Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth
DebtLow DurationLow to Moderate Risk
Direct
NAV (05-Sep-24)
₹3714.120.01%1D
Returns (Since Inception)
7.65%
Rated ★4.5+ on 
Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹6,262 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.37%
ISIN
INF204K01ZU3
Minimum SIP
₹100
Exit Load
No Charges
Inception Date
01 Jan 2013
About this fund
Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth is a Low Duration mutual fund schemes offered by Nippon India Mutual Fund. This fund has been in existence for 11 years, 8 months and 6 days, having been launched on 01-Jan-13.
As of 05-Sep-24, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹3714.12, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 6261.57 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.37%.
As of 05-Sep-24, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹3714.12, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 6261.57 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.37%.
- Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 7.65% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around 0.00% in equities, 72.42% in debts, and 27.32% in cash & cash equivalents.
- You can start investing in Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth with a SIP of ₹100 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹500.
Performance against Category Average
In this section, we compare the returns of the scheme with the category average over various periods. Periods for which the fund has outperformed its category average are marked in green, otherwise red.
1 Year
+7.64%
+6.56% (Cat Avg.)
3 Years
+6.28%
+5.57% (Cat Avg.)
5 Years
+6.63%
+5.68% (Cat Avg.)
10 Years
+7.31%
+5.68% (Cat Avg.)
Since Inception
+7.65%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 31st August 2024
| Debt | ₹4,534.6 Cr | 72.42% |
| Others | ₹1,726.98 Cr | 27.58% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type  | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triparty Repo | Cash - Repurchase Agreement | ₹277.6 Cr | 4.43% |
| India (Republic of) | Bond - Short-term Government Bills | ₹269.47 Cr | 4.30% |
| National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹244.52 Cr | 3.91% |
| Punjab National Bank | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹240.57 Cr | 3.84% |
| Highways Infrastructure Trust | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹171.81 Cr | 2.74% |
| NAOMI 05 2024 | Bond - Asset Backed | ₹171.23 Cr | 2.73% |
| Canara Bank | Bond - Gov't Agency Debt | ₹168.1 Cr | 2.68% |
| India Grid Trust | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹150.32 Cr | 2.40% |
| ICICI Home Finance Company Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹124.96 Cr | 2.00% |
| Union Bank of India | Bond - Gov't Agency Debt | ₹119.93 Cr | 1.92% |
| 08.67 MH Sdl 2026 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹112.56 Cr | 1.80% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹105.47 Cr | 1.68% |
| Embassy Office Parks REIT 8.17% | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹100.26 Cr | 1.60% |
| Smfg India Home Finance Company Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹100.14 Cr | 1.60% |
| Shriram Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹100.01 Cr | 1.60% |
| Shriram Housing Finance Limited 8.94% | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹99.97 Cr | 1.60% |
| Rural Electrification Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹99.94 Cr | 1.60% |
| Power Finance Corporation Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹99.84 Cr | 1.59% |
| Manappuram Finance Ltd. 9.1% | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹99.81 Cr | 1.59% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹99.55 Cr | 1.59% |
| Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹99.26 Cr | 1.59% |
| Punjab National Bank | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹96.5 Cr | 1.54% |
| Indusind Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹96.15 Cr | 1.54% |
| Canara Bank | Bond - Gov't Agency Debt | ₹95.93 Cr | 1.53% |
| NAOMI 05 2024 | Bond - Asset Backed | ₹95.4 Cr | 1.52% |
| National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹95.29 Cr | 1.52% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹94.61 Cr | 1.51% |
| Net Current Assets | Cash | ₹94.53 Cr | 1.51% |
| Axis Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹93.73 Cr | 1.50% |
| 08.36 MH Sdl 2026 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹91.62 Cr | 1.46% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹85.18 Cr | 1.36% |
| Muthoot Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹75.32 Cr | 1.20% |
| Muthoot Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹75.27 Cr | 1.20% |
| Fullerton India Credit Company Ltd | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹75.07 Cr | 1.20% |
| India (Republic of) | Bond - Short-term Government Bills | ₹74.95 Cr | 1.20% |
| Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹74.87 Cr | 1.20% |
| National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹74.76 Cr | 1.19% |
| 360 One Prime Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹74.75 Cr | 1.19% |
| Punjab National Bank | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹73.59 Cr | 1.18% |
| Union Bank Of India | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹72.06 Cr | 1.15% |
| Sikka Ports & Terminals Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹63.95 Cr | 1.02% |
| Power Finance Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹60.09 Cr | 0.96% |
| 08.00 OIL SPL 2026 | Bond - Gov't Agency Debt | ₹55.8 Cr | 0.89% |
| PNb Housing Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹55.12 Cr | 0.88% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹50.23 Cr | 0.80% |
| Rural Electrification Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹50.15 Cr | 0.80% |
| REC Ltd. 7.64% | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹50.14 Cr | 0.80% |
| Power Finance Corporation Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹50.14 Cr | 0.80% |
| Power Finance Corporation Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹50.09 Cr | 0.80% |
| REC Ltd. 7.59% | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹50.06 Cr | 0.80% |
| Shriram Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹50.04 Cr | 0.80% |
| Rural Electrification Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹49.97 Cr | 0.80% |
| Tata Consumer Products Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹49.95 Cr | 0.80% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹49.77 Cr | 0.79% |
| Can Fin Homes Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹49.63 Cr | 0.79% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹48.85 Cr | 0.78% |
| SANSAR TRUST SEP 2023 IX | Bond - Asset Backed | ₹48.8 Cr | 0.78% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹48.46 Cr | 0.77% |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹48.29 Cr | 0.77% |
| Bank of Baroda | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹48.26 Cr | 0.77% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹48.16 Cr | 0.77% |
| 07.17 Up SDL 2027 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹40.14 Cr | 0.64% |
| Manappuram Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹37.99 Cr | 0.61% |
| Bahadur Chand Investments Private Limited 9.25% | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹37.23 Cr | 0.59% |
| Bahadur Chand Investments Private Limited 9.25% | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹37.02 Cr | 0.59% |
| National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹35.12 Cr | 0.56% |
| SANSAR TRUST DEC 2022 | Bond - Asset Backed | ₹27.27 Cr | 0.44% |
| 07.80 JH Sdl 2027 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹25.43 Cr | 0.41% |
| 07.46 MP Sdl 2027 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹25.32 Cr | 0.40% |
| Rural Electrification Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹25.01 Cr | 0.40% |
| Rural Electrification Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹24.98 Cr | 0.40% |
| Muthoot Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹24.96 Cr | 0.40% |
| Rural Electrification Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹24.94 Cr | 0.40% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹24.89 Cr | 0.40% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹24.53 Cr | 0.39% |
| 07.80 HR Sdl 2027 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹21.01 Cr | 0.34% |
| Small Industries Development Bank of India 7.68% | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹20.04 Cr | 0.32% |
| 07.60 MP Sdl 2027 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹16.21 Cr | 0.26% |
| Corporate Debt Market Development Fund Class A2 | Mutual Fund - Open End | ₹16.1 Cr | 0.26% |
| PNb Housing Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹10.01 Cr | 0.16% |
| Power Finance Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹5.02 Cr | 0.08% |
| Goi 12.04.2025 Gov | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹4.86 Cr | 0.08% |
| LIQUID GOLD SERIES 7 | Bond - Asset Backed | ₹4.04 Cr | 0.06% |
| Goi 12.10.2024 Gov | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹3.35 Cr | 0.05% |
| Goi 12.10.2025 Gov | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹3.14 Cr | 0.05% |
| Power Finance Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹1.5 Cr | 0.02% |
| Cash Margin - Ccil | Cash - Collateral | ₹1.13 Cr | 0.02% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (30/03/2026) (Fv 10000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.27 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (15/12/2025) (Fv 10000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.22 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (01/01/2025) (Fv 10000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹0.15 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (27/01/2025) (Fv 20000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.05 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (03/02/2025) (Fv 15000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.03 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (30/01/2025) (Fv 12500 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.03 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (12/07/2027) (Fv 5000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.03 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (06/08/2027) (Fv 10000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.02 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (06/08/2026) (Fv 10000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.02 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (17/03/2025) (Fv 10000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹0.02 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (30/01/2025) (Fv 5000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.01 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (21/02/2025) (Fv 10000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Floating Receive Fix (06/09/2024) (Fv 5000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (20/02/2025) (Fv 10000 Lacs) | Interest Rate Swap | ₹0 Cr | 0.00% |
Allocation By Credit Quality (Debt)
AAA
AA
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Instruments | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹3,459.86 Cr | 55.26% |
| Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹888.36 Cr | 14.19% |
| Bond - Gov't Agency Debt | ₹439.75 Cr | 7.02% |
| Bond - Asset Backed | ₹346.74 Cr | 5.54% |
| Bond - Short-term Government Bills | ₹344.42 Cr | 5.50% |
| Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹343.65 Cr | 5.49% |
| Cash - Repurchase Agreement | ₹277.6 Cr | 4.43% |
| Cash | ₹94.53 Cr | 1.51% |
| Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹49.95 Cr | 0.80% |
| Mutual Fund - Open End | ₹16.1 Cr | 0.26% |
| Cash - Collateral | ₹1.13 Cr | 0.02% |
| Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.51 Cr | 0.01% |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
0.60%
Cat. avg.
0.86%
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
0.78
Cat. avg.
-0.65
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
-0.35
Higher the better
Fund Managers
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st August 2024
ISIN | INF204K01ZU3 | Expense Ratio | 0.37% | Exit Load | No Charges | Fund Size | ₹6,262 Cr | Age | 01 Jan 2013 | Lumpsum Minimum | ₹500 | Fund Status | Open Ended Investment Company | Benchmark | Crisil Low Duration Debt TR INR |
Investment Objective
To seek to generate long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio primarily of Equity and Equity Related Securities. Scheme shall invest in Indian equities,foreign equities and related instruments and debt securities.
Tax Treatment
Capital Gains Taxation:
- For investments made on or after 1 April 2023: The entire capital gain is added to the investor's income and is taxed based on the applicable income tax slab.
- For investments made before 1 April 2023:
- If sold within 2 years of investment: The capital gains are added to the investor's income and taxed according to the applicable tax slab.
- If sold after 2 years of investment: The capital gains are taxed at a flat rate of 12.5%.
- Holding the units: No tax is applicable as long as you hold the units.
Dividend Taxation:
Dividends are considered part of the investor’s income and are taxed according to their applicable tax slab. Additionally, if an investor’s dividend income exceeds INR 5,000 in a financial year, a 10% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is withheld by the fund house before distributing the dividend.
Note: As per the Income Tax Budget 2024, mutual funds are subject to capital gains taxation, which includes surcharge and cess based on prevailing income tax rules and the investor’s income. Taxation applies only to realised gains, not notional gains. Please consult your tax advisors to determine the implications or consequences of your investments in such securities.
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| Tata Treasury Advantage Fund Regular Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.6% | 0.0% | ₹2719.06 Cr | 7.1% |
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About the AMC
Total AUM
₹5,54,956 Cr
Address
4th Floor, Tower A, Peninsula Business Park, Mumbai, 400 013
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Risk Level
Your principal amount will be at Low to Moderate Risk
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What is the current NAV of Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth?
The NAV of Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth, as of 05-Sep-2024, is ₹3714.12.
What are the returns of Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth?
The fund has generated 7.64% over the last 1 year and 6.28% over the last 3 years. However, this does not guarantee that the fund will perform similarly in the future.
What is the portfolio composition of Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth?
The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as 0.00% in equities, 72.42% in bonds, and 27.32% in cash and cash equivalents.
Who manages the Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth?
The fund managers responsible for Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth are:-
- Anju Chhajer
- Vivek Sharma
- Kinjal Desai
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Mutual Fund distribution services are offered through Dezerv Distribution Services Pvt Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary with AMFI Registration No.: ARN -248439. **Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.** Terms and conditions of the website are applicable. Privacy policy of the website is applicable.