Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth

Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of Mahindra Manulife Low Duration 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.

₹1791.52

NAV as on 17 Oct 2025

6.96%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

47 people have invested ₹ 17.8L in Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Performance vs. Low Duration Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (17-Oct-25)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Low Duration Index) over 1Y, 3Y, but underperformed over 5Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
0.61%
1.63%
3.67%
8.05%
7.85%
6.31%
Low Duration Index
0.48%
1.33%
3.23%
6.61%
6.24%
6.44%
Low Duration Avg
0.48%
1.33%
3.26%
7.31%
7.19%
5.87%
Best in Low Duration
0.7%
1.64%
4.89%
9.38%
8.31%
7.19%
Worst in Low Duration
0.6%
1.45%
3.48%
7.69%
7.57%
5.97%

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 Low Duration Fund
-
577Cr
0.3%
8.05%
7.85%
-0.06
3.97
2.75
14.94
2.51
Aditya Birla Sun Life Low Duration Fund Direct Growth
1/16
13,097Cr
0.43%
8.04%
7.87%
-0.15
4.30
2.44
10.09
2.17
Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Growth
2/16
10,032Cr
0.38%
8.11%
7.84%
-0.20
4.39
2.45
11.19
2.19
HDFC Low Duration Fund Direct Growth
3/16
24,466Cr
0.45%
8.02%
7.91%
-0.20
4.65
2.37
8.22
2.13

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Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Oct-25)

AAA
11.8%

Cash allocation has gone down from 21% to 13.8%
Cash allocation has gone down from 21% to 13.8%
Debt allocation has gone up from 78.8% to 85.9%
Debt allocation has gone up from 78.8% to 85.9%

Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Corporate
72.5%
Cash Equivalent
13.9%
Government
13.6%

Top 2 Sectors in September were Corporate, Government

Sep'25

Corporate

73%

Government

15%

Aug'25

Corporate

69%

Government

13%

Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.3%
Benchmark
CRISIL Low Duration Debt A-I TR INR
AUM₹577 Cr
Inception Date15 February, 2017
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹1000/₹500
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
128.91%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Moderate Risk

About Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund

Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 15 February, 2017. The fund is managed by Rahul Pal. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth has ₹577 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Oct 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.3.

Returns

Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 6.96% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 8.05%, 7.85% and 6.31% respectively.

Holdings

Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are Power Finance Corporation Limited, Godrej Properties Limited, Embassy Office Parks Reit, National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development, Rural Electrification Corporation Limited

Taxation

As it is a low 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 Low Duration Fund Direct Growth

The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide reasonable returns, commensurate with a low to moderate level of risk and high degree of liquidity, through a portfolio constituted of money market and debt instruments. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized and 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 Low Duration Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Rahul Pal

Fund Manager of Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth, since 15 February 2017

Learn more about Mahindra Mutual Fund
Parameters
Sep'25
Aug'25
Jul'25
AUM
₹ 576.5 Cr
₹ 635.3 Cr
₹ 650.7 Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 576.5 Cr as of Sep'25
  • AUM decreased by 58.7 Cr between Sep'25 and Aug'25

Frequently Asked Questions for Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund?

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

The NAV of the fund today is ₹1791.52. 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 Low Duration Fund fund has generated a return of 8.05% in 1 year, 7.85% in 3 years, 6.31% in 5 years.

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

The fund managers are Rahul Pal.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.30%. 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 ₹577 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 Low Duration Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Power Finance Corporation Limited(6.11%), Godrej Properties Limited(4.71%), Embassy Office Parks Reit(4.42%)