+91-22-48913909Best Balanced Debt Funds for SIP Investment 2025
Balanced funds act as a combination of both equity and debt mutual fund. In a debt ordinated- Balanced Fund, a major portion of its Portfolio is invested in debt and money market instruments, while a small portion in equity instruments. These funds have the capacity to deliver consistent returns in the long-run. The equity portion of the portfolio would benefit from the rising equity markets. However, investors who want to earn the best possible returns are advised to invest in the best performing balanced debt SIP funds, as listed below.
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Top 5 Best Performing Balanced Debt Funds to Invest in a SIP
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) Min SIP Investment 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 2024 (%) Debt Yield (YTM) Mod. Duration Eff. Maturity ICICI Prudential MIP 25 Growth ₹77.0179
↓ -0.03 ₹3,261 100 2.5 6.7 6.9 10.3 11.4 7.39% 2Y 6M 4D 5Y 3M HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund Growth ₹82.2387
↓ -0.02 ₹3,359 300 0.5 4 3.6 10.2 10.5 7.18% 5Y 11M 16D 11Y 10M 6D Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund Growth ₹58.7113
↑ 0.09 ₹3,065 1,000 1.2 4.7 3.1 10.1 11.4 7.29% 8Y 2M 16D 21Y 7M 6D DSP Regular Savings Fund Growth ₹59.1177
↑ 0.02 ₹177 500 0.9 4.3 5.7 10.1 11 6.25% 2Y 8M 26D 4Y 10M 24D SBI Debt Hybrid Fund Growth ₹73.2954
↓ -0.03 ₹9,859 500 1.9 5.9 4.7 10 11 7.42% 3Y 8M 26D 5Y 3M 4D Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 19 Sep 25 Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased
Commentary ICICI Prudential MIP 25 HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund DSP Regular Savings Fund SBI Debt Hybrid Fund Point 1 Lower mid AUM (₹3,261 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹3,359 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,065 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹177 Cr). Highest AUM (₹9,859 Cr). Point 2 Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (24 yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 4★ (lower mid). Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 5★ (upper mid). Point 4 Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderate. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderate. Point 5 5Y return: 10.06% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 11.23% (top quartile). 5Y return: 10.70% (lower mid). 5Y return: 9.06% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 11.16% (upper mid). Point 6 3Y return: 10.25% (top quartile). 3Y return: 10.19% (upper mid). 3Y return: 10.09% (lower mid). 3Y return: 10.08% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 9.97% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: 6.87% (top quartile). 1Y return: 3.63% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 3.14% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 5.67% (upper mid). 1Y return: 4.68% (lower mid). Point 8 1M return: 0.89% (upper mid). 1M return: 0.69% (lower mid). 1M return: 1.14% (top quartile). 1M return: 0.59% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.56% (bottom quartile). Point 9 Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Alpha: -2.87 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.30 (top quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Point 10 Sharpe: -0.06 (top quartile). Sharpe: -0.84 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.77 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.18 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.46 (lower mid). ICICI Prudential MIP 25
HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund
Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund
DSP Regular Savings Fund
SBI Debt Hybrid Fund
The Scheme seeks to generate regular income through investments primarily in debt and money market instruments. As a secondary objective, the Scheme also seeks to generate long term capital appreciation from the portion of equity investments under the Scheme. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized. Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential MIP 25 Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile HDFC MF Monthly Income Plan - LTP) The primary objective of Scheme is to generate regular returns through investment primarily in Debt and Money Market Instruments. The secondary objective of the Scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing a portion of the Scheme`s assets in equity and equity related instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. Research Highlights for HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund Below is the key information for HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile Kotak Monthly Income Plan) To enhance returns over a portfolio of debt instruments with a moderate exposure in equity and equity related instruments. Research Highlights for Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund Below is the key information for Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile DSP BlackRock MIP Fund) The scheme is seeking to generate an attractive return, consistent with prudent risk, from a portfolio which is substantially constituted of quality debt securities. The scheme will also seek to generate capital appreciation by investing a smaller portion of its corpus in equity and equity related securities of the 100 largest corporates by market capitalisation, listed in India. Research Highlights for DSP Regular Savings Fund Below is the key information for DSP Regular Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile SBI Magnum Monthly Income Plan) To provide regular income, liquidity and attractive returns to the investors
through an actively managed portfolio of debt, equity and money market
instruments. Income may be generated through the receipt of coupon payments,
the amortization of the discount on the debt instruments, receipt of dividends or
purchase and sale of securities in the underlying portfolio. Research Highlights for SBI Debt Hybrid Fund Below is the key information for SBI Debt Hybrid Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. ICICI Prudential MIP 25
ICICI Prudential MIP 25
Growth Launch Date 30 Mar 04 NAV (19 Sep 25) ₹77.0179 ↓ -0.03 (-0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,261 on 15 Sep 25 Category Hybrid - Hybrid Debt AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.67 Sharpe Ratio -0.06 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹11,401 31 Aug 22 ₹12,105 31 Aug 23 ₹13,100 31 Aug 24 ₹15,127 31 Aug 25 ₹16,065 Returns for ICICI Prudential MIP 25
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.9% 3 Month 2.5% 6 Month 6.7% 1 Year 6.9% 3 Year 10.3% 5 Year 10.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 10% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 11.4% 2023 11.4% 2022 5.1% 2021 9.9% 2020 10.9% 2019 9.6% 2018 5.1% 2017 12.9% 2016 10.9% 2015 6.4% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential MIP 25
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 19 Sep 13 11.96 Yr. Akhil Kakkar 22 Jan 24 1.61 Yr. Roshan Chutkey 2 May 22 3.34 Yr. Sharmila D’mello 31 Jul 22 3.09 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential MIP 25 as on 15 Sep 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 14.99% Equity 23.49% Debt 61.23% Other 0.29% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 6.63% Consumer Cyclical 4.16% Health Care 3% Communication Services 1.7% Real Estate 1.52% Basic Materials 1.25% Technology 1.15% Industrials 1.11% Energy 1.1% Utility 0.95% Consumer Defensive 0.93% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 46.29% Government 23.88% Cash Equivalent 6.05% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 8.32% AA 33.13% AAA 58.55% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 6.99% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹169 Cr 16,574,750 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹112 Cr 10,775,880 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -3% ₹102 Cr 10,000 State Bank Of India
Debentures | -3% ₹100 Cr 1,000 6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹96 Cr 10,000,000 L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹80 Cr 800 360 One Prime Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹75 Cr 7,500 Yes Bank Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹65 Cr 650 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 19 | ICICIBANK2% ₹53 Cr 372,298 Godrej Properties Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹51 Cr 5,000 2. HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund
HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund
Growth Launch Date 26 Dec 03 NAV (19 Sep 25) ₹82.2387 ↓ -0.02 (-0.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,359 on 15 Sep 25 Category Hybrid - Hybrid Debt AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.76 Sharpe Ratio -0.85 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 300 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹11,995 31 Aug 22 ₹12,670 31 Aug 23 ₹14,011 31 Aug 24 ₹16,372 31 Aug 25 ₹16,764 Returns for HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.7% 3 Month 0.5% 6 Month 4% 1 Year 3.6% 3 Year 10.2% 5 Year 11.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 10.2% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 10.5% 2023 13.9% 2022 6% 2021 13.4% 2020 10.2% 2019 6.6% 2018 0.6% 2017 10.8% 2016 13% 2015 3.8% Fund Manager information for HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund
Name Since Tenure Shobhit Mehrotra 1 Sep 07 18.01 Yr. Srinivasan Ramamurthy 14 Dec 21 3.72 Yr. Dhruv Muchhal 22 Jun 23 2.2 Yr. Data below for HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund as on 15 Sep 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.12% Equity 20.32% Debt 76.28% Other 0.28% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 8.17% Energy 2.12% Technology 1.76% Health Care 1.74% Industrials 1.52% Consumer Cyclical 1.35% Utility 1.21% Communication Services 0.98% Consumer Defensive 0.73% Real Estate 0.57% Basic Materials 0.17% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 52.93% Corporate 23.35% Cash Equivalent 3.12% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 1.68% AA 7.46% AAA 90.86% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹142 Cr 14,000,000
↑ 2,500,000 7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹114 Cr 11,500,000 7.23% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹104 Cr 10,000,000 7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹86 Cr 8,500,000 Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹84 Cr 800 6.33% Goi 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹77 Cr 7,739,400 7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹72 Cr 7,000,000 6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹71 Cr 7,000,000 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 09 | ICICIBANK2% ₹71 Cr 500,000 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 15 Dec 21 | HDFCBANK2% ₹70 Cr 350,000 3. Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund
Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund
Growth Launch Date 2 Dec 03 NAV (19 Sep 25) ₹58.7113 ↑ 0.09 (0.16 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,065 on 31 Aug 25 Category Hybrid - Hybrid Debt AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.68 Sharpe Ratio -0.78 Information Ratio 0.48 Alpha Ratio -2.87 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹11,964 31 Aug 22 ₹12,646 31 Aug 23 ₹13,774 31 Aug 24 ₹16,309 31 Aug 25 ₹16,601 Returns for Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 1.1% 3 Month 1.2% 6 Month 4.7% 1 Year 3.1% 3 Year 10.1% 5 Year 10.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 11.4% 2023 13.9% 2022 4.3% 2021 13.3% 2020 13.9% 2019 11.2% 2018 -0.1% 2017 10.2% 2016 13% 2015 5.4% Fund Manager information for Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund
Name Since Tenure Abhishek Bisen 1 Apr 08 17.43 Yr. Shibani Kurian 3 Sep 24 0.99 Yr. Data below for Kotak Debt Hybrid Fund as on 31 Aug 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 5.14% Equity 21.79% Debt 72.79% Other 0.28% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 6.51% Consumer Cyclical 2.81% Technology 2.59% Health Care 1.85% Utility 1.56% Industrials 1.44% Communication Services 1.41% Consumer Defensive 1.4% Energy 1.32% Basic Materials 0.79% Real Estate 0.11% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 58.27% Corporate 14.52% Cash Equivalent 5.14% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 0.19% AA 5.37% AAA 94.43% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -19% ₹582 Cr 57,268,400 7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -11% ₹343 Cr 33,941,510
↓ -1,500,000 6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -7% ₹221 Cr 23,000,010
↑ 2,000,000 National Housing Bank
Debentures | -5% ₹149 Cr 15,000 Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -4% ₹128 Cr 12,500 7.09% Govt Stock 2074
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹125 Cr 12,750,000
↑ 4,250,000 6.33% Goi 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹108 Cr 10,868,430
↑ 10,868,430 Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹57 Cr 5,600 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -2% ₹51 Cr 5,000 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 24 | HDFCBANK1% ₹47 Cr 234,000 4. DSP Regular Savings Fund
DSP Regular Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 11 Jun 04 NAV (19 Sep 25) ₹59.1177 ↑ 0.02 (0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹177 on 31 Aug 25 Category Hybrid - Hybrid Debt AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.12 Sharpe Ratio -0.18 Information Ratio 0.67 Alpha Ratio 0.3 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹11,586 31 Aug 22 ₹11,758 31 Aug 23 ₹12,679 31 Aug 24 ₹14,630 31 Aug 25 ₹15,459 Returns for DSP Regular Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 0.9% 6 Month 4.3% 1 Year 5.7% 3 Year 10.1% 5 Year 9.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 11% 2023 12% 2022 3.5% 2021 7.8% 2020 9.3% 2019 6.9% 2018 -5.3% 2017 11% 2016 10.7% 2015 4.8% Fund Manager information for DSP Regular Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Abhishek Singh 31 May 21 4.26 Yr. Shantanu Godambe 1 Aug 24 1.08 Yr. Data below for DSP Regular Savings Fund as on 31 Aug 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 8.44% Equity 14.92% Debt 75.49% Other 1.16% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 6.37% Health Care 2.17% Consumer Cyclical 2.17% Utility 0.82% Technology 0.77% Consumer Defensive 0.59% Industrials 0.57% Energy 0.56% Basic Materials 0.56% Communication Services 0.33% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Government 75.49% Cash Equivalent 8.44% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 6.33% Goi 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -14% ₹25 Cr 2,500,000
↓ -500,000 7.81% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -12% ₹21 Cr 2,000,000 7.32% Govt Stock 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -12% ₹21 Cr 2,000,000 Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited
Debentures | -6% ₹11 Cr 100 7.1% Govt Stock 2029
Sovereign Bonds | -6% ₹11 Cr 1,000,000 7.06% Govt Stock 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -6% ₹11 Cr 1,000,000 7.37% Govt Stock 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹5 Cr 500,000 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹5 Cr 500,000 National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -3% ₹5 Cr 50 7.02% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -3% ₹5 Cr 500,000 5. SBI Debt Hybrid Fund
SBI Debt Hybrid Fund
Growth Launch Date 9 Apr 01 NAV (19 Sep 25) ₹73.2954 ↓ -0.03 (-0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹9,859 on 15 Sep 25 Category Hybrid - Hybrid Debt AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk Moderate Expense Ratio 1.23 Sharpe Ratio -0.46 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Aug 20 ₹10,000 31 Aug 21 ₹12,016 31 Aug 22 ₹12,828 31 Aug 23 ₹14,178 31 Aug 24 ₹16,249 31 Aug 25 ₹16,966 Returns for SBI Debt Hybrid Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 19 Sep 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 1.9% 6 Month 5.9% 1 Year 4.7% 3 Year 10% 5 Year 11.2% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 11% 2023 12.2% 2022 4.5% 2021 14.1% 2020 13.5% 2019 8.1% 2018 -0.2% 2017 8.5% 2016 12.5% 2015 8.2% Fund Manager information for SBI Debt Hybrid Fund
Name Since Tenure Saurabh Pant 1 Jan 22 3.67 Yr. Mansi Sajeja 30 Jun 21 4.18 Yr. Milind Agrawal 1 Aug 25 0.08 Yr. Data below for SBI Debt Hybrid Fund as on 15 Sep 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 7.19% Equity 23.14% Debt 69.37% Other 0.29% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 7.18% Industrials 4.49% Basic Materials 3.77% Energy 2.18% Consumer Cyclical 1.88% Consumer Defensive 1.88% Health Care 1.76% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Corporate 59.47% Government 9.9% Cash Equivalent 7.19% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 44.02% AAA 55.98% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity TATA Power Renewable Energy Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹305 Cr 30,000 Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹304 Cr 30,000 Infopark Properties Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹303 Cr 30,000 Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹254 Cr 25,000 State Bank Of India
Debentures | -3% ₹250 Cr 2,500 LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -2% ₹229 Cr 22,500 GMR Airports Ltd.
Debentures | -2% ₹219 Cr 22,000
↑ 22,000 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | RELIANCE2% ₹213 Cr 1,550,000 6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -2% ₹204 Cr 20,000,000
↓ -17,500,000 Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Limited
Debentures | -2% ₹204 Cr 20,000
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