Nippon India Low Duration Fund Datagrid
Category Low Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 4
Rating
Growth Option 27-01-2026
NAV ₹3867.48(R) +0.06% ₹4114.81(D) +0.07%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 6.9% 7.03% 5.93% 6.18% 6.6%
Direct 7.52% 7.65% 6.58% 6.81% 7.15%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 5.95% 6.91% 6.52% 5.89% 6.18%
Direct 6.56% 7.52% 7.15% 6.52% 6.78%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
3.46 4.18 0.71 5.46% 0.09
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
0.39% 0.0% 0.0% 0.16 0.25%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 11492 Cr
Top Low Duration Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
Icici Prudential Savings Fund 1
UTI Low Duration Fund 2
Axis Treasury Advantage Fund 3
Nippon India Low Duration Fund 4

NAV Date: 27-01-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - WEEKLY IDCW Option 1012.1
-0.7200
-0.0700%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - WEEKLY IDCW Option 1012.22
-0.8900
-0.0900%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - RETAIL Plan - DAILY IDCW Option 1012.23
0.0000
0.0000%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DAILY IDCW Option 1012.23
0.0000
0.0000%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - RETAIL Plan - WEEKLY IDCW Option 1012.28
-0.6800
-0.0700%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - DAILY IDCW Option 1012.32
0.0000
0.0000%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - RETAIL Plan - QUARTERLY IDCW Option 1022.35
0.6300
0.0600%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - QUARTERLY IDCW Option 1022.47
0.6500
0.0600%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - QUARTERLY IDCW Option 1023.26
0.7100
0.0700%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - MONTHLY IDCW Option 1032.31
0.6500
0.0600%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - RETAIL Plan - MONTHLY IDCW Option 1034.09
0.6300
0.0600%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - MONTHLY IDCW Option 1040.29
0.7300
0.0700%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - IDCW Option 2055.81
1.3000
0.0600%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - IDCW Option 2176.28
1.5200
0.0700%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund -Growth Plan -Bonus Option 2245.51
1.4200
0.0600%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan Growth Plan - Bonus Option 2390.28
1.6700
0.0700%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Plan -Bonus Option 2734.2
1.6800
0.0600%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Plan - Growth Option 3669.36
2.2500
0.0600%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund- Growth Plan - Growth Option 3867.48
2.4400
0.0600%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan Growth Plan - Growth Option 4114.81
2.8700
0.0700%

Review Date: 27-01-2026

Beginning of Analysis

Nippon India Low Duration Fund is the 5th ranked fund in the Low Duration Fund category. The category has total 19 funds. The Nippon India Low Duration Fund has shown a very good past performence in Low Duration Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 5.46% which is higher than the category average of 5.29%. Here the fund has shown very good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 3.46 which is higher than the category average of 3.19.
The past performance of the fund may or may not be sustained in the future. The review is not investment advice nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell funds. The ranking is based on proprietary methodology developed by bmsmoney. The methodology is based on the past performance of the funds and does not guarantee future performance.
Low Duration Mutual Funds are a category of debt mutual funds that invest in debt and money market instruments with a portfolio duration of 6 to 12 months. These funds aim to provide relatively stable returns with lower interest rate risk compared to longer-duration debt funds. They invest in a mix of instruments such as government securities, corporate bonds, and money market instruments. Low Duration Mutual Funds are ideal for conservative investors seeking stable returns with lower interest rate risk. These funds invest in debt and money market instruments with a portfolio duration of 6 to 12 months, making them less sensitive to interest rate changes compared to long-duration funds. While they offer moderate returns with relatively lower risk, they may underperform in a falling interest rate environment. Investors should carefully assess their risk tolerance, investment horizon, and financial goals before investing in these funds. Additionally, choosing funds managed by experienced professionals can help optimize risk-adjusted returns.

Nippon India Low Duration Fund Return Analysis

  • The fund has given a return of 0.24%, 1.27 and 2.86 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 0.23%, 1.22% and 2.75% respectively.
  • Nippon India Low Duration Fund has given a return of 7.52% in last one year. In the same period the Low Duration Fund category average return was 7.33%.
  • The fund has given a return of 7.65% in last three years and ranked 7.0th out of 19 funds in the category. In the same period the Low Duration Fund category average return was 7.55%.
  • The fund has given a return of 6.58% in last five years and ranked 3rd out of 17 funds in the category. In the same period the Low Duration Fund category average return was 6.36%.
  • The fund has given a return of 7.15% in last ten years and ranked 6th out of 15 funds in the category. In the same period the category average return was 6.97%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 6.56% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 6.36%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 3rd in 19 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 7.52% in last three years and ranks 4th in 19 funds. Icici Prudential Savings Fund has given the highest SIP return (7.57%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 7.15% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 7.01%.

Nippon India Low Duration Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 0.39 and semi deviation of 0.25. The category average standard deviation is 0.41 and semi deviation is 0.26.
  • The fund has a beta of 0.21 which shows that fund is less volatile than the benchmark.

Standard deviation measures the fund's return volatility and Semi deviation focuses on downside volatility. Value at Risk (VaR) is a measure of the risk of investments. Maximum Drawdown is the maximum loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the fund will move in line with the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the fund will be more volatile than the benchmark and vice versa.


  • Very Good Performance in Low Duration Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Low Duration Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Low Duration Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Low Duration Fund Category

    • Investors beware: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the scheme related documents carefully.

    Data Source: www.amfiindia.com

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    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.19
    0.19
    		0.13 | 0.24 6 | 19 Good
    3M Return % 1.12
    1.08
    		0.96 | 1.32 4 | 19 Very Good
    6M Return % 2.56
    2.47
    		2.21 | 2.82 4 | 19 Very Good
    1Y Return % 6.90
    6.77
    		6.18 | 7.42 5 | 19 Very Good
    3Y Return % 7.03
    6.99
    		6.43 | 7.71 9 | 19 Good
    5Y Return % 5.93
    5.83
    		5.19 | 7.17 4 | 17 Very Good
    7Y Return % 6.18
    6.02
    		5.40 | 6.91 8 | 17 Good
    10Y Return % 6.60
    6.48
    		5.95 | 7.19 8 | 15 Good
    15Y Return % 7.44
    7.29
    		6.72 | 7.90 4 | 12 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 5.95
    5.80
    		5.25 | 6.50 4 | 19 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 6.91
    6.82
    		6.27 | 7.45 4 | 19 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 6.52
    6.48
    		5.87 | 7.13 5 | 17 Very Good
    7Y SIP Return % 5.89
    5.85
    		5.21 | 6.47 6 | 17 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 6.18
    6.08
    		5.57 | 6.76 5 | 15 Good
    15Y SIP Return % 6.77
    6.46
    		4.16 | 7.33 4 | 13 Very Good
    Standard Deviation 0.39
    0.41
    		0.37 | 0.52 6 | 19 Good
    Semi Deviation 0.25
    0.26
    		0.22 | 0.40 10 | 19 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 3.46
    3.19
    		2.03 | 4.56 5 | 19 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.71
    0.70
    		0.65 | 0.77 8 | 19 Good
    Sortino Ratio 4.18
    3.94
    		1.21 | 8.89 5 | 19 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 5.46
    5.29
    		4.80 | 5.79 5 | 19 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio 0.09
    0.08
    		0.05 | 0.11 4 | 19 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 14.26
    13.75
    		12.57 | 14.73 7 | 19 Good
    Alpha % -0.94
    -1.02
    		-1.52 | -0.33 7 | 19 Good
    Return data last Updated On : Jan. 27, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Dec. 31, 2025
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.24 0.23 0.19 | 0.28 7 | 19 Good
    3M Return % 1.27 1.22 1.11 | 1.35 3 | 19 Very Good
    6M Return % 2.86 2.75 2.58 | 2.88 2 | 19 Very Good
    1Y Return % 7.52 7.33 7.06 | 7.54 2 | 19 Very Good
    3Y Return % 7.65 7.55 7.32 | 7.83 7 | 19 Good
    5Y Return % 6.58 6.36 6.06 | 7.29 3 | 17 Very Good
    7Y Return % 6.81 6.53 5.51 | 7.13 6 | 17 Good
    10Y Return % 7.15 6.97 6.23 | 7.57 6 | 15 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 6.56 6.36 6.04 | 6.63 3 | 19 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 7.52 7.38 7.14 | 7.57 4 | 19 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 7.15 7.01 6.76 | 7.23 6 | 17 Good
    7Y SIP Return % 6.52 6.36 6.05 | 6.79 7 | 17 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 6.78 6.58 6.09 | 7.00 6 | 15 Good
    Standard Deviation 0.39 0.41 0.37 | 0.52 6 | 19 Good
    Semi Deviation 0.25 0.26 0.22 | 0.40 10 | 19 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 3.46 3.19 2.03 | 4.56 5 | 19 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.71 0.70 0.65 | 0.77 8 | 19 Good
    Sortino Ratio 4.18 3.94 1.21 | 8.89 5 | 19 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 5.46 5.29 4.80 | 5.79 5 | 19 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio 0.09 0.08 0.05 | 0.11 4 | 19 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 14.26 13.75 12.57 | 14.73 7 | 19 Good
    Alpha % -0.94 -1.02 -1.52 | -0.33 7 | 19 Good
    Return data last Updated On : Jan. 27, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Dec. 31, 2025
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

    Disclaimer: Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and should not be used as a basis for comparison with other investments. Returns for periods above 1 year are annualised.


    Date Nippon India Low Duration Fund NAV Regular Growth Nippon India Low Duration Fund NAV Direct Growth
    27-01-2026 3867.4781 4114.8124
    23-01-2026 3865.0378 4111.9412
    22-01-2026 3864.4337 4111.23
    21-01-2026 3861.3943 4107.9279
    20-01-2026 3861.4247 4107.8917
    19-01-2026 3862.1894 4108.6364
    16-01-2026 3861.6838 4107.8928
    14-01-2026 3862.6579 4108.7916
    13-01-2026 3863.288 4109.3932
    12-01-2026 3864.603 4110.7237
    09-01-2026 3862.8433 4108.6459
    08-01-2026 3862.5678 4108.2842
    07-01-2026 3862.3303 4107.9631
    06-01-2026 3863.1754 4108.7934
    05-01-2026 3862.8639 4108.3935
    02-01-2026 3862.3816 4107.6747
    01-01-2026 3862.334 4107.5556
    31-12-2025 3861.6391 4106.7503
    30-12-2025 3859.4823 4104.3904
    29-12-2025 3859.9904 4104.8643

    Fund Launch Date: 15/Mar/2007
    Fund Category: Low Duration Fund
    Investment Objective: The fund endeavors to invest 75 - 80% in higher rated (AAA/A1+) assets. A major part of the portfolio gets allocated in 0 - 9 months and 15 30% allocation is made in assets of 9 - 18 months maturity bucket, which aims to give the portfolio carry advantage and roll down benefit. The portfolio duration would be endeavored to be maintained between 180 - 365 days.
    Fund Description: An open ended low duration debt scheme investing in debt and money market instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 6 - 12 months.
    Fund Benchmark: NIFTY Low Duration Debt Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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