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Debt Mutual Funds for Your Lump Sum Investment

Updated on July 19, 2026 , 2828 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 ₹585.755
↑ 0.24
₹17,816 1,000 1.63.46.27.37.47.45%5M 26D6M 18D
Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹119.285
↑ 0.06
₹23,841 1,000 1.93.34.77.27.47.34%4Y 1M 6D6Y 7M 28D
HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹34.3479
↑ 0.02
₹30,721 5,000 23.24.67.17.37.79%4Y 18D6Y 11M 12D
SBI Credit Risk Fund Growth ₹49.2132
↑ 0.02
₹2,175 5,000 2.34.677.87.98.7%2Y 22D2Y 8M 23D
HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund Growth ₹25.828
↑ 0.01
₹7,693 5,000 246.57.688.8%2Y 2M 23D3Y 5M 23D
ICICI Prudential Savings Fund Growth ₹581.46
↑ 0.22
₹22,339 500 1.63.36.27.47.77.95%11M 12D1Y 3M 29D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 21 Jul 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 6 Funds showcased

CommentaryAditya Birla Sun Life Savings FundAditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond FundHDFC Corporate Bond FundSBI Credit Risk FundHDFC Credit Risk Debt FundICICI Prudential Savings Fund
Point 1Lower mid AUM (₹17,816 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹23,841 Cr).Highest AUM (₹30,721 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,175 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹7,693 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹22,339 Cr).
Point 2Established history (23+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (29 yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (12+ 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: 6.23% (upper mid).1Y return: 4.69% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 4.57% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 7.00% (top quartile).1Y return: 6.53% (upper mid).1Y return: 6.22% (lower mid).
Point 61M return: 0.68% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.88% (upper mid).1M return: 0.84% (lower mid).1M return: 0.96% (top quartile).1M return: 0.87% (upper mid).1M return: 0.68% (bottom quartile).
Point 7Sharpe: 0.91 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.10 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.14 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 1.03 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.73 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.78 (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): 7.45% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.34% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.79% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.70% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.80% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.95% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 4.10 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 4.05 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 2.06 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 2.23 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 0.95 yrs (upper mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹17,816 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.23% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.68% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.91 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.45% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (top quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹23,841 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (29 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.69% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.88% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.10 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.34% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 4.10 yrs (bottom quartile).

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹30,721 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.57% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.84% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.14 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.79% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.05 yrs (bottom quartile).

SBI Credit Risk Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹2,175 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.00% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.96% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.03 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.70% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.06 yrs (upper mid).

HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹7,693 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.53% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.87% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.73 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.80% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.23 yrs (lower mid).

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹22,339 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.22% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.68% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.78 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.95% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.95 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 (₹17,816 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.23% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.68% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.91 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.45% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 0.49 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 0.55 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~69%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding India (Republic of) (~5.2%).

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 (21 Jul 26) ₹585.755 ↑ 0.24   (0.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹17,816 on 30 Jun 26
Category Debt - Ultrashort Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.55
Sharpe Ratio 0.91
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.45%
Effective Maturity 6 Months 18 Days
Modified Duration 5 Months 26 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹10,384
30 Jun 23₹11,065
30 Jun 24₹11,889
30 Jun 25₹12,852
30 Jun 26₹13,668

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 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3.4%
1 Year 6.2%
3 Year 7.3%
5 Year 6.5%
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 1412.04 Yr.
Kaustubh Gupta15 Jul 1114.97 Yr.
Monika Gandhi22 Mar 215.28 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Savings Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash30.43%
Debt69.22%
Other0.36%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate68.02%
Government17.43%
Cash Equivalent14.18%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA29.9%
AAA70.1%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
India (Republic of)
- | -
5%₹987 Cr100,000,000
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Domestic Bonds | -
4%₹748 Cr15,800
Shriram Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹607 Cr60,000
HDFC Bank Ltd.
Debentures | -
3%₹540 Cr11,000
Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹396 Cr40,000
Muthoot Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹348 Cr35,000
Vedanta Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹329 Cr32,500
Mankind Pharma Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹320 Cr32,000
Avanse Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹300 Cr30,000
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹297 Cr30,000

2. 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 (₹23,841 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (29 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.69% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.88% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.10 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.34% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 4.10 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 6.66 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~98%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.68% Govt Stock 2040 (~7.1%).

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 (21 Jul 26) ₹119.285 ↑ 0.06   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹23,841 on 30 Jun 26
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.52
Sharpe Ratio -0.1
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.34%
Effective Maturity 6 Years 7 Months 28 Days
Modified Duration 4 Years 1 Month 6 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹10,290
30 Jun 23₹11,041
30 Jun 24₹11,880
30 Jun 25₹12,986
30 Jun 26₹13,675

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 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.9%
3 Month 1.9%
6 Month 3.3%
1 Year 4.7%
3 Year 7.2%
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 215.22 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.49%
Debt98.15%
Other0.36%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate57.06%
Government41.29%
Cash Equivalent1.29%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.68% Govt Stock 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹1,690 Cr177,000,000
↑ 5,500,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
6%₹1,323 Cr132,000
6.48% Govt Stock 2035
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹1,255 Cr129,035,600
↓ -27,500,000
Jamnagar Utilities & Power Private Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹580 Cr59,000
Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹574 Cr58,000
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹563 Cr58,500,000
↓ -2,500,000
6.94% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹541 Cr53,792,300
↑ 53,792,300
Bharti Telecom Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹505 Cr50,900
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹496 Cr50,000
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹483 Cr53,072,800
↓ -3,500,000

3. 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 (₹30,721 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.57% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.84% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.14 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.79% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.05 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 6.95 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 (~4.7%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Jun 10
NAV (21 Jul 26) ₹34.3479 ↑ 0.02   (0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹30,721 on 30 Jun 26
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.6
Sharpe Ratio -0.14
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.79%
Effective Maturity 6 Years 11 Months 12 Days
Modified Duration 4 Years 18 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹10,229
30 Jun 23₹10,985
30 Jun 24₹11,813
30 Jun 25₹12,913
30 Jun 26₹13,584

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 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.8%
3 Month 2%
6 Month 3.2%
1 Year 4.6%
3 Year 7.1%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8%
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 1510.68 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.03 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.13%
Debt95.53%
Other0.34%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate61.1%
Government34.41%
Cash Equivalent4.15%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.68% Govt Stock 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹1,433 Cr150,000,000
↓ -10,000,000
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹1,138 Cr125,000,000
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹1,072 Cr110,000
State Bank Of India
Debentures | -
3%₹775 Cr775
6.75% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹598 Cr57,500,000
↓ -22,000,000
HDFC Bank Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹503 Cr50,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
2%₹501 Cr5,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹501 Cr50,000
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹463 Cr4,500
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹461 Cr46,542

4. 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 (22+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.00% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.96% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.03 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.70% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.06 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 2.73 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 (~88%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~85%).
  • Largest holding Infopark Properties Limited (~4.9%).

Below is the key information for SBI Credit Risk Fund

SBI Credit Risk Fund
Growth
Launch Date 19 Jul 04
NAV (21 Jul 26) ₹49.2132 ↑ 0.02   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,175 on 30 Jun 26
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.55
Sharpe Ratio 1.03
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 8.7%
Effective Maturity 2 Years 8 Months 23 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 22 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹10,374
30 Jun 23₹11,229
30 Jun 24₹12,063
30 Jun 25₹13,114
30 Jun 26₹14,085

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 ₹203,125.
Net Profit of ₹23,125
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 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 1%
3 Month 2.3%
6 Month 4.6%
1 Year 7%
3 Year 7.8%
5 Year 7%
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 179.42 Yr.

Data below for SBI Credit Risk Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.81%
Equity3.93%
Debt87.87%
Other0.39%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate69.37%
Government15.47%
Cash Equivalent7.81%
Securitized3.03%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A14.84%
AA56.78%
AAA28.38%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Infopark Properties Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹105 Cr10,500
Renew Solar Energy (Jharkhand Five) Private Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹101 Cr11,000
Lodha Developers Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹100 Cr10,000
↑ 10,000
H.G. Infra Engineering Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹99 Cr10,000
Nj Capital Private Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹99 Cr10,000
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹96 Cr9,000
6.68% Govt Stock 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹96 Cr10,000,000
Renserv Global Private Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹80 Cr8,000
Jsw Kalinga Steel Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹77 Cr7,500
Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹75 Cr7,500

5. 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 (₹7,693 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.53% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.87% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.73 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.80% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.23 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 3.48 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12-18 Months (0.5%),18 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~86%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~86%).
  • Largest holding GMR Airports Limited (~4.8%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Mar 14
NAV (21 Jul 26) ₹25.828 ↑ 0.01   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,693 on 30 Jun 26
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.51
Sharpe Ratio 0.73
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 8.8%
Effective Maturity 3 Years 5 Months 23 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 2 Months 23 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹10,332
30 Jun 23₹11,048
30 Jun 24₹11,830
30 Jun 25₹12,884
30 Jun 26₹13,784

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 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.9%
3 Month 2%
6 Month 4%
1 Year 6.5%
3 Year 7.6%
5 Year 6.5%
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
Praveen Jain7 Mar 260.32 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.03 Yr.
Bhavyesh Divecha7 Mar 260.32 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash8.93%
Equity3.48%
Debt86.07%
Other1.52%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate73.29%
Government14.71%
Cash Equivalent7.01%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A14.14%
AA54.43%
AAA31.43%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
GMR Airports Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹366 Cr35,000
TATA Projects Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹250 Cr25,000
The Tata Power Company Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹226 Cr2,190
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹211 Cr19,190
Bamboo Hotel And Global Centre (Delhi) Private Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹201 Cr20,000
SK Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹200 Cr20,000
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹200 Cr20,000
Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹196 Cr17,750
SIDDHIVINAYAK SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
2%₹175 Cr175
Evonith Value Steel Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹175 Cr17,500

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 (₹22,339 Cr).
  • Established history (23+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 6.22% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 0.68% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.78 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.95% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 0.95 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 1.33 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top sector: Basic Materials.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Conservative stance with elevated cash (~40%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding RADHAKRISHNA SECURITISATION TRUST (~3.7%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Savings Fund

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund
Growth
Launch Date 27 Sep 02
NAV (21 Jul 26) ₹581.46 ↑ 0.22   (0.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹22,339 on 30 Jun 26
Category Debt - Low Duration
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.53
Sharpe Ratio 0.78
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 500
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.95%
Effective Maturity 1 Year 3 Months 29 Days
Modified Duration 11 Months 12 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
30 Jun 21₹10,000
30 Jun 22₹10,270
30 Jun 23₹11,066
30 Jun 24₹11,920
30 Jun 25₹12,923
30 Jun 26₹13,752

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 21 Jul 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.7%
3 Month 1.6%
6 Month 3.3%
1 Year 6.2%
3 Year 7.4%
5 Year 6.6%
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 241.79 Yr.
Darshil Dedhia12 Jun 233.05 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Savings Fund as on 30 Jun 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash39.72%
Debt59.91%
Other0.37%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate78.76%
Government11.33%
Cash Equivalent9.54%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA14.46%
AAA85.54%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
RADHAKRISHNA SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
4%₹873 Cr875
6.52% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹621 Cr60,500,000
7.33% Karnataka Sgs 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹498 Cr50,000,000
Bank of India Ltd.
Debentures | -
2%₹476 Cr10,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹456 Cr45,500
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹425 Cr42,500
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹421 Cr42,500
Piramal Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹377 Cr37,500
6.75% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
1%₹334 Cr32,089,920
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
1%₹301 Cr30,000

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