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If you are approaching retirement or are a newbie to Mutual Funds or if you are looking for an investment that won’t cause you much loss and protect your funds at the same time, then we have got some options that you need to have a look at.
Ideally, low-risk investors are the one who wants to invest their money, but don’t want to risk their investments. In other words, they want to make a safe investment in Mutual Funds.
Debt fund, a type of Mutual Fund, have some of the best low-risk investments for conservative investors. As debt funds invest in government Bonds, money Market securities, etc., they carry a lower risk, compared to equities. Also, since these funds have a low-risk, the maturity duration of these funds is short, varying from a few days to a year. But, these funds are known for this short-term returns. Risk-averse investors can invest in these funds for a short duration and earn optimal returns.
These are a debt scheme that will invest in bonds that mature in a day. In other words, investment is done in overnight securities with a maturity of one day. This is a safe option for investors who want to park money without worrying about risks and returns. Some overnight scheme, in order to generate credit risk-free return by way of Income or growth, invests in Central Government Securities, Treasury Bills, Call Money and Repos. This is a great option for investors who want to invest their surplus amount for a night. However, one who don't want to redeem their fund overnight, can let it remain in the scheme.
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity UTI Overnight Fund Growth ₹3,507.12
↑ 0.56 ₹3,639 1.4 3 6.3 6.4 6.7 5.82% 3D 3D SBI Overnight Fund Growth ₹4,157.89
↑ 0.60 ₹15,182 1.4 3 6.3 6.3 6.6 5.83% 1D 1D HDFC Overnight Fund Growth ₹3,803.66
↑ 0.53 ₹11,928 1.4 3 6.3 6.3 6.6 5.88% 2D 2D L&T Cash Fund Growth ₹1,627.38
↑ 0.18 ₹1,105 1.4 2.6 4.3 3.5 0% Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 1 Jul 25
Liquid Funds invest in securities that have a low maturity period, usually less than 91 days. These funds mainly invest in treasury bills, commercial papers, term deposit, etc. Liquid funds provide easy liquidity and are least volatile than the other types of debt instruments. Also, liquids are a better option than traditional Bank Savings Account. In comparison to bank account, liquid funds provide 7-8% of annual interest. Generally, anyone having idle cash in their savings account must have thought of Investing it somewhere to make more money out of it. Investors who want risk-free investment can ideally prefer investing in these funds.
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 1 MO (%) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,526.06
↑ 0.71 ₹212 0.5 1.7 3.5 7.2 7.4 6.21% 1M 8D 1M 8D Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,908.31
↑ 0.76 ₹36,089 0.5 1.7 3.5 7.2 7.4 6.3% 1M 8D 1M 11D Canara Robeco Liquid Growth ₹3,143.92
↑ 0.84 ₹6,387 0.5 1.7 3.5 7.2 7.4 6.24% 1M 15D 1M 18D BOI AXA Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,007.83
↑ 0.80 ₹1,849 0.5 1.7 3.5 7.2 7.4 5.91% 1M 24D 1M 28D PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹340.03
↑ 0.09 ₹400 0.5 1.7 3.5 7.2 7.3 6.48% 1D 2D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 1 Jul 25
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Ultra short duration funds invest in Fixed Income instruments which have a Macaulay duration between three to six months. Ultra short-term funds help investors avoid interest rate risks and also offer better returns compared to liquid debt funds. These funds are short-term investments that are highly suitable for investors who are willing to marginally increase the risk of investment to earn good returns. Typically, the yield on a debt instrument is higher for instruments with longer maturities. Thus, securities in ultra short mutual funds usually earn a higher yield as compared to Liquid funds (albeit at a relatively higher risk). As a result, ultra short term funds may give marginally better returns than liquid funds over comparable periods of time.
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan Growth ₹34.9131
↑ 0.04 ₹297 1.3 5.9 13.7 8.8 0% 1Y 15D Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹549.219
↑ 0.26 ₹18,981 2.2 4.1 8.1 7.4 7.9 6.92% 4M 13D 5M 8D ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹27.7422
↑ 0.01 ₹16,269 2 3.9 7.7 7.1 7.5 6.88% 5M 12D 8M 8D SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹5,982.99
↑ 2.85 ₹16,434 2 3.9 7.6 7 7.4 0.49% 5M 16D 6M 25D Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹2,700.77
↑ 1.29 ₹1,227 1.9 3.9 7.5 6.9 7.5 6.59% 5M 16D 5M 24D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 7 Aug 22
The money market fund invests in many markets such as commercial/treasury bills, commercial papers, Certificate of Deposit and other instruments specified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These investments are a good option for risk-averse investors who want to earn good returns in short duration. This debt scheme will invest in money market instruments having a maturity up to one year. The performance of Money market funds is closely tied to the interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of India, the Central Bank of India. So, when RBI raises rates in the market, yields increase, and money market funds are able to give good returns.
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity Franklin India Savings Fund Growth ₹50.3238
↑ 0.03 ₹3,472 2.2 4.3 8.2 7.4 7.7 6.46% 8M 8D 8M 26D UTI Money Market Fund Growth ₹3,093.19
↑ 1.90 ₹18,385 2.2 4.3 8.2 7.5 7.7 6.51% 7M 28D 7M 28D Nippon India Money Market Fund Growth ₹4,163.8
↑ 2.67 ₹19,655 2.2 4.3 8.2 7.5 7.8 6.58% 7M 30D 8M 15D ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund Growth ₹380.69
↑ 0.26 ₹30,001 2.2 4.3 8.2 7.5 7.7 6.51% 8M 9D 8M 26D Tata Money Market Fund Growth ₹4,736.36
↑ 3.01 ₹31,975 2.2 4.3 8.1 7.5 7.7 6.56% 8M 5D 8M 5D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 1 Jul 25
*Above is list of best low-risk
funds are having AUM/Net Assets above 100 Crore
. Sorted on Last 6 Months Return
.
To provide a combination of regular income and high liquidity by investing primarily in a mix of short term debt and money market instruments. Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan is a Debt - Ultrashort Bond fund was launched on 18 Dec 07. It is a fund with Moderate risk and has given a Below is the key information for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Franklin India Savings Plus Fund Retail Option) Aims to provide income consistent with the prudent risk from a portfolio comprising substantially of floating rate debt instruments, fixed rate debt instruments swapped for floating rate returns, and also fixed rate instruments and money market instruments. Franklin India Savings Fund is a Debt - Money Market fund was launched on 11 Feb 02. It is a fund with Moderately Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for Franklin India Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To provide highest possible current income consistent with preservation of capital and providing liquidity from investing in a diversified portfolio of short term money market securities. UTI Money Market Fund is a Debt - Money Market fund was launched on 13 Jul 09. It is a fund with Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for UTI Money Market Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Reliance Liquidity Fund) The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate optimal returns consistent with moderate levels of risk and high liquidity. Accordingly, investments shall predominantly be made in Debt and Money Market Instruments. Nippon India Money Market Fund is a Debt - Money Market fund was launched on 16 Jun 05. It is a fund with Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for Nippon India Money Market Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The objective of the Plan will be to seek to provide reasonable returns, commensurate with low risk while providing a high level of liquidity, through investments made primarily in money market and debt securities. ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund is a Debt - Money Market fund was launched on 9 Mar 06. It is a fund with Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan
CAGR/Annualized
return of 8.9% since its launch. . Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan
Growth Launch Date 18 Dec 07 NAV (07 Aug 22) ₹34.9131 ↑ 0.04 (0.11 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹297 on 31 Jul 22 Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 0.52 Sharpe Ratio 2.57 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 10,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 0% Effective Maturity 1 Year 15 Days Modified Duration Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Jun 20 ₹10,000 30 Jun 21 ₹10,826 30 Jun 22 ₹12,362
Purchase not allowed Returns for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 7 Aug 22 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 1.3% 6 Month 5.9% 1 Year 13.7% 3 Year 8.8% 5 Year 8.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Fund Manager information for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan
Name Since Tenure Data below for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan as on 31 Jul 22
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Credit Quality
Rating Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 2. Franklin India Savings Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 7.2% since its launch. Ranked 47 in Money Market
category. Return for 2024 was 7.7% , 2023 was 7.3% and 2022 was 4.4% . Franklin India Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 11 Feb 02 NAV (01 Jul 25) ₹50.3238 ↑ 0.03 (0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,472 on 31 May 25 Category Debt - Money Market AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.27 Sharpe Ratio 2.66 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 10,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 6.46% Effective Maturity 8 Months 26 Days Modified Duration 8 Months 8 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Jun 20 ₹10,000 30 Jun 21 ₹10,383 30 Jun 22 ₹10,742 30 Jun 23 ₹11,448 30 Jun 24 ₹12,289 30 Jun 25 ₹13,296 Returns for Franklin India Savings Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 7 Aug 22 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 2.2% 6 Month 4.3% 1 Year 8.2% 3 Year 7.4% 5 Year 5.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.7% 2023 7.3% 2022 4.4% 2021 3.6% 2020 6% 2019 8.5% 2018 7.5% 2017 7.2% 2016 8.1% 2015 8.3% Fund Manager information for Franklin India Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Rahul Goswami 6 Oct 23 1.65 Yr. Rohan Maru 10 Oct 24 0.64 Yr. Chandni Gupta 30 Apr 24 1.09 Yr. Data below for Franklin India Savings Fund as on 31 May 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 81.57% Debt 18.25% Other 0.18% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 42.74% Government 30.26% Cash Equivalent 26.82% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -6% ₹216 Cr 22,500,000 364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹144 Cr 15,000,000 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -2% ₹72 Cr 1,500 Punjab National Bank
Domestic Bonds | -1% ₹48 Cr 1,000
↑ 1,000 Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -1% ₹48 Cr 1,000 HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹48 Cr 1,000 08.39 RJ UDAY 2026
Domestic Bonds | -1% ₹30 Cr 2,860,000 5.63% Govt Stock 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹25 Cr 2,500,000 Bank of Baroda
Debentures | -1% ₹24 Cr 500 Corporate Debt Market Development Fund Class A2
Investment Fund | -0% ₹6 Cr 5,772 3. UTI Money Market Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 7.3% since its launch. Ranked 23 in Money Market
category. Return for 2024 was 7.7% , 2023 was 7.4% and 2022 was 4.9% . UTI Money Market Fund
Growth Launch Date 13 Jul 09 NAV (01 Jul 25) ₹3,093.19 ↑ 1.90 (0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹18,385 on 31 May 25 Category Debt - Money Market AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 0.27 Sharpe Ratio 2.83 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 10,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 6.51% Effective Maturity 7 Months 28 Days Modified Duration 7 Months 28 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Jun 20 ₹10,000 30 Jun 21 ₹10,417 30 Jun 22 ₹10,814 30 Jun 23 ₹11,553 30 Jun 24 ₹12,418 30 Jun 25 ₹13,439 Returns for UTI Money Market Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 7 Aug 22 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 2.2% 6 Month 4.3% 1 Year 8.2% 3 Year 7.5% 5 Year 6.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.7% 2023 7.4% 2022 4.9% 2021 3.7% 2020 6% 2019 8% 2018 7.8% 2017 6.7% 2016 7.7% 2015 8.4% Fund Manager information for UTI Money Market Fund
Name Since Tenure Anurag Mittal 1 Dec 21 3.5 Yr. Amit Sharma 7 Jul 17 7.91 Yr. Data below for UTI Money Market Fund as on 31 May 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 86.53% Debt 13.22% Other 0.25% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 47.7% Cash Equivalent 29.79% Government 22.26% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹481 Cr 5,000,000,000 364 DTB 19mar2026
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹480 Cr 5,000,000,000 364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹240 Cr 2,500,000,000 364 DTB 12022026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹193 Cr 2,000,000,000 364 DTB 27022026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹193 Cr 2,000,000,000 07.00 RJ Sdl 2025
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹151 Cr 1,500,000,000 HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹143 Cr 1,500,000,000 Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹142 Cr 1,500,000,000 08.28 KA Sdl 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹102 Cr 1,000,000,000 6.99% Govt Stock 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹101 Cr 1,000,000,000 4. Nippon India Money Market Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 7.4% since its launch. Ranked 27 in Money Market
category. Return for 2024 was 7.8% , 2023 was 7.4% and 2022 was 5% . Nippon India Money Market Fund
Growth Launch Date 16 Jun 05 NAV (01 Jul 25) ₹4,163.8 ↑ 2.67 (0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹19,655 on 31 May 25 Category Debt - Money Market AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 0.37 Sharpe Ratio 2.68 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 6.58% Effective Maturity 8 Months 15 Days Modified Duration 7 Months 30 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Jun 20 ₹10,000 30 Jun 21 ₹10,412 30 Jun 22 ₹10,814 30 Jun 23 ₹11,553 30 Jun 24 ₹12,418 30 Jun 25 ₹13,433 Returns for Nippon India Money Market Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 7 Aug 22 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 2.2% 6 Month 4.3% 1 Year 8.2% 3 Year 7.5% 5 Year 6.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.8% 2023 7.4% 2022 5% 2021 3.8% 2020 6% 2019 8.1% 2018 7.9% 2017 6.6% 2016 7.6% 2015 8.3% Fund Manager information for Nippon India Money Market Fund
Name Since Tenure Kinjal Desai 16 Jul 18 6.88 Yr. Vikash Agarwal 14 Sep 24 0.71 Yr. Data below for Nippon India Money Market Fund as on 31 May 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 83.39% Debt 16.37% Other 0.24% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 49.42% Cash Equivalent 28.24% Government 22.1% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 364 DTB 27022026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹241 Cr 25,000,000 364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹241 Cr 25,000,000 364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹240 Cr 25,000,000 Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -1% ₹239 Cr 5,000 Uttarakhand (Government of) 7.36%
- | -1% ₹231 Cr 22,783,400 India (Republic of)
- | -1% ₹191 Cr 20,000,000 08.69 Tn SDL 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹153 Cr 15,000,000 AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹142 Cr 3,000 08.36 MH Sdl 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹137 Cr 13,500,000 Treasury Bills
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹112 Cr 11,500,000 5. ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 7.2% since its launch. Ranked 17 in Money Market
category. Return for 2024 was 7.7% , 2023 was 7.4% and 2022 was 4.7% . ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund
Growth Launch Date 9 Mar 06 NAV (01 Jul 25) ₹380.69 ↑ 0.26 (0.07 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹30,001 on 31 May 25 Category Debt - Money Market AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 0.32 Sharpe Ratio 2.69 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 500 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 6.51% Effective Maturity 8 Months 26 Days Modified Duration 8 Months 9 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 30 Jun 20 ₹10,000 30 Jun 21 ₹10,408 30 Jun 22 ₹10,785 30 Jun 23 ₹11,517 30 Jun 24 ₹12,375 30 Jun 25 ₹13,388 Returns for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund
absolute basis
& more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate)
basis. as on 7 Aug 22 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 2.2% 6 Month 4.3% 1 Year 8.2% 3 Year 7.5% 5 Year 6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.7% 2023 7.4% 2022 4.7% 2021 3.7% 2020 6.2% 2019 7.9% 2018 7.7% 2017 6.7% 2016 7.7% 2015 8.3% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 12 Jun 23 1.97 Yr. Nikhil Kabra 3 Aug 16 8.83 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund as on 31 May 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 78.18% Debt 21.58% Other 0.23% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 43.38% Cash Equivalent 28.64% Government 27.75% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -6% ₹1,917 Cr 200,000,000 364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹480 Cr 50,000,000 364 DTB 19mar2026
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹479 Cr 50,000,000 Bank of India Ltd.
Debentures | -2% ₹475 Cr 10,000 UCO Bank
Domestic Bonds | -2% ₹469 Cr 10,000
↑ 10,000 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -1% ₹380 Cr 8,000
↑ 3,000 Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -1% ₹238 Cr 5,000 IDFC First Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹235 Cr 5,000
↑ 5,000 6.99% Govt Stock 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹202 Cr 20,000,000 HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹190 Cr 4,000
↑ 2,000
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