+91-22-489139094 Best Debt Funds by Axis Mutual Fund 2025
Debt fund are known for its attractive returns. These are a type of Mutual Funds that invest in fixed Income securities like Government securities, Treasury bills, Corporate Bonds, etc.
There are various types of debt funds like Liquid Funds, ultra short term funds, short term funds, long term income funds offered by Axis Mutual Fund. These funds invest in different securities with different maturity, thus debt funds are a great option to plan your short to mid Financial goals.
Investors keen to invest in this scheme can choose from the listed top 4 Best Debt Funds by Axis Mutual Fund. These funds have been shortlisted by undertaking certain parameters like AUM, NAV, past performances, average maturity, duration, etc.
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Debt funds like a liquid fund offered by Axis is highly liquid in nature also it is a low-risk investment option for risk-averse investors. Investors who want to earn regular income over a short-term can invest in this scheme.
Best Axis Debt Mutual Funds
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Axis Credit Risk Fund Growth ₹22.1378
↑ 0.01 ₹367 2.2 3.7 8.9 7.9 8 8.08% 2Y 1M 24D 2Y 5M 12D Axis Strategic Bond Fund Growth ₹28.8367
↑ 0.02 ₹1,928 2.1 2.9 8.8 8.1 8.7 7.79% 3Y 2M 1D 4Y 3M 11D Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,975.19
↑ 0.49 ₹35,360 1.4 3 6.7 7 7.4 6% 1M 6D 1M 8D Axis Short Term Fund Growth ₹31.8188
↑ 0.02 ₹12,346 1.9 3 8.6 7.7 8 6.88% 2Y 2M 19D 2Y 8M 26D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 25 Nov 25 Research Highlights & Commentary of 4 Funds showcased
Commentary Axis Credit Risk Fund Axis Strategic Bond Fund Axis Liquid Fund Axis Short Term Fund Point 1 Bottom quartile AUM (₹367 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹1,928 Cr). Highest AUM (₹35,360 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹12,346 Cr). Point 2 Established history (11+ yrs). Established history (13+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (16 yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 4★ (upper mid). Rating: 4★ (lower mid). Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile). Point 4 Risk profile: Moderate. Risk profile: Moderate. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Moderately Low. Point 5 1Y return: 8.88% (top quartile). 1Y return: 8.76% (upper mid). 1Y return: 6.66% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 8.61% (lower mid). Point 6 1M return: 0.72% (top quartile). 1M return: 0.68% (upper mid). 1M return: 0.49% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.58% (lower mid). Point 7 Sharpe: 2.49 (upper mid). Sharpe: 1.54 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 3.13 (top quartile). Sharpe: 1.73 (lower mid). Point 8 Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Point 9 Yield to maturity (debt): 8.08% (top quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 7.79% (upper mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.00% (bottom quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (lower mid). Point 10 Modified duration: 2.15 yrs (upper mid). Modified duration: 3.17 yrs (bottom quartile). Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile). Modified duration: 2.22 yrs (lower mid). Axis Credit Risk Fund
Axis Strategic Bond Fund
Axis Liquid Fund
Axis Short Term Fund
(Erstwhile Axis Fixed Income Opportunities Fund) To generate stable returns by investing in debt & money market instruments across the yield curve & credit spectrum. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. The Scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns Below is the key information for Axis Credit Risk Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Axis Income Fund) To generate optimal returns in the medium term while maintaining liquidity of the portfolio by investing in debt and money market instruments. Research Highlights for Axis Strategic Bond Fund Below is the key information for Axis Strategic Bond Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To provide a high level of liquidity with reasonable returns commensurating with low risk through a portfolio of money market and debt securities. However there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved. Research Highlights for Axis Liquid Fund Below is the key information for Axis Liquid Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To generate stable returns with a low risk strategy while maintaining liquidity through a portfolio comprising of debt and money market instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved. Research Highlights for Axis Short Term Fund Below is the key information for Axis Short Term Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Axis Credit Risk Fund
Axis Credit Risk Fund
Growth Launch Date 15 Jul 14 NAV (25 Nov 25) ₹22.1378 ↑ 0.01 (0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹367 on 31 Oct 25 Category Debt - Credit Risk AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.57 Sharpe Ratio 2.49 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 8.08% Effective Maturity 2 Years 5 Months 12 Days Modified Duration 2 Years 1 Month 24 Days Sub Cat. Credit Risk Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Oct 20 ₹10,000 31 Oct 21 ₹10,660 31 Oct 22 ₹11,038 31 Oct 23 ₹11,805 31 Oct 24 ₹12,776 31 Oct 25 ₹13,894 Returns for Axis Credit Risk Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 25 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.7% 3 Month 2.2% 6 Month 3.7% 1 Year 8.9% 3 Year 7.9% 5 Year 6.8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 8% 2023 7% 2022 4% 2021 6% 2020 8.2% 2019 4.4% 2018 5.9% 2017 6.4% 2016 9.8% 2015 8.7% Fund Manager information for Axis Credit Risk Fund
Name Since Tenure Devang Shah 15 Jul 14 11.31 Yr. Akhil Thakker 9 Nov 21 3.98 Yr. Data below for Axis Credit Risk Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.32% Equity 2.91% Debt 93.29% Other 0.49% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 81.55% Government 8.97% Cash Equivalent 3.32% Securitized 2.76% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 16.82% AA 65.85% AAA 17.33% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 6.48% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹18 Cr 1,800,000
↑ 1,000,000 Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹16 Cr 1,500 Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹15 Cr 1,500 Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹15 Cr 1,500 Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹15 Cr 1,500 Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust
Debentures | -4% ₹15 Cr 1,500 Nirma Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹15 Cr 1,500 Infopark Properties Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹15 Cr 1,500 Aditya Birla Digital Fashion Ventures Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹15 Cr 1,500 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹12 Cr 1,200,000 2. Axis Strategic Bond Fund
Axis Strategic Bond Fund
Growth Launch Date 28 Mar 12 NAV (25 Nov 25) ₹28.8367 ↑ 0.02 (0.07 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,928 on 31 Oct 25 Category Debt - Medium term Bond AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.08 Sharpe Ratio 1.54 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Yield to Maturity 7.79% Effective Maturity 4 Years 3 Months 11 Days Modified Duration 3 Years 2 Months 1 Day Sub Cat. Medium term Bond Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Oct 20 ₹10,000 31 Oct 21 ₹10,590 31 Oct 22 ₹10,938 31 Oct 23 ₹11,690 31 Oct 24 ₹12,754 31 Oct 25 ₹13,857 Returns for Axis Strategic Bond Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 25 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.7% 3 Month 2.1% 6 Month 2.9% 1 Year 8.8% 3 Year 8.1% 5 Year 6.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 8.7% 2023 7.3% 2022 3.8% 2021 5.2% 2020 10.5% 2019 7.1% 2018 6.7% 2017 7.5% 2016 11.6% 2015 6.8% Fund Manager information for Axis Strategic Bond Fund
Name Since Tenure Devang Shah 5 Nov 12 13 Yr. Sachin Jain 1 Feb 23 2.75 Yr. Akhil Thakker 1 Feb 23 2.75 Yr. Data below for Axis Strategic Bond Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.09% Equity 0.61% Debt 96.01% Other 0.29% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 62.68% Government 30.71% Cash Equivalent 3.09% Securitized 2.63% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 11.52% AA 47.53% AAA 40.95% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -11% ₹219 Cr 21,200,000 Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹69 Cr 6,500 GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
Debentures | -3% ₹66 Cr 6,500 6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹61 Cr 6,031,900 Nirma Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹61 Cr 6,000 Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹60 Cr 6,000 Nuvama Wealth Finance Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹58 Cr 5,800 Delhi International Airport Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹57 Cr 5,500 Dlf Cyber City Developers Ltd
Debentures | -3% ₹56 Cr 5,500 Aditya Birla Digital Fashion Ventures Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹55 Cr 5,500 3. Axis Liquid Fund
Axis Liquid Fund
Growth Launch Date 9 Oct 09 NAV (25 Nov 25) ₹2,975.19 ↑ 0.49 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹35,360 on 31 Oct 25 Category Debt - Liquid Fund AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 0.23 Sharpe Ratio 3.13 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 500 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 6% Effective Maturity 1 Month 8 Days Modified Duration 1 Month 6 Days Sub Cat. Liquid Fund Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Oct 20 ₹10,000 31 Oct 21 ₹10,318 31 Oct 22 ₹10,767 31 Oct 23 ₹11,518 31 Oct 24 ₹12,371 31 Oct 25 ₹13,205 Returns for Axis Liquid Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 25 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.5% 3 Month 1.4% 6 Month 3% 1 Year 6.7% 3 Year 7% 5 Year 5.8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.4% 2023 7.1% 2022 4.9% 2021 3.3% 2020 4.3% 2019 6.6% 2018 7.5% 2017 6.7% 2016 7.6% 2015 8.4% Fund Manager information for Axis Liquid Fund
Name Since Tenure Devang Shah 5 Nov 12 13 Yr. Aditya Pagaria 13 Aug 16 9.22 Yr. Sachin Jain 3 Jul 23 2.33 Yr. Data below for Axis Liquid Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 99.75% Debt 0% Other 0.25% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 74.19% Corporate 17.6% Government 7.96% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -9% ₹3,438 Cr India (Republic of)
- | -4% ₹1,497 Cr 150,000,000
↑ 150,000,000 Titan Company Limited
Commercial Paper | -3% ₹1,270 Cr 25,500
↑ 25,500 Punjab National Bank (18/12/2025) **
Net Current Assets | -3% ₹995 Cr 20,000 Bank Of Baroda (18/12/2025) **
Net Current Assets | -3% ₹995 Cr 20,000 Small Industries Dev Bank Of India (12/02/2026) **
Net Current Assets | -3% ₹986 Cr 20,000
↑ 20,000 Export Import Bank Of India (13/02/2026) **
Net Current Assets | -3% ₹986 Cr 20,000
↑ 20,000 91 Days Tbill (Md 29/01/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹940 Cr 95,000,000
↓ -5,000,000 HDFC Bank Limited
Certificate of Deposit | -2% ₹821 Cr 16,500 Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited
Commercial Paper | -2% ₹748 Cr 15,000
↑ 15,000 4. Axis Short Term Fund
Axis Short Term Fund
Growth Launch Date 22 Jan 10 NAV (25 Nov 25) ₹31.8188 ↑ 0.02 (0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹12,346 on 31 Oct 25 Category Debt - Short term Bond AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.88 Sharpe Ratio 1.73 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 2 Years 8 Months 26 Days Modified Duration 2 Years 2 Months 19 Days Sub Cat. Short term Bond Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Oct 20 ₹10,000 31 Oct 21 ₹10,397 31 Oct 22 ₹10,715 31 Oct 23 ₹11,411 31 Oct 24 ₹12,353 31 Oct 25 ₹13,413 Returns for Axis Short Term Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 25 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 1.9% 6 Month 3% 1 Year 8.6% 3 Year 7.7% 5 Year 6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.6% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 8% 2023 6.8% 2022 3.7% 2021 3.5% 2020 10.1% 2019 9.8% 2018 6.3% 2017 5.9% 2016 9.6% 2015 8.1% Fund Manager information for Axis Short Term Fund
Name Since Tenure Devang Shah 5 Nov 12 13 Yr. Aditya Pagaria 3 Jul 23 2.33 Yr. Data below for Axis Short Term Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 11.07% Debt 88.68% Other 0.25% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 66.67% Government 22.08% Cash Equivalent 11% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 14.91% AAA 85.09% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹347 Cr 33,500,000
↓ -5,000,000 6.48% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹315 Cr 31,533,900
↑ 31,500,000 Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹249 Cr 25,000 7.54% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹222 Cr 21,000,000
↑ 5,000,000 SIDDHIVINAYAK SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -2% ₹216 Cr 213 Indigrid Infrastructure Trust
Debentures | -2% ₹192 Cr 19,000 Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -1% ₹167 Cr 15,750 Rec Limited
Debentures | -1% ₹151 Cr 15,000 Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -1% ₹151 Cr 15,000 Kotak Mahindra Prime Limited
Debentures | -1% ₹146 Cr 14,500
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