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FD Vs Debt Mutual Fund

Updated on December 28, 2025 , 8255 views

FD vs Debt fund? Thinking where to invest your savings to earn good returns. Generally, people consider Investing in fixed deposit or FD to be the most convenient option as it is safe and offers fixed returns. But is it the best way? Though Fixed Deposit is an easy investment option for all, however, the returns of fixed deposits being taxable are much less as compared to a Debt Fund. Moreover, when held for a longer duration, Debt Mutual Funds offer good returns. Before making a final decision to invest in debt mutual funds or fixed deposits, go through the detailed comparison of these investments.

In summary:

FD-Vs-Debt-Fund

Debt Mutual Funds (Debt Fund) Vs Fixed Deposits (FD)

We would need to break this up by the ability to take a risk and the intended holding period of the investor in question.

Short Holding Period (1 Year or Less)

Here the options for debt fund would be limited to Liquid Funds, ultra-short term funds and short-term Income funds. While the returns or yields normally would go higher from liquid to ultra-short to Short term fund, the yield differential between these debt funds and a Fixed Deposit can be determined considering their returns in last one year.

Debt Mutual Fund (Category Average Return)

Type Of Debt Mutual Fund Last 1 yr. Return (%)
Liquid Fund 7.36
Ultra Short-term Debt Funds 9.18
Short-term Debt Funds 9.78
Dynamic Debt Funds 13.89
Long-term Debt Funds 13.19
Gilt Short-term Funds 11.76
Gilt Long-term Funds 15.06
Data as of 20th Feb 2017

Fixed Deposit or FD Average Return Rate

The Average Return rate of Fixed Deposits ranged from 8-8.5% p.a. in the year 2016 (so one can compare the above returns in the table). However, in the past one year, the return rate has dropped to 6.6-7.5% p.a.

With the above illustration, it is clear that the average rate of return of Debt Funds is better than that of Fixed Deposits.

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Long-Term Holding Period

With a long intended holding period, debt funds may prove to be better than FDs.

The options to invest here would be:

  • Long term income funds
  • Long-term gilt,
  • Corporate bond funds (high yield funds), in addition to the options mentioned above the liquid, ultra-short and short term funds may also be used.

Given that the holding period could be 3 years or more, we can say the following:

  • With Capital gains tax at 20% with indexation benefits, the net tax incidence would be minimal ( however one should calculate the tax incidence given the year of incurring tax)
  • Long term income funds/Gilt Funds with high yields and additionally, if interest rates move down would give very higher returns.
  • One could end up with high double digit returns with these debt funds.

Take the example below of returns on long-term income funds, the average last 1-year return for the category is 12.19% and last 3 years is 10.32% p.a. No FD could have given a similar return in the period. Gilt Fund returns are even higher. In the same period, last year FD rates would have been close to 8-8.5% per annum across most banks, (albeit today the rates have dropped further to 6.5 - 7.5%)

Last-1-Year-Return(%)-of-Long-Term-Income-Funds

Last-1-Year-Returns-of-Long-term-Gilt-Funds

So with an investor having a long intended holding period and interest rates falling, a debt fund (Long term income or Gilt) would give much better returns than an FD. Even in the case of interest rates not falling, high yield corporate bond funds would beat FDs in the same period.

Taxation on Debt Mutual Funds and Fixed Deposits

Taxation also plays an important role in determining the returns of the debt funds and fixed deposits. Typically, taxation on Fixed Deposits is 33% (marginal rate of tax) while on Debt Funds if one invests with a less than 3-year view then incurring dividend distribution tax would be a better option given that DDT (Dividend Distribution Tax) is deducted at approximately 25% (+surcharge etc). This shows that taxation on debt mutual funds is relatively lower than that in fixed deposits.

The additional benefits that come with debt funds are:

  • liquidity: money available within 1–2 days from Redemption
  • Professional management: ability to dynamically change strategy and take advantage of markets
  • No premature withdrawal penalty.

To sum up:

Parameters Mutual Funds Fixed Deposits
Rate of Returns No Assured Returns Fixed Returns
Inflation Adjusted Returns Potential of High Inflation Adjusted Returns Usually Low Inflation Adjusted Returns
Risk Low to High Risk (Depends of Fund Low Risk
Liquidity Liquid Liquid
Premature Withdrawal Allowed with Exit Load/No Load Allowed with Penalty
Cost of Investment Management Cost/Expense Ratio No Cost

Top 8 Best Performing Debt Funds 2025

Below is the list of Debt funds having Net Assets/AUM above 1000 Crore and sorted on 3 Year compounded (CAGR) returns.

1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Credit Risk Fund

(Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund)

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate returns by predominantly investing in a portfolio of corporate debt securities with short to medium term maturities across the credit spectrum within the investment grade. The Scheme does not guarantee/indicate any returns. There can be no assurance that the schemes’ objectives will be achieved.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Credit Risk Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,096 Cr).
  • Established history (10+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 13.40% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.13% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.11 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.62% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.30 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 3.08 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~88%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~89%).
  • Largest holding 6.79% Govt Stock 2034 (~6.9%).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Credit Risk Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Credit Risk Fund
Growth
Launch Date 17 Apr 15
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹23.2676 ↑ 0.00   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,096 on 15 Dec 25
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating Not Rated
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.54
Sharpe Ratio 2.11
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.62%
Effective Maturity 3 Years 29 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 3 Months 18 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,680
30 Nov 22₹11,416
30 Nov 23₹12,182
30 Nov 24₹13,667
30 Nov 25₹15,528

Aditya Birla Sun Life Credit Risk Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹209,201.
Net Profit of ₹29,201
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Credit Risk Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Dec 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.1%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 4.1%
1 Year 13.4%
3 Year 10.7%
5 Year 9.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 11.9%
2023 6.9%
2022 7.1%
2021 6.4%
2020 9.4%
2019 2.1%
2018 6.6%
2017 8.1%
2016 10.3%
2015
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Credit Risk Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sunaina Cunha17 Apr 1510.63 Yr.
Mohit Sharma6 Aug 205.32 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Credit Risk Fund as on 15 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.82%
Equity7.49%
Debt88.38%
Other0.32%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate64.03%
Government24.34%
Cash Equivalent3.82%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A11.48%
AA62.33%
AAA26.19%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹76 Cr7,500,000
JSW Steel Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹50 Cr500
Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹45 Cr4,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
4%₹41 Cr4,000
↑ 4,000
GMR Airports Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹38 Cr3,700
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹36 Cr3,500,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹36 Cr3,500,000
IKF Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹35 Cr3,500
Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹35 Cr3,500
↑ 3,500
Kogta Financial (India) Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹32 Cr3,250

2. Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan

The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to generate regular income through investments in debt & money market instruments in order to make regular dividend payments to unit holders & secondary objective is growth of capital.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan

  • Top quartile AUM (₹2,886 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 10.94% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.09% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.17 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.48% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.71 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 4.93 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~90%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~92%).
  • Largest holding 6.79% Govt Stock 2034 (~11.5%).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan

Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
Growth
Launch Date 25 Mar 09
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹41.2033 ↓ -0.01   (-0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,886 on 15 Dec 25
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.57
Sharpe Ratio 2.17
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.48%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 11 Months 5 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 8 Months 16 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,751
30 Nov 22₹13,382
30 Nov 23₹14,250
30 Nov 24₹15,793
30 Nov 25₹17,575

Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹215,396.
Net Profit of ₹35,396
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Dec 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.1%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3.1%
1 Year 10.9%
3 Year 9.4%
5 Year 11.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 10.5%
2023 6.9%
2022 24.8%
2021 7.1%
2020 8.1%
2019 -4.4%
2018 5.6%
2017 7%
2016 10.9%
2015 9.5%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
NameSinceTenure
Sunaina Cunha1 Sep 1411.26 Yr.
Mohit Sharma6 Aug 205.32 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan as on 15 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.17%
Equity4.17%
Debt90.41%
Other0.25%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate53.62%
Government36.8%
Cash Equivalent5.17%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A7.62%
AA38.77%
AAA53.62%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
12%₹333 Cr33,000,000
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹244 Cr23,696,700
7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹191 Cr18,500,000
Nuvama Wealth Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹96 Cr9,500
Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹84 Cr8,500
↑ 8,500
GMR Airports Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹81 Cr8,000
Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹79 Cr7,400
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹79 Cr7,673
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹75 Cr7,500
Kogta Financial (India) Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹72 Cr7,250

3. Nippon India Credit Risk Fund

(Erstwhile Reliance Regular Savings Fund - Debt Plan)

The primary investment objective of this option is to generate optimal returns consistent with moderate level of risk. This income may be complemented by capital appreciation of the portfolio. Accordingly investments shall predominantly be made in Debt & Money Market Instruments.

Research Highlights for Nippon India Credit Risk Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,016 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.96% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.29% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.07 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.19% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.06 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 2.42 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~90%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~79%).
  • Largest holding 7.02% Govt Stock 2031 (~7.6%).

Below is the key information for Nippon India Credit Risk Fund

Nippon India Credit Risk Fund
Growth
Launch Date 8 Jun 05
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹36.3009 ↑ 0.00   (0.00 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,016 on 15 Dec 25
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.46
Sharpe Ratio 3.07
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 500
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 8.19%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 5 Months 1 Day
Modified Duration 2 Years 22 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹11,395
30 Nov 22₹11,834
30 Nov 23₹12,742
30 Nov 24₹13,800
30 Nov 25₹15,074

Nippon India Credit Risk Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹206,148.
Net Profit of ₹26,148
Invest Now

Returns for Nippon India Credit Risk Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Dec 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.3%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3.6%
1 Year 9%
3 Year 8.4%
5 Year 8.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.3%
2023 7.9%
2022 3.9%
2021 13.5%
2020 -5.9%
2019 1.9%
2018 6.1%
2017 7%
2016 10%
2015 8.8%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Credit Risk Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kinjal Desai25 May 187.53 Yr.
Sushil Budhia1 Feb 205.84 Yr.
Lokesh Maru5 Sep 250.24 Yr.
Divya Sharma5 Sep 250.24 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Credit Risk Fund as on 15 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash9.26%
Debt90.45%
Other0.29%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate72.03%
Government18.42%
Cash Equivalent9.26%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A21.28%
AA44.3%
AAA34.42%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.02% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹77 Cr7,500,000
Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Five) Private Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹47 Cr5,000
Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹43 Cr4,000
TRuhome Finance Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹41 Cr4,000
The Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹38 Cr4,000
Mancherial Repallewada Road Private Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹36 Cr4,500
Delhi International Airport Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹36 Cr3,500
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹35 Cr3,500
Renserv Global Private Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹35 Cr3,500
Hiranandani Financial Services Private Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹35 Cr3,500

4. ICICI Prudential Regular Savings Fund

The fund’s objective is to provide reasonable returns, by maintaining an optimum balance of safety, liquidity and yield, through investments in a basket of debt and money market instruments with a view to delivering consistent performance. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Regular Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹5,930 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 9.39% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.31% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.99 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.13% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 1.92 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 2.98 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~82%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~67%).
  • Largest holding Embassy Office Parks REIT (~4.3%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Regular Savings Fund

ICICI Prudential Regular Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 Dec 10
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹33.1417 ↓ -0.01   (-0.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,930 on 15 Dec 25
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.43
Sharpe Ratio 2.99
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 10,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 8.13%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 11 Months 23 Days
Modified Duration 1 Year 11 Months 1 Day

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,667
30 Nov 22₹11,163
30 Nov 23₹11,943
30 Nov 24₹12,989
30 Nov 25₹14,220

ICICI Prudential Regular 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 ₹203,125.
Net Profit of ₹23,125
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Regular 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 30 Dec 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.3%
3 Month 1.9%
6 Month 4.1%
1 Year 9.4%
3 Year 8.3%
5 Year 7.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.5%
2023 7.2%
2022 5.1%
2021 6.2%
2020 9.8%
2019 9.5%
2018 6.6%
2017 6.8%
2016 9.5%
2015 9%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Regular Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia7 Nov 169.07 Yr.
Akhil Kakkar22 Jan 241.86 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Regular Savings Fund as on 15 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash8.9%
Equity8.27%
Debt82.45%
Other0.38%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate69.47%
Government13.8%
Cash Equivalent8.08%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A18.64%
AA49.77%
AAA17.45%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Embassy Office Parks REIT (Real Estate)
-, Since 30 Apr 25 | 542602
4%₹255 Cr5,791,885
↓ -238,296
Keystone Realtors Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹235 Cr23,500
Millennia Realtors Private Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹211 Cr2,100
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹200 Cr20,000
Adani Enterprises Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹199 Cr20,000
Bamboo Hotel And Global Centre (Delhi) Private Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹187 Cr18,500
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹186 Cr18,000
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹175 Cr17,017,530
Varroc Engineering Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹172 Cr25,000
Nirma Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹151 Cr15,000

5. ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund

The Scheme aims to provide reasonable returns by investing in portfolio of Government Securities with average maturity of around 10 years. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹2,566 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.64% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.13% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.53 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.76% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 6.83 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 9.72 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-7 Days (0.25%),7 Days and above(NIL).
  • Higher exposure to Government (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • Largest holding 6.64% Govt Stock 2035 (~28.4%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~65.0%.

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund

ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 12 Sep 14
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹25.2112 ↑ 0.01   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,566 on 15 Dec 25
Category Debt - 10 Yr Govt Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.39
Sharpe Ratio 0.53
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-7 Days (0.25%),7 Days and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 6.76%
Effective Maturity 9 Years 8 Months 19 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 9 Months 29 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,392
30 Nov 22₹10,424
30 Nov 23₹11,120
30 Nov 24₹12,243
30 Nov 25₹13,204

ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt 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 ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Dec 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.1%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 1.4%
1 Year 7.6%
3 Year 8.2%
5 Year 5.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9.3%
2023 7.7%
2022 1.2%
2021 2.8%
2020 13.6%
2019 12.8%
2018 9.7%
2017 2.4%
2016 16.2%
2015 6.9%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia22 Jan 241.86 Yr.
Raunak Surana22 Jan 241.86 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Constant Maturity Gilt Fund as on 15 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.98%
Debt97.02%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government97.02%
Cash Equivalent2.98%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA50%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.64% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
28%₹730 Cr73,000,000
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
20%₹511 Cr49,719,850
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
17%₹427 Cr42,374,500
↓ -1,000,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
16%₹414 Cr40,500,000
7.41% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -
13%₹333 Cr32,000,000
6.19% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹29 Cr3,000,000
6.67% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹25 Cr2,500,000
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹20 Cr2,000,000
Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -
3%₹71 Cr
Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
0%₹6 Cr

6. SBI Credit Risk Fund

(Erstwhile SBI Corporate Bond Fund)

The investment objective will be to actively manage a portfolio of good quality corporate debt as well as Money Market Instruments so as to provide reasonable returns and liquidity to the Unit holders. However there is no guarantee or assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for SBI Credit Risk Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹2,176 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.92% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.23% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.11 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.95% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.50 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 3.61 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (3%),12-24 Months (1.5%),24-36 Months (0.75%),36 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~92%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~87%).
  • Largest holding 7.02% Govt Stock 2031 (~7.1%).

Below is the key information for SBI Credit Risk Fund

SBI Credit Risk Fund
Growth
Launch Date 19 Jul 04
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹47.0814 ↓ 0.00   (-0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,176 on 15 Dec 25
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.55
Sharpe Ratio 2.11
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (3%),12-24 Months (1.5%),24-36 Months (0.75%),36 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.95%
Effective Maturity 3 Years 7 Months 10 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 6 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,526
30 Nov 22₹10,941
30 Nov 23₹11,832
30 Nov 24₹12,798
30 Nov 25₹13,850

SBI Credit Risk Fund SIP Returns

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

Returns for SBI Credit Risk Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Dec 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.2%
3 Month 1.5%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 7.9%
3 Year 8.1%
5 Year 6.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.1%
2023 8.3%
2022 4.2%
2021 5%
2020 9.8%
2019 6.5%
2018 6.2%
2017 6.9%
2016 10.5%
2015 9.7%
Fund Manager information for SBI Credit Risk Fund
NameSinceTenure
Lokesh Mallya1 Feb 178.84 Yr.

Data below for SBI Credit Risk Fund as on 15 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.84%
Equity4.06%
Debt91.73%
Other0.37%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate73.34%
Government18.39%
Cash Equivalent3.84%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A12.71%
AA63.39%
AAA23.9%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.02% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹154 Cr15,000,000
↑ 15,000,000
Infopark Properties Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹105 Cr10,500
Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Five) Private Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹104 Cr11,000
H.G. Infra Engineering Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹100 Cr10,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
5%₹99 Cr10,000
6.48% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹99 Cr10,000,000
↑ 10,000,000
Nj Capital Private Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹99 Cr10,000
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹93 Cr9,000
The Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹82 Cr8,500
Avanse Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹80 Cr8,000

7. Axis Strategic Bond Fund

(Erstwhile Axis Income Fund)

To generate optimal returns in the medium term while maintaining liquidity of the portfolio by investing in debt and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for Axis Strategic Bond Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,941 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.29% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.22% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.59 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.78% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.34 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.56 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~94%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~86%).
  • Largest holding 6.33% Govt Stock 2035 (~6.1%).

Below is the key information for Axis Strategic Bond Fund

Axis Strategic Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 28 Mar 12
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹28.9252 ↓ -0.01   (-0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,941 on 30 Nov 25
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.08
Sharpe Ratio 1.59
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.78%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 6 Months 22 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 4 Months 2 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,565
30 Nov 22₹10,941
30 Nov 23₹11,680
30 Nov 24₹12,735
30 Nov 25₹13,828

Axis Strategic 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 Axis Strategic 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 30 Dec 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.2%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 8.3%
3 Year 8.1%
5 Year 6.6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.7%
2023 7.3%
2022 3.8%
2021 5.2%
2020 10.5%
2019 7.1%
2018 6.7%
2017 7.5%
2016 11.6%
2015 6.8%
Fund Manager information for Axis Strategic Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Devang Shah5 Nov 1213.08 Yr.
Sachin Jain1 Feb 232.83 Yr.
Akhil Thakker1 Feb 232.83 Yr.

Data below for Axis Strategic Bond Fund as on 30 Nov 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.64%
Equity0.61%
Debt94.46%
Other0.29%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate63.6%
Government30.85%
Cash Equivalent4.64%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A13.5%
AA46.27%
AAA40.22%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.33% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹118 Cr12,000,000
↑ 10,000,000
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹116 Cr11,200,000
↓ -10,000,000
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹69 Cr6,500
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
Debentures | -
3%₹66 Cr6,500
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹60 Cr6,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹59 Cr5,831,900
↓ -200,000
Nuvama Wealth Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹58 Cr5,800
6.48% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹58 Cr5,800,000
↑ 800,000
Delhi International Airport Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹57 Cr5,500
Aditya Birla Digital Fashion Ventures Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹55 Cr5,500

8. Kotak Medium Term Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate regular income and capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of medium term debt and money market instruments. There is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved

Research Highlights for Kotak Medium Term Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,048 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.81% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.07% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.63 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.64% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.28 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.74 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-18 Months (2%),18 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~86%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~92%).
  • Largest holding Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited (~5.0%).

Below is the key information for Kotak Medium Term Fund

Kotak Medium Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Mar 14
NAV (30 Dec 25) ₹23.5858 ↓ 0.00   (-0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,048 on 15 Dec 25
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.63
Sharpe Ratio 1.63
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-18 Months (2%),18 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.64%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 8 Months 26 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 3 Months 11 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Nov 20₹10,000
30 Nov 21₹10,506
30 Nov 22₹10,805
30 Nov 23₹11,415
30 Nov 24₹12,511
30 Nov 25₹13,626

Kotak Medium Term Fund SIP Returns

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

Returns for Kotak Medium Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 30 Dec 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.1%
3 Month 1.7%
6 Month 3.5%
1 Year 8.8%
3 Year 8%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9%
2023 6.1%
2022 3.2%
2021 4.7%
2020 8.5%
2019 7%
2018 5.4%
2017 6.6%
2016 10.9%
2015 9.3%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Medium Term Fund
NameSinceTenure
Deepak Agrawal25 Mar 1411.7 Yr.
Vihag Mishra1 Jun 250.5 Yr.

Data below for Kotak Medium Term Fund as on 15 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.41%
Equity8.18%
Debt86.14%
Other0.27%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate71.42%
Government14.38%
Cash Equivalent5.75%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A7.87%
AA42.43%
AAA49.7%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹103 Cr10,000
L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹99 Cr10,000
Bamboo Hotel And Global Centre (Delhi) Private Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹91 Cr9,000
Embassy Office Parks REIT (Real Estate)
-, Since 31 May 21 | 542602
4%₹88 Cr1,998,346
TATA Steel Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹76 Cr750
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹65 Cr6,280
Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹61 Cr6,000
Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹56 Cr5,500
7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹53 Cr5,500,000
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹51 Cr5,000,000

Disclaimer:
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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