Nippon India Short Duration Fund

Nippon India Short Duration Fund

Debt

Nippon Mutual Fund

Short Duration

Get the latest NAV of Nippon India 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.

₹59.79

NAV as on 20 Mar 2026

8.09%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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4033 people have invested ₹ 5.1Cr in Nippon India Short Duration Fund in the last three months

Nippon India Short Duration Fund Performance vs. Short Duration Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (20-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
0.15%
1.12%
2.79%
7.81%
8.12%
6.99%
Short Duration Index
-0.01%
0.74%
2.05%
6.12%
6.18%
5.65%
Short Duration Avg
-0.04%
0.71%
2.06%
6.61%
7.32%
6.4%
Best in Short Duration
0.26%
1.17%
2.94%
7.87%
8.2%
10.74%
Worst in Short Duration
0.01%
0.89%
2.24%
6.68%
7.27%
6.02%
Category Rank
4/14
4/14
3/14
3/12
5/13
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Nippon India Short Duration Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

6
/14
60% Performance
32% Risk Management
33% Cost

Ranked 6 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
Nippon India Short Duration Fund
6/14
8,367Cr
0.37%
7.81%
8.12%
0.25
1.41
1.46
3.19
1.75
ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund
1/14
22,852Cr
0.45%
7.87%
8.2%
0.65
1.04
2.01
5.18
3.27
Axis Short Duration Fund
2/14
11,860Cr
0.38%
7.86%
8.06%
0.28
1.32
1.52
3.49
2.00
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
3/14
17,271Cr
0.4%
7.48%
7.94%
0.20
1.24
1.44
3.09
1.60
See all

Nippon India Short Duration Fund Returns Calculator

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Nippon India Short Duration Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

AAA
85.3%
AA
14.7%
Debt allocation has gone up from 90.5% to 93.8%
Debt allocation has gone up from 90.5% to 93.8%
Cash allocation has gone down from 9.2% to 5.9%
Cash allocation has gone down from 9.2% to 5.9%

Nippon India Short Duration Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Corporate
57.7%
Government
37.8%
Cash Equivalent
4.5%

Top 3 Sectors in February were Corporate, Financial Services & Government

Feb'26

Corporate

62%

Financial Services

58%

Government

34%

Jan'26

Corporate

58%

Financial Services

58%

Government

35%

Nippon India Short Duration Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.37%
Benchmark
CRISIL Short Duration Debt TR INR
AUM₹8367 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
130.35%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Low to Moderate Risk

About Nippon India Short Duration Fund

Nippon India Short Duration Fund is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Sushil Budhia, Vivek Sharma, Lokesh Maru, Divya Sharma, Kinjal Desai. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Nippon India Short Duration Fund has ₹8367 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

Nippon India Short Duration Fund has given a CAGR return of 8.09% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 7.81%, 8.12% and 6.99% respectively.

Holdings

Nippon India Short Duration Fund 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

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 has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Sushil Budhia

Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund, since 31 March 2021

Vivek Sharma

Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund, since 1 February 2020

Lokesh Maru

Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund, since 5 September 2025

Divya Sharma

Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund, since 5 September 2025

Kinjal Desai

Fund Manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund, since 25 May 2018

Learn more about Nippon Mutual Fund
Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 8.4K Cr
₹ 8.7K Cr
₹ 9.7K Cr
  • 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

How do I invest in Nippon India Short Duration Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Nippon India Short Duration Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹59.79. 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?

Nippon India Short Duration Fund fund has generated a return of 7.81% in 1 year, 8.12% in 3 years, 6.99% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Nippon India Short Duration Fund?

The fund managers are Sushil Budhia, Vivek Sharma, Lokesh Maru, Divya Sharma, Kinjal Desai.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.37%. 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 ₹8367 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Nippon India Short Duration Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are 7.32% Gs 2030(5.53%), 7.17% Karnataka Sdl 2030(3.04%), 7.93% Uttarpradesh Sdl 2030(2.8%)