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Axis Business Cycles Fund

Axis Mutual Fund · Direct Growth · SEBI Category: Equity

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Current NAV ₹16.7400 (+0.06% today) As of 04 Jun 2026
1 Year Return +0.1%
3 Year CAGR +15.0% p.a.
AAUM ₹2.1K Cr Jan–Mar 2026
All data from RightAdvise DB - calculated from 808 daily NAV records
Fund Overview

Axis Business Cycles Fund - Quick Summary

Axis Business Cycles Fund applies Devalkar's quality-growth philosophy to the business cycle framework — a distinctive combination that prioritises quality execution within the cyclical sector rotation approach. Unlike funds that chase the cheapest cyclicals, Axis Business Cycles targets quality businesses that will survive and thrive across multiple economic cycles — not just short-term recovery plays.

The quality filter within business cycle investing means the fund may lag pure cyclical funds during the most aggressive early-cycle recovery phases when the cheapest, most distressed cyclicals outperform. But it should provide better downside protection when cycle turns or when specific cyclical sectors face unexpected headwinds. The fund reflects Axis MF's consistent quality-first investment culture.

Fund House
Axis Mutual Fund
SEBI Category
Equity
Benchmark
BSE 500 TRI
Fund Manager
Shreyash Devalkar & Hitesh Das
AMFI Code
151368
Risk Level
Very High
NAV Records in DB
808 days
Quarterly Average AUM · Jan–Mar 2026
₹2.1K Cr
↓ Decreased by 6.9% vs Oct–Dec 2025 · ₹2.3K Cr
Official quarterly average AUM from AMFI disclosure. Published every 3 months.
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✓ Suitable For
Investors who appreciate Axis MF's quality-growth approach applied to cyclical investing. Those wanting business cycle exposure with quality guardrails. Long-term investors with 5-7 year horizon.
Axis quality-growth philosophy applied to business cycle investing — distinctive combination. Quality filter within cyclical sectors reduces distressed cyclical risk. Long-term quality businesses selected even within aggressive cycle themes. Axis MF's consistent investment philosophy across all mandates.
✗ Not Suitable For
Aggressive investors wanting maximum early-cycle cyclical exposure without quality constraints. Those with short horizons. Investors uncomfortable with Axis MF following its 2022-2023 compliance challenges.
Who Runs This Fund

Fund Manager

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Shreyash Devalkar & Hitesh Das
Axis Mutual Fund · Managing since June 2021

Shreyash Devalkar co-manages Axis Business Cycles Fund alongside Hitesh Das — applying the same quality-growth philosophy Devalkar uses across Axis MF's equity lineup to the business cycle investing framework. In business cycle investing, his quality filter means that even in aggressive early-cycle phases, the fund targets quality cyclical businesses — cement companies with strong balance sheets, quality metal companies with low cost curves — rather than purely the cheapest cyclical plays.

For current co-manager details and full biography, refer to the latest Axis Mutual Fund factsheet on AMFI or the AMC website.

What to Factor In

Things to Consider

Informational points to help you form your own view - not judgements or recommendations.

AMFI Code · Informational
AMFI Scheme Code: 151368
The official AMFI scheme code for Axis Business Cycles Fund Direct Growth is 151368. Use this when transacting on platforms or verifying data across databases.
Important Note
Points Worth Knowing
Axis Mutual Fund went through compliance-related challenges in 2022-2023. Investors should evaluate the current portfolio and assess whether the quality-growth philosophy is consistently maintained post that period. The business cycle fund is managed by Devalkar — whose integrity has not been questioned — but the fund house context remains relevant.
Investment Objective
As per Scheme Information Document
To provide long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related instruments of companies following business cycle based investing theme.
All Data Below - From RightAdvise Database
Performance

Fund Returns

Calculated from 808 daily NAV records in RightAdvise DB. Last calculated: Jun 2026.

1M / 3M / 6M / 1Y - simple point-to-point return  ·  3Y / 5Y / 10Y - CAGR (compounded annual growth rate)

1 MonthPoint-to-point
-0.7%
3 MonthPoint-to-point
-0.6%
6 MonthPoint-to-point
-3.2%
1 YearPoint-to-point
+0.1%
3 YearCAGR
+15.0% p.a.

Best & Worst Periods Ever

Based on all rolling windows in full NAV history. Dates show the start and end of each period.

Best 1Y WindowSimple return
+49.8%
Mar 2023 – Apr 2024
Worst 1Y WindowSimple return
-4.7%
Sep 2024 – Sep 2025
Best 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
+20.0% p.a.
Mar 2023 – Apr 2026
Worst 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
+14.7% p.a.
Mar 2023 – Mar 2026

Calendar Year Returns

Jan 1 to Dec 31 each year. Simple point-to-point - not CAGR.

2025
+4.5%
2024
+21.1%
Consistency Analysis

Rolling Returns ℹ️ What is this?

Rolling returns show performance across every possible investment start date - not one cherry-picked number. Learn more →

1Y Rolling Avg
18.6%
Positive in 93% of windows
Best: 49.8% · Worst: -4.7%
3Y Rolling Avg
17.5% p.a.
Positive in 100% of windows
Best: 20.0% · Worst: 14.7%
1-Year Rolling Returns Each bar = 1Y return starting from that date
Risk Analysis

Maximum Drawdown ℹ️ What is this?

How much the fund fell from its peak NAV - what investors actually experience during crashes. Calculated from full NAV history.

Max Drawdown Ever
-19.3%
Sep 2024 → Feb 2025
Recovered: not yet
Current from Peak
-5.2%
All-time Peak: ₹17.66
Peak date: Sep 2024

How the fund behaved in key crisis periods

Calculated from actual NAV data. "Pre-inception" means the fund didn't exist during that period.

2024–25 Tariff / Correction
-19.2%
Sep 27, 2024 – Apr 7, 2025
Recovered: not yet
COVID-19 Crash
Pre-inception
Feb 19 – Mar 23, 2020
Recovered: N/A
2022 Rate Hike Cycle
Pre-inception
Jan 17 – Jun 17, 2022
Recovered: N/A
2018 IL&FS Crisis
Pre-inception
Aug 28 – Oct 26, 2018
Recovered: N/A
Drawdown Chart % fall from rolling peak NAV · full history
Valuation Signal

NAV vs 200-Day Moving Average

When NAV is above 200 DMA the fund is in an uptrend. When below, it signals caution. Calculated from NAV data in DB.

Current NAV
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200 DMA
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NAV vs 200 DMA Last 400 trading days
Risk Metrics

Risk Ratios

Calculated from 3 years of daily NAV - industry standard. Risk-free rate: 6.5% p.a. Last updated: Jun 2026. What do these mean? →

Sharpe Ratio (3Y)
0.64
Return per unit of total risk. >1 is good. Learn more →
Sortino Ratio (3Y)
0.88
Like Sharpe but only penalises downside volatility. Learn more →
Std Deviation (3Y)
14.6%
Annualised monthly volatility. Lower = more consistent returns. Learn more →
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Want to see what Axis Business Cycles Fund is actually holding?

Our portfolio holdings page shows every stock the fund owns, sector allocation, and month-over-month changes - from official AMC disclosures.

Full current portfolio - all stocks, weights, sectors
New entries and exits over the last 3 months
Sector allocation and month-over-month changes
Updated monthly from official AMC disclosures
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