HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

Debt

HDFC Mutual Fund

Short Duration

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Short Term Debt 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.

₹34.33

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NAV as on 13 Feb 2026

8.04%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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5459 people have invested ₹ 15.7Cr in HDFC Short Term Debt Fund in the last three months

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Performance vs. Short Duration Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (13-Feb-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
0.61%
1.07%
2.97%
7.79%
8.04%
6.72%
Short Duration Index
0.44%
0.75%
2.45%
6.61%
6.35%
5.66%
Short Duration Avg
0.53%
0.84%
2.54%
7.19%
7.5%
6.4%
Best in Short Duration
0.6%
1.11%
3.08%
8.14%
8.32%
10.69%
Worst in Short Duration
0.34%
0.62%
2.4%
7.1%
7.36%
5.99%
Category Rank
3/14
3/14
5/14
6/12
3/13
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HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

4
/14
60% Performance
48% Risk Management
22% Cost

Ranked 4 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
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
4/14
17,764Cr
0.4%
7.79%
8.04%
0.24
1.25
1.29
2.73
1.63
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund
1/14
22,707Cr
0.45%
8.17%
8.32%
0.72
1.05
1.91
4.93
3.57
Axis Short Duration Fund
2/14
11,709Cr
0.38%
8.25%
8.15%
0.26
1.34
1.29
2.86
1.75
Aditya Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund
3/14
10,429Cr
0.37%
8.02%
8.16%
0.25
1.34
1.26
2.50
1.45
See all

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Returns Calculator

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HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jan-26)

AAA
86.9%
AA
13.1%
Cash allocation has gone down from 7.8% to 5.8%
Cash allocation has gone down from 7.8% to 5.8%
Debt allocation has gone up from 92% to 93.9%
Debt allocation has gone up from 92% to 93.9%

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Corporate
62.3%
Government
31.1%
Cash Equivalent
6.6%

Top 2 Sectors in December were Corporate, Government

Dec'25

Corporate

66%

Government

28%

Nov'25

Corporate

67%

Government

26%

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund 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₹17764 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
28.71%
Risk
Risk meter
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Low to Moderate Risk

About HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

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

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Short Term Debt Fund has ₹17764 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jan 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.

Returns

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund has given a CAGR return of 8.04% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 7.79%, 8.04% and 6.72% respectively.

Holdings

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 7.18% Gs 2033, Aditya Birla Renewables Limited, Jubilant Beverages Limited, Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited, 7.26% Gs 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

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 has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Anil Bamboli

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

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager of HDFC Short Term Debt Fund, since 22 June 2023

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Dec'25
Nov'25
Oct'25
AUM
₹ 18.4K Cr
₹ 18.4K Cr
₹ 17.9K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 18.4K Cr as of Dec'25
  • AUM has remained same between Dec'25 and Nov'25

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

How do I invest in HDFC Short Term Debt Fund?

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

The NAV of the fund today is ₹34.33. 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 7.79% in 1 year, 8.04% in 3 years, 6.72% in 5 years.

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

The fund managers are Anil Bamboli, Dhruv Muchhal.

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 ₹17764 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% Gs 2033(2.95%), Aditya Birla Renewables Limited(2.51%), Jubilant Beverages Limited(2.37%)