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Top 5 Best Low Risk Mutual Funds to Invest in 2026

Updated on January 19, 2026 , 77280 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
Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,605.91
↑ 0.33
₹1651.42.86.46.96.66.02%2M 2M 1D
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹350.809
↑ 0.05
₹5051.42.86.46.96.55.96%1M 11D1M 13D
JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹73.4872
↑ 0.01
₹2,8511.42.86.36.86.45.91%1M 10D1M 14D
Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,000.94
↑ 0.39
₹35,6531.42.96.476.66.06%1M 28D2M 2D
Tata Liquid Fund Growth ₹4,244.47
↑ 0.53
₹18,9461.42.96.46.96.56.08%1M 28D1M 28D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 21 Jan 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryIndiabulls Liquid Fund PGIM India Insta Cash FundJM Liquid FundAxis Liquid FundTata Liquid Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹165 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹505 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹2,851 Cr).Highest AUM (₹35,653 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹18,946 Cr).
Point 2Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (21+ 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% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.39% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.28% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.43% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.40% (lower mid).
Point 61M return: 0.45% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.47% (top quartile).1M return: 0.44% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.47% (lower mid).1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).
Point 7Sharpe: 3.18 (lower mid).Sharpe: 3.16 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.52 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.47 (top quartile).Sharpe: 3.23 (upper mid).
Point 8Information ratio: -0.71 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.10 (lower mid).Information ratio: -1.88 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 6.02% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.96% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.91% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.06% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.08% (top quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.17 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (bottom quartile).

Indiabulls Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹165 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.41% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.45% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.18 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.71 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.02% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.17 yrs (bottom quartile).

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹505 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.39% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.16 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.10 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.96% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (upper mid).

JM Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,851 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.28% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.44% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.52 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.88 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.91% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (top quartile).

Axis Liquid Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹35,653 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.43% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.47 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.06% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (lower mid).

Tata Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹18,946 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.40% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.23 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.08% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 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 ₹566.732
↑ 0.03
₹23,6151.22.87.17.47.46.81%5M 19D6M 11D
UTI Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹4,368.21
↑ 0.24
₹3,6551.22.66.46.86.66.78%5M 21D6M 24D
BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹3,254.85
↑ 0.74
₹1591.22.56.26.46.56.34%4M 13D4M 17D
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 ₹28.6094
↑ 0.00
₹16,9071.32.86.87.17.16.82%5M 19D7M 10D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 21 Jan 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 (₹23,615 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹3,655 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹159 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹18 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹16,907 Cr).
Point 2Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (17+ yrs).Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (14+ 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: 7.07% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.40% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.21% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 4.17% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.84% (upper mid).
Point 61M return: 0.32% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.35% (upper mid).1M return: 0.34% (lower mid).1M return: 0.24% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.35% (top quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 3.14 (top quartile).Sharpe: 1.85 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.15 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.98 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.94 (upper 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): 6.81% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.78% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.34% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 3.23% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.82% (top quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.37 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹23,615 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.07% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.32% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.14 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (lower mid).

UTI Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹3,655 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.40% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.35% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.85 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.78% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile).

BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹159 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.21% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.34% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.15 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.34% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.37 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 (bottom 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 (₹16,907 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.84% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.35% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.94 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.82% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile).

1. IDBI Liquid Fund

The investment objective of the Scheme will be to provide investors with high level of liquidity along with regular income for their investment. The Scheme will endeavour to achieve this objective through an allocation of the investment corpus in a low risk portfolio of money market and debt instruments with maturity of up to 91 days. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for IDBI Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹503 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.55% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.53% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.20 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -5.96 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.11 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for IDBI Liquid Fund

IDBI Liquid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Jul 10
NAV (28 Jul 23) ₹2,454.04 ↑ 0.35   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹503 on 30 Jun 23
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.17
Sharpe Ratio 0.2
Information Ratio -5.96
Alpha Ratio -0.21
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.66%
Effective Maturity 1 Month 10 Days
Modified Duration 1 Month 7 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Dec 20₹10,000
31 Dec 21₹10,338
31 Dec 22₹10,844

IDBI Liquid 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 IDBI Liquid Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 3.4%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 4.5%
5 Year 5.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Fund Manager information for IDBI Liquid Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for IDBI Liquid Fund as on 30 Jun 23

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

2. IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund

The objective of the Scheme will be to provide investors with regular income for their investment by investing in debt and money market instruments with relatively lower interest rate risk, such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is maintained between 3 months to 6 months. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹146 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.39% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.52% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.57 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.83% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.19 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.23 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund

IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 Sep 10
NAV (28 Jul 23) ₹2,424.68 ↑ 0.44   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹146 on 30 Jun 23
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.6
Sharpe Ratio -0.57
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.83%
Effective Maturity 2 Months 23 Days
Modified Duration 2 Months 10 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Dec 20₹10,000
31 Dec 21₹10,395
31 Dec 22₹10,864

IDBI 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 ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for IDBI 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 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3.4%
1 Year 6.4%
3 Year 4.8%
5 Year 5.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Fund Manager information for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for IDBI Ultra Short Term Fund as on 30 Jun 23

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

3. BOI AXA Liquid Fund

Objective The Scheme seeks to deliver reasonable market related returns with lower risk and higher liquidity through a portfolio of debt and money market instruments. However there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for BOI AXA Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,107 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.45% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.48% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 4.02 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 1.26 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.94% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.17 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.14 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~100%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Net Receivables / (Payables) (~16.5%).

Below is the key information for BOI AXA Liquid Fund

BOI AXA Liquid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 16 Jul 08
NAV (21 Jan 26) ₹3,104.48 ↑ 0.39   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,107 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC BOI AXA Investment Mngrs Private Ltd
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.13
Sharpe Ratio 4.02
Information Ratio 1.26
Alpha Ratio 0.08
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 5.94%
Effective Maturity 1 Month 20 Days
Modified Duration 2 Months 1 Day

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Dec 20₹10,000
31 Dec 21₹10,326
31 Dec 22₹10,835
31 Dec 23₹11,599
31 Dec 24₹12,461
31 Dec 25₹13,280

BOI AXA Liquid 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 BOI AXA Liquid Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 2.9%
1 Year 6.4%
3 Year 7%
5 Year 5.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 6.6%
2023 7.4%
2022 7%
2021 4.9%
2020 3.3%
2019 4.1%
2018 6.4%
2017 7.4%
2016 6.7%
2015 7.6%
Fund Manager information for BOI AXA Liquid Fund
NameSinceTenure
Mithraem Bharucha17 Aug 214.38 Yr.

Data below for BOI AXA Liquid Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash99.51%
Other0.49%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate47.18%
Cash Equivalent34.37%
Government17.96%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Net Receivables / (Payables)
Net Current Assets | -
16%-₹182 Cr
Indian Bank
Certificate of Deposit | -
9%₹99 Cr10,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
7%₹75 Cr7,500,000
↓ -2,500,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
7%₹74 Cr7,500,000
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
Certificate of Deposit | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Union Bank Of India
Certificate of Deposit | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Blue Star Ltd -
Commercial Paper | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
Commercial Paper | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000
364 Days Tbill Mat 200226
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Godrej Housing Finance Limited
Commercial Paper | -
4%₹50 Cr5,000,000

4. Invesco India Liquid Fund

To provide reasonable returns, commensurate with low risk while providing a high level of liquidity, through a portfolio of money market and debt securities.

Research Highlights for Invesco India Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹16,203 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (19 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.39% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.28 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.92% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.12 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.12 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Cash Equivalent (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~100%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Triparty Repo (~16.6%).

Below is the key information for Invesco India Liquid Fund

Invesco India Liquid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 17 Nov 06
NAV (21 Jan 26) ₹3,704.21 ↑ 0.50   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹16,203 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.22
Sharpe Ratio 3.28
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 5.92%
Effective Maturity 1 Month 14 Days
Modified Duration 1 Month 14 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Dec 20₹10,000
31 Dec 21₹10,326
31 Dec 22₹10,824
31 Dec 23₹11,580
31 Dec 24₹12,434
31 Dec 25₹13,243

Invesco India Liquid 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
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Returns for Invesco India Liquid Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 2.9%
1 Year 6.4%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 5.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 6.5%
2023 7.4%
2022 7%
2021 4.8%
2020 3.3%
2019 4.1%
2018 6.5%
2017 7.4%
2016 6.7%
2015 7.6%
Fund Manager information for Invesco India Liquid Fund
NameSinceTenure
Krishna Cheemalapati25 Apr 1114.7 Yr.

Data below for Invesco India Liquid Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash99.79%
Other0.21%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent67.97%
Corporate27.52%
Government4.3%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
17%₹2,689 Cr
Net Receivables / (Payables)
CBLO | -
7%-₹1,091 Cr
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹496 Cr50,000,000
↑ 50,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
3%₹448 Cr45,000,000
Punjab National Bank
Certificate of Deposit | -
2%₹396 Cr40,000,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹372 Cr37,500,000
364 DTB 12022026
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹348 Cr35,000,000
Sidbi
Commercial Paper | -
2%₹297 Cr30,000,000
↑ 30,000,000
Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd
Commercial Paper | -
2%₹296 Cr30,000,000
↑ 30,000,000
Tata Realty And Infrastructure Limited
Commercial Paper | -
2%₹259 Cr26,000,000

5. Axis Liquid Fund

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

  • Highest AUM (₹35,653 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.43% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.47 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.06% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.17 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~100%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Net Receivables / (Payables) (~10.3%).

Below is the key information for Axis Liquid Fund

Axis Liquid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Oct 09
NAV (21 Jan 26) ₹3,000.94 ↑ 0.39   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹35,653 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.23
Sharpe Ratio 3.47
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 500
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.06%
Effective Maturity 2 Months 2 Days
Modified Duration 1 Month 28 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Dec 20₹10,000
31 Dec 21₹10,328
31 Dec 22₹10,832
31 Dec 23₹11,596
31 Dec 24₹12,452
31 Dec 25₹13,269

Axis Liquid 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
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Returns for Axis Liquid Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Jul 23

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 2.9%
1 Year 6.4%
3 Year 7%
5 Year 5.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 6.6%
2023 7.4%
2022 7.1%
2021 4.9%
2020 3.3%
2019 4.3%
2018 6.6%
2017 7.5%
2016 6.7%
2015 7.6%
Fund Manager information for Axis Liquid Fund
NameSinceTenure
Devang Shah5 Nov 1213.16 Yr.
Aditya Pagaria13 Aug 169.39 Yr.
Sachin Jain3 Jul 232.5 Yr.

Data below for Axis Liquid Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash99.74%
Other0.26%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent57.87%
Corporate34.53%
Government7.34%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Net Receivables / (Payables)
CBLO | -
10%-₹3,660 Cr
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹1,976 Cr200,000,000
↑ 200,000,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹1,299 Cr130,807,200
HDFC Bank Limited
Certificate of Deposit | -
4%₹1,260 Cr25,500
↑ 25,500
Small Industries Dev Bank Of India
Commercial Paper | -
3%₹993 Cr20,000
Export Import Bank Of India
Commercial Paper | -
3%₹993 Cr20,000
Indian Bank (25/02/2026) **
Certificate of Deposit | -
3%₹991 Cr20,000
↑ 20,000
Small Industries Dev Bank Of India
Commercial Paper | -
3%₹991 Cr20,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
3%₹963 Cr19,500
↑ 19,500
India (Republic of)
- | -
3%₹946 Cr95,000,000

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