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Best 10-Year Gilt Funds 2025

Updated on October 1, 2025 , 9795 views

Gilt Funds are a type of debt Mutual Funds that predominately invest in Government Securities (G-Secs) issued by the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) on behalf of the government.

Ideally, there are two kinds of gilt funds offered to the investors, one is gilt funds that invest in government securities across maturity. And the other is 10-year gilt funds that will invest in government securities with a maturity of 10 years.

Gilt Funds with 10-Year Constant Maturity

A gilt fund with 10-year constant maturity will invest 80 percent of its total assets in government securities. Gilt funds having an average maturity of 10 years are usually quite sensitive to interest rate changes. If suppose, you are holding these funds, and interest rates begin to rise, then there are extreme chances that these funds can give you negative returns.

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In contrast, the times where interest rates are expected to come down, gilt funds with higher maturity has the capability to deliver good returns. But, unlike other Debt fund, these funds are not exposed to credit risk unless the government goes bankrupt.

Investors who are planning to invest in such high maturity gilt funds, it is advisable to invest when interest rates are expected to ease down because a decrease in interest rates causes a rise in the prices of long-term gilt securities. Also, it would be convenient for an investor to shift their investment from short-term gilt securities to higher maturity when the interest rates are expected to fall.

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Why to Invest in Gilt Mutual Funds?

Gilt debt funds tend to offer the dual benefit of security and returns. Your investments are in government Bonds and hence, there is a very little risk to the invested amount. Moreover, it also gives better returns when compared to the savings bank account.

Though gilt funds with higher maturity can be risky at times, as they are more prone to interest rate risk, but they are not affected by the credit risk. So, investors who can tolerate little risk in investment can plan to invest in gilt funds with a 10-year constant maturity.

Best Performing 10 Year Gilt Funds to Invest in 2025

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan Growth ₹46.3137
↑ 0.07
₹3460.42.87.88.89.76.88%6Y 9M 7D9Y 9M 4D
ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund Growth ₹24.9856
↑ 0.03
₹2,5940.22.988.79.36.81%6Y 8M 16D9Y 6M 11D
SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund Growth ₹64.334
↑ 0.09
₹1,8820.22.57.18.49.16.87%6Y 8M 1D9Y 5M 26D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 3 Oct 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 3 Funds showcased

CommentaryBandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity PlanICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt FundSBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹346 Cr).Highest AUM (₹2,594 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹1,882 Cr).
Point 2Established history (23+ yrs).Established history (11+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs).
Point 3Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Top rated.
Point 4Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately Low.
Point 51Y return: 7.76% (lower mid).1Y return: 8.04% (upper mid).1Y return: 7.14% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 1.22% (upper mid).1M return: 1.03% (lower mid).1M return: 1.01% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 0.27 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.41 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.17 (bottom quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.87% (lower mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 6.77 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 6.71 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 6.67 yrs (upper mid).

Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹346 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.76% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 1.22% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.27 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 6.77 yrs (bottom quartile).

ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹2,594 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.04% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 1.03% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.41 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 6.71 yrs (lower mid).

SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,882 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.14% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 1.01% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.17 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.87% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 6.67 yrs (upper mid).
*Above is list of best Gilt funds having AUM/Net Assets above 100 Crore. Sorted on Last 3 Year Return.

1. Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan

(Erstwhile IDFC Government Securities Fund - Short Term Plan)

IDFC – GSF -ST is an open ended dedicated gilt scheme with an objective to generate optimal returns with high liquidity by investing Government Securities. However there is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹346 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.76% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 1.22% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.27 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 6.77 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 9.76 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.54% Govt Stock 2036 (~65.3%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~95.4%.

Below is the key information for Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan

Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan
Growth
Launch Date 9 Mar 02
NAV (03 Oct 25) ₹46.3137 ↑ 0.07   (0.16 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹346 on 31 Aug 25
Category Debt - 10 Yr Govt Bond
AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.48
Sharpe Ratio 0.27
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.88%
Effective Maturity 9 Years 9 Months 4 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 9 Months 7 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹10,512
30 Sep 22₹10,357
30 Sep 23₹11,132
30 Sep 24₹12,322
30 Sep 25₹13,191

Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
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Returns for Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 1.2%
3 Month 0.4%
6 Month 2.8%
1 Year 7.8%
3 Year 8.8%
5 Year 5.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9.7%
2023 7.4%
2022 0.7%
2021 1.8%
2020 13.2%
2019 14.2%
2018 11.8%
2017 6.2%
2016 10.1%
2015 9%
Fund Manager information for Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan
NameSinceTenure
Harshal Joshi15 May 178.3 Yr.
Brijesh Shah10 Jun 241.22 Yr.

Data below for Bandhan Government Securities Fund - Constant Maturity Plan as on 31 Aug 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.64%
Debt97.36%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government97.36%
Cash Equivalent2.64%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.54% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -
65%₹226 Cr21,500,000
↑ 4,000,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
24%₹83 Cr8,100,000
↓ -2,500,000
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹21 Cr2,000,000
↓ -1,000,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹5 Cr500,000
↓ -500,000
7.17% Govt Stock 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -
0%₹1 Cr71,000
6.54% Govt Stock 2032
Sovereign Bonds | -
0%₹0 Cr50,000
8.24% Govt Stock 2027
Sovereign Bonds | -
0%₹0 Cr44,000
Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -
1%₹5 Cr
Triparty Repo Trp_010925
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
1%₹4 Cr
Cash Margin - Ccil
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
0%₹0 Cr

2. ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund

The Scheme aims to provide reasonable returns by investing in portfolio of Government Securities with average maturity of around 10 years. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹2,594 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.04% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 1.03% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.41 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 6.71 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 9.53 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-7 Days (0.25%),7 Days and above(NIL).
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.1% Govt Stock 2034 (~25.2%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~65.8%.

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund

ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 12 Sep 14
NAV (03 Oct 25) ₹24.9856 ↑ 0.03   (0.13 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,594 on 15 Sep 25
Category Debt - 10 Yr Govt Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.39
Sharpe Ratio 0.41
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-7 Days (0.25%),7 Days and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 6.81%
Effective Maturity 9 Years 6 Months 11 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 8 Months 16 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹10,570
30 Sep 22₹10,480
30 Sep 23₹11,306
30 Sep 24₹12,430
30 Sep 25₹13,343

ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
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Returns for ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 1%
3 Month 0.2%
6 Month 2.9%
1 Year 8%
3 Year 8.7%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9.3%
2023 7.7%
2022 1.2%
2021 2.8%
2020 13.6%
2019 12.8%
2018 9.7%
2017 2.4%
2016 16.2%
2015 6.9%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia22 Jan 241.61 Yr.
Raunak Surana22 Jan 241.61 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund as on 15 Sep 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.9%
Debt97.1%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government97.1%
Cash Equivalent2.9%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
25%₹654 Cr63,219,850
↑ 1,500,000
6.64% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
24%₹634 Cr63,500,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
16%₹418 Cr40,500,000
↑ 10,000,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
15%₹384 Cr37,874,500
↓ -19,500,000
7.41% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -
11%₹285 Cr27,000,000
↑ 15,000,000
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹65 Cr6,500,000
6.19% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹49 Cr5,000,000
6.67% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹25 Cr2,500,000
6.33% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
0%₹4 Cr413,500
Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -
1%₹39 Cr

3. SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

(Erstwhile SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Short Term)

To provide the investors with the returns generated through investments in government securities issued by the Central Govt. and State Govt.

Research Highlights for SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,882 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.14% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 1.01% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.17 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.87% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 6.67 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 9.49 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.1% Govt Stock 2034 (~66.2%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~96.6%.

Below is the key information for SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Dec 00
NAV (03 Oct 25) ₹64.334 ↑ 0.09   (0.14 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,882 on 31 Aug 25
Category Debt - 10 Yr Govt Bond
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.63
Sharpe Ratio 0.17
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.87%
Effective Maturity 9 Years 5 Months 26 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 8 Months 1 Day

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 20₹10,000
30 Sep 21₹10,501
30 Sep 22₹10,450
30 Sep 23₹11,243
30 Sep 24₹12,380
30 Sep 25₹13,175

SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 1%
3 Month 0.2%
6 Month 2.5%
1 Year 7.1%
3 Year 8.4%
5 Year 5.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9.1%
2023 7.5%
2022 1.3%
2021 2.4%
2020 11.6%
2019 11.9%
2018 9.9%
2017 6.2%
2016 12.8%
2015 9.1%
Fund Manager information for SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sudhir Agarwal1 Jul 250.17 Yr.

Data below for SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.61%
Debt97.39%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government97.39%
Cash Equivalent2.61%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
66%₹1,246 Cr120,500,000
↓ -6,500,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
27%₹506 Cr48,999,500
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹66 Cr6,500,000
↑ 6,500,000
6.33% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹15 Cr1,500,000
↑ 1,000,000
Net Receivable / Payable
CBLO | -
2%₹46 Cr
Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
0%₹3 Cr

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How do 10-Year Gilt Funds Generate Returns?

Gilt funds predominately generate returns by trading the Underlying instruments. Depending on the interest rate outlook, a fund manager will tend to trade in and out of gilts with varying maturities. By these means, trading returns will be generated by the fund, apart from the returns generated on the coupon (the yield).

In this manner, the fund manager takes a view on the future movement of the interest rates in the Market and invests either in short-term gilt funds or gilt funds with higher maturity. When a fund manager presumes interest rates are going to fall, a major part of the Portfolio will be shifted to longer-maturity securities. Also, in such market scenario, the price of the existing long-term bonds tends to rise more than those of shorter maturity gilts.

Since gilts are linked to the market on a day-to-day Basis, the price movement is reflected in the Net Asset Value (NAV) of the fund. An understanding of interest rate movements and their impact on the returns (as per its duration) is essential in order to understand the potential returns that can be generated by Investing in gilt funds.

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