Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund

Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund

Debt

Mahindra Mutual Fund

Short Duration

Get the latest NAV of Mahindra Manulife Short Duration 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.

₹13.84

NAV as on 17 Mar 2026

6.64%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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60 people have invested ₹ 19.2L in Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund in the last three months

Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund Performance vs. Short Duration Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (17-Mar-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
0.2%
1.14%
2.58%
7.52%
7.97%
6.69%
Short Duration Index
-0.08%
0.72%
2.03%
6.3%
6.2%
5.69%
Short Duration Avg
-0.08%
0.71%
2.1%
6.56%
7.31%
6.4%
Best in Short Duration
0.29%
1.16%
3.02%
7.95%
8.2%
10.74%
Worst in Short Duration
0.03%
0.85%
2.3%
6.74%
7.29%
6.01%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund
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89Cr
0.4%
7.52%
7.97%
0.33
1.18
1.54
3.51
1.55
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund
1/14
22,852Cr
0.45%
7.95%
8.18%
0.65
1.04
2.01
5.18
3.27
Axis Short Duration Fund
2/14
11,860Cr
0.38%
7.92%
8.04%
0.28
1.32
1.52
3.49
2.00
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
3/14
17,271Cr
0.4%
7.59%
7.94%
0.20
1.24
1.44
3.09
1.60
See all

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Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

AAA
69.4%
AA
30.6%
Cash allocation has gone down from 22.5% to 16.8%
Cash allocation has gone down from 22.5% to 16.8%
Debt allocation has gone up from 77.2% to 83%
Debt allocation has gone up from 77.2% to 83%

Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Corporate
76.6%
Government
13.4%
Cash Equivalent
10%

Top 2 Sectors in February were Corporate, Government

Feb'26

Corporate

77%

Government

17%

Jan'26

Corporate

71%

Government

17%

Mahindra Manulife Short Duration 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 A-II TR INR
AUM₹89 Cr
Inception Date23 February, 2021
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹1,000/₹500
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
120.82%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Low to Moderate Risk

About Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund

Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund is a debt fund. This fund was started on 23 February, 2021. The fund is managed by Rahul Pal, Kush Sonigara. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund has ₹89 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Mar 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.

Returns

Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund has given a CAGR return of 6.64% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 7.52%, 7.97% and 6.69% respectively.

Holdings

Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 6.68% Gs 2040, Embassy Office Parks Reit, National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development, Small Industries Development Bank Of India, Rec Limited

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 Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income and capital appreciation through an actively managed diversified portfolio of Debt & Money Market instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 1 year to 3 years. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. The Scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 1000.00 and for SIP is INR 500.00. Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Rahul Pal

Fund Manager of Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund, since 23 February 2021

Kush Sonigara

Fund Manager of Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund, since 1 January 2026

Learn more about Mahindra Mutual Fund
Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 89.2 Cr
₹ 96.3 Cr
₹ 97.8 Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 89.2 Cr as of Feb'26
  • AUM decreased by 7.1 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26

Frequently Asked Questions for Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund

How do I invest in Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹13.84. 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?

Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund fund has generated a return of 7.52% in 1 year, 7.97% in 3 years, 6.69% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund?

The fund managers are Rahul Pal, Kush Sonigara.

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 ₹89 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Mahindra Manulife Short Duration Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are 6.68% Gs 2040(5.96%), Embassy Office Parks Reit(5.69%), National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development(5.66%)