Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option
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₹15.40
NAV as on 18 Mar 2026
6.92%/per year
Since Inception
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Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option Performance vs. Short Duration Index
Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (18-Mar-26)
The fund has consistently outperformed the benchmark (Short Duration Index) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.
Peer comparison
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Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option Asset Allocation
See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)
Fund Distribution
as on (14-Mar-26)
Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option Sector Allocation
See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)
Sector Allocation
Top 3 Sectors in February were Corporate, Financial Services & Government
Corporate
62%
Financial Services
58%
Government
34%
Corporate
58%
Financial Services
58%
Government
35%
Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option Overview
Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.
| Expense ratio | 0.37% |
Benchmark | CRISIL Short Duration Debt TR INR |
| AUM | ₹8367 Cr |
| Inception Date | 10 January, 2013 |
| Min Lumpsum/SIP | ₹100/₹100 |
| Exit Load | 0% |
| Lock In | No Lock-in |
TurnOver | 130.35% |
| Risk |   Low to Moderate Risk |
About Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option
Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option is a debt fund. This fund was started on 10 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Lokesh Maru, Kinjal Desai, Divya Sharma, Vivek Sharma, Sushil Budhia. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.
Key Parameters
- Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option has ₹8367 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Mar 2026 and is more than category average.
- The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.
Returns
Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option has given a CAGR return of 6.92% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 7.61%, 7.95% and 6.89% respectively.
Holdings
Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Financial Services, Government, Utilities, Energy, Cash Equivalent, Consumer Cyclical. Its top holdings are 7.32% Gs 2030, 7.17% Karnataka Sdl 2030, 7.93% Uttarpradesh Sdl 2030, SHIVSHAKTI SECURITISATION TRUST, 7.17% Gs 2030
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 Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option
The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate stable returns for investors with a short term investment horizon by investing in debt and money market instruments.
Minimum Investment and lockin period
Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option has no lock in period.
Fund Manager
Lokesh Maru
Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option, since 5 September 2025
Kinjal Desai
Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option, since 25 May 2018
Divya Sharma
Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option, since 5 September 2025
Vivek Sharma
Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option, since 1 February 2020
Sushil Budhia
Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option, since 31 March 2021
- AUM of the fund stands at 8.4K Cr as of Feb'26
- AUM decreased by 316.9 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26
Frequently Asked Questions for Nippon India Short Duration Fund Direct Plan Quarterly Reinvestment Option
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