Axis Mutual Fund launches Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund & Axis Nifty Energy ETF NFOs

The Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund, one of the first funds in the Index category, opened on August 07, 2026 and closes on August 21, 2026. The Axis Nifty Energy ETF opens on August 12, 2026 and closes on August 21, 2026.

The ETF will be listed on the exchange. Both schemes aim to provide returns, before expenses, that correspond to the performance of the Nifty Energy TRI, subject to tracking error.

Powering India's Next Decade of Growth

India's energy story is still in its early stages. Per capita electricity consumption in India remains significantly lower than many developed and emerging economies, highlighting the potential for long-term demand growth. At the same time, the country is witnessing a broad transformation across the energy value chain, spanning conventional energy sources, renewables, power generation, transmission infrastructure, energy equipment and emerging technologies.

The scale of this opportunity is reflected in the infrastructure being built to support future demand. India is projected to add over 580 GW of power generation capacity over the next decade, more than the capacity added in its history thus far. Renewable energy is expected to account for a significant share of this expansion, while investments in transmission networks, storage solutions, natural gas infrastructure and grid modernisation continue to accelerate.

Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund & Axis Nifty Energy ETF

The Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund and Axis Nifty Energy ETF seek to replicate the Nifty Energy TRI, providing investors with a simple and cost-efficient way to participate in India's energy growth story. The funds offer diversified exposure across the energy value chain, including oil & gas, power generation, transmission & distribution, renewable energy, energy equipment, and related infrastructure.

Commenting on the launch, B. Gopkumar, MD & CEO, Axis AMC, said, “Energy remains one of the most critical building blocks of economic progress. As India advances towards higher levels of industrialisation, urbanisation and digitalisation, demand across the energy ecosystem is expected to grow significantly. At the same time, the sector is undergoing a structural transformation led by renewable energy adoption, transmission expansion, energy security initiatives and technological innovation."

He further added, “With exposure spanning conventional energy, renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, utilities and energy-enabling businesses, the Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund & Axis Nifty Energy ETF offers investors a single-point solution to participate in a theme that is expected to remain central to India's economic growth, industrial expansion and energy transition over the coming decades.”