LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth

LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of LIC MF Gilt 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.

₹66.10

-0.1%1D

NAV as on 09 May 2025

7.8%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

41 people have invested ₹ 1.9L in LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Fund Performance

as on (09-May-25)

Period
This Fund
Government Bond Index
1 Month
0.72%
0.84%
3 Months
3.85%
3.55%
6 Months
5.21%
5.11%
1 Year
10.71%
10.48%
3 Years
7.96%
8.2%
5 Years
6.07%
5.95%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
LIC MF Gilt Fund
-
92Cr
0.75%
10.71%
7.96%
7.8%
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Direct Growth
1/16
6,975Cr
0.56%
11.04%
9.17%
8.81%
SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Direct Growth
5/16
11,954Cr
0.46%
11.19%
9.29%
9.42%
DSP Gilt Fund Direct Growth
7/16
1,737Cr
0.57%
11.91%
9.2%
8.48%

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LIC MF Gilt Fund Asset Allocation

as on (31-Dec-69)

Fund Distribution

as on (31-Dec-69)

Debt & Cash 100%

AAA
100%

Cash allocation has gone down from 3.3% to 2.1%
Cash allocation has gone down from 3.3% to 2.1%
Debt allocation has gone up from 96.7% to 97.9%
Debt allocation has gone up from 96.7% to 97.9%

LIC MF Gilt Fund Sector Allocation

as on (31-Dec-69)

Sector Allocation

Debt & Cash 100%

Government
96.5%
Cash Equivalent
3.5%

Top 2 Sectors in March were Financial Services, Government

Mar'25

Financial Services

100%

Government

98%

Feb'25

Financial Services

100%

Government

97%

LIC MF Gilt Fund Holdings Details

as on (30-Apr-25)

Debt & Cash

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
31.96%
-26.7%
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
16.51%
0%
7.3% Govt Stock 2053
14.76%
0%
7.23% Govt Stock 2039
11.62%
0%
6.98% Govt Stock 2054
5.69%
0%

LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.75%
Benchmark
NIFTY All Duration G-Sec TR INR
AUM₹92 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹10000/₹200
Exit Load
0.2%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
360.54%
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
Moderate Risk

About LIC MF Gilt Fund

LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Marzban Irani. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth has ₹92 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Dec 1969 and is less than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.8.

Returns

LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth 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 10.71%, 7.96% and 6.07% respectively.

Holdings

LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Financial Services, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 7.34% Govt Stock 2064, 6.9% Govt Stock 2065, 7.3% Govt Stock 2053, 7.23% Govt Stock 2039, 6.98% Govt Stock 2054

Taxation

As it is a government bond 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 LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth

The primary objective of the scheme is to generate credit risk free and reasonable returns for its investors through investments in sovereign securities issued by the central and /or state Government and /or any security unconditionally guaranteed by the central/ state government for repayment of Principal and interest and/or reverse repos in such securities as and when permitted by RBI. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Schemes will be realized.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 10000.00 and for SIP is INR 200.00. LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Marzban Irani

Fund Manager of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth, since 10 August 2016

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Parameters
Mar'25
Feb'25
Jan'25
AUM
₹ 86.8 Cr
₹ 102.8 Cr
₹ 103.2 Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 86.8 Cr as of Mar'25
  • AUM decreased by 15.9 Cr between Mar'25 and Feb'25

Frequently Asked Questions for LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth

What is the current NAV of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

The current NAV of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth is ₹66.1 as on 09-May-2025.

What are the average returns of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

Existing (Absolute + CAGR) as on 09-May-2025.
LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth
Absolute Returns
CAGR Returns
1 Month Returns
0.72%
0.72%
6 Month Returns
5.21%
5.21%
1 Year Returns
10.71%
10.71%
3 Years Returns
25.84%
7.96%

How do I invest in LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

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What is the expense ratio of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

0.75% as on April 2025

What is net assets under management (AUM) of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

₹92 Cr as on April 2025

What are the top 5 holdings of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

7.34% Govt Stock 2064(31.96%), 6.9% Govt Stock 2065(16.51%), 7.3% Govt Stock 2053(14.76%), 7.23% Govt Stock 2039(11.62%), 6.98% Govt Stock 2054(5.69%) as on April 2025

What is the yield to maturity ratio of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

Yield to Maturity is 7 as on April 2025. Yield to Maturity is the total return earned on your bond investments if you hold the bond investments till maturity & all bonds' proceeds are reinvested in it.

What is the modified duration of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

Modified Duration is 11.04 as on April 2025. Modified Duration tells the sensitivity of the price of a bond to a change in interest rate.

What is the credit rating breakup of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

AAA
100

Who is the manager of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

Marzban Irani is the fund manager of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth

What is the exit load of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth?

The Exit load of LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth is 0.25%