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Top 5 Best Long Term Bond Funds 2025

Updated on July 18, 2025 , 13322 views

Looking for the best long term bond funds? These are funds for investors who are looking for mid to long term Investment plan, typically for 3-5 years. Long term bond funds mainly invest in G-secs and corporate Bonds that have medium to long maturity period.

Long-term-bond-funds

These funds are sensitive to interest rate changes and can be more volatile compared to other debt categories.

Interest Rates & Price in Long Term Bonds

Interest rates & prices of the debt securities have an inverse relationship, that means they move in opposite directions. For example, a falling interest rate is good for bond funds. During the interest rate falls, the bond prices go up and this boost NAVs of the Debt fund schemes.

As a decrease in the interest rates causes a rise in the price of long-term securities, it is advisable to invest in long term debt funds when the interest rates are expected to ease down. Investors who want to invest for a longer duration (i.e., 3 years & above), and can take some level of risk, should ideally invest in this scheme.

Moreover, investors who are comfortable with fluctuating interest rates in the Market can go ahead with these investments. Here are the top 10 best long term bond funds for 2025.

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Top 5 Best Long Term Bond Funds 2025

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)Min InvestmentMin SIP Investment3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund Growth ₹90.8817
↑ 0.20
₹1,164 5,000 1,000 1.15.59.98.810.16.74%7Y 3M19Y 3M 14D
IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan Growth ₹65.0318
↑ 0.15
₹488 5,000 1,000 0.73.86.76.67.96.84%6Y 8M 26D15Y 1M 20D
HDFC Income Fund Growth ₹58.6359
↑ 0.07
₹929 5,000 300 14.98.77.796.7%6Y 8M 23D12Y 1M 17D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund Growth ₹126.362
↑ 0.20
₹2,183 1,000 1,000 1.14.78.57.68.46.93%6Y 7M 17D15Y 22D
UTI Bond Fund Growth ₹73.8068
↑ 0.06
₹330 1,000 500 14.88.87.78.56.99%6Y 2M 19D9Y 5M 1D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Jul 25

1. ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Income Plan)

To generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximising income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity.

ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund is a Debt - Longterm Bond fund was launched on 9 Jul 98. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a CAGR/Annualized return of 8.5% since its launch.  Ranked 12 in Longterm Bond category.  Return for 2024 was 10.1% , 2023 was 6.8% and 2022 was 1.3% .

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund

ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Jul 98
NAV (18 Jul 25) ₹90.8817 ↑ 0.20   (0.22 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,164 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Longterm Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.97
Sharpe Ratio 0.8
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.74%
Effective Maturity 19 Years 3 Months 14 Days
Modified Duration 7 Years 3 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 20₹10,000
30 Jun 21₹10,246
30 Jun 22₹10,103
30 Jun 23₹10,968
30 Jun 24₹11,817
30 Jun 25₹12,939

ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond 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 ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Jul 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.9%
3 Month 1.1%
6 Month 5.5%
1 Year 9.9%
3 Year 8.8%
5 Year 5.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 10.1%
2023 6.8%
2022 1.3%
2021 0.4%
2020 11%
2019 12.1%
2018 6.8%
2017 4.1%
2016 15.7%
2015 5.1%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia22 Jan 241.36 Yr.
Raunak Surana22 Jan 241.36 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Long Term Bond Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash31.42%
Debt68.35%
Other0.23%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government50.5%
Cash Equivalent31.42%
Corporate17.85%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
33%₹401 Cr37,701,500
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹54 Cr536
HDFC Bank Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹52 Cr5,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
4%₹52 Cr500
7.23% Maharashtra Sdl-04/09/2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹51 Cr4,960,700
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000
7.14% Maharashtra SDL 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹42 Cr4,000,000
7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹36 Cr3,500,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
2%₹26 Cr2,500
7.09% Govt Stock 2074
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹26 Cr2,500,000

2. IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan

(Erstwhile IDFC Super Saver Income Fund - Investment Plan)

The primary investment objective of the scheme is to seek to generate stable returns with a low-risk strategy by creating a portfolio that is invested in good quality fixed income & Money Market securities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the scheme will be realized.

IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan is a Debt - Longterm Bond fund was launched on 14 Jul 00. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a CAGR/Annualized return of 7.8% since its launch.  Return for 2024 was 7.9% , 2023 was 6% and 2022 was 0.6% .

Below is the key information for IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan

IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan
Growth
Launch Date 14 Jul 00
NAV (18 Jul 25) ₹65.0318 ↑ 0.15   (0.23 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹488 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Longterm Bond
AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating Not Rated
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.98
Sharpe Ratio -0.12
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 6.84%
Effective Maturity 15 Years 1 Month 20 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 8 Months 26 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 20₹10,000
30 Jun 21₹10,261
30 Jun 22₹10,229
30 Jun 23₹10,892
30 Jun 24₹11,612
30 Jun 25₹12,348

IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹194,235.
Net Profit of ₹14,235
Invest Now

Returns for IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Jul 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 1%
3 Month 0.7%
6 Month 3.8%
1 Year 6.7%
3 Year 6.6%
5 Year 4.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.9%
2023 6%
2022 0.6%
2021 1.2%
2020 11.8%
2019 10.4%
2018 6.6%
2017 3.1%
2016 12.9%
2015 5.9%
Fund Manager information for IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan
NameSinceTenure
Suyash Choudhary15 Oct 1014.72 Yr.
Brijesh Shah10 Jun 241.06 Yr.

Data below for IDFC Bond Fund Long Term Plan as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash18.05%
Debt81.66%
Other0.29%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government62.52%
Corporate30.88%
Cash Equivalent6.31%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -
52%₹253 Cr24,500,000
↑ 500,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
10%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Tata Capital Limited
Debentures | -
9%₹43 Cr4,200,000
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹25 Cr2,500,000
Axis Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
5%₹24 Cr2,500,000
↑ 2,500,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
0%₹2 Cr200,000
Corporate Debt Market Development Fund Class A2
Investment Fund | -
0%₹1 Cr1,254
6.79% Govt Stock 2027
Sovereign Bonds | -
0%₹1 Cr100,000
7.73% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
0%₹0 Cr37,500
Bank Of Baroda
Certificate of Deposit | -
5%₹24 Cr2,500,000
↑ 2,500,000

3. HDFC Income Fund

Aims to optimise returns while maintaining a balance of safety, yield and liquidity.

HDFC Income Fund is a Debt - Medium to Long term fund was launched on 11 Sep 00. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a CAGR/Annualized return of 7.4% since its launch.  Ranked 29 in Medium to Long term category.  Return for 2024 was 9% , 2023 was 6.1% and 2022 was 0.9% .

Below is the key information for HDFC Income Fund

HDFC Income Fund
Growth
Launch Date 11 Sep 00
NAV (18 Jul 25) ₹58.6359 ↑ 0.07   (0.12 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹929 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Medium to Long term
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.53
Sharpe Ratio 0.7
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 6.7%
Effective Maturity 12 Years 1 Month 17 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 8 Months 23 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 20₹10,000
30 Jun 21₹10,392
30 Jun 22₹10,328
30 Jun 23₹11,054
30 Jun 24₹11,861
30 Jun 25₹12,894

HDFC Income 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 HDFC Income Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Jul 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.4%
3 Month 1%
6 Month 4.9%
1 Year 8.7%
3 Year 7.7%
5 Year 5.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9%
2023 6.1%
2022 0.9%
2021 2.1%
2020 9.3%
2019 8.7%
2018 3.6%
2017 1.3%
2016 14.5%
2015 5.3%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Income Fund
NameSinceTenure
Shobhit Mehrotra11 Sep 0717.81 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 232.03 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Income Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.76%
Equity0.44%
Debt91.55%
Other0.25%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government76.69%
Corporate14.85%
Cash Equivalent7.76%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
19%₹177 Cr17,000,000
7.41% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -
11%₹106 Cr10,000,000
7.54% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -
11%₹102 Cr9,500,000
7.23% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹79 Cr7,500,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹41 Cr4,000,000
Ntpc Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹26 Cr250
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹26 Cr2,500,000
7.59% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹26 Cr2,500,000
6.99% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹26 Cr2,500,000
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹25 Cr250

4. Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund

(Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Plus)

An Open-ended Income Scheme to generate consistent income through superior yields on its investments at moderate levels of risk through a diversified investment approach. This income may be complemented by price changes of instruments in the portfolio.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund is a Debt - Medium to Long term fund was launched on 21 Oct 95. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a CAGR/Annualized return of 8.9% since its launch.  Ranked 26 in Medium to Long term category.  Return for 2024 was 8.4% , 2023 was 6.6% and 2022 was 2.4% .

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund
Growth
Launch Date 21 Oct 95
NAV (18 Jul 25) ₹126.362 ↑ 0.20   (0.16 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,183 on 15 Jul 25
Category Debt - Medium to Long term
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.03
Sharpe Ratio 0.55
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.93%
Effective Maturity 15 Years 22 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 7 Months 17 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 20₹10,000
30 Jun 21₹10,543
30 Jun 22₹10,742
30 Jun 23₹11,536
30 Jun 24₹12,325
30 Jun 25₹13,338

Aditya Birla Sun Life Income 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 Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Jul 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.1%
6 Month 4.7%
1 Year 8.5%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 5.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.4%
2023 6.6%
2022 2.4%
2021 4%
2020 12.8%
2019 9.5%
2018 5.1%
2017 2.8%
2016 14.4%
2015 4.6%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund
NameSinceTenure
Bhupesh Bameta6 Aug 204.82 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Income Fund as on 15 Jul 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.82%
Debt96.92%
Other0.26%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government56.9%
Corporate40.44%
Cash Equivalent2.4%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
22%₹506 Cr48,909,900
↑ 3,300,000
7.25% Govt Stock 2063
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹132 Cr12,906,100
Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹100 Cr10,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹77 Cr7,500
Housing And Urban Development Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹75 Cr7,500
Housing And Urban Development Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹75 Cr7,500
Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹75 Cr7,500
Larsen And Toubro Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹56 Cr5,500
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹51 Cr5,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹51 Cr5,000
↑ 2,500

5. UTI Bond Fund

(Erstwhile UTI - Bond Fund)

The Scheme will retain the flexibility to invest in the entire range of debt and money market instruments. The flexibility is being retained to adjust the portfolio in response to a change in the risk to return equation for asset classes under investment, with a view to maintain risks within manageable limits.

UTI Bond Fund is a Debt - Medium to Long term fund was launched on 4 May 98. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a CAGR/Annualized return of 7.6% since its launch.  Ranked 11 in Medium to Long term category.  Return for 2024 was 8.5% , 2023 was 6.4% and 2022 was 9.9% .

Below is the key information for UTI Bond Fund

UTI Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 4 May 98
NAV (18 Jul 25) ₹73.8068 ↑ 0.06   (0.08 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹330 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Medium to Long term
AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.62
Sharpe Ratio 0.78
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.99%
Effective Maturity 9 Years 5 Months 1 Day
Modified Duration 6 Years 2 Months 19 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 20₹10,000
30 Jun 21₹10,277
30 Jun 22₹11,894
30 Jun 23₹12,815
30 Jun 24₹13,638
30 Jun 25₹14,832

UTI Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹206,148.
Net Profit of ₹26,148
Invest Now

Returns for UTI Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Jul 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.3%
3 Month 1%
6 Month 4.8%
1 Year 8.8%
3 Year 7.7%
5 Year 8.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.5%
2023 6.4%
2022 9.9%
2021 9.4%
2020 1.1%
2019 -5.8%
2018 4%
2017 3.6%
2016 13.9%
2015 6.3%
Fund Manager information for UTI Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sunil Patil17 Apr 232.21 Yr.

Data below for UTI Bond Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.94%
Debt95.8%
Other0.26%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government62.94%
Corporate32.86%
Cash Equivalent3.94%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA11.1%
AAA88.9%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
37%₹122 Cr1,190,000,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹26 Cr250,000,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
8%₹26 Cr250
7.08% A P Sgl Mat - 26/03/2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹25 Cr250,000,000
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
8%₹25 Cr2,500
Hdb Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
8%₹25 Cr250
Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹15 Cr1,500
Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹15 Cr1,500
INDIA UNIVERSAL TRUST AL1
Unlisted bonds | -
4%₹14 Cr15
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹7 Cr700

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