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Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

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AMC: Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund • Category: Sectoral / Thematic • NAV: Rs 39.04 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #12 in category (#24 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty 500
🏷️ Low Expense ⭐ Consistent Alpha 🏛️ 10+ Years Proven 🚀 High Bull Capture
Information only. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Check the scheme documents and consult a qualified professional before investing.

💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs

🟢 Key Strengths
  • Delivered positive returns in 94% of 3-year investment horizons.
  • Generated +7.0% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
  • Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 2.32% is lower than category median (2.52%).
  • Over 12 years of operational history across different market cycles.
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Experienced a maximum drawdown of -40.3% during severe market crashes.
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Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund
Proxy (Nifty 500)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 1,407 cr
Category: Rs 804 cr (comfortable)
Total Expense (TER)
2.32%
Category Median: 2.52%
Base Expense (BER)
1.83%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
0.83
Category Median: 0.34
Beta
1.02
Category Median: 0.97
Alpha
+6.96%
Category Median: +1.89%
Standard Deviation
16.16%
Category Median: 16.05%
MFIQ Score
6.0/10
Average
Performance and risk metrics closely match category benchmarks.
Returns (30%) 8.2/10
3Y CAGR 19.8% vs category median 13.2% (+6.6 points); 5Y CAGR 14.0%.
Risk Management (30%) 5.0/10
Sharpe ratio 0.83 (cat median 0.34), downside capture 100.0%, max fall -40.3%.
Consistency (20%) 3.7/10
94.1% of 3Y rolling windows positive; beat category median in 3 of 5 calendar years.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 6.5/10
Total expense ratio 2.32% vs category median 2.52% (-0.20% points).
Ranked #12 of 221 in Sectoral / Thematic. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +2.90% +6.32% -3.42%
3 Months -2.42% -0.20% -2.22%
6 Months +8.96% +5.98% +2.98%
1 Year +16.64% +3.90% +12.74%
3 Years CAGR +19.80% +13.23% +6.57%
5 Years CAGR +13.98% +10.72% +3.26%
7 Years CAGR +17.10% +15.35% +1.75%
10 Years CAGR +13.38% +14.26% -0.88%
Since Inception +12.27% - -

📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay

See how a regular monthly SIP in Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.

Bank FD Benchmark
7.0% p.a. Fixed Deposit
Total Invested: ₹3,60,000
Maturity Value: ₹4,01,630
Interest Earned: +₹41,630
Actual Historical Performance
Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund
CAGR: +19.80%
Fund Value: Calculating...
Extra Wealth Over FD: +₹0

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 +16.89% +4.03% +12.86%
2025 +3.47% +1.43% +2.04%
2024 +25.02% +20.41% +4.61%
2023 +32.48% +30.70% +1.78%
2022 -1.42% +1.66% -3.08%
2021 +22.11% +30.31% -8.20%
2020 +26.29% +13.54% +12.75%
2019 -4.04% +7.11% -11.15%
2018 -12.85% -5.94% -6.91%
2017 +41.68% +39.22% +2.46%
2016 +9.18% +4.10% +5.08%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -26.64% +14.20% +12.39% +80.82% 71.6% 47.0%
3-Year Rolling -8.92% +12.91% +14.66% +25.65% 94.1% 52.9%
5-Year Rolling -1.52% +12.54% +12.67% +26.10% 99.6% 57.2%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
1.12
Category: 0.46
R-Squared
0.832
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
127.7%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
100.0%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2018-01-08 2020-03-23 -40.3% 26 months 8 months
2024-09-27 2025-04-07 -23.3% 6 months 12 months
2021-10-18 2022-06-20 -20.8% 8 months 13 months

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Under normal circumstances, the asset allocation of the Scheme will be as follows: Per Scheme Mandate
Equity & Equity related securities of Manufacturing Sector Companies - High -80-100% Per Scheme Mandate
Equity and Equity related instruments of companies other than above-0-20%Units issued by InvITs-0-10% Per Scheme Mandate
Cash, Money Market & Debt instruments - 0-20% Per Scheme Mandate
Units of Mutual Funds- 0-5% Per Scheme Mandate

Investment Objective & Strategy

The primary investment objective of the Schemes is to generate long-term capital appreciation to unit holders from a portfolio that is invested predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies engaged in Manufacturing activity.The Scheme does not guarantee/indicate any returns. There can be no assurance that the scheme objectives will be achieved.

ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.

Fund Size Position

Currently managing Rs 1,407 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Dhaval Joshi
Managing scheme since 2026-05-12
0.5 yrs tenure

Cost & Capital Gains Taxation

From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.

Applicable Tax Structure

Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.

Tax rules as of 23 July 2024. Verify before investing.

Closest Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank

Scheme Score 3Y Return Expense Downside Fund Size Compare
ITI Pharma and Healthcare Fund 6.6 +18.46% 2.57% 71.7% Rs 283 cr Compare →
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund

What is the expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.32% with a base expense ratio of 1.83%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.

Who manages Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund is managed by Dhaval Joshi (tenure: 0.5 years since 2026-05-12).

What are the historical returns of Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 19.8% and a 5-year CAGR of 13.98%. Its 1-year return stands at +16.64%.

How large is Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund manages assets of Rs 1,407 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.

How is Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund scored on MFIQ?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 6.0/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 16.16% with a maximum historical drawdown of -40.28%.