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Top 5 Best Low Risk Mutual Funds to Invest in 2026

Updated on August 30, 2026 , 78099 views

Generally, a newbie to investment or a senior citizen who wants to secure their funds look for low-risk Mutual Funds. When an investor wants to invest in a low-risk mutual funds it's usually because he needs to secure his money or earn optimal returns in a short duration.

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So, if you are one of those you can read more

What are Low Risk Investment Funds?

Many investors look forward to Investing in mutual funds as these offer higher returns and also are more tax efficient than other instruments like fixed deposits. But, when it comes to risk-averse investors, these are investors who are looking for secure returns and can’t tolerate risk in investments. Also, a risk-averse investor won’t prefer investing in equities, as they are highly risky funds.

Debt funds are suited for risk-averse or even a newbie investor who is willing to invest in Mutual Funds. As debt funds invest in government Bonds, Money market funds, etc., they are relatively safer. There are various types of debt funds like Liquid Funds, ultra-short term funds, short term funds, dynamic bonds, gilts funds, etc., that vary in risks. Long term debt funds are risky funds, thus investors with a low-risk appetite should avoid investing in these funds.

Liquid funds and ultra-short term funds are the lowest risky funds that’s aims at generating optimal returns for a short duration. Thus a newbies investor who wants to earn good returns on their idle money within a shorter tenure can invest here.

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Best Low Risk Mutual Funds FY 26 - 27

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 5 funds

  • Category: Debt
  • Sub-category: Liquid%20Fund
  • Sorted On : drat (high to low)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 5

Liquid Funds

Liquid funds invest in securities that have a low maturity period, usually less than 91 days. These funds provide easy liquidity and are least volatile than the other types of debt instruments. Also, liquids are a better option than traditional Bank Savings Account. In comparison to bank account, liquid funds provide 7-8% of annual interest. Investors who want risk-free investment can ideally prefer investing in these funds. Here are the top 5 Best Liquid Funds.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹365.236
↑ 0.09
₹7871.73.46.46.96.56.34%1M 28D2M 1D
Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,712.52
↑ 0.65
₹3231.73.46.46.96.66.4%1M 18D1M 18D
JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹76.4422
↑ 0.02
₹2,8491.73.36.36.86.46.27%2M 3D2M 7D
Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,125.35
↑ 0.74
₹56,4381.73.46.56.96.66.47%2M 5D2M 5D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Growth ₹452.078
↑ 0.12
₹68,8001.73.46.46.96.56.49%2M 5D2M 5D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 1 Sep 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

Commentary PGIM India Insta Cash FundIndiabulls Liquid FundJM Liquid FundAxis Liquid FundAditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹787 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹323 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹2,849 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹56,438 Cr).Highest AUM (₹68,800 Cr).
Point 2Established history (19+ yrs).Established history (14+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 5★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.
Point 51Y return: 6.41% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.38% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.27% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.46% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.41% (upper mid).
Point 61M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.54% (lower mid).1M return: 0.55% (upper mid).1M return: 0.55% (top quartile).1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 2.48 (lower mid).Sharpe: 2.53 (upper mid).Sharpe: 2.06 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.57 (top quartile).Sharpe: 2.40 (bottom quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: 1.02 (upper mid).Information ratio: 1.19 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.08 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 6.34% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.40% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.27% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.47% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.49% (top quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.13 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹787 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.41% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.48 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 1.02 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.34% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (upper mid).

Indiabulls Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹323 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.38% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.54% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.53 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 1.19 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.40% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.13 yrs (top quartile).

JM Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,849 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.27% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.55% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.06 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.08 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.27% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (lower mid).

Axis Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹56,438 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.46% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.55% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.57 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.47% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹68,800 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.41% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.40 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.49% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).

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Ultra Short Term Funds

These funds invest in a combination of debt instruments like treasury bills, commercial papers, certificate of deposits, and corporate bonds. The funds have a lower residual maturity, ranging from 6 months to 1 year. Ultra Short Term fund offer good returns with very less market Volatility. Newbie investors who are looking for better returns than Liquid Funds should prefer investing in these funds, as they provide better returns than liquid funds. Here are the top 5 best ultra-short term funds.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹590.145
↑ 0.18
₹18,18923.36.37.27.47.45%5M 26D6M 18D
UTI Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹4,539.39
↑ 1.56
₹3,4441.93.266.76.67.13%5M 20D6M 23D
BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹3,382.75
↑ 1.02
₹1681.83.35.96.46.56.7%4M 28D5M 1D
Indiabulls Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹2,021.64
↑ 0.84
₹180.81.54.26.2 3.23%1D1D
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹29.7737
↑ 0.01
₹15,45523.36.377.17.17%5M 8D6M 18D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 1 Sep 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryAditya Birla Sun Life Savings FundUTI Ultra Short Term FundBOI AXA Ultra Short Duration FundIndiabulls Ultra Short Term FundICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
Point 1Highest AUM (₹18,189 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹3,444 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹168 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹18 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹15,455 Cr).
Point 2Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).Established history (23+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderate.
Point 51Y return: 6.35% (top quartile).1Y return: 5.97% (lower mid).1Y return: 5.93% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 4.17% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.27% (upper mid).
Point 61M return: 0.56% (upper mid).1M return: 0.57% (top quartile).1M return: 0.53% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.24% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.56% (lower mid).
Point 7Sharpe: 0.81 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.35 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.30 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.98 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.81 (lower mid).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 7.45% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.13% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.70% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 3.23% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.17% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.41 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.44 yrs (lower mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹18,189 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.35% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.56% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.81 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.45% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (bottom quartile).

UTI Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹3,444 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 5.97% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.57% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.35 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.13% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile).

BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹168 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 5.93% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.53% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.30 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.70% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.41 yrs (upper mid).

Indiabulls Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹18 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.17% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.24% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.98 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 3.23% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹15,455 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.27% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.56% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.81 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.17% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.44 yrs (lower mid).

1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

The primary objective of the schemes is to generate regular income through investments in debt and money market instruments. Income maybe generated through the receipt of coupon payments or the purchase and sale of securities in the underlying portfolio. The schemes will under normal market conditions, invest its net assets in fixed income securities, money market instruments, cash and cash equivalents.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹18,189 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.35% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.56% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.81 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.45% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.55 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~45%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding India (Republic of) (~4.2%).

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

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 16 Apr 03
NAV (01 Sep 26) ₹590.145 ↑ 0.18   (0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹18,189 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.57
Sharpe Ratio 0.81
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.45%
Effective Maturity 6 Months 18 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 26 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,392
31 Aug 23₹11,106
31 Aug 24₹11,931
31 Aug 25₹12,877
31 Aug 26₹13,697

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings 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
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 1 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.6%
3 Month 2%
6 Month 3.3%
1 Year 6.3%
3 Year 7.2%
5 Year 6.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.4%
2023 7.9%
2022 7.2%
2021 4.8%
2020 3.9%
2019 7%
2018 8.5%
2017 7.6%
2016 7.2%
2015 9.2%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sunaina Cunha20 Jun 1412.12 Yr.
Kaustubh Gupta15 Jul 1115.06 Yr.
Monika Gandhi22 Mar 215.36 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash44.74%
Debt55.26%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate62.79%
Cash Equivalent21.61%
Government15.59%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA33.23%
AAA66.77%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
India (Republic of)
- | -
4%₹846 Cr85,000,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -
4%₹736 Cr15,300
Shriram Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹532 Cr52,500
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹451 Cr44,500
↑ 12,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹447 Cr9,000
↑ 9,000
Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹397 Cr40,000
Muthoot Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹324 Cr32,500
↓ -2,500
Mankind Pharma Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹321 Cr32,000
Avanse Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹299 Cr30,000
Piramal Finance Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹281 Cr28,000
↓ -500

2. SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund

(Erstwhile SBI Magnum InstaCash Fund)

To provide the investors an opportunity to earn returns through investment in debt & money market securities, while having the benefit of a very high degree of liquidity.

Research Highlights for SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹11,165 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (27 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.23% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.58% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.71 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.00% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.41 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.68 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~104%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding India (Republic of) (~6.8%).

Below is the key information for SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund

SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund
Growth
Launch Date 21 May 99
NAV (01 Sep 26) ₹6,416.74 ↑ 1.80   (0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹11,165 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.54
Sharpe Ratio 0.71
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7%
Effective Maturity 8 Months 5 Days
Modified Duration 4 Months 28 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,359
31 Aug 23₹11,046
31 Aug 24₹11,849
31 Aug 25₹12,721
31 Aug 26₹13,512

SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration 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
Invest Now

Returns for SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 1 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.6%
3 Month 2%
6 Month 3.3%
1 Year 6.2%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7%
2023 7.4%
2022 7%
2021 4.5%
2020 3.4%
2019 5.9%
2018 8%
2017 7.9%
2016 6.6%
2015 7.7%
Fund Manager information for SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sudhir Agrawal15 May 251.21 Yr.

Data below for SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash103.58%
Other0.42%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate56.25%
Cash Equivalent55.94%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA21.86%
AAA78.14%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
India (Republic of)
- | -
7%₹792 Cr80,000,000
TATA Communications Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹550 Cr55,000
Muthoot Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹324 Cr32,500
Adani Power Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹299 Cr30,000
Avanse Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹249 Cr25,000
RADHAKRISHNA SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
2%₹249 Cr255
Muthoot Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹199 Cr20,000
Eris Lifesciences Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹150 Cr15,000
TATA Motors Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹150 Cr1,500
7.03% Chhattisgarh Sdl 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹150 Cr15,000,000

3. Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund

(Erstwhile Invesco India Medium Term Bond Fund)

The objective is to generate regular income and capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of medium term debt and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,073 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.16% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.61% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.56 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.03% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.42 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.44 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~67%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (~4.5%).

Below is the key information for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund

Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Dec 10
NAV (01 Sep 26) ₹2,894.55 ↑ 0.99   (0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,073 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.74
Sharpe Ratio 0.56
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.03%
Effective Maturity 5 Months 7 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 3 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,324
31 Aug 23₹10,972
31 Aug 24₹11,760
31 Aug 25₹12,620
31 Aug 26₹13,399

Invesco India Ultra Short Term 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
Invest Now

Returns for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 1 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.6%
3 Month 2%
6 Month 3.4%
1 Year 6.2%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 6.8%
2023 7.5%
2022 6.6%
2021 4.1%
2020 3%
2019 5.1%
2018 7.6%
2017 7.3%
2016 7.1%
2015 9.1%
Fund Manager information for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure
Krishna Cheemalapati1 Jul 260.08 Yr.
Vikas Garg1 Jul 260.08 Yr.

Data below for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash67.23%
Debt32.46%
Other0.31%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate52.6%
Cash Equivalent30.46%
Government16.63%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA11.76%
AAA88.24%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹60 Cr6,000,000
↑ 5,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
4%₹49 Cr5,000,000
TVS Credit Services Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹40 Cr4,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
3%₹39 Cr4,000,000
↑ 4,000,000
Piramal Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹25 Cr2,500,000
Muthoot Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹25 Cr2,500,000
↑ 2,500,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹25 Cr2,500,000
TATA Projects Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹25 Cr2,500,000
↑ 2,500,000
360 One Prime Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹25 Cr2,500,000
Torrent Power Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹25 Cr2,500,000
↑ 2,500,000

4. ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Regular Income Fund)

The fund’s objective is to generate regular income through investments primarily in debt and money market instruments. As a secondary objective, the Scheme also seeks to generate long term capital appreciation from the portion of equity investments under the Scheme.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹15,455 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.27% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.56% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.81 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.17% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.44 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.55 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Months (0.5%),1 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Energy.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~84%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding India (Republic of) (~3.1%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 May 11
NAV (01 Sep 26) ₹29.7737 ↑ 0.01   (0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹15,455 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.8
Sharpe Ratio 0.81
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.5%),1 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.17%
Effective Maturity 6 Months 18 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 8 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,380
31 Aug 23₹11,069
31 Aug 24₹11,869
31 Aug 25₹12,755
31 Aug 26₹13,556

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term 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
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 1 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.6%
3 Month 2%
6 Month 3.3%
1 Year 6.3%
3 Year 7%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.1%
2023 7.5%
2022 6.9%
2021 4.5%
2020 4%
2019 6.5%
2018 8.4%
2017 7.5%
2016 6.9%
2015 9.8%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia15 Nov 169.71 Yr.
Ritesh Lunawat15 Jun 179.13 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash83.62%
Debt16.07%
Other0.31%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate61.01%
Cash Equivalent48.58%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA19.81%
AAA80.19%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
India (Republic of)
- | -
3%₹497 Cr50,000,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹351 Cr35,000
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹343 Cr34,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹326 Cr32,500
6.17% Govt Stock 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹310 Cr30,773,600
India (Republic of)
- | -
2%₹297 Cr30,000,000
RADHAKRISHNA SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
2%₹271 Cr275
Muthoot Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹251 Cr25,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹251 Cr25,000
↑ 10,000
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹244 Cr5,000

5. Kotak Savings Fund

(Erstwhile Kotak Treasury Advantage Fund)

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate returns through investments in debt and money market instruments with a view to reduce the interest rate risk. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for Kotak Savings Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹15,708 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.02% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.52% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.40 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.23% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.43 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.56 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~57%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (~3.6%).

Below is the key information for Kotak Savings Fund

Kotak Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 13 Aug 04
NAV (01 Sep 26) ₹45.9434 ↑ 0.02   (0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹15,708 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.81
Sharpe Ratio 0.4
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.23%
Effective Maturity 6 Months 22 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 5 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,357
31 Aug 23₹11,036
31 Aug 24₹11,807
31 Aug 25₹12,658
31 Aug 26₹13,421

Kotak Savings 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
Invest Now

Returns for Kotak Savings Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 1 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.9%
6 Month 3.2%
1 Year 6%
3 Year 6.7%
5 Year 6.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 6.8%
2023 7.2%
2022 6.8%
2021 4.5%
2020 3.2%
2019 5.8%
2018 7.8%
2017 7.4%
2016 6.7%
2015 8.2%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure
Deepak Agrawal3 Aug 260 Yr.
Manu Sharma3 Aug 260 Yr.

Data below for Kotak Savings Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash57.22%
Debt42.48%
Other0.3%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate56.74%
Cash Equivalent23.7%
Government19.27%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA18.26%
AAA81.74%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
4%₹577 Cr57,500
India (Republic of)
- | -
3%₹511 Cr52,490,600
↑ 52,490,600
Tamil Nadu (Government of) 0.0654%
- | -
3%₹448 Cr45,000,000
6.9% Maharashtra Sgs 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹301 Cr30,000,000
Mankind Pharma Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹301 Cr30,000
Muthoot Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹299 Cr30,000
RADHAKRISHNA SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
1%₹205 Cr210
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹201 Cr20,000
TATA Projects Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹200 Cr20,000
↑ 20,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
1%₹200 Cr20,000

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