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10 Corporate Bond Mutual Funds to Invest 2026 - 2027

Updated on January 25, 2026 , 101827 views

In recent years, a new route to Investing directly in companies has opened up through Corporate Bonds.

Corporate Bond Mutual Funds

Corporate bond funds are essentially a certificate of debt issued by major companies. These are issued as a way of raising money for businesses.

Corporate bond funds are a great option when it comes to good return and low-risk type investment. Investors can earn a regular income which is usually higher than that you would get as interest on your Fixed Deposits (FDs).

Companies that have a threat of going bust also usually offer higher interest rates. Investors who are keen to invest in corporate bond funds can consider the schemes belows in the article.

Types of Corporate Bond Funds

There are broadly two types of funds –

  • Corporate bonds that invest in high-rated companies, i.e, - public sector unit (PSU) companies and banks
  • Corporate bonds investing in slightly lower rates companies such as 'AA-'

Who Should Invest in Corporate Bonds?

These funds are a good option for the investors who are looking for higher fixed income as well as a safe investment. Corporate bonds ensure capital protection. If you are planning to invest in this fund, then it is advisable to put a majority of funds in high-quality debt instruments so that you earn optimal returns.

Features of Corporate Bond Funds

Price of the bond

Every bond has a price. One can buy the same bond at different prices, based on the time one chooses to buy.

Par value

Par Value is basically the loan principal. It is the amount the company, i.e., the bond issuer gives you when the bond matures. In India, a corporate bond’s par value is usually INR 1000.

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Fund Selection Methodology used to find 10 funds

  • Sub-category: Corporate%20Bond
  • AUM Range: 100 to 100000 Cr
  • Minimum fund age: 3 years
  • Sorted On : 1-year return (high to low)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 10

Top Rated Corporate Bond Mutual Funds FY 26 - 27

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund Growth ₹102.857
↑ 0.02
₹1,33812.38.77.69.17.12%2Y 5M 23D5Y 10M 10D
BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹28.2847
↑ 0.01
₹4820.41.87.47.68.36.92%3Y 3M4Y 2M 26D
ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹30.7917
↑ 0.00
₹33,8710.92.37.37.787.02%2Y 11M 1D5Y 5M 12D
Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard Growth ₹3,883.46
↑ 2.14
₹18,8410.61.97.17.57.87.04%2Y 11M 12D4Y 6M 14D
Nippon India Prime Debt Fund Growth ₹61.6278
↑ 0.02
₹10,4310.51.777.67.87.71%3Y 10M 20D5Y 9M 29D
Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹41.2437
↑ 0.01
₹7680.51.86.87.17.56.9%3Y 3M4Y 3M 7D
Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹3,259.58
↓ -0.04
₹7,3070.41.66.77.27.66.96%3Y 4M 24D4Y 4M 28D
Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹19.7266
↑ 0.01
₹14,8560.61.76.67.17.46.73%2Y 6M3Y
HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹33.3214
↑ 0.00
₹34,8050.31.46.47.57.37.13%4Y 6M 11D7Y 9M 18D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹115.629
↓ -0.03
₹29,8560.41.56.37.57.47.12%4Y 10M 24D7Y 6M 14D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 27 Jan 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased

CommentaryFranklin India Corporate Debt FundBNP Paribas Corporate Bond FundICICI Prudential Corporate Bond FundKotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard Nippon India Prime Debt FundSundaram Corporate Bond FundInvesco India Corporate Bond FundBandhan Corporate Bond FundHDFC Corporate Bond FundAditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,338 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹482 Cr).Top quartile AUM (₹33,871 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹18,841 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹10,431 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹768 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹7,307 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹14,856 Cr).Highest AUM (₹34,805 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹29,856 Cr).
Point 2Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).Established history (17+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (25+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (10+ yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Established history (28+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Not Rated.Top rated.Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.
Point 51Y return: 8.70% (top quartile).1Y return: 7.43% (top quartile).1Y return: 7.35% (upper mid).1Y return: 7.09% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.96% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.83% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.67% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.65% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.37% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.34% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.11% (top quartile).1M return: -0.17% (lower mid).1M return: 0.03% (top quartile).1M return: -0.01% (upper mid).1M return: -0.06% (upper mid).1M return: -0.11% (lower mid).1M return: -0.21% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.00% (upper mid).1M return: -0.23% (bottom quartile).1M return: -0.25% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 1.29 (top quartile).Sharpe: 1.13 (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.43 (top quartile).Sharpe: 1.02 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.87 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.83 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.80 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.82 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.63 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.66 (bottom 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 (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).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.92% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.02% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.04% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.71% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.90% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.96% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.73% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.13% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 2.48 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 3.25 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 2.92 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 2.95 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 3.89 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 3.25 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 3.40 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 2.50 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 4.53 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 4.90 yrs (bottom quartile).

Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,338 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.70% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.11% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.29 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.48 yrs (top quartile).

BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹482 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.43% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.17% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.13 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.92% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.25 yrs (upper mid).

ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹33,871 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.35% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.03% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.43 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.02% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.92 yrs (upper mid).

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard

  • Upper mid AUM (₹18,841 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.09% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.01% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.02 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.04% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.95 yrs (upper mid).

Nippon India Prime Debt Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹10,431 Cr).
  • Established history (25+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.96% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.06% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.87 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.71% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.89 yrs (bottom quartile).

Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹768 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.83% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.11% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.83 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.90% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.25 yrs (lower mid).

Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹7,307 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.67% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.21% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.80 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.96% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.40 yrs (lower mid).

Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹14,856 Cr).
  • Established history (10+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.65% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.00% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.82 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.73% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.50 yrs (top quartile).

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹34,805 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.37% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.23% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.63 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.13% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 4.53 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹29,856 Cr).
  • Established history (28+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.34% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.25% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.66 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.90 yrs (bottom quartile).

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*List of best mutual funds having Net Assets/ AUM more than 100 Crore , manging fund for more than 3 Year & sorted on last 1 year return

1. Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund

(Erstwhile Franklin India Income Builder Account - Plan A)

The investment objective of the Scheme is primarily to provide investors Regular income under the Dividend Plan and Capital appreciation under the Growth Plan.

Research Highlights for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,338 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.70% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.11% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.29 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.48 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 5.86 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Years (0.5%),1 Years and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund

Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 23 Jun 97
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹102.857 ↑ 0.02   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,338 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.79
Sharpe Ratio 1.29
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 10,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-1 Years (0.5%),1 Years and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.12%
Effective Maturity 5 Years 10 Months 10 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 5 Months 23 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Franklin India Corporate Debt 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 Corporate Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.1%
3 Month 1%
6 Month 2.3%
1 Year 8.7%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9.1%
2023 7.6%
2022 6.5%
2021 3.2%
2020 3.8%
2019 9%
2018 9.2%
2017 7.5%
2016 7.7%
2015 9%
Fund Manager information for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund as on 31 Dec 25

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

2. BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income and capital gains through investments in a portfolio of debt and money market instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized. The Scheme launched hereunder does not guarantee/indicate any returns.

Research Highlights for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹482 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.43% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.17% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.13 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.92% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.25 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.24 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12-24 Months (0.5%),24-36 Months (0.25%),36 Months and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund

BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 8 Nov 08
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹28.2847 ↑ 0.01   (0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹482 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC BNP Paribas Asset Mgmt India Pvt. Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.58
Sharpe Ratio 1.13
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12-24 Months (0.5%),24-36 Months (0.25%),36 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 6.92%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 2 Months 26 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 3 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month 0.4%
6 Month 1.8%
1 Year 7.4%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 5.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.3%
2023 8.3%
2022 7%
2021 1.6%
2020 2.2%
2019 9.9%
2018 0.9%
2017 5.2%
2016 6.7%
2015 10.8%
Fund Manager information for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 25

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

3. ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Plan)

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Plan is an open-ended income fund that intends to generate regular income through investments in a basket of debt and money market instruments of very short maturities with a view to providing reasonable returns, while maintaining an optimum balance of safety, liquidity and yield. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹33,871 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.35% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.03% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.43 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.02% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.92 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 5.45 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 11 Aug 09
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹30.7917 ↑ 0.00   (0.00 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹33,871 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.57
Sharpe Ratio 1.43
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.02%
Effective Maturity 5 Years 5 Months 12 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 11 Months 1 Day

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 0.9%
6 Month 2.3%
1 Year 7.3%
3 Year 7.7%
5 Year 6.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8%
2023 8%
2022 7.6%
2021 4.5%
2020 4.1%
2019 10.4%
2018 9.9%
2017 6.4%
2016 6.3%
2015 9.8%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 25

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

4. Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard

The primary objective of the Scheme is to generate income through investment primarily in low duration debt & money market securities. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard

  • Upper mid AUM (₹18,841 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.09% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.01% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.02 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.04% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.95 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.54 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard
Growth
Launch Date 21 Sep 07
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹3,883.46 ↑ 2.14   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹18,841 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.67
Sharpe Ratio 1.02
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.04%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 6 Months 14 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 11 Months 12 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard 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 Corporate Bond Fund Standard

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 0.6%
6 Month 1.9%
1 Year 7.1%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 6.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.8%
2023 8.3%
2022 6.9%
2021 3.7%
2020 3.8%
2019 9.7%
2018 9.6%
2017 7.5%
2016 6.9%
2015 9.4%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard as on 31 Dec 25

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

5. Nippon India Prime Debt Fund

(Erstwhile Reliance Medium Term Fund)

The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to generate regular income in order to make regular dividend payments to unit-holders and the secondary objective is growth of capital.

Research Highlights for Nippon India Prime Debt Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹10,431 Cr).
  • Established history (25+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.96% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.06% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.87 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.71% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.89 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 5.83 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Nippon India Prime Debt Fund

Nippon India Prime Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 14 Sep 00
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹61.6278 ↑ 0.02   (0.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹10,431 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.71
Sharpe Ratio 0.87
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.71%
Effective Maturity 5 Years 9 Months 29 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 10 Months 20 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Nippon India Prime Debt 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
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Returns for Nippon India Prime Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.1%
3 Month 0.5%
6 Month 1.7%
1 Year 7%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 6.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.8%
2023 8.4%
2022 7.1%
2021 4.3%
2020 4.7%
2019 9.5%
2018 7.8%
2017 6.9%
2016 6.6%
2015 9.1%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Prime Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Nippon India Prime Debt Fund as on 31 Dec 25

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

6. Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund

(Erstwhile Sundaram Flexible Fund-Flexible Income Plan)

To generate reasonable returns by creating a portfolio comprising substantially of fixed income instruments and money market instruments by keeping the interest rate risk of the fund low.

Research Highlights for Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹768 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.83% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.11% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.83 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.90% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.25 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.27 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund

Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Dec 04
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹41.2437 ↑ 0.01   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹768 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.54
Sharpe Ratio 0.83
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 250
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.9%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 3 Months 7 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 3 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.1%
3 Month 0.5%
6 Month 1.8%
1 Year 6.8%
3 Year 7.1%
5 Year 5.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.5%
2023 8%
2022 6.3%
2021 3.7%
2020 3.5%
2019 11%
2018 11.3%
2017 4.8%
2016 5.4%
2015 11.7%
Fund Manager information for Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 25

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

7. Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund

(Erstwhile Invesco India Active Income Fund)

To generate optimal returns while maintaining liquidity through active management of the portfolio by investing in debt and money market instruments. As the portfolio of the scheme will be actively managed, the Scheme may have a high turnover in order to achieve the investment objective.

Research Highlights for Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹7,307 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.67% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.21% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.80 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.96% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.40 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.41 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund

Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 2 Aug 07
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹3,259.58 ↓ -0.04   (0.00 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,307 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.67
Sharpe Ratio 0.8
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.96%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 4 Months 28 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 4 Months 24 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month 0.4%
6 Month 1.6%
1 Year 6.7%
3 Year 7.2%
5 Year 5.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.6%
2023 8.1%
2022 6.7%
2021 2.9%
2020 3.4%
2019 10.1%
2018 11.1%
2017 4%
2016 1.8%
2015 14.1%
Fund Manager information for Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 25

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

8. Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund

The Fund seeks to provide steady income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in corporate debt securities across maturities and ratings. There is no assurance or guarantee that the objectives of the scheme will be realised.

Research Highlights for Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹14,856 Cr).
  • Established history (10+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.65% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.00% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.82 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.73% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.50 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 3.00 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund

Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 12 Jan 16
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹19.7266 ↑ 0.01   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹14,856 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating Not Rated
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.65
Sharpe Ratio 0.82
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.73%
Effective Maturity 3 Years
Modified Duration 2 Years 6 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 0.6%
6 Month 1.7%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.1%
5 Year 5.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.4%
2023 7.7%
2022 6.8%
2021 2.6%
2020 3.7%
2019 11.6%
2018 8.5%
2017 6.3%
2016 6.2%
2015
Fund Manager information for Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 25

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

9. HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund)

To generate regular income through investments in Debt/ Money Market Instruments and Government Securities with maturities not exceeding 60 months.

Research Highlights for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹34,805 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.37% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.23% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.63 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.13% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 4.53 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 7.80 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Jun 10
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹33.3214 ↑ 0.00   (0.00 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹34,805 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.6
Sharpe Ratio 0.63
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.13%
Effective Maturity 7 Years 9 Months 18 Days
Modified Duration 4 Years 6 Months 11 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month 0.3%
6 Month 1.4%
1 Year 6.4%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.3%
2023 8.6%
2022 7.2%
2021 3.3%
2020 3.9%
2019 11.8%
2018 10.3%
2017 6.5%
2016 6.5%
2015 10.6%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 25

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

10. Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

(Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund)

An Open-ended income scheme with the objective to generate income and capital appreciation by investing 100% of the corpus in a diversified portfolio of debt and money market securities.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹29,856 Cr).
  • Established history (28+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.34% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.25% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.66 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.90 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 7.54 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 Mar 97
NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹115.629 ↓ -0.03   (-0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹29,856 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.52
Sharpe Ratio 0.66
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.12%
Effective Maturity 7 Years 6 Months 14 Days
Modified Duration 4 Years 10 Months 24 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month 0.4%
6 Month 1.5%
1 Year 6.3%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.4%
2023 8.5%
2022 7.3%
2021 4.1%
2020 4%
2019 11.9%
2018 9.6%
2017 7%
2016 6.5%
2015 10.2%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 25

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

Additional Features of Corporate Bonds

Coupon interest

Coupon (interest) is one of the features of the corporate bond funds. When one buys a bond, the company pays them interest regularly until they exit the corporate bond. This interest is called a coupon. The coupon interest is a specific percentage of the par value.

Yield to Maturity (YTM)

YTM measures the annual return an investor would receive until maturity. Yield to maturity allows one to compare a bond's expected return. The greater the YTM, higher will be your returns and vice versa.

Current yield

This is a measure of the interest income generated by the bonds in the Portfolio. For instance, if the coupon rate of a bond with an INR 1000 par value is 20 percent, then the issuer must pay you INR 200 as an annual interest.

Tax implications

If you hold corporate bonds for up to three years, then you must have to pay short term Capital Gains of 30 percent. And if you are holding corporate bonds for more than three years, then the returns are taxed under long term capital gains, i.e., at 20 percent with indexation benefit.

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