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SIP 2022 में निवेश करने के लिए 8 सर्वश्रेष्ठ शॉर्ट टर्म म्यूचुअल फंड

Updated on October 26, 2026 , 44891 views

लघु अवधिम्यूचुअल फंड्स एक प्रकार के हैंडेट फंड जो निवेशकों को छोटी अवधि के लिए, यानी 1-3 साल तक निवेश करने की अनुमति देता है। ये फंड डेट सिक्योरिटीज में निवेश करते हैं और बेहतर रिटर्न अर्जित करने के लिए सावधि जमा के विकल्प की तलाश करने वाले निवेशकों के लिए आदर्श हैं। ये फंड आमतौर पर डेट इंस्ट्रूमेंट्स में निवेश करते हैं जैसे कि aजमा प्रमाणपत्र, सरकारी कागज और कॉर्पोरेट कागज।शॉर्ट टर्म डेट फंड्स अधिक लचीलेपन की अनुमति दें। निवेशक जब चाहें फंड से बाहर निकल सकते हैं। इसके अलावा, अन्य के विपरीतम्यूचुअल फंड के प्रकार, इस फंड में कोई निकासी शुल्क नहीं है।बेस्ट शॉर्ट टर्म म्यूचुअल फंड निवेशकों को कम में अच्छा रिटर्न कमाने की अनुमति देंमंडी जोखिम। इसलिए, जो निवेशक छोटी या मध्य अवधि के लिए निवेश करना चाहते हैं, वे इस योजना में निवेश कर सकते हैं और मूल्यवान रिटर्न और वृद्धि हासिल कर सकते हैं।

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Short Term MF

एसआईपी निवेश के लिए शीर्ष 8 सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन करने वाले शॉर्ट टर्म डेट फंड FY 22 - 23

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)Min SIP Investment3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2025 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Bandhan Bond Fund Short Term Plan Growth ₹61.1713
↓ 0.00
₹8,680 1,000 0.52.857.17.57.17%1Y 18D1Y 2M 19D
Axis Short Term Fund Growth ₹32.9844
↑ 0.00
₹7,425 1,000 0.12.14.278.17.77%2Y 4D2Y 6M 14D
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Growth ₹34.0225
↓ -0.01
₹14,219 300 -0.21.83.96.97.87.9%2Y 3M2Y 10M 28D
Nippon India Short Term Fund Growth ₹56.0747
↓ 0.00
₹6,364 100 -0.11.93.86.87.90.08%2Y 1M 20D2Y 6M 14D
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Growth ₹64.1064
↓ 0.00
₹18,890 1,000 -0.21.94.26.888.06%2Y 8M 19D4Y 7M 20D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund Growth ₹50.5358
↓ 0.00
₹5,966 1,000 -0.11.93.96.77.77.64%1Y 10M 2D2Y 3M 25D
Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund Growth ₹31.0224
↑ 0.00
₹419 500 0.42.23.86.67.57.43%1Y 3M 14D1Y 7M 2D
UTI Short Term Income Fund Growth ₹33.5964
↑ 0.01
₹1,770 500 -0.11.93.76.67.37.58%2Y 25D2Y 6M 18D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 28 Oct 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 8 Funds showcased

CommentaryBandhan Bond Fund Short Term PlanAxis Short Term FundHDFC Short Term Debt FundNippon India Short Term FundICICI Prudential Short Term FundAditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities FundBaroda Pioneer Short Term Bond FundUTI Short Term Income Fund
Point 1Upper mid AUM (₹8,680 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹7,425 Cr).Top quartile AUM (₹14,219 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹6,364 Cr).Highest AUM (₹18,890 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹5,966 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹419 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,770 Cr).
Point 2Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (23+ yrs).Established history (25+ yrs).Established history (23+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (19+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Top rated.Rating: 4★ (top quartile).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
Point 4Risk 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: Moderate.
Point 51Y return: 4.96% (top quartile).1Y return: 4.20% (top quartile).1Y return: 3.85% (lower mid).1Y return: 3.77% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 4.17% (upper mid).1Y return: 3.87% (upper mid).1Y return: 3.85% (lower mid).1Y return: 3.69% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.03% (top quartile).1M return: -0.13% (upper mid).1M return: -0.31% (bottom quartile).1M return: -0.24% (lower mid).1M return: -0.35% (bottom quartile).1M return: -0.21% (upper mid).1M return: -0.08% (top quartile).1M return: -0.22% (lower mid).
Point 7Sharpe: 0.07 (top quartile).Sharpe: -0.21 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.27 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.32 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.11 (top quartile).Sharpe: -0.28 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.45 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.47 (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 (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): 7.17% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.77% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.90% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 0.08% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.06% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.64% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.43% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.58% (lower mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 1.05 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 2.01 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 2.25 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 2.14 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 2.72 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 1.84 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 1.29 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 2.07 yrs (lower mid).

Bandhan Bond Fund Short Term Plan

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,680 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.96% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.03% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.07 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.17% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 1.05 yrs (top quartile).

Axis Short Term Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹7,425 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.20% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.13% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.21 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.77% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.01 yrs (upper mid).

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹14,219 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 3.85% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.31% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.27 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.90% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.25 yrs (bottom quartile).

Nippon India Short Term Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹6,364 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 3.77% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.24% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.32 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 0.08% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.14 yrs (lower mid).

ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹18,890 Cr).
  • Established history (25+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 4.17% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.35% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.11 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.06% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.72 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹5,966 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 3.87% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.21% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.28 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.64% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 1.84 yrs (upper mid).

Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹419 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 3.85% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.08% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.45 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.43% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 1.29 yrs (top quartile).

UTI Short Term Income Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,770 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 3.69% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.22% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.47 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.58% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.07 yrs (lower mid).
*ऊपर सर्वश्रेष्ठ की सूची हैअल्पावधि ऋण ऊपर एयूएम/शुद्ध संपत्ति वाले फंड100 करोड़. पर छाँटा गयापिछले 3 साल का रिटर्न.

1. Bandhan Bond Fund Short Term Plan

(Erstwhile IDFC Super Saver Income Fund - Short Term Plan)

The primary investment objective of the scheme is to seek to generate stable returns with a low-risk strategy by creating a portfolio that is invested in good quality fixed income & Money Market securities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for Bandhan Bond Fund Short Term Plan

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,680 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.96% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.03% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.07 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.17% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 1.05 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 1.22 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~44%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Small Industries Development Bank of India (~4.7%).

Below is the key information for Bandhan Bond Fund Short Term Plan

Bandhan Bond Fund Short Term Plan
Growth
Launch Date 14 Dec 00
NAV (28 Oct 26) ₹61.1713 ↓ 0.00   (0.00 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,680 on 30 Sep 26
Category Debt - Short term Bond
AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating ☆☆
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.82
Sharpe Ratio 0.07
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.17%
Effective Maturity 1 Year 2 Months 19 Days
Modified Duration 1 Year 18 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,183
30 Sep 23₹10,858
30 Sep 24₹11,763
30 Sep 25₹12,661
30 Sep 26₹13,378

Bandhan Bond Fund Short 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 ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for Bandhan Bond Fund Short 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 28 Oct 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 0.5%
6 Month 2.8%
1 Year 5%
3 Year 7.1%
5 Year 5.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.5%
2024 7.8%
2023 6.9%
2022 2.8%
2021 3.4%
2020 9.7%
2019 9.7%
2018 6.5%
2017 5.9%
2016 8.8%
Fund Manager information for Bandhan Bond Fund Short Term Plan
NameSinceTenure
Suyash Choudhary11 Mar 1115.57 Yr.
Brijesh Shah10 Jun 242.31 Yr.

Data below for Bandhan Bond Fund Short Term Plan as on 30 Sep 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash44.33%
Debt55.31%
Other0.37%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate69.73%
Cash Equivalent16.5%
Government13.4%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -
5%₹403 Cr43,000,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
4%₹371 Cr37,500,000
↓ -2,500,000
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹269 Cr27,500,000
Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹249 Cr25,000,000
Tata Capital Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹198 Cr20,000,000
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹198 Cr20,000,000
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹197 Cr20,000,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹187 Cr18,500,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
2%₹169 Cr17,000,000
Small Industries Development Bank of India
Debentures | -
2%₹164 Cr17,500,000

2. Axis Short Term Fund

To generate stable returns with a low risk strategy while maintaining liquidity through a portfolio comprising of debt and money market instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for Axis Short Term Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹7,425 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.20% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.13% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.21 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.77% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.01 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 2.54 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~82%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Limited (~4.0%).

Below is the key information for Axis Short Term Fund

Axis Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 22 Jan 10
NAV (28 Oct 26) ₹32.9844 ↑ 0.00   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,425 on 30 Sep 26
Category Debt - Short term Bond
AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited
Rating ☆☆☆
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.91
Sharpe Ratio -0.21
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.77%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 6 Months 14 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 4 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,275
30 Sep 23₹10,952
30 Sep 24₹11,829
30 Sep 25₹12,814
30 Sep 26₹13,474

Axis Short Term Fund SIP Returns

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

Returns for Axis Short Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Oct 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.1%
3 Month 0.1%
6 Month 2.1%
1 Year 4.2%
3 Year 7%
5 Year 6.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 8.1%
2024 8%
2023 6.8%
2022 3.7%
2021 3.5%
2020 10.1%
2019 9.8%
2018 6.3%
2017 5.9%
2016 9.6%
Fund Manager information for Axis Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure
Devang Shah5 Nov 1213.91 Yr.
Aditya Pagaria3 Jul 233.25 Yr.

Data below for Axis Short Term Fund as on 30 Sep 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash17.91%
Debt81.6%
Other0.49%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate66.89%
Government17.08%
Cash Equivalent15.54%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA15.94%
AAA84.06%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹299 Cr30,000
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹229 Cr23,870
↑ 11,370
SIDDHIVINAYAK SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
3%₹202 Cr213
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
3%₹196 Cr20,000
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹195 Cr20,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹178 Cr17,900
Indigrid Infrastructure Trust
Debentures | -
2%₹140 Cr14,000
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹121 Cr10,750
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹121 Cr12,500
↑ 12,500
L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹120 Cr12,500

3. HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC Short Term Opportunities Fund)

To generate regular income through investments in Debt/Money Market Instruments and Government Securities with maturities not exceeding 36 months.

Research Highlights for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹14,219 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 3.85% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.31% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.27 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.90% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.25 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 2.91 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~93%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Jubilant Beverages Limited (~3.0%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Jun 10
NAV (28 Oct 26) ₹34.0225 ↓ -0.01   (-0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹14,219 on 30 Sep 26
Category Debt - Short term Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating ☆☆☆
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.71
Sharpe Ratio -0.27
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.9%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 10 Months 28 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 3 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,253
30 Sep 23₹10,981
30 Sep 24₹11,894
30 Sep 25₹12,842
30 Sep 26₹13,487

HDFC Short Term 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 HDFC Short Term 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 28 Oct 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.3%
3 Month -0.2%
6 Month 1.8%
1 Year 3.9%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 6.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.8%
2024 8.3%
2023 7.1%
2022 3.5%
2021 3.9%
2020 11%
2019 9.7%
2018 7%
2017 6.5%
2016 9.3%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anil Bamboli25 Jun 1016.28 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.28 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund as on 30 Sep 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash6.42%
Debt93.2%
Other0.37%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate74.17%
Government19.02%
Cash Equivalent5.38%
Securitized1.06%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA15.68%
AAA84.32%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹432 Cr38,500
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹388 Cr36,000
Jamnagar Utilities & Power Private Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹349 Cr35,000
SHIVSHAKTI SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
2%₹333 Cr350
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹314 Cr31,670
Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹310 Cr31,000
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹245 Cr24,500
TATA Communications Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹244 Cr25,000
Ultratech Cement Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹237 Cr24,000
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹222 Cr22,500

4. Nippon India Short Term Fund

The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate stable returns for investors with a short term investment horizon by investing in fixed income securitites of a short term maturity.

Research Highlights for Nippon India Short Term Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹6,364 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 3.77% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.24% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.32 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 0.08% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.14 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 2.54 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~92%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Power Finance Corporation Limited (~3.7%).

Below is the key information for Nippon India Short Term Fund

Nippon India Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 18 Dec 02
NAV (28 Oct 26) ₹56.0747 ↓ 0.00   (-0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,364 on 30 Sep 26
Category Debt - Short term Bond
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating ☆☆☆☆
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.95
Sharpe Ratio -0.32
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 0.08%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 6 Months 14 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 1 Month 20 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,228
30 Sep 23₹10,908
30 Sep 24₹11,789
30 Sep 25₹12,748
30 Sep 26₹13,370

Nippon India Short Term Fund SIP Returns

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

Returns for Nippon India Short Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Oct 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month -0.1%
6 Month 1.9%
1 Year 3.8%
3 Year 6.8%
5 Year 5.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.9%
2024 8%
2023 6.8%
2022 3.2%
2021 4.4%
2020 9.5%
2019 9.4%
2018 5.5%
2017 5.7%
2016 9.8%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure
Vivek Sharma1 Feb 206.67 Yr.
Kinjal Desai25 May 188.36 Yr.
Sushil Budhia31 Mar 215.51 Yr.
Amber Singhania11 Mar 260.56 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Short Term Fund as on 30 Sep 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.8%
Debt91.77%
Other0.44%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate69.02%
Government25.44%
Cash Equivalent5.1%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA16.29%
AAA83.71%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹235 Cr24,000
SHIVSHAKTI SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
3%₹213 Cr225
8.97% Govt Stock 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹159 Cr15,000,000
Knowledge Realty TRust
Debentures | -
2%₹158 Cr16,000
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
Debentures | -
2%₹151 Cr15,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹150 Cr15,000
Export Import Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹149 Cr15,000
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹131 Cr1,300
8.37% Madhyapradesh Sdl 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹128 Cr12,500,000
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹115 Cr1,200

5. ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund

To generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximising income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹18,890 Cr).
  • Established history (25+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 4.17% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.35% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.11 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.06% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.72 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 4.64 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-7 Days (0.25%),7 Days and above(NIL).
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~103%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (~5.0%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund

ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Oct 01
NAV (28 Oct 26) ₹64.1064 ↓ 0.00   (-0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹18,890 on 30 Sep 26
Category Debt - Short term Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating ☆☆☆☆
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.05
Sharpe Ratio -0.11
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 8.06%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 7 Months 20 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 8 Months 19 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,359
30 Sep 23₹11,112
30 Sep 24₹11,989
30 Sep 25₹12,953
30 Sep 26₹13,645

ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund SIP Returns

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

Returns for ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Oct 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.4%
3 Month -0.2%
6 Month 1.9%
1 Year 4.2%
3 Year 6.8%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 8%
2024 7.8%
2023 7.4%
2022 4.7%
2021 3.9%
2020 10.6%
2019 9.7%
2018 5.8%
2017 5.9%
2016 11.1%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia19 Nov 0916.88 Yr.
Nikhil Kabra29 Dec 205.76 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund as on 30 Sep 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt103.33%
Other0.34%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate67.96%
Government34.84%
Securitized0.54%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA21.54%
AAA78.46%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
5%₹939 Cr94,500
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
4%₹747 Cr75,000
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹589 Cr58,500
SHIVSHAKTI SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
3%₹571 Cr600
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
3%₹531 Cr53,500
SIDDHIVINAYAK SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
2%₹452 Cr475
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹437 Cr44,700
Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹299 Cr30,000
Summit Digitel Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹281 Cr28,300
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
1%₹268 Cr27,000

6. Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund

An Open ended Income scheme with the objective to generate regular income by investing primarily in investment grade fixed income securities / money market instruments with short to medium term maturities and across the credit spectrum within the universe of investment grade rating.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹5,966 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 3.87% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.21% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.28 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.64% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 1.84 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 2.32 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: 0-90 Days (0.5%),90 Days and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~75%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Bharti Telecom Limited (~6.2%).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 May 03
NAV (28 Oct 26) ₹50.5358 ↓ 0.00   (-0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,966 on 30 Sep 26
Category Debt - Short term Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating ☆☆☆☆
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.98
Sharpe Ratio -0.28
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-90 Days (0.5%),90 Days and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.64%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 3 Months 25 Days
Modified Duration 1 Year 10 Months 2 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,329
30 Sep 23₹11,015
30 Sep 24₹11,896
30 Sep 25₹12,825
30 Sep 26₹13,461

Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities 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 Short Term Opportunities Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Oct 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month -0.1%
6 Month 1.9%
1 Year 3.9%
3 Year 6.7%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.7%
2024 7.9%
2023 6.9%
2022 4.2%
2021 3.8%
2020 11.1%
2019 8.5%
2018 6.5%
2017 5.6%
2016 11.3%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kaustubh Gupta11 Sep 1412.06 Yr.
Mohit Sharma6 Aug 206.16 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund as on 30 Sep 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash25.08%
Debt74.92%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate56.63%
Cash Equivalent23.41%
Government19.96%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA16.33%
AAA83.67%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -
6%₹363 Cr36,600
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
5%₹297 Cr30,000
SIDDHIVINAYAK SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
4%₹218 Cr230
Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹214 Cr19,000
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹192 Cr20,000
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹192 Cr17,773
Embassy Office Parks Reit
Debentures | -
3%₹180 Cr18,000
Hinduja Leyland Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹144 Cr14,500
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹127 Cr13,000
Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹120 Cr12,500
↓ -1,500

7. Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund

The objective of the Scheme is to generate income from a portfolio constituted of short term debt and money market securities.

Research Highlights for Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹419 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 3.85% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.08% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.45 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.43% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 1.29 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 1.59 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-15 Days (0.25%),15 Days and above(NIL).
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~90%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Small Industries Development Bank Of India (~4.7%).

Below is the key information for Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund

Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Jun 10
NAV (28 Oct 26) ₹31.0224 ↑ 0.00   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹419 on 30 Sep 26
Category Debt - Short term Bond
AMC Baroda Pioneer Asset Management Co. Ltd.
Rating ☆☆☆
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 1.08
Sharpe Ratio -0.46
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-15 Days (0.25%),15 Days and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.43%
Effective Maturity 1 Year 7 Months 2 Days
Modified Duration 1 Year 3 Months 14 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,209
30 Sep 23₹10,911
30 Sep 24₹11,760
30 Sep 25₹12,664
30 Sep 26₹13,261

Baroda Pioneer Short Term 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 Baroda Pioneer Short Term 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 28 Oct 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.1%
3 Month 0.4%
6 Month 2.2%
1 Year 3.8%
3 Year 6.6%
5 Year 5.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.5%
2024 7.7%
2023 7%
2022 3%
2021 3.7%
2020 7.5%
2019 8.8%
2018 7.1%
2017 7.6%
2016 9.5%
Fund Manager information for Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Prashant Pimple16 Sep 260.04 Yr.
Vikram Pamnani10 Jul 242.23 Yr.

Data below for Baroda Pioneer Short Term Bond Fund as on 30 Sep 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash9.7%
Debt89.89%
Other0.41%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate74.69%
Government15.21%
Cash Equivalent9.7%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA32.59%
AAA67.41%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
5%₹20 Cr2,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
5%₹20 Cr2,000
Nirma Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹15 Cr1,500
TATA Projects Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹15 Cr1,500
Adani Power Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹15 Cr1,500
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹15 Cr1,500
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹14 Cr1,400
8.2% Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited (25/09/2029) **
Debentures | -
3%₹13 Cr1,300
↑ 1,300
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹12 Cr120
Shriram Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹10 Cr1,000

8. UTI Short Term Income Fund

To generate steady and reasonable income with low risk and high level of liquidity from a portfolio of money market securities and high quality debt.

Research Highlights for UTI Short Term Income Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,770 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 3.69% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.22% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.47 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.58% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.07 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 2.55 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~77%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Export Import Bank Of India (~7.0%).

Below is the key information for UTI Short Term Income Fund

UTI Short Term Income Fund
Growth
Launch Date 19 Sep 07
NAV (28 Oct 26) ₹33.5964 ↑ 0.01   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,770 on 30 Sep 26
Category Debt - Short term Bond
AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating ☆☆☆☆
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.85
Sharpe Ratio -0.48
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 10,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.58%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 6 Months 18 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 25 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Sep 21₹10,000
30 Sep 22₹10,308
30 Sep 23₹11,002
30 Sep 24₹11,888
30 Sep 25₹12,795
30 Sep 26₹13,394

UTI Short Term Income 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 UTI Short Term Income Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 28 Oct 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month -0.1%
6 Month 1.9%
1 Year 3.7%
3 Year 6.6%
5 Year 5.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2025 7.3%
2024 7.9%
2023 6.9%
2022 3.8%
2021 8.4%
2020 10.5%
2019 -3.9%
2018 6%
2017 6.1%
2016 10.1%
Fund Manager information for UTI Short Term Income Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anurag Mittal21 Jul 260.2 Yr.

Data below for UTI Short Term Income Fund as on 30 Sep 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash22.13%
Debt77.33%
Other0.53%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate59.52%
Government23.49%
Cash Equivalent16.46%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA16.69%
AAA83.31%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Export Import Bank Of India
Debentures | -
7%₹122 Cr12,500
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
6%₹98 Cr9,800
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹75 Cr7,500
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
4%₹75 Cr7,500
360 One Prime Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹74 Cr7,500
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
4%₹74 Cr7,500
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
3%₹51 Cr500
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹50 Cr500
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹50 Cr5,000
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹50 Cr5,000

Disclaimer:
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