Maintains a portfolio Macaulay duration of 6-12 months — a modest step up in duration (and typically yield) from ultra-short and liquid categories.
Taxation: typically taxed at the investor's income-tax slab rate regardless of holding period, following the debt-fund taxation rules in effect since 2023. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm current rules for your situation with a qualified professional.
1 Day
+0.03%
1 Week
+0.23%
1 Month
+1.05%
1 Year
+6.44%
Median NAV change across direct-plan, growth-option schemes in this category. Updated daily from AMFI.
Top & bottom performing schemes
Top 3
BARODA BNP PARIBAS LOW DURATION Fund+0.04%
Tata Treasury Advantage Fund+0.04%
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund+0.03%
Bottom 3
Franklin India Low Duration Fund-Direct-Growth+0.01%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Low duration Fund - Growth+0.01%
Kotak Low Duration Fund- Direct Plan- Growth Option+0.02%
Top 3
Mirae Asset Low Duration Fund+1.13%
ICICI Prudential Savings Fund+1.11%
DSP Low Duration Fund+1.09%
Bottom 3
Franklin India Low Duration Fund-Direct-Growth+0.91%
Sundaram Low Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Low Duration Fund)+0.97%
UTI Low Duration Fund+1.02%
Top 3
Franklin India Low Duration Fund-Direct-Growth+6.71%
Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund+6.63%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund+6.58%
Bottom 3
Sundaram Low Duration Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Low Duration Fund)+6.12%
SBI LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH+6.15%
DSP Low Duration Fund+6.18%
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