Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth

Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth

Debt

Tata Mutual Fund

Short Duration

Get the latest NAV of Tata Short Term Bond 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.

₹53.56

NAV as on 15 Sep 2025

7.59%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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52 people have invested ₹ 44L in Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Tata Short Term Bond Fund Performance vs. Short Duration Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (15-Sep-25)

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%
1.07%
4.21%
8.09%
7.78%
6.35%
Short Duration Index
0.31%
1.17%
4.05%
7.21%
6.41%
5.64%
Short Duration Avg
0.31%
1.17%
4.33%
8.16%
7.55%
6.4%
Best in Short Duration
0.5%
1.44%
5.04%
10.01%
10.3%
10.68%
Worst in Short Duration
0.16%
0.91%
4.21%
7.94%
7.31%
5.98%
Category Rank
13/14
11/13
7/12
9/12
13/15
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Tata Short Term Bond Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

11
/14
14% Performance
46% Risk Management
50% Cost

Ranked 11 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
Tata Short Term Bond Fund
11/14
3,463Cr
0.35%
8.09%
7.78%
-0.03
1.28
0.82
1.58
0.36
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund Direct Growth
1/14
22,314Cr
0.45%
8.76%
8.31%
0.89
0.83
1.95
6.01
1.93
Axis Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
2/14
12,129Cr
0.38%
9.1%
8.11%
0.37
1.20
1.26
2.98
1.53
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth
3/14
18,236Cr
0.4%
8.51%
8.01%
0.36
1.12
1.26
2.94
1.46
See all

Tata Short Term Bond Fund Returns Calculator

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Tata Short Term Bond Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Sep-25)

Debt allocation has gone up from 81.3% to 88.2%
Debt allocation has gone up from 81.3% to 88.2%
Cash allocation has gone down from 18.4% to 11.4%
Cash allocation has gone down from 18.4% to 11.4%

Tata Short Term Bond Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Financial Services
100%

Top 3 Sectors in August were Industrial, Corporate & Government

Aug'25

Industrial

100%

Corporate

58%

Government

38%

Jul'25

Industrial

100%

Corporate

58%

Government

34%

Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.35%
Benchmark
CRISIL Short Duration Debt A-II TR INR
AUM₹3463 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5000/₹500
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
30.22%
Risk
Risk meter
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Moderate Risk

About Tata Short Term Bond Fund

Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Abhishek Sonthalia, Amit Somani. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth has ₹3463 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Sep 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.

Returns

Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 7.59% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 8.09%, 7.78% and 6.35% respectively.

Holdings

Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Industrial, Corporate, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are National Housing Bank, 7.32% Govt Stock 2030, Rec Limited, 07.11 GJ Sdl 2031, National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development

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 Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth

The investment objective is to generate regular income/appreciation over a short term period. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realised.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 5000.00 and for SIP is INR 500.00. Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Abhishek Sonthalia

Fund Manager of Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth, since 6 February 2020

Amit Somani

Fund Manager of Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth, since 11 June 2025

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Parameters
Aug'25
Jul'25
Jun'25
AUM
₹ 3.5K Cr
₹ 3.5K Cr
₹ 3.5K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 3.5K Cr as of Aug'25
  • AUM decreased by 43.5 Cr between Aug'25 and Jul'25

Frequently Asked Questions for Tata Short Term Bond Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Tata Short Term Bond Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the Tata Short Term Bond Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
  • Download the INDmoney app.
  • Search for ‘Tata Short Term Bond 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 Tata Short Term Bond Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹53.56. 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?

Tata Short Term Bond Fund fund has generated a return of 8.09% in 1 year, 7.78% in 3 years, 6.35% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Tata Short Term Bond Fund?

The fund managers are Abhishek Sonthalia, Amit Somani.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.35%. 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 ₹3463 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Tata Short Term Bond Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are National Housing Bank(7.35%), 7.32% Govt Stock 2030(6.62%), Rec Limited(5.77%)