HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth

Debt

HDFC Mutual Fund

Short Duration

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth. 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.

₹33.16

NAV as on 30 Jun 2025

8.16%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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4047 people have invested ₹ 13Cr in HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Fund Performance

as on (30-Jun-25)

Period
This Fund
Short Duration Index
1 Month
0.22%
0.14%
3 Months
2.84%
2.67%
6 Months
5.15%
4.9%
1 Year
9.62%
9.18%
3 Years
8.24%
7.74%
5 Years
6.95%
6.51%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
4/13
15,486Cr
0.4%
9.62%
8.24%
8.16%
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Growth
1/13
21,284Cr
0.45%
9.63%
8.76%
8.62%
Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
2/13
8,155Cr
0.37%
10.06%
8.34%
8.24%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund Direct Growth
3/13
10,963Cr
0.36%
9.68%
8.39%
8.7%
See all

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HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Jun-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jun-25)

Debt & Cash 99.8%

AAA
89%
AA
11%
Cash allocation has gone up from 4.3% to 5.7%
Cash allocation has gone up from 4.3% to 5.7%
Debt allocation has gone down from 95.5% to 94.1%
Debt allocation has gone down from 95.5% to 94.1%

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Jun-25)

Sector Allocation

Debt & Cash 99.8%

Corporate
56.6%
Government
36.3%
Cash Equivalent
7.1%

Top 2 Sectors in May were Corporate, Government

May'25

Corporate

60%

Government

34%

Apr'25

Corporate

61%

Government

34%

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.4%
Benchmark
CRISIL Short Duration Debt TR INR
AUM₹15486 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
37.3%
STCGSelling mutual fund within 36 months, gains taxed at slab rates.
LTCGHolding over 3 years, gains taxed at slab rates without indexation.
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Low to Moderate Risk

About HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Anil Bamboli. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth has ₹15486 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jun 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.

Returns

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 8.16% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 9.62%, 8.24% and 6.95% respectively.

Holdings

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 7.18% Govt Stock 2033, Aditya Birla Renewables Limited, 7.11% Govt Stock 2028, Jubilant Beverages Limited, 7.26% Govt Stock 2032

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 HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth

To generate income / capital appreciation through investments in Debt and Money Market Instruments.There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Anil Bamboli

Fund Manager of HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth, since 25 June 2010

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
May'25
Apr'25
Mar'25
AUM
₹ 15.5K Cr
₹ 15K Cr
₹ 14.2K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 15.5K Cr as of May'25
  • AUM increased by 455.7 Cr between May'25 and Apr'25

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in HDFC Short Term Debt Fund?

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  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of HDFC Short Term Debt Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹33.16. 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?

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund fund has generated a return of 9.62% in 1 year, 8.24% in 3 years, 6.95% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Short Term Debt Fund?

The fund managers are Anil Bamboli.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is . Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.40%. 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 ₹15486 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Short Term Debt Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are 7.18% Govt Stock 2033(5.09%), Aditya Birla Renewables Limited(2.61%), 7.11% Govt Stock 2028(2.47%)