Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund
Returns
Risk
This fund has Moderate risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Credit Rating Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
Peer Comparison
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Fund name
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Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund
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Moderate
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0.65 |
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Moderate
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0.65 |
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Moderate
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0.73 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.46 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.50 |
Other details of Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund
Assets
₹12,531 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
--
Min. Investment (₹)
5,000
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
1,000
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
1,000
Min. No of Cheques
6
About Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund
Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund is a debt mutual fund scheme of Axis Mutual Fund. Launched on June 08, 2012, it is currently managed by Aditya Pagaria and Hardik Shah. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.65% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹12,531 Cr.
Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund is mandated to invest at least 80 per cent of its assets in bonds issued by banks, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and public financial institutions. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹1,000.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate stable returns by investing predominantly in debt and money market instruments issued by banks, Public Sector Units & Public Financial Institutions.
Suitability
Banking and PSU funds are suitable for:
- Debt allocation in your long-term portfolio
- Earning marginally higher returns than fixed deposits, with low-to-moderate volatility and flexibility to redeem anytime
- Investment horizon of 2-3 years
Note:
- Unlike FD, there is no guarantee of returns
- Not suitable for long-term wealth creation
Capital Gains Taxation
- If investment is made on or after 1 April 2023: Entire amount of gain is added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- If investment is made before 1 April 2023:
- Sold within 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- Sold after 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
Latest news on Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund
Fund Manager Change in Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund
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FAQ for Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund
How to Invest in Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund can be bought from the Axis Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
What is the current NAV of Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund Today?
The latest declared NAV of Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund, is ₹2,732.0588 as of 19-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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REC Ltd SR 232 A Debenture 7.59 31/05/2027 |
3.72
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Punjab National Bank CD 05/02/2027 |
3.40
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Power Finance Corporation Ltd SR 246A Bonds 7.42 15/04/2028 |
3.35
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Bank Of Baroda CD 11/01/2027 |
2.66
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HDFC Bank Ltd CD 24/02/2027 |
2.64
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What is the return of Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund has delivered an annualised return of 5.65% as of 19-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund?
The minimum investment required to start investing in Axis Banking & PSU Debt Fund is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹1,000 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.

