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Aditya Birla Sun Life Value Fund gains 17.98% in one year; banking stocks top portfolio
4 min read | Updated on September 04, 2026, 07:49 IST
SUMMARY
Launched on March 27, 2008, the scheme is managed by Kunal Sangoi and is benchmarked against the NIFTY 50 - TRI and NIFTY 500 - TRI. According to ACE MF data, the fund's assets under management stood at ₹6,738.62 crore, while its NAV was ₹139.17 as on August 31, 2026.
The fund's NAV touched a 52-week high of ₹139.76 on August 28, 2026, while its 52-week low stood at ₹113.93 on March 31, 2026.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Value Fund-Reg(G), an open-ended equity value fund, delivered a 17.98% return over the one-year period, compared with the category average of 8.32%, according to data from ACE MF. The scheme follows a value-investing strategy and invests predominantly in equity and equity-related securities.
Launched on March 27, 2008, the scheme is managed by Kunal Sangoi and is benchmarked against the NIFTY 50 - TRI and NIFTY 500 - TRI. According to ACE MF data, the fund's assets under management stood at ₹6,738.62 crore, while its NAV was ₹139.17 as on August 31, 2026.
The fund's NAV touched a 52-week high of ₹139.76 on August 28, 2026, while its 52-week low stood at ₹113.93 on March 31, 2026.
Banking leads sector allocation
Banking has the highest allocation in the fund's portfolio, followed by Information Technology, Finance, Healthcare, and Automobile & Ancillaries, according to ACE MF data. The top five sectors together account for around 49% of the portfolio.
The fund's top five holdings are Shriram Finance (3.47%), State Bank of India (3.46%), ICICI Bank (3.42%), Swiggy (3.35%) and Axis Bank (3.21%).
In terms of market-cap allocation, large-cap stocks account for 54.04% of the portfolio, while mid-cap and small-cap stocks account for 13.72% and 29.29%, respectively. The average market capitalisation of the portfolio stands at ₹1,74,985.38 crore.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Aditya Birla SL Value Fund - Regular (Growth) |
| Category | Open-ended Equity - Value Fund |
| Investment Objective | Generate consistent long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity-related securities through a value investing strategy |
| Launch Date | March 27, 2008 |
| Fund Manager | Kunal Sangoi |
| Benchmark | NIFTY 50 TRI, NIFTY 500 TRI |
| AUM (₹ Cr) | 6,738.62 |
| NAV (Aug 31, 2026) | ₹139.17 |
| 52-Week High NAV | ₹139.76 (Aug 28, 2026) |
| 52-Week Low NAV | ₹113.93 (Mar 31, 2026) |
| Minimum Investment | ₹1,000 (and multiples of Re 1 thereafter) |
| Entry Load | Nil |
| Exit Load | 1% on or before 90 days; Nil after 90 days |
| Risk Category | Very High Risk |
| Expense Ratio | 2.01% |
| Beta | 1.08 |
| Top Sectors | Banks, Information Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Automobile & Ancillaries (combined weight: 49.00%) |
| Top Holdings | Shriram Finance (3.47%), State Bank of India (3.46%), ICICI Bank (3.42%), Swiggy (3.35%), Axis Bank (3.21%) |
| Average Market Cap (₹ Cr) | 174,985.38 |
| Large Cap Allocation | 54.04% |
| Mid Cap Allocation | 13.72% |
| Small Cap Allocation | 29.29% |
| 1-Week Return | 0.07% (Category Avg: 0.19%) |
| 1-Month Return | 2.64% (Category Avg: 1.44%) |
| 3-Month Return | 5.80% (Category Avg: 5.58%) |
| 6-Month Return | 9.93% (Category Avg: 5.50%) |
| 1-Year Return | 17.98% (Category Avg: 8.32%) |
| 3-Year Return | 15.30% (Category Avg: 13.99%) |
| 5-Year Return | 14.47% (Category Avg: 12.14%) |
| Since Inception Return | 7.51% (Category Avg: 11.05%) |
Performance
According to ACE MF data, the scheme returned 2.64% in one month, 5.80% in three months and 9.93% in six months. Its three-year return stood at 15.30%, while the five-year return was 14.47%.
The fund is classified in the very high-risk category and is intended for investors seeking long-term capital growth. Its value-oriented strategy focuses on investing in stocks that are considered undervalued based on their fundamentals.
The fund has a beta of 1.08, while its expense ratio is 2.01%, according to the data provided by ACE MF.
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