Axis ESG Integration Strategy Fund
The fund is heavily positioned for financial sector strength, with banks representing nearly a quarter of the portfolio and the top holding—Clearing Corporation of India—suggesting conviction in market infrastructure plays tied to ESG credentials. Recent trimming of ICICI Bank and exits from underperformers like Tech Mahindra signal disciplined rebalancing, while new additions including TCS and NTPC indicate a shift toward quality large-caps with stronger sustainability profiles. The 13.8% cash buffer and concentrated top-10 weighting of 53% reflect a tactical, conviction-driven approach rather than diversified thematic exposure.
Portfolio analysis · April 2026
NAV & Returns
| Plan | NAV | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Growth | ₹21.6900 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Regular Growth | ₹20.0700 | -0.10% | -6.43% | -7.72% | -4.20% | +9.71% | +8.00% |
| Direct IDCW | ₹14.1800 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Regular IDCW | ₹13.1000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Portfolio Metrics(latest month)
What Changed2026-03-31 → 2026-04-30
| Stock | Weight |
|---|---|
| NTPC Limited | 2.23% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 1.91% |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited | 1.69% |
| BSE Limited | 1.65% |
| The Indian Hotels Company Limited | 1.48% |
| Cummins India Limited | 1.47% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Limited | 1.44% |
| TBO Tek Limited | 1.17% |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited | 0.84% |
| IPCA Laboratories Limited | 0.54% |
Full Holdings
| # | Holding | % to NAV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearing Corporation of India Ltd | 13.70% |
| 2 | State Bank of India INE062A01020 | 6.78% |
| 3 | HDFC Bank Limited INE040A01034 | 6.44% |
| 4 | Bajaj Finance Limited INE296A01032 | 4.07% |
| 5 | Infosys Limited INE009A01021 | 4.06% |
| 6 | Reliance Industries Limited INE002A01018 | 3.88% |
| 7 | ICICI Bank Limited INE090A01021 | 3.65% |
| 8 | Axis Bank Limited INE238A01034 | 3.55% |
| 9 | JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited INE572A01036 | 3.31% |
| 10 | Titan Company Limited INE280A01028 | 3.27% |
| 11 | Maruti Suzuki India Limited INE585B01010 | 2.85% |
| 12 | Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited INE437A01024 | 2.64% |
| 13 | REC Limited INE020B01018 | 2.55% |
| 14 | Varun Beverages Limited INE200M01039 | 2.52% |
| 15 | Tata Consumer Products Limited INE192A01025 | 2.32% |
| 16 | CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited INE067A01029 | 2.28% |
| 17 | NTPC Limited INE733E01010 | 2.23% |
| 18 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited INE237A01036 | 1.95% |
| 19 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited INE467B01029 | 1.91% |
| 20 | Amber Enterprises India Limited INE371P01015 | 1.87% |
Sector Allocation
Top 10 sectors by % to NAV. Excludes derivatives.