Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Plan Growth Plan

Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Plan Growth Plan

Debt

Nippon Mutual Fund

Low Duration

Get the latest NAV of Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Plan Growth Plan. 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.

₹4257.85

NAV as on 31 Jul 2026

7.62%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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301 people have invested ₹ 59L in Nippon India Low Duration Fund in the last three months

Nippon India Low Duration Fund Performance vs. Low Duration Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (31-Jul-26)

The fund has consistently outperformed the benchmark (Low Duration Index) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
0.44%
1.89%
3.41%
6.39%
7.51%
6.7%
Low Duration Index
0.52%
1.3%
2.78%
5.28%
5.96%
6.65%
Low Duration Avg
0.22%
1.46%
2.82%
5.43%
6.95%
6.18%
Best in Low Duration
0.55%
1.93%
3.52%
6.5%
7.94%
7.51%
Worst in Low Duration
0.37%
1.65%
3.1%
5.84%
7.18%
6.32%
Category Rank
8/18
8/17
1/16
1/16
7/15
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Nippon India Low Duration Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

3
/18
85% Performance
64% Risk Management
47% Cost

Ranked 3 out of 18 mutual funds in the low 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 Low Duration Fund
3/18
7,379Cr
0.32%
6.39%
7.51%
-0.12
1.31
1.61
4.30
0.74
UTI Low Duration Fund
1/18
2,460Cr
0.33%
6.19%
7.29%
-0.31
1.29
1.29
3.16
-0.28
Mirae Asset Low Duration Fund
2/18
2,085Cr
0.16%
6.39%
7.5%
-0.17
1.36
1.55
4.03
0.66
LIC MF Low Duration Fund
4/18
1,706Cr
0.23%
6.33%
7.37%
-0.24
1.30
1.42
3.67
0.08
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Nippon India Low Duration Fund Returns Calculator

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Nippon India Low Duration Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jul-26)

AAA
86.1%
AA
13.9%
Cash allocation has gone down from 27.1% to 26.3%
Cash allocation has gone down from 27.1% to 26.3%
Debt allocation has gone up from 72.6% to 73.3%
Debt allocation has gone up from 72.6% to 73.3%

Nippon India Low Duration Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Corporate
72.7%
Government
22.2%
Cash Equivalent
5.1%

Top 3 Sectors in June were Corporate, Financial Services & Energy

Jun'26

Corporate

81%

Financial Services

53%

Energy

47%

May'26

Corporate

72%

Financial Services

53%

Energy

47%

Nippon India Low Duration Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.32%
Benchmark
CRISIL Low Duration Debt A-I TR INR
AUM₹7379 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹500/₹100
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
163.86%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Moderate Risk

About Nippon India Low Duration Fund

Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Plan Growth Plan is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Kinjal Desai, Vivek Sharma, Amber Singhania. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Nippon India Low Duration Fund has ₹7379 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jul 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.3.

Returns

Nippon India Low Duration Fund has given a CAGR return of 7.62% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 6.39%, 7.51% and 6.70% respectively.

Holdings

Nippon India Low Duration Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Financial Services, Energy, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are HDFC Bank Limited, Rec Limited, Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, RADHAKRISHNA SECURITISATION TRUST, Power Finance 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 Nippon India Low Duration Fund

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate optimal returns consistent with moderate levels of risk and liquidity by investing in debt securities and money market securities.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 500.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Nippon India Low Duration Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Kinjal Desai

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

Vivek Sharma

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

Amber Singhania

Fund Manager of Nippon India Low Duration Fund, since 11 March 2026

Learn more about Nippon Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jun'26
May'26
Apr'26
AUM
₹ 7.4K Cr
₹ 9.4K Cr
₹ 9.4K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 7.4K Cr as of Jun'26
  • AUM decreased by 2K Cr between Jun'26 and May'26

Frequently Asked Questions for Nippon India Low Duration Fund Direct Plan Growth Plan

How do I invest in Nippon India Low Duration Fund?

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

The NAV of the fund today is ₹4257.85. 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 Low Duration Fund fund has generated a return of 6.39% in 1 year, 7.51% in 3 years, 6.70% in 5 years.

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

The fund managers are Kinjal Desai, Vivek Sharma, Amber Singhania.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.32%. 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 ₹7379 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 Low Duration Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are HDFC Bank Limited(5.5%), Rec Limited(2.83%), Poonawalla Fincorp Limited(2.71%)