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Long Term Debt Funds - When Should You Invest?

Updated on September 4, 2025 , 11694 views

Long term debt funds are a type of Debt Mutual Funds that invest in corporate Bonds and government securities (g-secs) that have a long-term maturity period. The average maturity of these funds is in excess of 3 years, most of the times. That is why, these funds are suitable for investors who wish to make a mid to long term Investment plan i.e., typically for 3-5 years or even more. Let's understand how long term debt funds works and what are the best long term bonds funds to invest in 2025.

Long Term Debt Funds - A Plan for Long Term Investment

Long term debt funds invest their major Underlying asset in debt instruments like corporate debentures, bonds and money market instruments & government securities with a higher maturity period. Investors should invest in long term debt funds if they have an investment time frame of more than 3 years. These funds generally come with lower risk compared to equity mutual funds but carry a certain level of credit and interest rate risk. This fund is suitable for investors who are willing to take on some level of risk in their investment.

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Long-term debt funds are sensitive to changes in the interest rate and are more volatile than other categories of debt funds. The performance of these funds largely depends on the Economy's interest rate cycle, with falling interest rates benefiting these funds the most. Interest rates and prices of the debt instruments have an inverse relationship, which means that they move in opposite directions. For instance, a falling interest rate is good for debt funds or bond funds. Long term Income funds usually benefit when the interest rates are moving downwards. Moreover, during interest rate falls, the bond prices go up and this boost NAVs of the Debt fund schemes.

In a falling interest rate scenario, the average maturities of such bonds can go up to around 7-10 years. When the interest rates rise, they stock up lower tenured securities and keep the Portfolio’s average maturity low.

It's important to consider economic factors, including Inflation trends and monetary policy, when determining the right time to invest in long-term debt funds. Monitoring central Bank announcements, such as interest rate cuts or hikes, can provide insights into potential Market shifts.

Mostly, it is advisable to invest in long term bond funds when the interest rates are expected to ease down because a decrease in the interest rates causes a rise in the prices of long-term securities. Investors who are comfortable with fluctuating interest rates in the market, should only prefer Investing in long term debt funds.

It’s also crucial to have a diversified portfolio. Relying heavily on long-term debt funds can expose your investment to volatility if interest rates rise unexpectedly. A balanced mix of equities, short-term debt, and long-term debt ensures you are better protected in various market conditions.

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Returns and Risk

These funds are meant to give returns in excess of bank fixed deposits. One of the significant benefits of long-term debt funds is their potential to provide inflation-adjusted returns, making them an attractive choice for investors looking to preserve purchasing power over time. Furthermore, if held for more than three years, the returns are more tax efficient. But, on the risk side, these funds can get volatile when the interest rates suddenly change direction. In a sustained rising interest rate regime, these funds give modest returns as they cannot sell long-dated bonds and switch to shorter tenured scripts.

Additionally, investors need to be aware of the credit risk associated with these funds. While many long-term debt funds invest in highly rated securities, there can still be a risk of Default if a corporate bond issuer faces financial trouble. Hence, investors should assess the credit profile of the fund before investing.

Impact of Inflation on Long Term Debt Funds

Inflation has a direct impact on the real returns of long-term debt funds. When inflation rises, the purchasing power of future cash flows from bonds decreases. This means that, even if your fund delivers nominal returns, the real returns (adjusted for inflation) could be lower. Investors should closely monitor inflation trends because a higher-than-expected inflation rate could erode the value of their long-term investments.

However, during periods of moderate inflation, long-term debt funds can still provide decent real returns, especially when paired with tax benefits from indexation.

Long Term Debt Funds Taxation

Tax implication on debt funds is computed in the following manner-

Short Term Capital Gains

If the holding period of a debt investment is less than 36 months, then it is classified as a short-term investment and these are taxed as per individual's tax slab.

Long Term Capital Gains

If the holding period of debt investment is more than 36 months, then it is classified as a long-term investment and is taxed at 20% with an indexation benefit.

Capital Gains Investment Holding Gains Taxation
Short Term Capital Gains Less than 36 months As per individual's tax slab
Long Term Capital Gains More than 36 months 20% with indexation benefits

The indexation benefit is a key advantage of holding debt funds for the long term. It allows investors to adjust the cost of their investment for inflation, thereby reducing the tax burden.

Ideal Investor Profile for Long Term Debt Funds

Long-term debt funds are suitable for:

  • Investors with a moderate risk appetite: These funds are not risk-free but are less volatile compared to Equity Funds.
  • Investors looking for stable returns over 3-5 years: Those who prefer a predictable return pattern and can Handle interest rate fluctuations.
  • Tax-conscious investors: Due to the tax benefits of indexation, these funds are more attractive than traditional fixed deposits for long-term holdings.
  • Investors seeking an alternative to equity: Those who prefer debt over equities but want better returns than short-term debt funds.

How Interest Rate Cycles Affect Long Term Debt Funds

Interest rate cycles play a critical role in determining the performance of long-term debt funds. In a falling interest rate scenario, long-term debt funds typically perform well, as bond prices increase. Conversely, when interest rates are rising, long-term debt funds may Underperform because bond prices tend to decrease.

It is crucial for investors to understand where the economy is in the interest rate cycle before committing to long-term debt funds. For instance, during an expansion phase in the economy where central banks may hike interest rates to curb inflation, long-term debt funds could see volatility.

How to Invest in Long Term Bond Funds?

Investors can invest in two ways— SIP or Lump sum. For average investors, SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) is the most viable option. It gives you a systematic option of investing monthly/quarterly/annually Basis. In a lump sum, investors have to invest a considerable amount as a one-time down payment in the scheme. The minimum investment amount for a lump sum is INR 5000, whereas for a SIP it is INR 500.

SIP is an excellent way to mitigate market timing risks. By investing periodically, you benefit from rupee cost averaging, which can be especially helpful in a volatile interest rate environment. Lump sum investments are ideal for those with a large amount to invest upfront and who are confident in the market outlook for long-term interest rates.

Best Long Term Bond Funds to Invest in 2025

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)Min InvestmentMin SIP Investment3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund Growth ₹100.781
↑ 0.09
₹1,109 10,000 500 15.89.57.57.66.85%2Y 5M 19D5Y 1M 2D
BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹27.8108
↑ 0.03
₹422 5,000 300 0.75.28.87.78.36.73%3Y 6M 22D4Y 10M 20D
Nippon India Prime Debt Fund Growth ₹60.6437
↑ 0.05
₹10,013 1,000 100 0.64.88.57.88.46.81%3Y 6M 7D4Y 7M 20D
Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard Growth ₹3,816.96
↑ 4.41
₹17,811 5,000 1,000 0.74.78.47.68.36.83%3Y 3M 4D4Y 11M 16D
ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹30.1787
↑ 0.03
₹33,574 5,000 100 14.68.37.886.78%2Y 5M 26D4Y 6M 29D
Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹3,210.75
↑ 3.51
₹7,588 5,000 100 0.54.68.27.38.16.67%3Y 5M 16D4Y 6M 7D
Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹40.5989
↑ 0.04
₹798 5,000 250 0.74.78.27.286.65%3Y 1M 6D4Y 3M 22D
Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹19.4322
↑ 0.02
₹15,925 5,000 1,000 0.74.58.27.27.76.59%3Y 2M 16D4Y 1M 17D
HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹32.8376
↑ 0.03
₹35,968 5,000 300 0.34.487.68.66.88%4Y 2M 12D6Y 9M 11D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹113.886
↑ 0.12
₹28,598 1,000 100 0.34.287.78.56.9%4Y 6M 11D6Y 10M 17D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 5 Sep 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased

CommentaryFranklin India Corporate Debt FundBNP Paribas Corporate Bond FundNippon India Prime Debt FundKotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond FundInvesco India Corporate Bond FundSundaram Corporate Bond FundBandhan Corporate Bond FundHDFC Corporate Bond FundAditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,109 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹422 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹10,013 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹17,811 Cr).Top quartile AUM (₹33,574 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹7,588 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹798 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹15,925 Cr).Highest AUM (₹35,968 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹28,598 Cr).
Point 2Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (24+ yrs).Established history (17+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (9+ 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: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).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: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.
Point 51Y return: 9.50% (top quartile).1Y return: 8.78% (top quartile).1Y return: 8.50% (upper mid).1Y return: 8.41% (upper mid).1Y return: 8.30% (upper mid).1Y return: 8.18% (lower mid).1Y return: 8.18% (lower mid).1Y return: 8.15% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 8.02% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 7.99% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.03% (top quartile).1M return: -0.12% (lower mid).1M return: -0.17% (bottom quartile).1M return: -0.02% (upper mid).1M return: 0.08% (top quartile).1M return: -0.16% (lower mid).1M return: -0.03% (upper mid).1M return: -0.03% (upper mid).1M return: -0.22% (bottom quartile).1M return: -0.24% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 1.59 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.78 (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.79 (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.80 (top quartile).Sharpe: 2.12 (top quartile).Sharpe: 1.54 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 1.55 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.75 (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.46 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 1.54 (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): 6.85% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.73% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.83% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.78% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.67% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.65% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.59% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.90% (top quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 2.47 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 3.56 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 3.52 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 3.26 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 2.49 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 3.46 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 3.10 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 3.21 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 4.20 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 4.53 yrs (bottom quartile).

Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,109 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 9.50% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.03% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.59 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.85% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.47 yrs (top quartile).

BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹422 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.78% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.12% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.78 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.73% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.56 yrs (bottom quartile).

Nippon India Prime Debt Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹10,013 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.50% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.17% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.79 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.52 yrs (lower mid).

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard

  • Upper mid AUM (₹17,811 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.41% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.02% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.80 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.83% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.26 yrs (upper mid).

ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹33,574 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.30% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.08% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.12 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.78% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.49 yrs (top quartile).

Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹7,588 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.18% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.16% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.54 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.67% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.46 yrs (lower mid).

Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹798 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.18% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.03% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.55 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.65% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.10 yrs (upper mid).

Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹15,925 Cr).
  • Established history (9+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.15% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.03% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.75 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.59% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.21 yrs (upper mid).

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹35,968 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.02% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.22% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.46 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 4.20 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹28,598 Cr).
  • Established history (28+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.99% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.24% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.54 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.90% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 4.53 yrs (bottom quartile).

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 (₹1,109 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 9.50% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.03% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.59 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.85% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.47 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 5.09 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Years (0.5%),1 Years and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~96%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.9% Govt Stock 2065 (~7.5%).

Below is the key information for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund

Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 23 Jun 97
NAV (05 Sep 25) ₹100.781 ↑ 0.09   (0.09 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,109 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.79
Sharpe Ratio 1.59
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 6.85%
Effective Maturity 5 Years 1 Month 2 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 5 Months 19 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,640
31 Aug 22₹10,917
31 Aug 23₹11,564
31 Aug 24₹12,385
31 Aug 25₹13,548

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
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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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 1%
6 Month 5.8%
1 Year 9.5%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.6%
2023 6.5%
2022 3.2%
2021 3.8%
2020 9%
2019 9.2%
2018 7.5%
2017 7.7%
2016 9%
2015 8.4%
Fund Manager information for Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Rahul Goswami6 Oct 231.91 Yr.
Anuj Tagra7 Mar 241.49 Yr.
Chandni Gupta7 Mar 241.49 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.76%
Debt95.96%
Other0.28%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate75.58%
Government20.38%
Cash Equivalent3.76%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA11.03%
AAA88.97%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹79 Cr8,054,500
↑ 2,500,000
Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -
6%₹68 Cr6,576
HDFC Bank Limited
Debentures | -
6%₹62 Cr60
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
5%₹53 Cr500
Summit Digitel Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹52 Cr5,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹51 Cr500
Sikka Ports & Terminals Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹51 Cr500
Embassy Office Parks Reit
Debentures | -
5%₹51 Cr5,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
5%₹51 Cr5,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹50 Cr9,000

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 (₹422 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.78% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.12% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.78 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.73% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.56 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 4.89 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12-24 Months (0.5%),24-36 Months (0.25%),36 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~93%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.18% Govt Stock 2033 (~6.3%).

Below is the key information for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund

BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 8 Nov 08
NAV (05 Sep 25) ₹27.8108 ↑ 0.03   (0.10 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹422 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC BNP Paribas Asset Mgmt India Pvt. Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.58
Sharpe Ratio 1.78
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 6.73%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 10 Months 20 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 6 Months 22 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,435
31 Aug 22₹10,494
31 Aug 23₹11,183
31 Aug 24₹12,045
31 Aug 25₹13,095

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
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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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.1%
3 Month 0.7%
6 Month 5.2%
1 Year 8.8%
3 Year 7.7%
5 Year 5.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.3%
2023 7%
2022 1.6%
2021 2.2%
2020 9.9%
2019 0.9%
2018 5.2%
2017 6.7%
2016 10.8%
2015 7.2%
Fund Manager information for BNP Paribas Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Gurvinder Wasan21 Oct 240.86 Yr.
Vikram Pamnani10 Jul 241.15 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.2%
Equity2.6%
Debt92.98%
Other0.22%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate58.05%
Government34.94%
Cash Equivalent4.2%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹27 Cr2,600,000
↑ 200,000
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
6%₹25 Cr2,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
5%₹20 Cr2,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹19 Cr1,900
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹15 Cr1,500
↑ 1,500
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹15 Cr1,500
Ntpc Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹15 Cr1,500
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
3%₹12 Cr1,200
6.28% Goi 2032 (14-Jul-2032)
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹12 Cr1,200,000
↑ 700,000
National Housing Bank
Debentures | -
3%₹11 Cr1,100

3. 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 (₹10,013 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.50% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.17% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.79 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.52 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.64 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~92%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.79% Govt Stock 2034 (~4.5%).

Below is the key information for Nippon India Prime Debt Fund

Nippon India Prime Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 14 Sep 00
NAV (05 Sep 25) ₹60.6437 ↑ 0.05   (0.08 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹10,013 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.71
Sharpe Ratio 1.79
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.81%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 7 Months 20 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 6 Months 7 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,669
31 Aug 22₹11,045
31 Aug 23₹11,818
31 Aug 24₹12,745
31 Aug 25₹13,815

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
Invest Now

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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month 0.6%
6 Month 4.8%
1 Year 8.5%
3 Year 7.8%
5 Year 6.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.4%
2023 7.1%
2022 4.3%
2021 4.7%
2020 9.5%
2019 7.8%
2018 6.9%
2017 6.6%
2016 9.1%
2015 8.7%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Prime Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Vivek Sharma1 Feb 205.59 Yr.
Kinjal Desai25 May 187.28 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.81%
Debt91.94%
Other0.25%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate54.57%
Government38.07%
Cash Equivalent7.11%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹459 Cr45,000,000
↑ 12,000,000
7.02% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹413 Cr40,000,000
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹354 Cr35,000,000
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹311 Cr30,000,000
↑ 7,500,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹224 Cr22,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹211 Cr20,500
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹204 Cr20,000
Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹203 Cr20,000
Andhra Pradesh (Government of) 6.77%
- | -
2%₹200 Cr20,000,000
↑ 20,000,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹183 Cr18,000

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 (₹17,811 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.41% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.02% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.80 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.83% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 3.26 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.96 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.18% Govt Stock 2033 (~9.0%).

Below is the key information for Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard

Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard
Growth
Launch Date 21 Sep 07
NAV (05 Sep 25) ₹3,816.96 ↑ 4.41   (0.12 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹17,811 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.67
Sharpe Ratio 1.8
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.83%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 11 Months 16 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 3 Months 4 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,559
31 Aug 22₹10,870
31 Aug 23₹11,576
31 Aug 24₹12,477
31 Aug 25₹13,503

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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 0.7%
6 Month 4.7%
1 Year 8.4%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.3%
2023 6.9%
2022 3.7%
2021 3.8%
2020 9.7%
2019 9.6%
2018 7.5%
2017 6.9%
2016 9.4%
2015 8.8%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Standard
NameSinceTenure
Deepak Agrawal1 Feb 1510.59 Yr.
Manu Sharma1 Nov 222.84 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.36%
Debt97.37%
Other0.27%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate64.73%
Government32.78%
Cash Equivalent2.22%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
9%₹1,589 Cr152,935,080
↑ 5,000,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
3%₹619 Cr61,000
6.99% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹500 Cr49,000,000
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹442 Cr43,500
7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹397 Cr40,000,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹356 Cr35,000
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹354 Cr35,000
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹330 Cr32,500
Jamnagar Utilities & Power Private Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹319 Cr3,200
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹316 Cr31,000

5. 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 (₹33,574 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.30% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.08% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.12 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.78% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.49 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 4.58 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~93%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~99%).
  • Largest holding 7.81% Govt Stock 2033 (~5.7%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 11 Aug 09
NAV (05 Sep 25) ₹30.1787 ↑ 0.03   (0.09 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹33,574 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.57
Sharpe Ratio 2.12
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.78%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 6 Months 29 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 5 Months 26 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,588
31 Aug 22₹10,970
31 Aug 23₹11,791
31 Aug 24₹12,695
31 Aug 25₹13,731

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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.1%
3 Month 1%
6 Month 4.6%
1 Year 8.3%
3 Year 7.8%
5 Year 6.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8%
2023 7.6%
2022 4.5%
2021 4.1%
2020 10.4%
2019 9.9%
2018 6.4%
2017 6.3%
2016 9.8%
2015 8.8%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia22 Jan 241.61 Yr.
Ritesh Lunawat22 Jan 241.61 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.09%
Debt92.64%
Other0.27%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate63.06%
Government31.52%
Cash Equivalent5.15%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA99.49%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.81% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹1,925 Cr185,277,360
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
4%₹1,459 Cr143,500
↑ 5,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹973 Cr95,277,410
↑ 74,519,500
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹866 Cr83,594,780
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹835 Cr80,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹795 Cr78,750
↓ -31,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹650 Cr64,000
↑ 24,000
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹594 Cr59,000
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹593 Cr58,412,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹565 Cr55,550
↓ -32,500

6. 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 (₹7,588 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.18% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.16% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.54 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.67% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.46 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.52 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~94%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.18% Govt Stock 2033 (~5.6%).

Below is the key information for Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund

Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 2 Aug 07
NAV (05 Sep 25) ₹3,210.75 ↑ 3.51   (0.11 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,588 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.67
Sharpe Ratio 1.54
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.67%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 6 Months 7 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 5 Months 16 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,516
31 Aug 22₹10,730
31 Aug 23₹11,390
31 Aug 24₹12,260
31 Aug 25₹13,243

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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month 0.5%
6 Month 4.6%
1 Year 8.2%
3 Year 7.3%
5 Year 5.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.1%
2023 6.7%
2022 2.9%
2021 3.4%
2020 10.1%
2019 11.1%
2018 4%
2017 1.8%
2016 14.1%
2015 5.2%
Fund Manager information for Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Krishna Cheemalapati16 Dec 204.71 Yr.
Vikas Garg26 Sep 204.93 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.86%
Debt93.87%
Other0.27%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate52.01%
Government41.93%
Cash Equivalent5.79%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹403 Cr38,786,700
↓ -1,500,000
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹395 Cr38,112,600
↑ 1,500,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹231 Cr22,591,100
↓ -1,500,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
3%₹213 Cr21,000,000
6.33% Goi 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹182 Cr18,325,100
↑ 6,000,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹167 Cr16,500,000
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹166 Cr16,000,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
2%₹153 Cr15,000,000
↑ 2,500,000
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹151 Cr15,000,000
↑ 2,500,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹146 Cr14,200,000

7. 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 (₹798 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.18% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.03% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.55 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.65% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.10 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.31 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~91%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Small Industries Development Bank Of India (~6.4%).

Below is the key information for Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund

Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Dec 04
NAV (05 Sep 25) ₹40.5989 ↑ 0.04   (0.09 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹798 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.51
Sharpe Ratio 1.55
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 250
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.65%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 3 Months 22 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 1 Month 6 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,557
31 Aug 22₹10,823
31 Aug 23₹11,464
31 Aug 24₹12,332
31 Aug 25₹13,323

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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 0.7%
6 Month 4.7%
1 Year 8.2%
3 Year 7.2%
5 Year 5.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8%
2023 6.3%
2022 3.7%
2021 3.5%
2020 11%
2019 11.3%
2018 4.8%
2017 5.4%
2016 11.7%
2015 8.7%
Fund Manager information for Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Dwijendra Srivastava31 Jul 1015.1 Yr.
Sandeep Agarwal1 Jun 1213.26 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash9.11%
Debt90.52%
Other0.37%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate62.94%
Government31.88%
Cash Equivalent4.82%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
6%₹51 Cr5,000
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹41 Cr4,000
National Housing Bank
Debentures | -
5%₹40 Cr4,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
4%₹31 Cr300
6.33% Goi 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹30 Cr3,000,000
↑ 500,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
3%₹26 Cr2,500
HDFC Bank Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹26 Cr2,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
3%₹26 Cr2,500
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹26 Cr2,500,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹25 Cr2,500

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 (₹15,925 Cr).
  • Established history (9+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.15% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.03% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.75 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.59% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.21 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.13 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.18% Govt Stock 2033 (~16.4%).

Below is the key information for Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund

Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 12 Jan 16
NAV (05 Sep 25) ₹19.4322 ↑ 0.02   (0.10 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹15,925 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating Not Rated
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.65
Sharpe Ratio 1.75
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.59%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 1 Month 17 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 2 Months 16 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,623
31 Aug 22₹10,816
31 Aug 23₹11,480
31 Aug 24₹12,317
31 Aug 25₹13,299

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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 0.7%
6 Month 4.5%
1 Year 8.2%
3 Year 7.2%
5 Year 5.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.7%
2023 6.8%
2022 2.6%
2021 3.7%
2020 11.6%
2019 8.5%
2018 6.3%
2017 6.2%
2016
2015
Fund Manager information for Bandhan Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Suyash Choudhary28 Jul 214.1 Yr.
Gautam Kaul1 Dec 213.75 Yr.
Brijesh Shah10 Jun 241.23 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.25%
Debt97.48%
Other0.28%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate60.83%
Government36.64%
Cash Equivalent2.25%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
16%₹2,613 Cr251,500,000
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
6%₹932 Cr92,500,000
7.26% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹778 Cr74,500,000
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹753 Cr75,000,000
↓ -2,500,000
Larsen And Toubro Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹615 Cr60,000,000
↑ 2,500,000
Reliance Industries Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹608 Cr57,500,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹543 Cr52,500,000
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹470 Cr47,000,000
Ultratech Cement Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹433 Cr42,500,000
Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹410 Cr40,000,000
↑ 5,000,000

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 (₹35,968 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.02% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.22% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.46 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 4.20 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 6.78 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.92% Govt Stock 2039 (~6.6%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Jun 10
NAV (05 Sep 25) ₹32.8376 ↑ 0.03   (0.09 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹35,968 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.6
Sharpe Ratio 1.46
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.88%
Effective Maturity 6 Years 9 Months 11 Days
Modified Duration 4 Years 2 Months 12 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,628
31 Aug 22₹10,922
31 Aug 23₹11,662
31 Aug 24₹12,591
31 Aug 25₹13,577

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 ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
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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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month 0.3%
6 Month 4.4%
1 Year 8%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.6%
2023 7.2%
2022 3.3%
2021 3.9%
2020 11.8%
2019 10.3%
2018 6.5%
2017 6.5%
2016 10.6%
2015 8.6%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anupam Joshi27 Oct 159.85 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 232.2 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.09%
Debt96.64%
Other0.28%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate58.29%
Government38.35%
Cash Equivalent3.09%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹2,376 Cr235,000,000
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹1,126 Cr112,500
7.81% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹925 Cr89,000,000
6.68% Government Of India
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹906 Cr91,500,000
↑ 14,000,000
State Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹805 Cr800
HDFC Bank Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹517 Cr50,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
1%₹509 Cr5,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
1%₹509 Cr50,000
6.99% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹485 Cr47,500,000
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹472 Cr4,500

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 (₹28,598 Cr).
  • Established history (28+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.99% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.24% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.54 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.90% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 4.53 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 6.88 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~96%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.92% Govt Stock 2039 (~9.7%).

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 (05 Sep 25) ₹113.886 ↑ 0.12   (0.10 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹28,598 on 31 Jul 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.52
Sharpe Ratio 1.54
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.9%
Effective Maturity 6 Years 10 Months 17 Days
Modified Duration 4 Years 6 Months 11 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 20₹10,000
31 Aug 21₹10,645
31 Aug 22₹10,986
31 Aug 23₹11,743
31 Aug 24₹12,688
31 Aug 25₹13,667

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 5 Sep 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month 0.3%
6 Month 4.2%
1 Year 8%
3 Year 7.7%
5 Year 6.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.5%
2023 7.3%
2022 4.1%
2021 4%
2020 11.9%
2019 9.6%
2018 7%
2017 6.5%
2016 10.2%
2015 8.9%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kaustubh Gupta12 Apr 214.39 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.24%
Debt96.48%
Other0.28%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate57.46%
Government39.02%
Cash Equivalent3.24%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
10%₹2,718 Cr268,736,200
↑ 2,000,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹2,190 Cr214,500,000
↑ 11,500,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
4%₹1,156 Cr113,500
↓ -15,000
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹841 Cr81,161,700
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
3%₹750 Cr74,550
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹603 Cr6,000
Jamnagar Utilities & Power Private Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹594 Cr59,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹585 Cr60,000
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹574 Cr56,500,000
↑ 6,000,000
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹563 Cr55,000

Comparing Long Term Debt Funds with Other Fixed-Income Instruments

It’s helpful to compare long-term debt funds with other investment options like bank fixed deposits (FDs), public provident funds (PPF), and bonds. While long-term debt funds offer better liquidity and tax Efficiency (especially after 3 years), they come with market risks, which instruments like FDs do not. PPF, on the other hand, has a Fixed Interest Rate and offers government backing but lacks liquidity, as it comes with a long lock-in period.

Corporate bonds may offer higher yields but come with credit risks, especially for lower-rated companies. Long-term debt funds, in contrast, give exposure to a diversified pool of bonds, spreading out risk.

Role of Credit Rating in Long Term Debt Funds

Before investing in long-term debt funds, it is crucial to check the credit quality of the bonds within the fund's portfolio. Debt instruments are assigned credit ratings, which indicate the issuer’s ability to meet their financial obligations. Funds with a portfolio of AAA-rated bonds are considered safer but might offer slightly lower returns compared to funds with lower-rated bonds.

However, investors should avoid funds with heavy exposure to low-rated bonds, unless they have a higher risk tolerance, as defaults can erode returns significantly.

Debt Fund Credit Risks vs. Sovereign Bonds

Sovereign bonds, especially government securities (G-Secs), are seen as one of the safest forms of investment as they are backed by the government. However, corporate bonds, a common component of long-term debt funds, carry credit risks. These risks arise when a corporation is unable to repay its debt obligations, which can affect the returns of the fund. Therefore, investors must assess the credit ratings of the bonds held by the debt fund and weigh their risk accordingly.

Duration vs. Yield: Key Concepts to Understand

Duration is a measure of a bond fund's sensitivity to interest rate changes. Long-term debt funds tend to have higher durations because their underlying bonds have longer maturity periods. A higher duration means that the fund's NAV will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates.

Yield is another important metric, representing the income generated by the fund's underlying bonds as a percentage of the NAV. In long-term debt funds, yield tends to be lower in high-quality bonds but rises with riskier bonds.

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