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Top 4 Mutual Funds for Low Risk Investors

Updated on August 9, 2025 , 3360 views

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. Low-risk 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.

Best Low Risk Mutual Funds for Low Risk Investors

Overnight Funds

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.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
UTI Overnight Fund Growth ₹3,527.78
↑ 0.50
₹3,5721.42.96.26.46.75.38%2D2D
SBI Overnight Fund Growth ₹4,182.28
↑ 0.60
₹26,1951.32.86.26.36.65.26%1D1D
HDFC Overnight Fund Growth ₹3,825.86
↑ 0.55
₹9,7091.32.86.16.36.65.5%2D2D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 11 Aug 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 3 Funds showcased

CommentaryUTI Overnight FundSBI Overnight FundHDFC Overnight Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,572 Cr).Highest AUM (₹26,195 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹9,709 Cr).
Point 2Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 2★ (lower mid).Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.
Point 51Y return: 6.22% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.17% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.12% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.45% (upper mid).1M return: 0.45% (lower mid).1M return: 0.44% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: -19.72 (upper mid).Sharpe: -21.91 (lower mid).Sharpe: -23.05 (bottom quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 5.38% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.26% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.50% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.01 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.01 yrs (bottom quartile).

UTI Overnight Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,572 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.22% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.45% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -19.72 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.38% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.01 yrs (lower mid).

SBI Overnight Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹26,195 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.17% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.45% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -21.91 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.26% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (upper mid).

HDFC Overnight Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹9,709 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.12% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.44% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -23.05 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.50% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.01 yrs (bottom quartile).

Liquid Funds

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.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)1 MO (%)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
IDBI Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,454.04
↑ 0.35
₹5030.51.73.46.6 6.66%1M 7D1M 10D
Indiabulls Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,541.68
↑ 0.35
₹3280.51.63.477.45.87%1M 28D1M 29D
Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,926.42
↑ 0.40
₹33,5290.51.53.477.45.96%1M 27D2M 1D
BOI AXA Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,026.78
↑ 0.40
₹2,0880.51.63.37.17.45.85%1M 28D1M 24D
Canara Robeco Liquid Growth ₹3,163.39
↑ 0.44
₹5,3830.51.53.377.45.85%1M 24D1M 27D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 28 Jul 23

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryIDBI Liquid FundIndiabulls Liquid FundAxis Liquid FundBOI AXA Liquid FundCanara Robeco Liquid
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹503 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹328 Cr).Highest AUM (₹33,529 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹2,088 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹5,383 Cr).
Point 2Established history (15+ yrs).Established history (13+ yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (17 yrs).Established history (17+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Top rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.
Point 51Y return: 6.55% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 7.04% (lower mid).1Y return: 7.05% (upper mid).1Y return: 7.07% (top quartile).1Y return: 7.03% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.53% (top quartile).1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.46% (lower mid).1M return: 0.46% (upper mid).1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 0.20 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.32 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.87 (upper mid).Sharpe: 4.68 (top quartile).Sharpe: 3.61 (lower mid).
Point 8Information ratio: -5.96 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -1.49 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.31 (top quartile).Information ratio: -0.21 (lower mid).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.87% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.96% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.85% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 5.85% (bottom quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.15 yrs (upper mid).

IDBI Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹503 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.55% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.53% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.20 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -5.96 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.66% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile).

Indiabulls Liquid Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹328 Cr).
  • Established history (13+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.04% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.32 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -1.49 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.87% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (bottom quartile).

Axis Liquid Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹33,529 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.05% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.87 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.96% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (lower mid).

BOI AXA Liquid Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,088 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (17 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.07% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 4.68 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.31 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.85% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.16 yrs (bottom quartile).

Canara Robeco Liquid

  • Upper mid AUM (₹5,383 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.03% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.61 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.21 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 5.85% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.15 yrs (upper mid).

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Ultra Short Term Funds

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.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan Growth ₹34.9131
↑ 0.04
₹2971.35.913.78.8 0%1Y 15D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹553.242
↑ 0.22
₹20,22824.18.17.47.96.72%5M 26D6M 29D
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹27.929
↑ 0.01
₹16,0511.93.97.67.17.56.79%5M 12D7M 24D
SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹6,022.45
↑ 2.49
₹16,4081.83.87.57.17.46.26%5M 1D6M 4D
Kotak Savings Fund Growth ₹43.2174
↑ 0.02
₹15,5271.83.87.36.97.26.49%5M 12D5M 19D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 7 Aug 22

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryFranklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional PlanAditya Birla Sun Life Savings FundICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term FundSBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration FundKotak Savings Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹297 Cr).Highest AUM (₹20,228 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹16,051 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹16,408 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹15,527 Cr).
Point 2Established history (17+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (14+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (26 yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).Top rated.Rating: 3★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.
Point 51Y return: 13.69% (top quartile).1Y return: 8.09% (upper mid).1Y return: 7.57% (lower mid).1Y return: 7.50% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 7.34% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.59% (top quartile).1M return: 0.50% (upper mid).1M return: 0.48% (lower mid).1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 2.57 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.55 (top quartile).Sharpe: 2.79 (upper mid).Sharpe: 2.74 (lower mid).Sharpe: 2.10 (bottom quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 0.00% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.72% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.79% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.26% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.49% (lower mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.45 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.42 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.45 yrs (bottom quartile).

Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹297 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 13.69% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.59% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.57 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 0.00% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹20,228 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.09% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.50% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.55 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.72% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (bottom quartile).

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹16,051 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.57% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.48% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.79 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.79% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.45 yrs (lower mid).

SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹16,408 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (26 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.50% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.74 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.26% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.42 yrs (upper mid).

Kotak Savings Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹15,527 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.34% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.10 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.49% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.45 yrs (bottom quartile).

Money Market Funds

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.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Franklin India Savings Fund Growth ₹50.6585
↑ 0.02
₹3,4411.94.28.17.47.76.46%8M 8D8M 26D
Nippon India Money Market Fund Growth ₹4,191.62
↑ 1.63
₹20,19124.287.57.86.35%7M 2D7M 15D
ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund Growth ₹383.224
↑ 0.16
₹29,2641.94.287.57.76.33%7M 19D8M 4D
UTI Money Market Fund Growth ₹3,113.98
↑ 1.24
₹18,3541.94.28.17.67.76.3%7M 13D7M 13D
Tata Money Market Fund Growth ₹4,767.99
↑ 1.92
₹32,5511.94.287.57.76.33%7M 24D7M 25D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 11 Aug 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryFranklin India Savings FundNippon India Money Market FundICICI Prudential Money Market FundUTI Money Market FundTata Money Market Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,441 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹20,191 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹29,264 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹18,354 Cr).Highest AUM (₹32,551 Cr).
Point 2Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (19+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).
Point 3Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Top rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.Risk profile: Low.
Point 51Y return: 8.06% (upper mid).1Y return: 8.03% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 8.04% (lower mid).1Y return: 8.08% (top quartile).1Y return: 8.00% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.47% (lower mid).1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).1M return: 0.48% (top quartile).1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 3.09 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 3.17 (upper mid).Sharpe: 3.15 (lower mid).Sharpe: 3.32 (top quartile).Sharpe: 3.09 (bottom quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 6.46% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.35% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.33% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.30% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.33% (bottom quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.69 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.59 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.64 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.62 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.65 yrs (bottom quartile).

Franklin India Savings Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,441 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.06% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.09 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.46% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.69 yrs (bottom quartile).

Nippon India Money Market Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹20,191 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.03% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.17 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.35% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.59 yrs (top quartile).

ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹29,264 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.04% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.15 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.33% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.64 yrs (lower mid).

UTI Money Market Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹18,354 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.08% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.48% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.32 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.30% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.62 yrs (upper mid).

Tata Money Market Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹32,551 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.00% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.09 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.33% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.65 yrs (bottom quartile).

*Above is list of best low-risk funds are having AUM/Net Assets above 100 Crore. Sorted on Last 6 Months Return.

1. Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan

To provide a combination of regular income and high liquidity by investing primarily in a mix of short term debt and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹297 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 13.69% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.59% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.57 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 0.00% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.00 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 1.04 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan

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.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,833
31 Jul 22₹12,298

Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
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Expected Annual Returns:
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Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹206,148.
Net Profit of ₹26,148
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Returns for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 7 Aug 22

DurationReturns
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
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2016
2015
Fund Manager information for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan
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Data below for Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund - Super Institutional Plan as on 31 Jul 22

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2. Franklin India Savings Fund

(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.

Research Highlights for Franklin India Savings Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,441 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.06% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.09 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.46% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.69 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.74 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Higher exposure to Cash Equivalent (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~87%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026) (~5.3%).

Below is the key information for Franklin India Savings Fund

Franklin India Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 11 Feb 02
NAV (11 Aug 25) ₹50.6585 ↑ 0.02   (0.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,441 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.27
Sharpe Ratio 3.09
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.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,366
31 Jul 22₹10,725
31 Jul 23₹11,456
31 Jul 24₹12,308
31 Jul 25₹13,300

Franklin India Savings Fund SIP Returns

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

Returns for Franklin India Savings Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 7 Aug 22

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.9%
6 Month 4.2%
1 Year 8.1%
3 Year 7.4%
5 Year 5.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
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
NameSinceTenure
Rahul Goswami6 Oct 231.82 Yr.
Rohan Maru10 Oct 240.81 Yr.
Chandni Gupta30 Apr 241.25 Yr.

Data below for Franklin India Savings Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash86.64%
Debt13.13%
Other0.23%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Cash Equivalent43.01%
Corporate32.44%
Government24.33%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹217 Cr22,500,000
182 Days Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹110 Cr11,000,000
↑ 11,000,000
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹72 Cr1,500
364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹48 Cr5,000,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹48 Cr1,000
Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹48 Cr1,000
Punjab National Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹48 Cr1,000
08.39 RJ UDAY 2026
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹30 Cr2,860,000
Bank of Baroda
Debentures | -
1%₹24 Cr500
Corporate Debt Market Development Fund Class A2
Investment Fund | -
0%₹9 Cr8,236
↑ 2,464

3. Nippon India Money Market Fund

(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.

Research Highlights for Nippon India Money Market Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹20,191 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.03% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.17 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.35% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.59 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.62 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~81%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Punjab National Bank (~2.1%).

Below is the key information for Nippon India Money Market Fund

Nippon India Money Market Fund
Growth
Launch Date 16 Jun 05
NAV (11 Aug 25) ₹4,191.62 ↑ 1.63   (0.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹20,191 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.37
Sharpe Ratio 3.17
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.35%
Effective Maturity 7 Months 15 Days
Modified Duration 7 Months 2 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,400
31 Jul 22₹10,808
31 Jul 23₹11,570
31 Jul 24₹12,446
31 Jul 25₹13,447

Nippon India Money Market 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 Money Market Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 7 Aug 22

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 2%
6 Month 4.2%
1 Year 8%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 6.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
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
NameSinceTenure
Kinjal Desai16 Jul 187.05 Yr.
Vikash Agarwal14 Sep 240.88 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Money Market Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash81.18%
Debt18.57%
Other0.24%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate43.52%
Cash Equivalent36.23%
Government20.01%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Punjab National Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹494 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
2%₹494 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
Axis Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹475 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
364 DTB 27022026
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹242 Cr25,000,000
364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹242 Cr25,000,000
Uttarakhand (Government of) 7.36%
- | -
1%₹230 Cr22,783,400
Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹216 Cr4,500
Axis Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹189 Cr4,000
364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹169 Cr17,500,000
0% Goi - 16dec25 Strips
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹158 Cr16,169,400
↑ 16,169,400

4. ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund

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.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹29,264 Cr).
  • Established history (19+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.04% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.47% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.15 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.33% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.64 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.68 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~81%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026 (~5.4%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund

ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Mar 06
NAV (11 Aug 25) ₹383.224 ↑ 0.16   (0.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹29,264 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.32
Sharpe Ratio 3.15
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 500
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.33%
Effective Maturity 8 Months 4 Days
Modified Duration 7 Months 19 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,391
31 Jul 22₹10,773
31 Jul 23₹11,532
31 Jul 24₹12,399
31 Jul 25₹13,397

ICICI Prudential Money Market 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 Money Market Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 7 Aug 22

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.9%
6 Month 4.2%
1 Year 8%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
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
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia12 Jun 232.14 Yr.
Nikhil Kabra3 Aug 169 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash81.02%
Debt18.76%
Other0.23%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate42.4%
Cash Equivalent35.44%
Government21.93%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹1,931 Cr200,000,000
Bank of India Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹480 Cr10,000
UCO Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹474 Cr10,000
364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹459 Cr47,500,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹384 Cr8,000
Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹240 Cr5,000
IDFC First Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹237 Cr5,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹236 Cr5,000
364 DTB 19mar2026
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹217 Cr22,500,000
↓ -27,500,000
Punjab National Bank
Domestic Bonds | -
1%₹200 Cr4,000
↑ 4,000

5. UTI Money Market Fund

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.

Research Highlights for UTI Money Market Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹18,354 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.08% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.48% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.32 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.30% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.62 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.62 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~79%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026) (~2.3%).

Below is the key information for UTI Money Market Fund

UTI Money Market Fund
Growth
Launch Date 13 Jul 09
NAV (11 Aug 25) ₹3,113.98 ↑ 1.24   (0.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹18,354 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Money Market
AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 0.27
Sharpe Ratio 3.32
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 10,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.3%
Effective Maturity 7 Months 13 Days
Modified Duration 7 Months 13 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,397
31 Jul 22₹10,798
31 Jul 23₹11,563
31 Jul 24₹12,437
31 Jul 25₹13,442

UTI Money Market 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 UTI Money Market Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 7 Aug 22

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.9%
6 Month 4.2%
1 Year 8.1%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 6.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
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
NameSinceTenure
Anurag Mittal1 Dec 213.67 Yr.
Amit Sharma7 Jul 178.07 Yr.

Data below for UTI Money Market Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash79.43%
Debt20.35%
Other0.21%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate50.43%
Cash Equivalent27.13%
Government22.23%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹483 Cr5,000,000,000
364 DTB 19mar2026
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹482 Cr5,000,000,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
2%₹464 Cr4,750,000,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹401 Cr4,250,000,000
↓ -750,000,000
Axis Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹285 Cr3,000,000,000
↑ 3,000,000,000
364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹241 Cr2,500,000,000
Gs CG 12/12/2025 - (Strips) Tb
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹221 Cr2,255,700,000
↑ 2,255,700,000
364 DTB 12022026
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹194 Cr2,000,000,000
364 DTB 27022026
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹193 Cr2,000,000,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
1%₹192 Cr2,000,000,000
↑ 2,000,000,000

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