Axis Mutual Fund has launched a new ultra-short-duration debt scheme — Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3–6 Months Debt Index Fund Direct – Growth, open for subscription from 18th September to 23rd September 2025. Designed with a low to moderate risk profile, this NFO aims to generate returns closely tracking the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3–6 Months Debt Index, providing investors exposure to high-quality short-term corporate debt instruments with minimal volatility.
Key NFO Details
| Detail | Information |
| Fund Name | Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3–6 Months Debt Index Fund Direct – Growth |
| NFO Period | 18 Sep 2025 to 23 Sep 2025 |
| Allotment Date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Category | Debt – Ultra Short Duration funds |
| Risk Level | Low to Moderate |
| Fund Type | Open-ended |
| Benchmark | CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3–6 Months Debt |
| Minimum Investment | ₹5,000 (lumpsum), ₹1,000 (SIP) |
| Exit Load | 0% |
| Tax on your gains | Profits are added to your income and taxed as per your slab rate |
Investment Objective
The scheme seeks to:
• Provide returns corresponding to the total returns of the securities represented by the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3–6 Months Debt Index before expenses, subject to tracking errors.
• Invest in ultra short-term corporate debt instruments such as Commercial Papers (CPs), Certificates of Deposit (CDs), and bonds maturing within 3–6 months.
This structure is suitable for investors seeking low-volatility, predictable returns for their short-term debt allocation.
How Does This Compare with the Category?
| Time Period | Category Avg. Returns (CAGR) |
| 1 Year | 7.43% |
| 3 Years | 7.56% |
| 5 Years | 6.87% |
| 7 Years | 6.54% |
| 10 Years | 6.86% |
| 15 Years | 8.19% |
| Since Inception | 8.72% |
These figures indicate the historical performance of similar short-duration debt instruments.
Should You Invest in This NFO?
Investing in this NFO makes sense if:
• You seek low to moderate risk exposure through ultra-short-duration debt.
• You want returns aligned with a well-defined corporate debt index.
• You prefer stable, predictable income with minimal interest rate sensitivity.
Keep in mind that NFOs have no past performance record, so they are best suited for informed or risk-conscious investors.
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About Axis Mutual Fund
Axis Mutual Fund manages ₹3,37,399 Cr AUM (as of June 30, 2025) and has a strong track record across debt and equity funds. Some top-performing debt funds include:
| Fund Name | AUM | 1Y Returns | 3Y Returns |
| Axis Strategic Bond Fund | 1,888 Cr | 8.98% | 8.61% |
| Axis Credit Risk Fund | 365 Cr | 9.33% | 8.53% |
| Axis Floater Fund | 128 Cr | 7.37% | 8.34% |
| Axis Corporate Bond Fund | 9,588 Cr | 8.86% | 8.22% |
| Axis Short Duration Fund | 12,129 Cr | 8.98% | 8.14% |
| Axis Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF | 1,555 Cr | 7.48% | 8.07% |
The AMC’s expertise across debt instruments adds credibility to this ultra-short-duration index fund.
Final Thoughts
For investors seeking ultra-short-duration, low-to-moderate risk debt exposure in 2025, the Axis CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3–6 Months Debt Index Fund NFO is a suitable option for steady, predictable returns.
Before investing, review the scheme document thoroughly and consider your financial goals, risk appetite, and investment horizon.
