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Best Money Market Mutual Funds 2026

Updated on April 8, 2026 , 43838 views

In common terms, Best Liquid Funds (Money market funds) are Debt Mutual Funds or rather money market Mutual Funds with the only difference being in the investment duration. Money market funds invest in very short money market instruments like the certificate of deposit, treasury bills, commercial papers etc.

The investment duration of these funds is very short, generally ranging from a couple of days to a few weeks (it can even be one day!). The average residual maturity of Liquid Funds is less than 91 days as they invest in securities which individually have a maturity upto 91 days.

Being a short-term debt fund, these funds are highly suitable for investors looking for low-risk investments for short duration. The low maturity period of best liquid funds helps fund managers to fulfil the redemption demand of investors easily. In the market, there are various money market fund investments available.

Why to Invest in Money Market Funds?

  • Securities in the money market are relatively low risk

  • Money market funds are considered to be the safe and secure of all Mutual Fund investments

  • Considering money market funds, it’s easy to invest in a money market account. Investing through Mutual Funds investors can open an account, make deposits and withdrawals virtually at their convenience

  • Money market funds are considered to be one of the least volatile types of all mutual fund investments

  • The performance of money market funds is closely tied to the interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of India, the Central Bank of India. So, when RBI raises rates in the market, yields increase, and money market funds are able to give good returns.

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How do Money Market Funds work?

A money market fund invests in money market instruments with an objective of offering good returns (interest income) and keeping the NAV fluctuations minimal.

Types of Money Market Instruments

Money Market is an exchange where the trade of cash and cash-equivalent instruments takes place. The instruments that are traded in the money markets have maturities which can vary from overnight to one year. Here are some key money market instruments in India:

1. Treasury Bills or T-Bills

The Government of India issues treasury bills to raise funds for a period of up to 365 days. Since these are issued by the government, they are considered to be very safe. However, lower risks also translate into lower returns which is the case with treasury bills too. The returns on T-bills is lower than other money market instruments.

2. Certificate of Deposit or CD

A CD is a term deposit which is offered by scheduled commercial banks which does not have the option of premature redemption. The primary difference between a CD and FD is that CDs are freely negotiable.

3. Repurchase Agreements or Repos

A repurchase agreement is made between a bank and RBI to facilitate short-term loans. It can also be made between two banks.

4. Commercial Paper or CP

Companies and financial institutions with a high credit rating can issue a commercial paper which is a short-term, unsecured promissory note. It allows such entities to diversify their short-term borrowing sources. CPs are usually issued at a discounted rate while the redemption is done on face value. The investor earns the difference.

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 8 funds

  • Category: Debt
  • Sub-category: Money%20Market
  • AUM Range: 500 to 100000 Cr
  • Sorted On : 1-year return (high to low)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 8

Top 8 Money Market Mutual Funds 2026

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)1 MO (%)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)2025 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
UTI Money Market Fund Growth ₹3,238.97
↑ 1.70
₹20,3200.71.636.67.56.03%7M 7M
ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund Growth ₹398.498
↑ 0.22
₹32,2360.71.636.67.46.77%7M 21D8M 9D
Tata Money Market Fund Growth ₹4,958.51
↑ 2.88
₹33,9990.71.636.67.46.64%6D6D
Nippon India Money Market Fund Growth ₹4,357.59
↑ 2.49
₹21,8760.71.636.67.46.89%7M 21D8M 8D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager Fund Growth ₹388.481
↑ 0.22
₹30,7780.71.636.67.47.02%7M 17D7M 20D
Kotak Money Market Scheme Growth ₹4,715.62
↑ 2.73
₹33,6610.71.636.67.46.84%7M 24D7M 24D
HDFC Money Market Fund Growth ₹6,002.02
↑ 3.51
₹33,0940.71.636.67.46.87%6M 29D7M 15D
Franklin India Savings Fund Growth ₹52.6761
↑ 0.02
₹4,3520.71.636.67.46.4%6M 11D6M 23D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 10 Apr 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 8 Funds showcased

CommentaryUTI Money Market FundICICI Prudential Money Market FundTata Money Market FundNippon India Money Market FundAditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager FundKotak Money Market SchemeHDFC Money Market FundFranklin India Savings Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹20,320 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹32,236 Cr).Highest AUM (₹33,999 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹21,876 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹30,778 Cr).Top quartile AUM (₹33,661 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹33,094 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹4,352 Cr).
Point 2Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (26 yrs).Established history (24+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 4★ (top quartile).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Top rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.
Point 51Y return: 6.64% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.60% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.60% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.59% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.59% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.59% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.58% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.58% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.67% (lower mid).1M return: 0.66% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.69% (upper mid).1M return: 0.68% (lower mid).1M return: 0.71% (top quartile).1M return: 0.68% (upper mid).1M return: 0.69% (top quartile).1M return: 0.66% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 2.45 (upper mid).Sharpe: 2.51 (top quartile).Sharpe: 2.38 (upper mid).Sharpe: 2.28 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.09 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.32 (lower mid).Sharpe: 2.32 (lower mid).Sharpe: 2.46 (top quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 6.03% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.77% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.64% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.89% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.02% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.84% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.87% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.40% (bottom quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.58 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.64 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.02 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.64 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.63 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.65 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.58 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.53 yrs (top quartile).

UTI Money Market Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹20,320 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.64% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.67% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.45 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.03% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.58 yrs (upper mid).

ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹32,236 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.60% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.66% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.51 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.77% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.64 yrs (bottom quartile).

Tata Money Market Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹33,999 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.60% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.69% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.38 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.64% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.02 yrs (top quartile).

Nippon India Money Market Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹21,876 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.59% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.68% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.28 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.89% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.64 yrs (lower mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹30,778 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.59% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.71% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.09 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.02% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.63 yrs (lower mid).

Kotak Money Market Scheme

  • Top quartile AUM (₹33,661 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.59% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.68% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.32 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.84% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.65 yrs (bottom quartile).

HDFC Money Market Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹33,094 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (26 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.58% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.69% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.32 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.87% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.58 yrs (upper mid).

Franklin India Savings Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹4,352 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.58% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.66% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.46 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.40% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.53 yrs (top quartile).

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1. UTI Money Market Fund

To provide highest possible current income consistent with preservation of capital and providing liquidity from investing in a diversified portfolio of short term money market securities.

Research Highlights for UTI Money Market Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹20,320 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.64% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.67% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.45 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.03% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.58 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.58 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~68%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Canara Bank (~3.4%).

Below is the key information for UTI Money Market Fund

UTI Money Market Fund
Growth
Launch Date 13 Jul 09
NAV (10 Apr 26) ₹3,238.97 ↑ 1.70   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹20,320 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.25
Sharpe Ratio 2.45
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 10,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.03%
Effective Maturity 7 Months
Modified Duration 7 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹10,390
31 Mar 23₹10,983
31 Mar 24₹11,818
31 Mar 25₹12,737
31 Mar 26₹13,581

UTI Money Market 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 UTI Money Market Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 10 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.4%
5 Year 6.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.5%
2024 7.7%
2023 7.4%
2022 4.9%
2021 3.7%
2020 6%
2019 8%
2018 7.8%
2017 6.7%
2016 7.7%
Fund Manager information for UTI Money Market Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anurag Mittal1 Dec 214.25 Yr.
Amit Sharma7 Jul 178.65 Yr.

Data below for UTI Money Market Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash67.87%
Debt31.85%
Other0.28%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate43.95%
Cash Equivalent40.59%
Government15.18%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Canara Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
3%₹688 Cr7,000,000,000
19/03/2026 Maturing 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹499 Cr5,000,000,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹492 Cr5,000,000,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹421 Cr4,500,000,000
↑ 4,500,000,000
Union Bank of India
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹394 Cr4,000,000,000
Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹376 Cr4,000,000,000
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -
2%₹374 Cr4,000,000,000
↑ 4,000,000,000
08/05/2026 Maturing 182 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹347 Cr3,500,000,000
21/05/2026 Maturing 182 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹346 Cr3,500,000,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹329 Cr3,500,000,000

2. ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund

The objective of the Plan will be to seek to provide reasonable returns, commensurate with low risk while providing a high level of liquidity, through investments made primarily in money market and debt securities.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹32,236 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.60% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.66% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.51 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.77% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.64 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.69 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~82%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 19/03/2026 Maturing 182 DTB (~6.5%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund

ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Mar 06
NAV (10 Apr 26) ₹398.498 ↑ 0.22   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹32,236 on 15 Mar 26
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.32
Sharpe Ratio 2.51
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 500
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.77%
Effective Maturity 8 Months 9 Days
Modified Duration 7 Months 21 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹10,381
31 Mar 23₹10,958
31 Mar 24₹11,789
31 Mar 25₹12,702
31 Mar 26₹13,540

ICICI Prudential Money Market 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 Money Market Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 10 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.4%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.4%
2024 7.7%
2023 7.4%
2022 4.7%
2021 3.7%
2020 6.2%
2019 7.9%
2018 7.7%
2017 6.7%
2016 7.7%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia12 Jun 232.72 Yr.
Nikhil Kabra3 Aug 169.58 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund as on 15 Mar 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash82.34%
Debt17.41%
Other0.26%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate48.41%
Cash Equivalent42.98%
Government8.36%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
19/03/2026 Maturing 182 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹2,280 Cr228,500,000
↓ -5,000,000
12/03/2026 Maturing 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹1,163 Cr116,500,000
Bank of India Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹469 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹468 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -
1%₹468 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹421 Cr9,000
↑ 9,000
Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹376 Cr8,000
05/03/2026 Maturing 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹350 Cr35,000,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹329 Cr7,000
Canara Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹295 Cr6,000

3. Tata Money Market Fund

(Erstwhile Tata Liquid Fund)

To create a highly liquid portfolio of good quality debt as well as money market instruments so as to provide reasonable returns and high liquidity to the unitholders.

Research Highlights for Tata Money Market Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹33,999 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.60% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.69% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.38 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.64% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.02 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.02 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Higher exposure to Cash Equivalent (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~79%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 02/04/2026 Maturing 364 DTB (~5.4%).

Below is the key information for Tata Money Market Fund

Tata Money Market Fund
Growth
Launch Date 22 May 03
NAV (10 Apr 26) ₹4,958.51 ↑ 2.88   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹33,999 on 15 Mar 26
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC Tata Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.44
Sharpe Ratio 2.38
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.64%
Effective Maturity 6 Days
Modified Duration 6 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹10,401
31 Mar 23₹10,979
31 Mar 24₹11,815
31 Mar 25₹12,727
31 Mar 26₹13,564

Tata Money Market 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 Tata Money Market Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 10 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.4%
5 Year 6.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.4%
2024 7.7%
2023 7.4%
2022 4.8%
2021 3.9%
2020 6.4%
2019 8.1%
2018 -0.1%
2017 6.7%
2016 7.6%
Fund Manager information for Tata Money Market Fund
NameSinceTenure
Amit Somani16 Oct 1312.38 Yr.

Data below for Tata Money Market Fund as on 15 Mar 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash79.02%
Debt20.71%
Other0.27%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent47.77%
Corporate42.87%
Government9.09%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
02/04/2026 Maturing 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹1,991 Cr200,000,000
Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
3%₹963 Cr20,000
Indian Overseas Bank
Debentures | -
3%₹935 Cr20,000
↑ 20,000
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -
2%₹654 Cr14,000
↑ 14,000
Indian Overseas Bank
Debentures | -
2%₹654 Cr14,000
↑ 14,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹630 Cr63,500,000
Canara Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹616 Cr13,000
↑ 13,000
Axis Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹616 Cr13,000
↑ 13,000
Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹586 Cr59,000,000
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹557 Cr12,000
↑ 12,000

4. Nippon India Money Market Fund

(Erstwhile Reliance Liquidity Fund)

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 Money Market Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹21,876 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.59% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.68% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.28 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.89% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.64 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.69 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~66%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding HDFC Bank Ltd. (~2.4%).

Below is the key information for Nippon India Money Market Fund

Nippon India Money Market Fund
Growth
Launch Date 16 Jun 05
NAV (10 Apr 26) ₹4,357.59 ↑ 2.49   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹21,876 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.39
Sharpe Ratio 2.28
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.89%
Effective Maturity 8 Months 8 Days
Modified Duration 7 Months 21 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹10,392
31 Mar 23₹10,990
31 Mar 24₹11,824
31 Mar 25₹12,737
31 Mar 26₹13,575

Nippon India Money Market 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 Nippon India Money Market Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 10 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.4%
5 Year 6.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.4%
2024 7.8%
2023 7.4%
2022 5%
2021 3.8%
2020 6%
2019 8.1%
2018 7.9%
2017 6.6%
2016 7.6%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Money Market Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kinjal Desai16 Jul 187.63 Yr.
Vikash Agarwal14 Sep 241.46 Yr.
Lokesh Maru5 Sep 250.48 Yr.
Divya Sharma5 Sep 250.48 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Money Market Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash66.39%
Debt33.34%
Other0.27%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate50.97%
Cash Equivalent35.05%
Government13.71%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹521 Cr11,000
↑ 11,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
2%₹487 Cr50,000,000
↑ 50,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
2%₹487 Cr50,000,000
↑ 50,000,000
Canara Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹470 Cr10,000
Punjab National Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹470 Cr10,000
UCO Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹468 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
21/05/2026 Maturing 182 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹445 Cr45,000,000
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -
2%₹421 Cr9,000
↑ 9,000
11/06/2026 Maturing 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹384 Cr39,000,000
↑ 39,000,000
IDFC First Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹375 Cr8,000

5. Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager Fund

(Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund - Short Term)

The primary objective of the schemes is to generate regular income through investment in a portfolio comprising substantially of floating rate debt / money market instruments. The schemes may invest a portion of its net assets in fixed rate debt securities and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹30,778 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.59% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.71% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.09 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.02% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.63 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.64 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~58%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Indusind Bank Ltd. (~4.6%).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager Fund
Growth
Launch Date 13 Oct 05
NAV (10 Apr 26) ₹388.481 ↑ 0.22   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹30,778 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.35
Sharpe Ratio 2.09
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.02%
Effective Maturity 7 Months 20 Days
Modified Duration 7 Months 17 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹10,397
31 Mar 23₹10,985
31 Mar 24₹11,825
31 Mar 25₹12,741
31 Mar 26₹13,571

Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager 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 Money Manager Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 10 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.4%
5 Year 6.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.4%
2024 7.8%
2023 7.4%
2022 4.8%
2021 3.8%
2020 6.6%
2019 8%
2018 7.9%
2017 6.8%
2016 7.7%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kaustubh Gupta15 Jul 1114.64 Yr.
Anuj Jain22 Mar 214.94 Yr.
Mohit Sharma1 Apr 178.92 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Money Manager Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash58.14%
Debt41.6%
Other0.26%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate50.61%
Cash Equivalent36.34%
Government12.79%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Indusind Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
5%₹1,405 Cr30,000
Axis Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
3%₹947 Cr20,000
↑ 10,000
Federal Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
3%₹937 Cr20,000
↑ 20,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹562 Cr12,000
↑ 12,000
5.63% Gs 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹470 Cr47,000,000
Federal Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹470 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
Punjab National Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹469 Cr10,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹468 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹467 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
02/10/2026 Maturing 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹388 Cr40,000,000

6. Kotak Money Market Scheme

(Erstwhile Kotak Floater Short Term Fund)

To reduce the interest rate risk associated with investments in fixed rate instruments by investing predominantly in floating rate securities, money market instruments and using appropriate derivatives.

Research Highlights for Kotak Money Market Scheme

  • Top quartile AUM (₹33,661 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.59% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.68% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.32 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.84% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.65 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.65 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~68%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 08/05/2026 Maturing 182 DTB (~2.2%).

Below is the key information for Kotak Money Market Scheme

Kotak Money Market Scheme
Growth
Launch Date 14 Jul 03
NAV (10 Apr 26) ₹4,715.62 ↑ 2.73   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹33,661 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.36
Sharpe Ratio 2.32
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.84%
Effective Maturity 7 Months 24 Days
Modified Duration 7 Months 24 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹10,385
31 Mar 23₹10,970
31 Mar 24₹11,800
31 Mar 25₹12,708
31 Mar 26₹13,545

Kotak Money Market Scheme 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 Money Market Scheme

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 10 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.3%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.4%
2024 7.7%
2023 7.3%
2022 4.9%
2021 3.7%
2020 5.7%
2019 8%
2018 7.7%
2017 6.7%
2016 7.7%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Money Market Scheme
NameSinceTenure
Deepak Agrawal1 Nov 0619.34 Yr.
Manu Sharma1 Nov 223.33 Yr.

Data below for Kotak Money Market Scheme as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash67.71%
Debt32.01%
Other0.27%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate46.26%
Cash Equivalent35.96%
Government17.51%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
08/05/2026 Maturing 182 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹743 Cr75,000,000
↓ -15,000,000
06/08/2026 Maturing 182 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹733 Cr75,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
2%₹731 Cr75,000,000
↑ 75,000,000
Indusind Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹702 Cr75,000
Indusind Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹688 Cr70,000
21/05/2026 Maturing 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹667 Cr67,500,000
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -
2%₹587 Cr62,500
Canara Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹564 Cr60,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹562 Cr60,000
↑ 60,000
19/03/2026 Maturing 182 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹499 Cr50,000,000
↓ -10,000,000

7. HDFC Money Market Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC Cash Management Fund - Savings Plan)

To generate optimal returns while maintaining safety and high liquidity.

Research Highlights for HDFC Money Market Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹33,094 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (26 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.58% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.69% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.32 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.87% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.58 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.62 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~71%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Indusind Bank Ltd. (~2.8%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Money Market Fund

HDFC Money Market Fund
Growth
Launch Date 18 Nov 99
NAV (10 Apr 26) ₹6,002.02 ↑ 3.51   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹33,094 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.4
Sharpe Ratio 2.32
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.87%
Effective Maturity 7 Months 15 Days
Modified Duration 6 Months 29 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹10,389
31 Mar 23₹10,963
31 Mar 24₹11,787
31 Mar 25₹12,692
31 Mar 26₹13,524

HDFC Money Market 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 HDFC Money Market Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 10 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.3%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.4%
2024 7.7%
2023 7.3%
2022 4.7%
2021 3.8%
2020 6.5%
2019 8.1%
2018 7.4%
2017 6.5%
2016 7.5%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Money Market Fund
NameSinceTenure
Praveen Jain30 Aug 241.5 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 232.69 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Money Market Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash71.31%
Debt28.41%
Other0.28%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate45.88%
Cash Equivalent41.68%
Government12.16%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Indusind Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
3%₹936 Cr20,000
Indian Overseas Bank
Debentures | -
3%₹936 Cr20,000
↑ 20,000
YES Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
3%₹934 Cr20,000
Punjab & Sind Bank
Debentures | -
2%₹607 Cr13,000
↑ 13,000
Union Bank of India
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹542 Cr11,000
IDFC First Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹490 Cr10,000
Bank Of Maharashtra
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹472 Cr10,000
Canara Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹470 Cr10,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹469 Cr10,000
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -
1%₹469 Cr10,000

8. Franklin India Savings Fund

(Erstwhile Franklin India Savings Plus Fund Retail Option)

Aims to provide income consistent with the prudent risk from a portfolio comprising substantially of floating rate debt instruments, fixed rate debt instruments swapped for floating rate returns, and also fixed rate instruments and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for Franklin India Savings Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹4,352 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.58% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.66% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.46 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.40% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.53 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.56 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~81%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding India (Republic of) (~6.5%).

Below is the key information for Franklin India Savings Fund

Franklin India Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 11 Feb 02
NAV (10 Apr 26) ₹52.6761 ↑ 0.02   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹4,352 on 28 Feb 26
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.3
Sharpe Ratio 2.46
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 10,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.4%
Effective Maturity 6 Months 23 Days
Modified Duration 6 Months 11 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Mar 21₹10,000
31 Mar 22₹10,370
31 Mar 23₹10,916
31 Mar 24₹11,732
31 Mar 25₹12,641
31 Mar 26₹13,473

Franklin India 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 Franklin India 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 10 Apr 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.3%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.4%
2024 7.7%
2023 7.3%
2022 4.4%
2021 3.6%
2020 6%
2019 8.5%
2018 7.5%
2017 7.2%
2016 8.1%
Fund Manager information for Franklin India Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure
Rahul Goswami6 Oct 232.4 Yr.
Rohan Maru10 Oct 241.39 Yr.
Chandni Gupta30 Apr 241.83 Yr.

Data below for Franklin India Savings Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash80.59%
Debt19.17%
Other0.24%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent43.2%
Corporate40.29%
Government16.27%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
India (Republic of)
- | -
7%₹285 Cr30,000,000
↑ 30,000,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
5%₹234 Cr5,000
↑ 5,000
05/03/2026 Maturing 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹225 Cr22,500,000
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -
2%₹108 Cr2,300
↑ 2,300
Punjab National Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹100 Cr2,000
Axis Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹95 Cr2,000
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹75 Cr1,500
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹61 Cr1,300
↑ 1,300
12/03/2026 Maturing 364 DTB
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹50 Cr5,000,000
Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹50 Cr1,000

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