Growth Plan.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_fund_have_a_minimum_SIP\"><\/span>Does the fund have a minimum SIP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the minimum SIP is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\"><\/span>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Nitin Arora and Krishnaa N. The exit load is nil up to 10% of investment and 1% for the remaining investment if units are sold on or before 12 months, and there is no exit load after the holding period.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Plan has a choppy recent pattern, but the 3-year record is much more encouraging than the latest 1-year result alone. It has also held up better than the Nifty 50 over the periods shown, although some peer funds have stronger one-year and three-year numbers. The risk profile is clearly High Risk, and the portfolio\u2019s top holdings are spread across several large positions rather than one dominant bet. That makes it more suitable for investors who can stay invested through volatility and judge it over multi-year windows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 17 September 2026 at 11:34 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"axis-value-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"22 Sep 2021\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":21.1,\"valueReference\":\"as of 16 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"1879 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.78\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":6.14},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":17.07},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Nitin Arora, Krishnaa N\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Axis Value Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b921.10 as of 16 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year return is 6.14% and its 3-year return is 17.07%. 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