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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 ₹3,474.17
↑ 0.55 ₹3,039 1.5 3.2 6.5 6.3 6.7 6.74% 2D 2D SBI Overnight Fund Growth ₹4,119.02
↑ 0.65 ₹12,118 1.5 3.1 6.5 6.2 6.6 7.08% 1D 1D HDFC Overnight Fund Growth ₹3,768.56
↑ 0.58 ₹9,087 1.5 3.1 6.4 6.2 6.6 7.08% 3D 3D 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 29 Apr 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 ₹2,498.35
↑ 0.27 ₹130 0.6 1.9 3.6 7.3 7.4 7.07% 2M 1D 2M 2D Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,876.2
↑ 0.26 ₹32,609 0.6 1.8 3.6 7.3 7.4 7.08% 2M 4D 2M 4D PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹336.318
↑ 0.03 ₹366 0.6 1.8 3.6 7.3 7.3 6.93% 2M 15D 2M 19D BOI AXA Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,974.49
↑ 0.25 ₹1,524 0.6 1.8 3.6 7.4 7.4 6.94% 2M 1D 2M 1D Canara Robeco Liquid Growth ₹3,109.51
↑ 0.31 ₹4,030 0.6 1.9 3.6 7.3 7.4 7.1% 2M 8D 2M 12D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 29 Apr 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 ₹541.858
↑ 0.07 ₹13,294 2.2 4.1 8 7.1 7.9 7.75% 6M 25D 7M 28D Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹2,667.65
↑ 0.44 ₹859 2.1 3.8 7.4 6.6 7.5 7.49% 6M 13D 7M 2D ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹27.3779
↑ 0.00 ₹12,674 2.1 3.8 7.5 6.8 7.5 7.53% 5M 8D 7M 28D SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹5,908.39
↑ 0.93 ₹12,470 2.1 3.8 7.6 6.8 7.4 7.28% 5M 8D 8M 16D 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 ₹49.6466
↑ 0.01 ₹2,547 2.4 4.2 8.1 7.1 7.7 7.15% 10M 6D 10M 28D UTI Money Market Fund Growth ₹3,051.13
↑ 0.63 ₹16,265 2.4 4.2 8.1 7.2 7.7 7.24% 9M 16D 9M 17D ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund Growth ₹375.496
↑ 0.07 ₹24,184 2.4 4.2 8 7.2 7.7 7.23% 10M 2D 10M 25D Tata Money Market Fund Growth ₹4,671.9
↑ 0.66 ₹26,844 2.3 4.2 8 7.2 7.7 7.24% 10M 21D 10M 21D Nippon India Money Market Fund Growth ₹4,106.16
↑ 0.69 ₹15,230 2.3 4.1 8 7.2 7.8 7.63% 8M 2D 8M 20D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 29 Apr 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 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 (Erstwhile Tata Liquid Fund) To create a highly liquid portfolio of good quality debt as well as money market instruments so as to provide reasonable returns and high liquidity to the unitholders. Tata Money Market Fund is a Debt - Money Market fund was launched on 22 May 03. It is a fund with Low risk and has given a Below is the key information for Tata 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 31 Mar 20 ₹10,000 31 Mar 21 ₹10,807 31 Mar 22 ₹12,456
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 7.1% 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 (29 Apr 25) ₹49.6466 ↑ 0.01 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,547 on 31 Mar 25 Category Debt - Money Market AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately Low Expense Ratio 0.27 Sharpe Ratio 2.21 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 10,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.15% Effective Maturity 10 Months 28 Days Modified Duration 10 Months 6 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Mar 20 ₹10,000 31 Mar 21 ₹10,521 31 Mar 22 ₹10,910 31 Mar 23 ₹11,485 31 Mar 24 ₹12,344 31 Mar 25 ₹13,300 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 0.9% 3 Month 2.4% 6 Month 4.2% 1 Year 8.1% 3 Year 7.1% 5 Year 5.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 7.1% 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 1.49 Yr. Rohan Maru 10 Oct 24 0.47 Yr. Chandni Gupta 30 Apr 24 0.92 Yr. Data below for Franklin India Savings Fund as on 31 Mar 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 83.84% Debt 15.94% Other 0.21% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 47.19% Government 31% Cash Equivalent 21.59% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -7% ₹214 Cr 22,500,000 364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹142 Cr 15,000,000 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -2% ₹71 Cr 1,500 Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -2% ₹47 Cr 1,000 Corporate Debt Market Development Fund Class A2
Investment Fund | -0% ₹6 Cr 5,772 364 DTB 22012026
Sovereign Bonds | -0% ₹3 Cr 316,500 91 Days Tbill Red 24-04-2025
Sovereign Bonds | -0% ₹0 Cr 50,000 Export Import Bank Of India**
Certificate of Deposit | -8% ₹236 Cr 5,000 HDFC Bank Limited
Certificate of Deposit | -6% ₹190 Cr 4,000 Canara Bank
Certificate of Deposit | -5% ₹142 Cr 3,000 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 (29 Apr 25) ₹3,051.13 ↑ 0.63 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹16,265 on 31 Mar 25 Category Debt - Money Market AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 0.27 Sharpe Ratio 2.5 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 10,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.24% Effective Maturity 9 Months 17 Days Modified Duration 9 Months 16 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Mar 20 ₹10,000 31 Mar 21 ₹10,552 31 Mar 22 ₹10,963 31 Mar 23 ₹11,589 31 Mar 24 ₹12,470 31 Mar 25 ₹13,440 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 0.9% 3 Month 2.4% 6 Month 4.2% 1 Year 8.1% 3 Year 7.2% 5 Year 6.2% 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 3.33 Yr. Amit Sharma 7 Jul 17 7.74 Yr. Data below for UTI Money Market Fund as on 31 Mar 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 88.39% Debt 11.37% Other 0.24% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 45.32% Cash Equivalent 35.01% Government 19.43% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹475 Cr 5,000,000,000 364 DTB 19mar2026
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹474 Cr 5,000,000,000 364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹237 Cr 2,500,000,000 182 DTB 27062025
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹198 Cr 2,000,000,000 364 DTB 12022026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹190 Cr 2,000,000,000 364 DTB 27022026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹190 Cr 2,000,000,000 AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹140 Cr 1,500,000,000 Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹140 Cr 1,500,000,000 08.23 MH Sdl 2025
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹111 Cr 1,100,000,000 08.28 KA Sdl 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹102 Cr 1,000,000,000 4. 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 (29 Apr 25) ₹375.496 ↑ 0.07 (0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹24,184 on 31 Mar 25 Category Debt - Money Market AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 0.32 Sharpe Ratio 2.28 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 500 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.23% Effective Maturity 10 Months 25 Days Modified Duration 10 Months 2 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Mar 20 ₹10,000 31 Mar 21 ₹10,561 31 Mar 22 ₹10,963 31 Mar 23 ₹11,572 31 Mar 24 ₹12,450 31 Mar 25 ₹13,414 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 0.9% 3 Month 2.4% 6 Month 4.2% 1 Year 8% 3 Year 7.2% 5 Year 6.1% 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 1.8 Yr. Nikhil Kabra 3 Aug 16 8.66 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Money Market Fund as on 31 Mar 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 81.65% Debt 18.1% Other 0.25% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 48.41% Cash Equivalent 27.26% Government 24.07% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 364 Days Tbill Red 12-03-2026
Sovereign Bonds | -7% ₹1,897 Cr 200,000,000 364 Days Tbill (Md 05/03/2026)
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹475 Cr 50,000,000 364 DTB 19mar2026
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹474 Cr 50,000,000 Bank of India Ltd.
Debentures | -2% ₹470 Cr 10,000 Indian Bank
Domestic Bonds | -1% ₹235 Cr 5,000 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -1% ₹235 Cr 5,000
↑ 5,000 Muthoot Finance Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹188 Cr 4,000 08.22 Tn SDL 2025dec
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹147 Cr 14,500,000 364 DTB 22012026
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹143 Cr 15,000,000
↑ 15,000,000 08.20 GJ Sdl 2025dec
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹142 Cr 14,000,000 5. Tata Money Market Fund
CAGR/Annualized
return of 6.8% since its launch. Ranked 30 in Money Market
category. Return for 2024 was 7.7% , 2023 was 7.4% and 2022 was 4.8% . Tata Money Market Fund
Growth Launch Date 22 May 03 NAV (29 Apr 25) ₹4,671.9 ↑ 0.66 (0.01 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹26,844 on 31 Mar 25 Category Debt - Money Market AMC Tata Asset Management Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Low Expense Ratio 0 Sharpe Ratio 2.36 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load NIL Yield to Maturity 7.24% Effective Maturity 10 Months 21 Days Modified Duration 10 Months 21 Days Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Mar 20 ₹10,000 31 Mar 21 ₹10,567 31 Mar 22 ₹10,991 31 Mar 23 ₹11,602 31 Mar 24 ₹12,486 31 Mar 25 ₹13,449 Returns for Tata 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 0.9% 3 Month 2.3% 6 Month 4.2% 1 Year 8% 3 Year 7.2% 5 Year 6.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 6.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.7% 2023 7.4% 2022 4.8% 2021 3.9% 2020 6.4% 2019 8.1% 2018 -0.1% 2017 6.7% 2016 7.6% 2015 8.3% Fund Manager information for Tata Money Market Fund
Name Since Tenure Amit Somani 16 Oct 13 11.46 Yr. Data below for Tata Money Market Fund as on 31 Mar 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 81.04% Debt 18.73% Other 0.22% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 45.78% Cash Equivalent 31.18% Government 22.81% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 364 DTB 19mar2026
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹995 Cr 105,000,000 182 Days Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹970 Cr 99,500,000 08.30 RJ Sdl 2026
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹532 Cr 52,500,000 364 DTB 27022026
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹475 Cr 50,000,000 National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -2% ₹475 Cr 10,000 91 Days Treasury Bill 26-Jun-2025
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹351 Cr 35,500,000
↓ -19,500,000 182 Days Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹293 Cr 30,000,000
↑ 30,000,000 91 Days Tbill Red 19-06-2025
Sovereign Bonds | -1% ₹272 Cr 27,500,000
↓ -7,500,000 Bank of Baroda
Debentures | -1% ₹236 Cr 5,000 Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd.
Debentures | -1% ₹235 Cr 5,000
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