Bandhan Short Duration Fund

Bandhan Short Duration Fund

Debt

Bandhan Mutual Fund

Short Duration

Get the latest NAV of Bandhan Short Duration Fund. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹63.58

NAV as on 20 Mar 2026

7.8%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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884 people have invested ₹ 66.9L in Bandhan Short Duration Fund in the last three months

Bandhan Short Duration Fund Performance vs. Short Duration Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (20-Mar-26)

The fund has consistently outperformed the benchmark (Short Duration Index) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
0.24%
1.19%
2.47%
6.99%
7.7%
6.4%
Short Duration Index
-0.04%
0.71%
2.02%
6%
6.17%
5.65%
Short Duration Avg
-0.05%
0.6%
2.01%
6.35%
7.27%
6.35%
Best in Short Duration
0.27%
1.19%
2.9%
7.67%
8.17%
10.71%
Worst in Short Duration
0.03%
0.88%
2.26%
6.45%
7.23%
6%
Category Rank
14/14
14/14
14/14
12/12
12/13
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Bandhan Short Duration Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

14
/14
10% Performance
36% Risk Management
46% Cost

Ranked 14 out of 14 mutual funds in the short duration category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Bandhan Short Duration Fund
14/14
10,283Cr
0.34%
6.99%
7.7%
-0.03
1.38
1.13
2.09
0.66
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund
1/14
22,852Cr
0.45%
7.67%
8.17%
0.65
1.04
2.01
5.18
3.27
Axis Short Duration Fund
2/14
11,860Cr
0.38%
7.62%
8.01%
0.28
1.32
1.52
3.49
2.00
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
3/14
17,271Cr
0.4%
7.27%
7.9%
0.20
1.24
1.44
3.09
1.60
See all

Bandhan Short Duration Fund Returns Calculator

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Bandhan Short Duration Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

AAA
100%
Cash allocation has gone down from 39.2% to 24.3%
Cash allocation has gone down from 39.2% to 24.3%
Debt allocation has gone up from 60.5% to 75.4%
Debt allocation has gone up from 60.5% to 75.4%

Bandhan Short Duration Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Sector Allocation

Government
65%
Corporate
27.3%
Cash Equivalent
7.8%

Top 3 Sectors in February were Financial Services, Corporate & Government

Feb'26

Financial Services

66%

Corporate

61%

Government

29%

Jan'26

Financial Services

66%

Corporate

53%

Government

27%

Bandhan Short Duration Fund Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.34%
Benchmark
Nifty Short Duration Debt TR INR
AUM₹10283 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹1,000/₹100
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
469.44%
Risk
Risk meter
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Low to Moderate Risk

About Bandhan Short Duration Fund

Bandhan Short Duration Fund is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Brijesh Shah, Suyash Choudhary. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Bandhan Short Duration Fund has ₹10283 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Mar 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.3.

Returns

Bandhan Short Duration Fund has given a CAGR return of 7.80% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 6.99%, 7.70% and 6.40% respectively.

Holdings

Bandhan Short Duration Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Financial Services, Corporate, Government, Industrial, Cash Equivalent, Utilities, Basic Materials. Its top holdings are HDFC Bank Limited, Punjab National Bank, Bajaj Housing Finance Limited, Indian Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

Taxation

As it is a short duration mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
If the fund is debt oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in debt instruments:
Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for less than 24 months, STCG will be taxed at your income slab rate.
Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for more than 24 months, LTCG will be taxed at 12.5%.
Invested after 1 April 2023, capital gains will be taxed at your income slab rate.
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate.

Investment objective of Bandhan Short Duration Fund

The scheme seeks to invest in a diversified set of debt and money market securities with the aim of generating optimal returns over short term such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 1 year and 3 years.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 1000.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Bandhan Short Duration Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Brijesh Shah

Fund Manager of Bandhan Short Duration Fund, since 10 June 2024

Suyash Choudhary

Fund Manager of Bandhan Short Duration Fund, since 11 March 2011

Learn more about Bandhan Mutual Fund
Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 10.3K Cr
₹ 10.2K Cr
₹ 10.4K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 10.3K Cr as of Feb'26
  • AUM increased by 127.7 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26

Frequently Asked Questions for Bandhan Short Duration Fund

How do I invest in Bandhan Short Duration Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the Bandhan Short Duration Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
  • Download the INDmoney app.
  • Search for ‘Bandhan Short Duration Fund’.
  • Select whether you want to invest in SIP or lump sum.
  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of Bandhan Short Duration Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹63.58. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

Bandhan Short Duration Fund fund has generated a return of 6.99% in 1 year, 7.70% in 3 years, 6.40% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Bandhan Short Duration Fund?

The fund managers are Brijesh Shah, Suyash Choudhary.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.34%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹10283 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Bandhan Short Duration Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are HDFC Bank Limited(6.33%), Punjab National Bank(5.48%), Bajaj Housing Finance Limited(4.65%)