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5 Best Ultra Short Term Debt Funds for SIP 2025

Updated on November 24, 2025 , 3085 views

Ultra short term Debt fund are a type of Mutual Funds that are highly suitable for a short-term Investment plan. These funds invest in debt instruments that have an average maturity of more than 91 days. These funds provide better returns and have a higher maturity than liquid debt funds, but are more volatile than Liquid Funds. Investors with a low-risk appetite tend to invest in ultra short term funds, as they have higher yields than other Money market funds. Thus, investors who are looking to park their money for a year or less can ideally invest in this scheme. To earn better returns, one can choose funds for the below listed Best Ultra Short term SIP funds.

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Top 5 Best Performing Ultra Short Term Debt Funds for SIP Investment FY 25 - 26

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)Min SIP Investment3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹563.59
↑ 0.11
₹22,389 1,000 1.63.47.67.57.96.81%5M 19D6M 22D
ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹28.435
↑ 0.01
₹17,841 1,000 1.63.27.27.27.56.64%4M 24D6M 11D
Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund Growth ₹2,763.76
↑ 0.40
₹1,259 1,000 1.43777.56.37%4M 23D5M 2D
Kotak Savings Fund Growth ₹43.9517
↑ 0.01
₹15,149 1,000 1.53.1777.26.49%5M 12D6M 11D
Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund Growth ₹4,129.67
↑ 0.84
₹12,641 100 1.53.16.96.97.26.81%5M 17D7M 19D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 27 Nov 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryAditya Birla Sun Life Savings FundICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term FundInvesco India Ultra Short Term FundKotak Savings FundNippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
Point 1Highest AUM (₹22,389 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹17,841 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,259 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹15,149 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹12,641 Cr).
Point 2Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (14+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 3★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Low.
Point 51Y return: 7.64% (top quartile).1Y return: 7.24% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.99% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.95% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.94% (bottom quartile).
Point 61M return: 0.60% (top quartile).1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.53% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.54% (lower mid).1M return: 0.55% (upper mid).
Point 7Sharpe: 3.40 (top quartile).Sharpe: 2.79 (upper mid).Sharpe: 2.37 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.86 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 2.13 (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): 6.81% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.64% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.37% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.49% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 0.45 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.46 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹22,389 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.64% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.60% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.40 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile).

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹17,841 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.24% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.79 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.64% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (upper mid).

Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,259 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.99% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.53% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.37 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.37% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (top quartile).

Kotak Savings Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹15,149 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.95% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.54% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.86 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.49% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.45 yrs (lower mid).

Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹12,641 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.94% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.55% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.13 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.46 yrs (bottom quartile).

*Above is list of best Ultra-Short funds are having AUM/Net Assets above 100 Crore. Sorted on Last 1 Year Return.

1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

The primary objective of the schemes is to generate regular income through investments in debt and money market instruments. Income maybe generated through the receipt of coupon payments or the purchase and sale of securities in the underlying portfolio. The schemes will under normal market conditions, invest its net assets in fixed income securities, money market instruments, cash and cash equivalents.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹22,389 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.64% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.60% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 3.40 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.56 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 16 Apr 03
NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹563.59 ↑ 0.11   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹22,389 on 31 Oct 25
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.55
Sharpe Ratio 3.4
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.81%
Effective Maturity 6 Months 22 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 19 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Aditya Birla Sun Life 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 ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life 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 27 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.6%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3.4%
1 Year 7.6%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.9%
2023 7.2%
2022 4.8%
2021 3.9%
2020 7%
2019 8.5%
2018 7.6%
2017 7.2%
2016 9.2%
2015 8.9%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund as on 31 Oct 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

2. ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Regular Income Fund)

The fund’s objective is 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.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹17,841 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.24% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.79 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.64% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.53 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Months (0.5%),1 Months and above(NIL).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 May 11
NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹28.435 ↑ 0.01   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹17,841 on 31 Oct 25
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.8
Sharpe Ratio 2.79
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.5%),1 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 6.64%
Effective Maturity 6 Months 11 Days
Modified Duration 4 Months 24 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term 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 ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3.2%
1 Year 7.2%
3 Year 7.2%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.5%
2023 6.9%
2022 4.5%
2021 4%
2020 6.5%
2019 8.4%
2018 7.5%
2017 6.9%
2016 9.8%
2015 9.1%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund as on 31 Oct 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

3. Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund

(Erstwhile Invesco India Medium Term Bond Fund)

The objective is to generate regular income and capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of medium term debt and money market instruments.

Research Highlights for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,259 Cr).
  • Established history (14+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.99% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.53% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 2.37 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.37% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.40 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.42 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund

Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund
Growth
Launch Date 30 Dec 10
NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹2,763.76 ↑ 0.40   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,259 on 31 Oct 25
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.74
Sharpe Ratio 2.37
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.37%
Effective Maturity 5 Months 2 Days
Modified Duration 4 Months 23 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Invesco India Ultra Short Term 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 Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 3%
1 Year 7%
3 Year 7%
5 Year 5.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.5%
2023 6.6%
2022 4.1%
2021 3%
2020 5.1%
2019 7.6%
2018 7.3%
2017 7.1%
2016 9.1%
2015 8.3%
Fund Manager information for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund as on 31 Oct 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

4. Kotak Savings Fund

(Erstwhile Kotak Treasury Advantage Fund)

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate returns through investments in debt and money market instruments with a view to reduce the interest rate risk. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for Kotak Savings Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹15,149 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.95% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.54% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.86 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.49% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.45 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 0.53 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Kotak Savings Fund

Kotak Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 13 Aug 04
NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹43.9517 ↑ 0.01   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹15,149 on 31 Oct 25
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.81
Sharpe Ratio 1.86
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.49%
Effective Maturity 6 Months 11 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 12 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Kotak 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 Kotak 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 27 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.5%
6 Month 3.1%
1 Year 7%
3 Year 7%
5 Year 5.6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.2%
2023 6.8%
2022 4.5%
2021 3.2%
2020 5.8%
2019 7.8%
2018 7.4%
2017 6.7%
2016 8.2%
2015 8.6%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Kotak Savings Fund as on 31 Oct 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

5. Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund

(Erstwhile Reliance Liquid Fund - Cash Plan)

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 Ultra Short Duration Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹12,641 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (23 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.94% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.55% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.13 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.46 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.64 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.

Below is the key information for Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund

Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
Growth
Launch Date 7 Dec 01
NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹4,129.67 ↑ 0.84   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹12,641 on 31 Oct 25
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd.
Rating
Risk Low
Expense Ratio 1.12
Sharpe Ratio 2.13
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 100
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.81%
Effective Maturity 7 Months 19 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 17 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue

Nippon India Ultra Short Duration 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 Ultra Short Duration Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.5%
6 Month 3.1%
1 Year 6.9%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 6.6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 6.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.2%
2023 6.7%
2022 4.6%
2021 7.8%
2020 4.9%
2019 0.9%
2018 7.3%
2017 5.8%
2016 6.8%
2015 7.6%
Fund Manager information for Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund as on 31 Oct 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Credit Quality
RatingValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

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