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Debt Mutual Funds for Your Lump Sum Investment

Updated on February 3, 2026 , 2489 views

Usually, when someone wants to invest in Mutual Funds, they are confused if they should take a SIP route or a lump sum. Let’s make it simple for you! Investors who are planning to invest in debt funds should ideally choose a one-time payment mode, that is a lump sum mode of investment. It is always wise to invest for a shorter duration with easy liquidity.

Why Lump Sum for Debt Mutual Fund Investment?

For a lump sum investment, debt funds are a better option as compared to Equity Mutual Funds. A lump sum route reduces the risk of change in interest rate as well as gives a better return in comparison to fixed deposits (FDs). Ideally, when you invest in debt funds taking a lump sum route, it solves two issues- one is tax benefits and other is re-investment risk.

During the rising interest rates, it is a good time to take a lump sum route in debt oriented funds with a Portfolio of high-quality Bonds. These funds are usually suitable for people who have idle savings and want to invest for optimal returns. Any number of lump sum payments can be made in a Mutual Fund.

A lump sum investment works well as compared to a systematic Investment plan- only if invested during the market slump or at lower valuations. However, lump sum Investing may not work if one is overinvesting when the market valuations are stretched or when the markets correct sharply in the early phase of your investment.

Why Debt Mutual Fund for Lump sum Investing

How to Invest in Debt Funds: Make an Evaluation

Fund Returns- A food should have a good track record. Go for a fund house that has a strong history of delivering consistent performance. Check the fund’s past 1, 3 and 5 year return and if it is able to beat its benchmark or not.

Match Time Horizons- Debt funds offer diverse choices of investment with its respective maturity period. Investors need to decide investment based on their maturity period, while they can also compare with other debt fund instruments and select the one that suits the best for their plan. For example, if you are looking at the time frame of one-year Investment plan then, a short term debt fund can ideally suit.

Expense Ratio- An important factor to be considered in debt funds is its expense ratio. A higher expense ratio creates a larger impact on the funds' performance. For example, Liquid Funds have the lowest expense ratios which are up to 50 bps (BPS is a unit to measure interest rates wherein one bps is equal to 1/100th of 1%) Whereas, other debt funds could charge up to 150 bps. So to make a choice between one debt mutual fund, it is important to consider the management fee or the fund running expense.

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 6 funds

  • Category: Debt
  • Sub-category: Low%20Duration, Credit%20Risk, Corporate%20Bond, Ultrashort%20Bond
  • AUM Range: 2000 to 100000 Cr
  • Sorted On : drat (high to low)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 6

Top 10 Best Lump Sum Debt Mutual Funds 2026 - 2027

Below are the top ranked funds from Debt Categories primarily funds having AUM > 2000 Crore & are in Ultra-short, Corporate bond, Credit Risk, Low Duration sub categories.

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)Min Investment3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund Growth ₹568.921
↑ 0.25
₹23,615 1,000 1.32.97.17.47.46.81%5M 19D6M 11D
HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹33.4894
↑ 0.07
₹34,805 5,000 0.71.86.67.67.37.13%4Y 6M 11D7Y 9M 18D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹116.204
↑ 0.25
₹29,856 1,000 0.51.56.57.57.47.12%4Y 10M 24D7Y 6M 14D
HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund Growth ₹24.9848
↑ 0.02
₹6,974 5,000 1.22.87.67.688.1%2Y 5M 16D3Y 11M 5D
SBI Credit Risk Fund Growth ₹47.3683
↑ 0.04
₹2,175 5,000 1.22.77.58.17.98.15%2Y 1M 24D2Y 10M 17D
ICICI Prudential Savings Fund Growth ₹565.003
↑ 0.26
₹30,163 500 1.42.97.57.77.76.8%8M 5D1Y 3M 4D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 5 Feb 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 6 Funds showcased

CommentaryAditya Birla Sun Life Savings FundHDFC Corporate Bond FundAditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond FundHDFC Credit Risk Debt FundSBI Credit Risk FundICICI Prudential Savings Fund
Point 1Lower mid AUM (₹23,615 Cr).Highest AUM (₹34,805 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹29,856 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹6,974 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,175 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹30,163 Cr).
Point 2Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).Established history (11+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (23+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately Low.
Point 51Y return: 7.15% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.63% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 6.48% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 7.55% (top quartile).1Y return: 7.54% (upper mid).1Y return: 7.48% (upper mid).
Point 61M return: 0.40% (lower mid).1M return: 0.31% (bottom quartile).1M return: -0.04% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.49% (top quartile).1M return: 0.45% (upper mid).1M return: 0.40% (upper mid).
Point 7Sharpe: 3.14 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.63 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.66 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 1.63 (lower mid).Sharpe: 1.80 (upper mid).Sharpe: 2.95 (upper mid).
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): 6.81% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.13% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.10% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.15% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 6.80% (bottom quartile).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 4.53 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 4.90 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 2.46 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 2.15 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 0.68 yrs (upper mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹23,615 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.15% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.40% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.14 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (top quartile).

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹34,805 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.63% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.31% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.63 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.13% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.53 yrs (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹29,856 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.48% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.04% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.66 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.90 yrs (bottom quartile).

HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹6,974 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.55% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.49% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.63 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.10% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.46 yrs (lower mid).

SBI Credit Risk Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,175 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.54% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.45% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.80 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.15% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.15 yrs (upper mid).

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹30,163 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.48% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.40% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.95 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.80% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.68 yrs (upper mid).

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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

  • Lower mid AUM (₹23,615 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.15% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.40% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 3.14 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.47 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.53 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~48%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Shriram Finance Limited (~2.6%).

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 (05 Feb 26) ₹568.921 ↑ 0.25   (0.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹23,615 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.55
Sharpe Ratio 3.14
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 11 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 19 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹10,414
31 Jan 23₹10,928
31 Jan 24₹11,721
31 Jan 25₹12,635
31 Jan 26₹13,528

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 5 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.4%
3 Month 1.3%
6 Month 2.9%
1 Year 7.1%
3 Year 7.4%
5 Year 6.3%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.4%
2023 7.9%
2022 7.2%
2021 4.8%
2020 3.9%
2019 7%
2018 8.5%
2017 7.6%
2016 7.2%
2015 9.2%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sunaina Cunha20 Jun 1411.54 Yr.
Kaustubh Gupta15 Jul 1114.48 Yr.
Monika Gandhi22 Mar 214.78 Yr.

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

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash47.86%
Debt51.91%
Other0.24%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate53.86%
Cash Equivalent29.6%
Government16.31%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA25.17%
AAA74.83%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Shriram Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹615 Cr60,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹547 Cr54,000
Nirma Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹486 Cr48,500
Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹399 Cr40,000
↑ 5,000
07.22 GJ Sdl 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹376 Cr37,500,000
Muthoot Finance Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹352 Cr35,000
Mankind Pharma Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹347 Cr34,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
1%₹304 Cr30,000
Avanse Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹301 Cr30,000
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹298 Cr30,000

2. HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund)

To generate regular income through investments in Debt/ Money Market Instruments and Government Securities with maturities not exceeding 60 months.

Research Highlights for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹34,805 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.63% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.31% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.63 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.13% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.53 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 7.80 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~96%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.68% Govt Stock 2040 (~7.0%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Jun 10
NAV (05 Feb 26) ₹33.4894 ↑ 0.07   (0.21 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹34,805 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.6
Sharpe Ratio 0.63
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.13%
Effective Maturity 7 Years 9 Months 18 Days
Modified Duration 4 Years 6 Months 11 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹10,408
31 Jan 23₹10,782
31 Jan 24₹11,586
31 Jan 25₹12,580
31 Jan 26₹13,390

HDFC Corporate Bond 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 HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.3%
3 Month 0.7%
6 Month 1.8%
1 Year 6.6%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.3%
2023 8.6%
2022 7.2%
2021 3.3%
2020 3.9%
2019 11.8%
2018 10.3%
2017 6.5%
2016 6.5%
2015 10.6%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anupam Joshi27 Oct 1510.19 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 232.53 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.73%
Debt95.98%
Other0.29%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate57.46%
Government38.51%
Cash Equivalent3.74%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.68% Govt Stock 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹2,428 Cr250,000,000
↑ 30,000,000
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹1,121 Cr112,500
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹1,047 Cr111,000,000
6.82% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹836 Cr81,000,000
State Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹775 Cr775
↓ -25
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹730 Cr73,000,000
↓ -2,000,000
HDFC Bank Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹512 Cr50,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
1%₹507 Cr50,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
1%₹507 Cr5,000
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
1%₹469 Cr4,500

3. Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

(Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund)

An Open-ended income scheme with the objective to generate income and capital appreciation by investing 100% of the corpus in a diversified portfolio of debt and money market securities.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹29,856 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (28 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.48% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.04% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.66 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.12% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.90 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 7.54 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.92% Govt Stock 2039 (~7.4%).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 3 Mar 97
NAV (05 Feb 26) ₹116.204 ↑ 0.25   (0.22 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹29,856 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.52
Sharpe Ratio 0.66
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.12%
Effective Maturity 7 Years 6 Months 14 Days
Modified Duration 4 Years 10 Months 24 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹10,442
31 Jan 23₹10,892
31 Jan 24₹11,710
31 Jan 25₹12,715
31 Jan 26₹13,527

Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond 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 Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 0.5%
6 Month 1.5%
1 Year 6.5%
3 Year 7.5%
5 Year 6.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.4%
2023 8.5%
2022 7.3%
2021 4.1%
2020 4%
2019 11.9%
2018 9.6%
2017 7%
2016 6.5%
2015 10.2%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Kaustubh Gupta12 Apr 214.73 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.97%
Debt96.76%
Other0.27%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate56.15%
Government40.61%
Cash Equivalent2.97%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.92% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹2,223 Cr222,236,200
6.68% Govt Stock 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹1,607 Cr165,500,000
↑ 7,000,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
4%₹1,200 Cr118,500
6.33% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹1,079 Cr110,000,000
↓ -12,090,500
6.79% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹1,055 Cr104,519,400
↓ -6,000,000
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹798 Cr80,000,000
Jamnagar Utilities & Power Private Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹592 Cr59,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹579 Cr60,000
Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹578 Cr58,000
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹560 Cr55,000

4. HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC Corporate Debt Opportunities Fund)

To generate regular income and capital appreciation by investing predominantly in corporate debt.

Research Highlights for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹6,974 Cr).
  • Established history (11+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.55% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.49% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.63 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.10% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.46 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 3.93 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12-18 Months (0.5%),18 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~88%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~86%).
  • Largest holding The Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Limited (~4.0%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Mar 14
NAV (05 Feb 26) ₹24.9848 ↑ 0.02   (0.10 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,974 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.51
Sharpe Ratio 1.63
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12-18 Months (0.5%),18 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 8.1%
Effective Maturity 3 Years 11 Months 5 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 5 Months 16 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹10,669
31 Jan 23₹11,095
31 Jan 24₹11,871
31 Jan 25₹12,823
31 Jan 26₹13,771

HDFC Credit Risk Debt 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 HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.2%
6 Month 2.8%
1 Year 7.6%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 6.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8%
2023 8.2%
2022 6.6%
2021 3.7%
2020 7%
2019 10.9%
2018 8.6%
2017 5.4%
2016 6.6%
2015 11%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Shobhit Mehrotra25 Mar 1411.78 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 232.53 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.42%
Equity4.15%
Debt88.08%
Other0.35%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate74.25%
Government13.83%
Cash Equivalent7.42%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A13.7%
AA58.51%
AAA27.79%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
The Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹282 Cr30,000
GMR Airports Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹270 Cr26,500
TATA Projects Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹252 Cr25,000
The Tata Power Company Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹230 Cr2,190
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹205 Cr19,190
Bamboo Hotel And Global Centre (Delhi) Private Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹202 Cr20,000
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹201 Cr20,000
SK Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹201 Cr20,000
Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹191 Cr17,750
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹180 Cr18,000

5. SBI Credit Risk Fund

(Erstwhile SBI Corporate Bond Fund)

The investment objective will be to actively manage a portfolio of good quality corporate debt as well as Money Market Instruments so as to provide reasonable returns and liquidity to the Unit holders. However there is no guarantee or assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for SBI Credit Risk Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,175 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.54% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.45% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.80 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.15% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.15 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 2.88 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (3%),12-24 Months (1.5%),24-36 Months (0.75%),36 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~84%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~85%).
  • Largest holding 7.02% Govt Stock 2031 (~7.1%).

Below is the key information for SBI Credit Risk Fund

SBI Credit Risk Fund
Growth
Launch Date 19 Jul 04
NAV (05 Feb 26) ₹47.3683 ↑ 0.04   (0.09 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,175 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.55
Sharpe Ratio 1.8
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (3%),12-24 Months (1.5%),24-36 Months (0.75%),36 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 8.15%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 10 Months 17 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 1 Month 24 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹10,519
31 Jan 23₹10,972
31 Jan 24₹11,900
31 Jan 25₹12,873
31 Jan 26₹13,827

SBI Credit Risk 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 Credit Risk Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.5%
3 Month 1.2%
6 Month 2.7%
1 Year 7.5%
3 Year 8.1%
5 Year 6.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.9%
2023 8.1%
2022 8.3%
2021 4.2%
2020 5%
2019 9.8%
2018 6.5%
2017 6.2%
2016 6.9%
2015 10.5%
Fund Manager information for SBI Credit Risk Fund
NameSinceTenure
Lokesh Mallya1 Feb 178.92 Yr.

Data below for SBI Credit Risk Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash11.48%
Equity4.14%
Debt84%
Other0.38%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate65.59%
Government18.41%
Cash Equivalent11.48%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A15.14%
AA61.3%
AAA23.56%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.02% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹154 Cr15,000,000
Infopark Properties Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹105 Cr10,500
Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Five) Private Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹103 Cr11,000
H.G. Infra Engineering Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹100 Cr10,000
Nj Capital Private Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹99 Cr10,000
6.48% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹99 Cr10,000,000
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹93 Cr9,000
Avanse Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹80 Cr8,000
The Sandur Manganese And Iron Ores Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹80 Cr8,500
Renserv Global Private Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹80 Cr8,000

6. ICICI Prudential Savings Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Flexible Income Plan)

To generate income through investments in a range of debt instruments and money market instruments of various maturities with a view to maximizing income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Savings Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹30,163 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 7.48% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.40% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.95 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 6.80% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.68 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 1.26 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Basic Materials.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~43%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (~3.7%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Savings Fund

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 27 Sep 02
NAV (05 Feb 26) ₹565.003 ↑ 0.26   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹30,163 on 31 Dec 25
Category Debt - Low Duration
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.53
Sharpe Ratio 2.95
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 500
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 6.8%
Effective Maturity 1 Year 3 Months 4 Days
Modified Duration 8 Months 5 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹10,394
31 Jan 23₹10,863
31 Jan 24₹11,718
31 Jan 25₹12,646
31 Jan 26₹13,581

ICICI Prudential 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 ICICI Prudential 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 5 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.4%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 2.9%
1 Year 7.5%
3 Year 7.7%
5 Year 6.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.7%
2023 8%
2022 7.6%
2021 4.5%
2020 3.8%
2019 8.6%
2018 8.8%
2017 7.3%
2016 7.1%
2015 9.1%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Savings Fund
NameSinceTenure
Nikhil Kabra13 Sep 241.3 Yr.
Darshil Dedhia12 Jun 232.56 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Savings Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash43.01%
Debt56.75%
Other0.24%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate65.55%
Cash Equivalent24.13%
Government10.08%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA13.9%
AAA86.1%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
4%₹1,121 Cr111,750
6.82% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹987 Cr95,593,960
↓ -62,500
RADHAKRISHNA SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
3%₹875 Cr875
6.52% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹616 Cr60,500,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹505 Cr50,000
6.22% Govt Stock 2028
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹481 Cr47,715,900
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
1%₹446 Cr44,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
1%₹401 Cr40,000
India (Republic of)
- | -
1%₹399 Cr40,000,000
↑ 40,000,000
Bank of Baroda
Debentures | -
1%₹391 Cr8,000

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