+91-22-48913909How to Invest in Mutual Funds During Coronavirus Lockdown in India?
Corona Virus is becoming a major concern for every nation across the globe. India is on lockdown till April 15, 2020. India joined the bandwagon on the midnight of 24th March 2020 following PM Narendra Modi’s speech.
The Market has experienced the fastest fall in history and stocks have become extremely cheap in the market. Everything except essential services will remain open during this time. Mutual fund offices are also operating with minimum staff at this time. However, they are trying and doing their best to keep the services running smoothly and efficiently.
According to a report, the Association of Mutual Funds in India informed SEBI the difficulties that are likely to take place in the daily operation of mutual funds. However, the authorities have been doing a great job to maintain market stability as much as possible.
Investors should invest cautiously and smartly at this crucial phase. Make use of staggered investments like Systematic Investment plan (SIP) and Systematic Transfer Plan (STPs). SIPs is recommended since it allows the investor to be disciplined and build long-term wealth. STP is recommended in volatile market conditions.
Investors who Invested through Paper and Cheque?
If you have invested via paper and cheque route you can still carry on transactions to your fund folios using the online mode. Here are a few steps to follow:
- Go to the AMCsofficial website online or app on your smartphone
- Register yourself with PAN number, email id and mobile number that’s linked with your fund folio
- You will receive an OTP on your registered email id and phone number
- Use it to verify your identity on your online account and redeem your investments. You can now sell, switch or even purchase new units
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Authorities Urge Investors To Go Online
The report also stated that there could be a delay in publishing Net Asset Value (NAV). However, authorities have stated that as long as telecom networks are fully functional they don’t see any issues in servicing investors’ requirements. Investors can use the website and mobile applications for transactions. Some AMCs have also passed an addendum to enable investors to email their transactions to them. They will have it processed provided the investors have a registered email id.
Mutual Fund company employees will be working from home to allow the smooth functioning of transactions through online modes.
In an advertisement issued in the public interest, AMFI said that Mutual funds will be keeping their collection centres/branch offices closed from March 23, 2020, and allow purely online transactions through various electronic modes like mutual fund websites, web portals, digital platforms, apps or virtual channels, etc., until the situation comes under control and social distancing is withdrawn by the authorities. This to ensure safety through social distancing for investors, distributors, visitors, employees of mutual funds.
How to Invest in Mutual Funds During Coronavirus Pandemic?
Well, the only way to invest in Mutual Funds is by becoming tech-savvy and going online. Leading experts say that this isn’t the time to be fearful, but to take advantage. They advise continuing with investment as the Industry is well prepared to protect customers interest even as the Covid-19 crisis continues.
1. Invest in Liquid Mutual Funds
Investing in Liquid Funds is advisable as they are a low-risk fund.. It invests in the certificate of deposits, T-bills, commercial papers and term deposits. You can withdraw your money within a 24-hr period. Some AMCs even have the option of instant Redemption in liquid 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 ₹2,584.82
↑ 0.38 ₹155 0.5 1.4 2.9 6.7 7.4 6.03% 1M 9D 1M 9D PGIM India Insta Cash Fund Growth ₹347.949
↑ 0.06 ₹573 0.5 1.4 2.9 6.6 7.3 5.95% 1M 2D 1M 2D JM Liquid Fund Growth ₹72.9011
↑ 0.01 ₹1,374 0.5 1.4 2.9 6.5 7.2 6.04% 1M 6D 1M 8D Axis Liquid Fund Growth ₹2,976.16
↑ 0.48 ₹35,360 0.5 1.4 3 6.7 7.4 6% 1M 6D 1M 8D Tata Liquid Fund Growth ₹4,209.41
↑ 0.62 ₹22,366 0.5 1.4 3 6.6 7.3 6.09% 2M 2D 2M 2D Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Growth ₹430.668
↑ 0.07 ₹56,938 0.5 1.4 2.9 6.6 7.3 6.11% 2M 12D 2M 12D Invesco India Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,673.54
↑ 0.60 ₹16,638 0.5 1.4 2.9 6.6 7.4 5.95% 1M 8D 1M 8D Nippon India Liquid Fund Growth ₹6,522.14
↑ 1.00 ₹30,230 0.5 1.4 2.9 6.6 7.3 6.06% 1M 9D 1M 11D ICICI Prudential Liquid Fund Growth ₹395.601
↑ 0.06 ₹50,121 0.5 1.4 2.9 6.6 7.4 6% 1M 7D 1M 11D Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund Growth ₹3,072.09
↑ 0.51 ₹9,502 0.5 1.4 2.9 6.5 7.3 5.96% 1M 7D 1M 7D 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 10 Funds showcased
Commentary Indiabulls Liquid Fund PGIM India Insta Cash Fund JM Liquid Fund Axis Liquid Fund Tata Liquid Fund Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Invesco India Liquid Fund Nippon India Liquid Fund ICICI Prudential Liquid Fund Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund Point 1 Bottom quartile AUM (₹155 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹573 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,374 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹35,360 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹22,366 Cr). Highest AUM (₹56,938 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹16,638 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹30,230 Cr). Top quartile AUM (₹50,121 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹9,502 Cr). Point 2 Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (18+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (27 yrs). Established history (16+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (19+ yrs). Established history (21+ yrs). Established history (20+ yrs). Established history (16+ yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 5★ (top quartile). Rating: 5★ (upper mid). Rating: 4★ (upper mid). Rating: 4★ (upper mid). Rating: 4★ (lower mid). Rating: 4★ (lower mid). Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile). Point 4 Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Low. Risk profile: Low. Point 5 1Y return: 6.65% (top quartile). 1Y return: 6.64% (upper mid). 1Y return: 6.51% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 6.66% (top quartile). 1Y return: 6.62% (upper mid). 1Y return: 6.62% (upper mid). 1Y return: 6.62% (lower mid). 1Y return: 6.59% (lower mid). 1Y return: 6.58% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 6.53% (bottom quartile). Point 6 1M return: 0.49% (top quartile). 1M return: 0.49% (lower mid). 1M return: 0.48% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.49% (top quartile). 1M return: 0.49% (upper mid). 1M return: 0.49% (upper mid). 1M return: 0.49% (upper mid). 1M return: 0.49% (lower mid). 1M return: 0.49% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 0.49% (bottom quartile). Point 7 Sharpe: 2.76 (upper mid). Sharpe: 2.91 (upper mid). Sharpe: 2.30 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 3.13 (top quartile). Sharpe: 2.83 (upper mid). Sharpe: 2.76 (lower mid). Sharpe: 2.93 (top quartile). Sharpe: 2.59 (lower mid). Sharpe: 2.58 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 2.37 (bottom quartile). Point 8 Information ratio: -1.01 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: -0.36 (lower mid). Information ratio: -2.00 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: -0.48 (lower mid). Information ratio: -1.03 (bottom quartile). Point 9 Yield to maturity (debt): 6.03% (upper mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 5.95% (bottom quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.04% (upper mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.00% (lower mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.09% (top quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.11% (top quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 5.95% (bottom quartile). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.06% (upper mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 6.00% (lower mid). Yield to maturity (debt): 5.96% (bottom quartile). Point 10 Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid). Modified duration: 0.09 yrs (top quartile). Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid). Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile). Modified duration: 0.17 yrs (bottom quartile). Modified duration: 0.20 yrs (bottom quartile). Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (lower mid). Modified duration: 0.11 yrs (bottom quartile). Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid). Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid). Indiabulls Liquid Fund
PGIM India Insta Cash Fund
JM Liquid Fund
Axis Liquid Fund
Tata Liquid Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund
Invesco India Liquid Fund
Nippon India Liquid Fund
ICICI Prudential Liquid Fund
Baroda Pioneer Liquid Fund
2. Invest in SIPs
SIP is the ideal way to invest in mutual funds. Many AMCsoffer the privilege of video KYC. In this way, you can start investing without having to visit the Bank. Upload PAN Card photograph, Aadhar card copy and fill the necessary requirements.
Some great news from the Market
1. L&T launches two new mutual funds
Larsen & Turbo (L&T) Mutual Fund launched two new mutual funds called Nifty50 and NiftyNext50 Index Funds on 24th March 2020. This was done after testing the remote access of various functions of mutual funds over the past few weeks after the Coronavirus-led disruption into eh daily operations of the stock market. They took this action despite most of their employees working from home.
2. Consumption Industry to remain unaffected
As per the experts, the consumption industry will not be affected by the lockdown as consumers will continue to purchase goods and services for consumption. Many are also hoarding goods for meeting their daily needs. This will help the industry stay stable during the lockdown.
Best SIP Mutual Funds to Invest in 2025 - 2026
To generate capital appreciation and income distribution to unit holders by investing predominantly in equity/equity related securities of the companies belonging to the infrastructure development and balance in debt securities and money market instruments. Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To seek long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies engaged in or expected to benefit from growth and development of infrastructure. Research Highlights for HDFC Infrastructure Fund Below is the key information for HDFC Infrastructure Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The objective of the scheme would be to provide investors with opportunities for long-term growth in capital along with the liquidity of an open-ended scheme through an active management of investments in a diversified basket of equity stocks of domestic Public Sector Undertakings and in debt and money market instruments issued by PSUs AND others. Research Highlights for SBI PSU Fund Below is the key information for SBI PSU Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the scheme is to seek to generate long-term capital growth through an active diversified portfolio of predominantly equity and equity related instruments of companies that are participating in and benefiting from growth in Indian infrastructure and infrastructural related activities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized. Research Highlights for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Below is the key information for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To generate capital appreciation, from a portfolio that is substantially constituted of equity securities and equity related securities of corporates, which could benefit from structural changes brought about by continuing liberalization in economic policies by the government and/or continuing investments in infrastructure, both by the public and private sector. Research Highlights for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Below is the key information for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Returns up to 1 year are on Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) Min SIP Investment 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹198.59
↑ 0.11 ₹8,232 100 3.6 3 5.7 25.8 33.4 27.4 HDFC Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹48.214
↓ -0.06 ₹2,586 300 2.8 1.9 3.7 26 31.4 23 SBI PSU Fund Growth ₹33.767
↓ -0.19 ₹5,714 500 11 6.3 6.7 28.2 30.8 23.5 Bandhan Infrastructure Fund Growth ₹49.063
↓ -0.20 ₹1,625 100 0.3 -2.1 -3 25.2 29.6 39.3 DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Growth ₹317.672
↓ -0.64 ₹5,506 500 3.2 4 -1.6 25 29.6 32.4 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
Commentary ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund HDFC Infrastructure Fund SBI PSU Fund Bandhan Infrastructure Fund DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund Point 1 Highest AUM (₹8,232 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,586 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹5,714 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,625 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹5,506 Cr). Point 2 Established history (20+ yrs). Established history (17+ yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs). Point 3 Rating: 3★ (lower mid). Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile). Top rated. Rating: 4★ (upper mid). Point 4 Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Risk profile: High. Point 5 5Y return: 33.40% (top quartile). 5Y return: 31.39% (upper mid). 5Y return: 30.83% (lower mid). 5Y return: 29.65% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 29.59% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 25.76% (lower mid). 3Y return: 26.00% (upper mid). 3Y return: 28.23% (top quartile). 3Y return: 25.19% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 24.98% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: 5.68% (upper mid). 1Y return: 3.71% (lower mid). 1Y return: 6.75% (top quartile). 1Y return: -3.01% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: -1.59% (bottom quartile). Point 8 Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: -0.58 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Point 9 Sharpe: 0.00 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.15 (lower mid). Sharpe: 0.09 (top quartile). Sharpe: -0.31 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: -0.33 (bottom quartile). Point 10 Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid). Information ratio: -0.57 (bottom quartile). Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid). Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile). ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
HDFC Infrastructure Fund
SBI PSU Fund
Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
200 Crore in Equity Category of mutual funds ordered based on 5 year CAGR returns.
1. ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Growth Launch Date 31 Aug 05 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹198.59 ↑ 0.11 (0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,232 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.89 Sharpe Ratio 0 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 Returns for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month -1.4% 3 Month 3.6% 6 Month 3% 1 Year 5.7% 3 Year 25.8% 5 Year 33.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 15.9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 27.4% 2023 44.6% 2022 28.8% 2021 50.1% 2020 3.6% 2019 2.6% 2018 -14% 2017 40.8% 2016 2% 2015 -3.4% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 2. HDFC Infrastructure Fund
HDFC Infrastructure Fund
Growth Launch Date 10 Mar 08 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹48.214 ↓ -0.06 (-0.12 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,586 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 2.06 Sharpe Ratio -0.15 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 Returns for HDFC Infrastructure Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0% 3 Month 2.8% 6 Month 1.9% 1 Year 3.7% 3 Year 26% 5 Year 31.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 23% 2023 55.4% 2022 19.3% 2021 43.2% 2020 -7.5% 2019 -3.4% 2018 -29% 2017 43.3% 2016 -1.9% 2015 -2.5% Fund Manager information for HDFC Infrastructure Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for HDFC Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 3. SBI PSU Fund
SBI PSU Fund
Growth Launch Date 7 Jul 10 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹33.767 ↓ -0.19 (-0.55 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,714 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.89 Sharpe Ratio 0.09 Information Ratio -0.57 Alpha Ratio -0.58 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 Returns for SBI PSU Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 2.7% 3 Month 11% 6 Month 6.3% 1 Year 6.7% 3 Year 28.2% 5 Year 30.8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.3% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 23.5% 2023 54% 2022 29% 2021 32.4% 2020 -10% 2019 6% 2018 -23.8% 2017 21.9% 2016 16.2% 2015 -11.1% Fund Manager information for SBI PSU Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for SBI PSU Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 4. Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
Growth Launch Date 8 Mar 11 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹49.063 ↓ -0.20 (-0.40 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,625 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC IDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆☆☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 2.1 Sharpe Ratio -0.31 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month -1.6% 3 Month 0.3% 6 Month -2.1% 1 Year -3% 3 Year 25.2% 5 Year 29.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 39.3% 2023 50.3% 2022 1.7% 2021 64.8% 2020 6.3% 2019 -5.3% 2018 -25.9% 2017 58.7% 2016 10.7% 2015 -0.2% Fund Manager information for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for Bandhan Infrastructure Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 5. DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
Growth Launch Date 11 Jun 04 NAV (27 Nov 25) ₹317.672 ↓ -0.64 (-0.20 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,506 on 31 Oct 25 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.89 Sharpe Ratio -0.33 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 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 Returns for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Nov 25 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.6% 3 Month 3.2% 6 Month 4% 1 Year -1.6% 3 Year 25% 5 Year 29.6% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 17.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 32.4% 2023 49% 2022 13.9% 2021 51.6% 2020 2.7% 2019 6.7% 2018 -17.2% 2017 47% 2016 4.1% 2015 0.7% Fund Manager information for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund as on 31 Oct 25
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity
Conclusion
This is the best time to invest in mutual funds as you will be able to buy it at lower prices. Markets will go back to normal in a while according to experts.
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