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Top 6 Best Gilt Funds To Invest In 2025

Updated on August 7, 2025 , 53701 views

Want to invest during falling interest rates? Gilt Funds in India are an answer to this!

Gilt Mutual Funds provide good returns during times of falling interest rates depending upon its maturity (or duration). Investors Investing in these funds need to have enough time for tracking their investments since the NAVs of these funds move very sharply with movement in interest rates.

Gilts funds are often used by two kinds of investors. Firstly, those who primarily want little or no credit risk, since the securities are backed by the government of India (or the government of the country they belong to) hence they carry least possible credit risk.

How To Choose Best Gilt Debt Mutual Funds?

1. Duration And Average Maturity

When investing in gilt Debt fund, it becomes necessary to determine the average maturity and the duration of the fund. This can be obtained in the fact sheet of the fund, the average maturity relates to the average time taken for securities to mature. The higher the average maturity (or duration), the higher the sensitivity to interest rate movement. While a downward movement is positive to the NAV of the fund (and hence returns), and upward (or increase) movement of interest rates will impact the NAV negatively resulting in a loss.

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Duration refers to the weighted average maturity of the securities in a Portfolio. It is a prime parameter used by analysts and others to determine the interest rate sensitivity of the mutual fund. If the funds are held for the time of duration of the portfolio and the fund manager does not do anything, then the investor will generate the yield on the portfolio, without being subjected to interest rate movements. Gilts funds are often used by two kinds of investors. Firstly, those who primarily want little or no credit risk, since the securities are backed by the government of India (or the government of the country they belong to), these investors invest for the yield and not for a view on interest rates. The other kind of investors who invest in Gilt Funds are the ones who take a view on interest rates, they would typically look at the maturity or duration of the portfolio and invest accordingly.

There are primarily three kinds of gilt funds that exist, short term, medium term and long term. Short term gilt funds have a low duration, typically less than a year. Long-term gilt funds can have a very high maturity period, at times going up to 10 to 15 years also. Long-term gilt funds are invested in for yield as well as playing the interest rate view by investors.

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2. Interest Rate Risk

Gilt funds and interest rates are archrivals. There is an inverse relationship between Gilt debt funds and interest rates. An increase or decrease in the interest rate causes the NAV of the fund to fall or rise. This results in the fluctuation in the fund’s return. In fact, such extreme Volatility in returns of the gilt funds makes them the riskiest in the debt mutual category. The impact is so profound that it may drive the yields to negative in the short run. Therefore, one should consider investing in gilt funds when Inflation is near its peak and the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) is not likely to raise the interest rate immediately. This would ensure there no downward movement in the NAV and hence returns. Any fall in interest rates would add to the returns of the fund.

A newbie investor should avoid investing in gilt mutual funds without a robust strategy.

Moreover, there are some other quantitative parameters that investors need to analyse before selecting the best Gilt Funds:

  • Look for a Gilt Fund that gives the most stable and consistent returns year-after-year. A fund having lesser volatility would be consistent. Volatility can be determined using the Beta and Standard Deviation (SD). Beta indicates how much fund’s return is sensitive to index movements. A beta of 1 signifies that the mutual fund NAV moves in line with the relevant benchmark, a beta of a greater than 1 designates that the NAV moves more than the relevant benchmark of the fund, and a beta of less than 1 means NAV moves less than the benchmark. Investors should decide before getting into a fund whether they want higher beta or low beta.Coming to SD, it is a statistical measure representing the volatility or risk of a fund. The higher the SD, higher will be the fluctuations in the returns. Ideally, investors look for funds with a lower standard deviation. However, if the investor is clear on the reason of investing and has reviewed the fund performance as well as portfolio & related parameters (yield, duration, maturity etc), this is something one can overlook.

  • The expense ratio is also one of the parameters to check your fund returns. It is advisable to go for a fund with a lower expense ratio in the same category. This is because the returns are derived after deducting expense ratio from the fund’s Total Return. Thus, the lower the expense ratio, the better returns it can deliver.

One needs to be careful in the entry and exit of their investments accurately. More importantly, considering important parameters to shortlist or invest in the best Gilt funds can be an optimal way to strengthen your portfolio. We take you to some of those parameters, following the best Gilt funds or Best Performing Mutual Funds to Invest in 2025.

Best Gilt Funds To Invest In FY 25 - 26

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund Growth ₹63.9259
↓ -0.10
₹1,9000.44.48.48.29.16.58%6Y 9M 14D9Y 7M 28D
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Growth ₹103.325
↓ -0.11
₹7,2760.84.58.38.58.26.39%3Y 3M10Y 22D
UTI Gilt Fund Growth ₹62.8094
↓ -0.06
₹639-0.53.36.77.58.96.88%9Y 9M 18D23Y 9M 14D
SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Growth ₹65.9489
↓ -0.04
₹12,149-0.83.26.588.96.47%6Y 8M 5D13Y 4M 17D
Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund Growth ₹37.8788
↓ -0.05
₹2,063-1.12.65.97.28.96.9%9Y 4M 2D21Y 11M 1D
Canara Robeco Gilt Fund Growth ₹75.2237
↓ -0.06
₹157-1.12.75.96.88.86.69%8Y 6M 23D19Y 4M 8D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 8 Aug 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 6 Funds showcased

CommentarySBI Magnum Constant Maturity FundICICI Prudential Gilt FundUTI Gilt FundSBI Magnum Gilt FundNippon India Gilt Securities FundCanara Robeco Gilt Fund
Point 1Lower mid AUM (₹1,900 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹7,276 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹639 Cr).Highest AUM (₹12,149 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹2,063 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹157 Cr).
Point 2Established history (24+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs).Established history (23+ yrs).Established history (24+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (25+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.
Point 51Y return: 8.41% (top quartile).1Y return: 8.27% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.69% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.49% (lower mid).1Y return: 5.89% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 5.86% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: -0.43% (lower mid).1M return: -0.13% (top quartile).1M return: -0.31% (upper mid).1M return: -0.32% (upper mid).1M return: -0.60% (bottom quartile).1M return: -0.44% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 1.25 (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.34 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.44 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.35 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.23 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.15 (bottom quartile).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).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): 6.58% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.39% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.47% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.90% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.69% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 6.79 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 3.25 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 9.80 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 6.68 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 9.34 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 8.56 yrs (lower mid).

SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,900 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.41% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.43% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.25 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.58% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 6.79 yrs (upper mid).

ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹7,276 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.27% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.13% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.34 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.39% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.25 yrs (top quartile).

UTI Gilt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹639 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.69% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.31% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.44 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 9.80 yrs (bottom quartile).

SBI Magnum Gilt Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹12,149 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.49% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.32% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.35 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 6.68 yrs (upper mid).

Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹2,063 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 5.89% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.60% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.23 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.90% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 9.34 yrs (bottom quartile).

Canara Robeco Gilt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹157 Cr).
  • Established history (25+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 5.86% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.44% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.15 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.69% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 8.56 yrs (lower mid).

1. SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

(Erstwhile SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Short Term)

To provide the investors with the returns generated through investments in government securities issued by the Central Govt. and State Govt.

Research Highlights for SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,900 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 8.41% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.43% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.25 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.58% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 6.79 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 9.66 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~98%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.1% Govt Stock 2034 (~70.5%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~99.7%.

Below is the key information for SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Dec 00
NAV (08 Aug 25) ₹63.9259 ↓ -0.10   (-0.16 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,900 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - 10 Yr Govt Bond
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.64
Sharpe Ratio 1.25
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.58%
Effective Maturity 9 Years 7 Months 28 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 9 Months 14 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,264
31 Jul 22₹10,337
31 Jul 23₹11,131
31 Jul 24₹12,040
31 Jul 25₹13,169

SBI Magnum Constant Maturity 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 SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 8 Aug 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.4%
3 Month 0.4%
6 Month 4.4%
1 Year 8.4%
3 Year 8.2%
5 Year 5.6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 9.1%
2023 7.5%
2022 1.3%
2021 2.4%
2020 11.6%
2019 11.9%
2018 9.9%
2017 6.2%
2016 12.8%
2015 9.1%
Fund Manager information for SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sudhir Agarwal1 Jul 250.08 Yr.

Data below for SBI Magnum Constant Maturity Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.44%
Debt97.56%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government97.56%
Cash Equivalent2.44%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
71%₹1,338 Cr128,000,000
↓ -500,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
27%₹513 Cr48,999,500
↓ -500
Net Receivable / Payable
CBLO | -
2%₹41 Cr
Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
0%₹5 Cr

2. ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Long Term Gilt Fund)

To generate income through investment in Gilts of various maturities.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹7,276 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 8.27% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.13% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.34 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.39% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.25 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 10.06 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~75%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.81% Govt Stock 2033 (~13.3%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund

ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 19 Aug 99
NAV (08 Aug 25) ₹103.325 ↓ -0.11   (-0.11 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,276 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Government Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.12
Sharpe Ratio 1.34
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.39%
Effective Maturity 10 Years 22 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 3 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,298
31 Jul 22₹10,585
31 Jul 23₹11,523
31 Jul 24₹12,439
31 Jul 25₹13,573

ICICI Prudential Gilt 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 Gilt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 8 Aug 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.1%
3 Month 0.8%
6 Month 4.5%
1 Year 8.3%
3 Year 8.5%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 9.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.2%
2023 8.3%
2022 3.7%
2021 3.8%
2020 12.6%
2019 10.8%
2018 6.8%
2017 2.1%
2016 18.2%
2015 5.5%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Manish Banthia22 Jan 241.52 Yr.
Raunak Surana22 Jan 241.52 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash24.5%
Debt75.5%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government78.14%
Cash Equivalent21.86%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.81% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
13%₹978 Cr94,096,700
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
11%₹821 Cr79,038,200
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
10%₹713 Cr68,233,150
7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹537 Cr53,000,000
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹442 Cr45,000,000
↑ 30,000,000
364 DTB 28082025
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹407 Cr41,000,000
↓ -30,000,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹363 Cr35,287,190
↓ -20,000,000
182 Days Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹313 Cr31,500,000
Maharashtra (Government of)
- | -
4%₹301 Cr30,000,000
↑ 30,000,000
Maharashtra (Government of)
- | -
4%₹301 Cr30,000,000
↑ 30,000,000

3. UTI Gilt Fund

(Erstwhile UTI Gilt Advantage Fund- LTP)

To generate credit risk-free return through investment in sovereign securities issued by the Central Government and / or a State Government and / or any security unconditionally guaranteed by the Central Government and / or a State Government for repayment of principal and interest. However there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for UTI Gilt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹639 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.69% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: -0.31% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.44 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.88% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 9.80 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 23.79 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.34% Govt Stock 2064 (~39.4%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~82.4%.

Below is the key information for UTI Gilt Fund

UTI Gilt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 21 Jan 02
NAV (08 Aug 25) ₹62.8094 ↓ -0.06   (-0.09 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹639 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Government Bond
AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.92
Sharpe Ratio 0.44
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.88%
Effective Maturity 23 Years 9 Months 14 Days
Modified Duration 9 Years 9 Months 18 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,180
31 Jul 22₹10,339
31 Jul 23₹11,091
31 Jul 24₹12,006
31 Jul 25₹12,929

UTI Gilt 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 UTI Gilt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 8 Aug 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.3%
3 Month -0.5%
6 Month 3.3%
1 Year 6.7%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 5.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.9%
2023 6.7%
2022 2.9%
2021 2.3%
2020 10.3%
2019 11.8%
2018 6.3%
2017 4.3%
2016 15.5%
2015 6.1%
Fund Manager information for UTI Gilt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Pankaj Pathak8 Apr 250.31 Yr.

Data below for UTI Gilt Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.41%
Debt96.59%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government96.59%
Cash Equivalent3.41%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
39%₹260 Cr2,500,000,000
↑ 350,000,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
36%₹237 Cr2,300,000,000
7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹47 Cr450,000,000
7.34% Sdl ASsam - 05/03/2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹31 Cr300,000,000
07.32% Chattisgarh Sdl
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹31 Cr300,000,000
7.46% Govt Stock 2073
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹26 Cr250,000,000
↓ -50,000,000
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹5 Cr50,000,000
↑ 50,000,000
Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -
3%₹21 Cr
Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd. Std - Margin
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
0%₹1 Cr00
7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -
₹0 Cr00
↓ -250,000,000

4. SBI Magnum Gilt Fund

(Erstwhile SBI Magnum Gilt Fund - Long Term Plan)

To provide the investors with returns generated through investments in government securities issued by the Central Government and / or a State Government

Research Highlights for SBI Magnum Gilt Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹12,149 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.49% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.32% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.35 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.47% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 6.68 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 13.38 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~78%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.79% Govt Stock 2034 (~34.8%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~60.4%.

Below is the key information for SBI Magnum Gilt Fund

SBI Magnum Gilt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Dec 00
NAV (08 Aug 25) ₹65.9489 ↓ -0.04   (-0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹12,149 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Government Bond
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.94
Sharpe Ratio 0.35
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.47%
Effective Maturity 13 Years 4 Months 17 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 8 Months 5 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,328
31 Jul 22₹10,592
31 Jul 23₹11,481
31 Jul 24₹12,471
31 Jul 25₹13,384

SBI Magnum Gilt 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 SBI Magnum Gilt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 8 Aug 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.3%
3 Month -0.8%
6 Month 3.2%
1 Year 6.5%
3 Year 8%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.9%
2023 7.6%
2022 4.2%
2021 3%
2020 11.7%
2019 13.1%
2018 5.1%
2017 3.9%
2016 16.3%
2015 7.3%
Fund Manager information for SBI Magnum Gilt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sudhir Agarwal1 Jul 250.08 Yr.

Data below for SBI Magnum Gilt Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash21.74%
Debt78.26%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government80.23%
Cash Equivalent19.77%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
35%₹4,184 Cr406,827,500
↑ 60,000,000
7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -
19%₹2,289 Cr226,000,000
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹789 Cr76,000,000
7.23% Maharashtra Sdl-04/09/2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹524 Cr51,706,900
8.17% Govt Stock 2044
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹458 Cr40,000,000
Maharashtra (Government of) 6.72%
- | -
3%₹356 Cr36,238,700
182 Days Tbill
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹292 Cr29,500,000
Maharashtra (Government of) 6.77%
- | -
2%₹197 Cr20,000,000
6.33% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹195 Cr19,500,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
1%₹139 Cr14,000,000

5. Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund

The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate optimal credit risk-free returns by investing in a portfolio of securities issued and guaranteed by the Central Government and State Government.

Research Highlights for Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹2,063 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 5.89% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.60% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.23 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.90% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 9.34 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 21.92 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-15 Days (0.25%),15 Days and above(NIL).
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.34% Govt Stock 2064 (~16.1%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~41.8%.

Below is the key information for Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund

Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund
Growth
Launch Date 22 Aug 08
NAV (08 Aug 25) ₹37.8788 ↓ -0.05   (-0.13 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,063 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Government Bond
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.42
Sharpe Ratio 0.23
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-15 Days (0.25%),15 Days and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 6.9%
Effective Maturity 21 Years 11 Months 1 Day
Modified Duration 9 Years 4 Months 2 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,191
31 Jul 22₹10,275
31 Jul 23₹11,020
31 Jul 24₹11,926
31 Jul 25₹12,764

Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹194,235.
Net Profit of ₹14,235
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Returns for Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 8 Aug 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.6%
3 Month -1.1%
6 Month 2.6%
1 Year 5.9%
3 Year 7.2%
5 Year 4.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.9%
2023 6.7%
2022 2.1%
2021 1.8%
2020 11.2%
2019 12.4%
2018 8%
2017 3.4%
2016 17%
2015 6.2%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund
NameSinceTenure
Pranay Sinha31 Mar 214.34 Yr.
Kinjal Desai31 Oct 213.75 Yr.

Data below for Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.71%
Debt97.22%
Other0.07%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government97.22%
Cash Equivalent2.71%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
16%₹332 Cr32,000,000
7.09% Govt Stock 2054
Sovereign Bonds | -
14%₹279 Cr27,500,000
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
12%₹251 Cr24,500,000
↑ 5,000,000
7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -
11%₹218 Cr21,000,000
7.25% Govt Stock 2063
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹143 Cr14,000,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹120 Cr11,465,200
7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹105 Cr10,000,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹62 Cr6,000,000
6.8% Govt Stock 2060
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹58 Cr6,000,000
6.79% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹52 Cr5,000,000

6. Canara Robeco Gilt Fund

(Erstwhile Canara Robeco GILT PGS)

To provide risk free return (except interest rate risk) and long term capital appreciation by investing only in Govt. Securities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for Canara Robeco Gilt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹157 Cr).
  • Established history (25+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 5.86% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.44% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.15 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.69% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 8.56 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 19.35 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~91%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.34% Govt Stock 2064 (~31.3%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~62.5%.

Below is the key information for Canara Robeco Gilt Fund

Canara Robeco Gilt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Dec 99
NAV (08 Aug 25) ₹75.2237 ↓ -0.06   (-0.08 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹157 on 30 Jun 25
Category Debt - Government Bond
AMC Canara Robeco Asset Management Co. Ltd.
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.24
Sharpe Ratio 0.15
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.69%
Effective Maturity 19 Years 4 Months 8 Days
Modified Duration 8 Years 6 Months 23 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jul 20₹10,000
31 Jul 21₹10,207
31 Jul 22₹10,387
31 Jul 23₹11,037
31 Jul 24₹11,918
31 Jul 25₹12,733

Canara Robeco Gilt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹194,235.
Net Profit of ₹14,235
Invest Now

Returns for Canara Robeco Gilt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 8 Aug 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.4%
3 Month -1.1%
6 Month 2.7%
1 Year 5.9%
3 Year 6.8%
5 Year 4.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8.8%
2023 6.5%
2022 2.3%
2021 1.8%
2020 10.3%
2019 9.9%
2018 4.9%
2017 2.9%
2016 18%
2015 6.3%
Fund Manager information for Canara Robeco Gilt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Avnish Jain1 Apr 223.34 Yr.
Kunal Jain18 Jul 223.04 Yr.

Data below for Canara Robeco Gilt Fund as on 30 Jun 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash9.17%
Debt90.83%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government90.83%
Cash Equivalent9.17%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
31%₹49 Cr4,750,000
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
18%₹28 Cr2,750,000
7.32% Govt Stock 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -
13%₹21 Cr2,000,000
6.33% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
10%₹15 Cr1,500,000
7.23% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹9 Cr900,000
7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹9 Cr850,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹7 Cr678,600
7.38% Govt Stock 2027
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹3 Cr250,100
7.17% Govt Stock 2030
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹2 Cr158,900
8.13% Govt Stock 2045
Sovereign Bonds | -
0%₹0 Cr10,000

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Conclusion

If you want to invest in gilt mutual funds, then you need to invest opportunistically. An essential thing about investing in the best Gilt Funds is to strategies well. Having a strategy would help you to avoid perilous situations. Investing in these funds demands an ability to take a view on what the RBI may do in its credit risk policy and a Call on interest rate movements.

FAQs

1. Who releases the gilt funds?

A: The gilt funds are in the form of securities released by the Reserve Bank of India. The RBI releases the g-sec or the securities, which are in the form of funds. These, when matured, are distributed amongst the investors in the form of payouts.

2. What are the returns that I can expect on the gilt funds?

A: Gilt funds are one of the safest investments, and you can expect good returns. However, the interest payable is dependent upon the Market conditions. You can expect returns of up to 12% on your investments.

3. Do gilt funds have an expense ratio?

A: Gilt funds behave like mutual funds, and hence, there is an expense ratio. In other words, there will be certain operational costs that the investor has to bear when it comes to gilt funds. The expense ratio will be a percentage of the total investment value. Your fund manager can tell you about the amount of money that will be considered expense ratio.

4. Is there a specific time limit for which I should hold my gilt funds?

A: Like any other mutual fund, it is a good idea to hold your investment in gilt funds for 3-5 years. This is adequate time for you to realize your investment.

5. Can I create wealth by investing in gilt funds?

A: You can invest in the gilt funds and generate wealth over a medium to moderate period. After that, you can divert your Earnings into other investments. Thus, gilt funds can be used to create wealth as these are known to generate wealth.

6. What financial goal can gilt funds help me achieve?

A: If you are looking to earn on your investments over a reasonable period and increase your wealth in the medium-term, it is good to invest in gilt funds. These funds do not need you to invest in the long-term, and you can realize your investments in 3-5 years.

7. Is a gilt fund taxable?

A: You will have to pay tax on long-term Capital gains if you sell the gilt funds before maturity. The Capital Gain from the fund is also taxable. If you stay invested in the fun for a short period, which is three years, then you will have to pay Taxes for short-term capital gains. If you stay invested in the gilt fund for the given amount of time, you will have to pay tax under long-term capital gains.

Disclaimer:
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