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Top 5 Best Low Risk Mutual Funds to Invest in 2026

Updated on April 30, 2026 , 77643 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 (%)2025 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,654.86
↑ 0.43
₹1621.63.16.26.96.67.48%
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹357.363
↑ 0.06
₹6501.73.16.26.96.55.89%1M 3D1M 6D
JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹74.8357
↑ 0.01
₹2,5671.636.16.86.46.07%1M 5D1M 8D
Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,057.2
↑ 0.50
₹30,1881.73.16.376.67.77%2M 1D2M 5D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Growth ₹442.239
↑ 0.04
₹43,0221.73.16.26.96.57.73%2M 5D2M 5D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 3 May 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryIndiabulls Liquid Fund PGIM India Insta Cash FundJM Liquid FundAxis Liquid FundAditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹162 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹650 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹2,567 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹30,188 Cr).Highest AUM (₹43,022 Cr).
Point 2Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (18+ 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: 6.21% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.20% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.11% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.25% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.22% (upper mid).
Point 61M return: 0.50% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.52% (lower mid).1M return: 0.52% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.66% (upper mid).1M return: 0.67% (top quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 2.65 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.92 (lower mid).Sharpe: 2.05 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.16 (top quartile).Sharpe: 2.95 (upper mid).
Point 8Information ratio: -0.15 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.02 (lower mid).Information ratio: -1.47 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 7.48% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.89% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.07% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.77% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.73% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.17 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).

Indiabulls Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹162 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.21% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.50% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.65 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.15 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.48% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).

PGIM India Insta Cash Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹650 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.20% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.52% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.92 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.02 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.89% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (upper mid).

JM Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,567 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.11% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.52% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.05 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.47 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.07% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (lower mid).

Axis Liquid Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹30,188 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.25% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.66% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.16 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.77% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.17 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹43,022 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.22% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.67% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.95 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.73% (upper mid).
  • 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 (%)2025 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹576.838
↑ 0.03
₹19,3481.62.96.57.37.47.45%5M 26D7M 2D
UTI Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹4,440.16
↓ -0.56
₹3,1301.52.75.96.76.66.76%4M 23D5M 19D
BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹3,312.13
↓ -0.27
₹1171.62.85.96.46.57.2%6M 25D6M 4D
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 ₹29.1117
↓ 0.00
₹13,6191.62.96.377.17.73%5M 16D6M 29D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 30 Apr 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 (₹19,348 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹3,130 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹117 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹18 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹13,619 Cr).
Point 2Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (17+ 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: 6.45% (top quartile).1Y return: 5.88% (lower mid).1Y return: 5.85% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 4.17% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.33% (upper mid).
Point 61M return: 0.56% (lower mid).1M return: 0.59% (top quartile).1M return: 0.57% (upper mid).1M return: 0.24% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 1.95 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.70 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.70 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.98 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.95 (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): 7.45% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.76% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.20% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 3.23% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.73% (top quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.57 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.46 yrs (lower mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹19,348 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.45% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.56% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.95 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.45% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (bottom quartile).

UTI Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹3,130 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 5.88% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.59% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.70 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.76% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (upper mid).

BOI AXA Ultra Short Duration Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹117 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 5.85% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.57% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.70 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.20% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.57 yrs (bottom quartile).

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 (lower mid).
  • 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 (₹13,619 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.33% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.95 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.73% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.46 yrs (lower mid).

1. 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

  • Upper mid AUM (₹30,188 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.25% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.66% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.16 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.77% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.17 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.18 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) (~20.0%).

Below is the key information for Axis Liquid Fund

Axis Liquid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Oct 09
NAV (01 May 26) ₹3,057.2 ↑ 0.50   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹30,188 on 31 Mar 26
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.23
Sharpe Ratio 3.16
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 500
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.77%
Effective Maturity 2 Months 5 Days
Modified Duration 2 Months 1 Day

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Apr 21₹10,000
30 Apr 22₹10,343
30 Apr 23₹10,964
30 Apr 24₹11,764
30 Apr 25₹12,625
30 Apr 26₹13,415

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 ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

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 1 May 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 3.1%
1 Year 6.3%
3 Year 7%
5 Year 6.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 6.6%
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%
Fund Manager information for Axis Liquid Fund
NameSinceTenure
Devang Shah5 Nov 1213.41 Yr.
Aditya Pagaria13 Aug 169.64 Yr.
Sachin Jain3 Jul 232.75 Yr.

Data below for Axis Liquid Fund as on 31 Mar 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash99.67%
Other0.33%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent66%
Corporate22.23%
Government11.44%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Net Receivables / (Payables)
CBLO | -
20%-₹6,036 Cr
India (Republic of)
- | -
6%₹1,732 Cr175,000,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Commercial Paper | -
6%₹1,725 Cr35,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Commercial Paper | -
5%₹1,488 Cr30,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Commercial Paper | -
4%₹1,238 Cr25,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
4%₹1,224 Cr123,560,400
Export Import Bank Of India
Commercial Paper | -
3%₹992 Cr20,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹992 Cr100,000,000
Tata Steel Ltd.
Commercial Paper | -
3%₹987 Cr20,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
3%₹986 Cr20,000

2. UTI Liquid Cash Plan

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate steady and reasonable income, with low risk and high level of liquidity from a portfolio of money market securities and high quality debt.

Research Highlights for UTI Liquid Cash Plan

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹19,763 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (22 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.23% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.65% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.05 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.03% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.09 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Higher exposure to Cash Equivalent (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~100%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Net Current Assets (~20.7%).

Below is the key information for UTI Liquid Cash Plan

UTI Liquid Cash Plan
Growth
Launch Date 11 Dec 03
NAV (01 May 26) ₹4,503.45 ↑ 0.73   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹19,763 on 31 Mar 26
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.25
Sharpe Ratio 3.05
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 500
Min SIP Investment 1,500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.03%
Effective Maturity 1 Month 2 Days
Modified Duration 1 Month 2 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Apr 21₹10,000
30 Apr 22₹10,342
30 Apr 23₹10,959
30 Apr 24₹11,752
30 Apr 25₹12,609
30 Apr 26₹13,394

UTI Liquid Cash Plan 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 UTI Liquid Cash Plan

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

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 3.1%
1 Year 6.2%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 6.5%
2024 7.3%
2023 7%
2022 4.8%
2021 3.3%
2020 4.2%
2019 6.6%
2018 7.4%
2017 6.7%
2016 7.7%
Fund Manager information for UTI Liquid Cash Plan
NameSinceTenure
Amit Sharma7 Jul 178.74 Yr.

Data below for UTI Liquid Cash Plan as on 31 Mar 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash99.66%
Other0.34%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent80.02%
Corporate10.13%
Government9.51%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -
21%-₹4,089 Cr
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Commercial Paper | -
5%₹986 Cr10,000,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
5%₹891 Cr9,000,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
4%₹840 Cr8,500,000,000
↑ 8,500,000,000
Bajaj Financial Securities Limited
Commercial Paper | -
4%₹747 Cr7,500,000,000
↑ 7,500,000,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
4%₹740 Cr7,500,000,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
4%₹739 Cr7,500,000,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Commercial Paper | -
4%₹739 Cr7,500,000,000
↑ 7,500,000,000
Union Bank of India
Domestic Bonds | -
4%₹739 Cr7,500,000,000
↑ 7,500,000,000
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Commercial Paper | -
4%₹737 Cr7,500,000,000
↑ 7,500,000,000

3. Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund

(Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Cash Plus Fund)

An Open-ended liquid scheme with the objective to provide reasonable returns at a high level of safety and liquidity through judicious investments in high quality debt and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹43,022 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.22% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.67% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.95 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.73% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.18 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.18 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~100%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Net Receivables / (Payables) (~21.4%).

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

Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Mar 04
NAV (30 Apr 26) ₹442.239 ↑ 0.04   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹43,022 on 31 Mar 26
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.34
Sharpe Ratio 2.95
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.73%
Effective Maturity 2 Months 5 Days
Modified Duration 2 Months 5 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Apr 21₹10,000
30 Apr 22₹10,341
30 Apr 23₹10,960
30 Apr 24₹11,754
30 Apr 25₹12,611
30 Apr 26₹13,395

Aditya Birla Sun Life 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 ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life 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 1 May 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 3.1%
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
2025 6.5%
2024 7.3%
2023 7.1%
2022 4.8%
2021 3.3%
2020 4.3%
2019 6.7%
2018 7.4%
2017 6.7%
2016 7.7%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sunaina Cunha15 Jul 1114.72 Yr.
Kaustubh Gupta15 Jul 1114.72 Yr.
Sanjay Pawar1 Jul 223.75 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund as on 31 Mar 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash99.67%
Other0.33%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent70.49%
Corporate22.11%
Government7.07%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Net Receivables / (Payables)
Net Current Assets | -
21%-₹9,197 Cr
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹2,422 Cr244,000,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹2,251 Cr226,522,000
↓ -50,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
5%₹1,981 Cr200,000,000
Clearing Corporation Of India Limited
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
4%₹1,844 Cr
Indusind Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
3%₹1,458 Cr29,500
Punjab National Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
3%₹1,231 Cr25,000
↑ 25,000
Canara Bank
Certificate of Deposit | -
2%₹992 Cr20,000
↑ 20,000
Punjab & Sind Bank
Debentures | -
2%₹989 Cr20,000
PNB Housing Finance Ltd.
Commercial Paper | -
2%₹960 Cr19,500
↑ 19,500

4. Edelweiss Liquid Fund

The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide reasonable returns, commensurate with low risk while providing a high level of liquidity, through a portfolio of money market and debt securities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for Edelweiss Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹8,877 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.26% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.06 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.42% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.19 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.19 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) (~12.0%).

Below is the key information for Edelweiss Liquid Fund

Edelweiss Liquid Fund
Growth
Launch Date 21 Sep 07
NAV (02 May 26) ₹3,511.49 ↑ 0.57   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,877 on 31 Mar 26
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC Edelweiss Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.23
Sharpe Ratio 3.06
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.42%
Effective Maturity 2 Months 8 Days
Modified Duration 2 Months 8 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Apr 21₹10,000
30 Apr 22₹10,330
30 Apr 23₹10,926
30 Apr 24₹11,708
30 Apr 25₹12,559
30 Apr 26₹13,346

Edelweiss 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 Edelweiss 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 1 May 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 3.1%
1 Year 6.3%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 5.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 6.5%
2024 7.3%
2023 6.9%
2022 4.7%
2021 3.2%
2020 4.1%
2019 6.6%
2018 7.4%
2017 6.6%
2016 6.8%
Fund Manager information for Edelweiss Liquid Fund
NameSinceTenure
Rahul Dedhia11 Dec 178.31 Yr.
Hetul Raval22 Sep 250.52 Yr.

Data below for Edelweiss Liquid Fund as on 31 Mar 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash99.68%
Other0.32%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent58.78%
Corporate29.77%
Government11.13%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Net Receivables/(Payables)
CBLO | -
12%-₹1,061 Cr
Axis Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
6%₹565 Cr57,500,000
↑ 57,500,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹472 Cr47,500,000
Indian Bank
Certificate of Deposit | -
5%₹444 Cr45,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
4%₹346 Cr35,000,000
↑ 35,000,000
Export-Import Bank Of India
Certificate of Deposit | -
4%₹345 Cr35,000,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹323 Cr32,500,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
3%₹297 Cr30,000,000
↑ 30,000,000
Canara Bank
Certificate of Deposit | -
3%₹296 Cr30,000,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Commercial Paper | -
3%₹295 Cr30,000,000
↑ 30,000,000

5. Nippon India Liquid Fund 

(Erstwhile Reliance Liquid Fund - Treasury Plan)

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate optimal returns consistent with moderate levels of risk and high liquidity. Accordingly, investments shall predominantly be made in Debt and Money Market Instruments.

Research Highlights for Nippon India Liquid Fund 

  • Lower mid AUM (₹25,756 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.20% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.66% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.51 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.14 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.15 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Higher exposure to Cash Equivalent (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~100%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 5.63% Gs 2026 (~4.1%).

Below is the key information for Nippon India Liquid Fund 

Nippon India Liquid Fund 
Growth
Launch Date 9 Dec 03
NAV (01 May 26) ₹6,697.35 ↑ 1.09   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹25,756 on 31 Mar 26
Category Debt - Liquid Fund
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.33
Sharpe Ratio 2.51
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 100
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.66%
Effective Maturity 1 Month 25 Days
Modified Duration 1 Month 21 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Apr 21₹10,000
30 Apr 22₹10,337
30 Apr 23₹10,945
30 Apr 24₹11,735
30 Apr 25₹12,586
30 Apr 26₹13,365

Nippon 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
Invest Now

Returns for Nippon 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 1 May 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 3.1%
1 Year 6.2%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 6.5%
2024 7.3%
2023 7%
2022 4.8%
2021 3.2%
2020 4.3%
2019 6.7%
2018 7.4%
2017 6.7%
2016 7.7%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Liquid Fund 
NameSinceTenure
Kinjal Desai25 May 187.86 Yr.
Vikash Agarwal14 Sep 241.55 Yr.
Amber Singhania11 Mar 260.06 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Liquid Fund  as on 31 Mar 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash99.72%
Other0.28%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent81.34%
Corporate14.72%
Government3.66%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
5.63% Gs 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹1,405 Cr140,500,000
↑ 50,000,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹1,244 Cr125,665,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Commercial Paper | -
3%₹989 Cr20,000
Union Bank Of India
Certificate of Deposit | -
2%₹765 Cr15,500
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited
Commercial Paper | -
2%₹741 Cr15,000
Indusind Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹739 Cr15,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹643 Cr65,000,000
↑ 65,000,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Commercial Paper | -
2%₹639 Cr13,000
↑ 13,000
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹593 Cr12,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Commercial Paper | -
2%₹567 Cr11,500

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