Nippon India Low Duration Fund Datagrid
Category Low Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 7
Rating
Growth Option 16-04-2026
NAV ₹3919.8(R) +0.03% ₹4176.02(D) +0.03%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 6.19% 6.95% 5.99% 6.09% 6.51%
Direct 6.82% 7.57% 6.64% 6.72% 7.06%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 5.78% 4.78% 3.61% 4.91% 5.74%
Direct 6.41% 5.38% 4.21% 5.55% 6.35%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
2.2 1.21 0.69 0.76% -2.03
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
0.48% 0.0% 0.0% 0.23 0.36%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 11492 Cr
Top Low Duration Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
Icici Prudential Savings Fund 1
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Canara Robeco Savings Fund 4

NAV Date: 16-04-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - RETAIL Plan - DAILY IDCW Option 1012.2
0.0000
0.0000%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DAILY IDCW Option 1012.2
0.0000
0.0000%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - DAILY IDCW Option 1012.29
0.0000
0.0000%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - WEEKLY IDCW Option 1012.37
0.3000
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - WEEKLY IDCW Option 1012.52
0.3200
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - RETAIL Plan - WEEKLY IDCW Option 1012.55
0.3100
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - QUARTERLY IDCW Option 1022.91
0.3000
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - QUARTERLY IDCW Option 1024.25
0.3200
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - RETAIL Plan - QUARTERLY IDCW Option 1026.8
0.3100
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - MONTHLY IDCW Option 1036.95
0.3100
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - RETAIL Plan - MONTHLY IDCW Option 1042.63
0.3100
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - MONTHLY IDCW Option 1045.39
0.3300
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - IDCW Option 2083.62
0.6200
0.0300%
NIPPON INDIA LOW DURATION FUND - DIRECT Plan - IDCW Option 2208.65
0.6900
0.0300%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund -Growth Plan -Bonus Option 2275.89
0.6700
0.0300%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan Growth Plan - Bonus Option 2425.83
0.7600
0.0300%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Plan -Bonus Option 2780.71
0.8400
0.0300%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Retail Plan - Growth Plan - Growth Option 3732.53
1.1300
0.0300%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund- Growth Plan - Growth Option 3919.8
1.1600
0.0300%
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan Growth Plan - Growth Option 4176.02
1.3000
0.0300%

Review Date: 16-04-2026

Beginning of Analysis

In the Low Duration Fund category, Nippon India Low Duration Fund is the 5th ranked fund. The category has total 19 funds. The 4 star rating shows a very good past performance of the Nippon India Low Duration Fund in Low Duration Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 0.76% which is higher than the category average of 0.67%. Here the fund has shown very good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 2.2 which is higher than the category average of 2.06.
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 0.69%, 1.66 and 2.95 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 0.74%, 1.67% and 2.93% respectively.
  • Nippon India Low Duration Fund has given a return of 6.82% in last one year. In the same period the Low Duration Fund category average return was 6.67%.
  • The fund has given a return of 7.57% in last three years and ranked 5.0th out of nineteen funds in the category. In the same period the Low Duration Fund category average return was 7.47%.
  • The fund has given a return of 6.64% in last five years and ranked 6th out of seventeen funds in the category. In the same period the Low Duration Fund category average return was 6.5%.
  • The fund has given a return of 7.06% in last ten years and ranked 6th out of fifteen funds in the category. In the same period the category average return was 6.9%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 6.41% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 6.33%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 8th in 19 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 5.38% in last three years and ranks 7th in 19 funds. Kotak Low Duration Fund has given the highest SIP return (5.45%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 4.21% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 4.11%.

Nippon India Low Duration Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 0.48 and semi deviation of 0.36. The category average standard deviation is 0.48 and semi deviation is 0.35.
  • 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

    SEBI Categorization


    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.64
    0.70
    		0.56 | 0.80 18 | 20 Poor
    3M Return % 1.50
    1.54
    		1.38 | 1.67 15 | 20 Average
    6M Return % 2.64
    2.65
    		2.37 | 2.99 10 | 20 Good
    1Y Return % 6.19
    6.11
    		5.59 | 6.69 6 | 19 Good
    3Y Return % 6.95
    6.91
    		6.37 | 7.59 9 | 19 Good
    5Y Return % 5.99
    5.97
    		5.29 | 7.29 5 | 17 Very Good
    7Y Return % 6.09
    5.96
    		5.36 | 6.85 8 | 17 Good
    10Y Return % 6.51
    6.40
    		5.92 | 7.11 7 | 15 Good
    15Y Return % 7.39
    7.25
    		6.69 | 7.87 4 | 12 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 5.78
    5.75
    		5.25 | 6.34 8 | 18 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 4.78
    4.73
    		4.21 | 5.30 7 | 18 Good
    5Y SIP Return % 3.61
    3.60
    		3.03 | 4.16 8 | 16 Good
    7Y SIP Return % 4.91
    4.90
    		4.23 | 5.62 6 | 16 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 5.74
    5.66
    		5.14 | 6.33 7 | 14 Good
    15Y SIP Return % 6.39
    6.11
    		4.11 | 6.95 4 | 12 Good
    Standard Deviation 0.48
    0.48
    		0.45 | 0.52 10 | 19 Good
    Semi Deviation 0.36
    0.35
    		0.33 | 0.38 13 | 19 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 2.20
    2.06
    		1.02 | 3.48 8 | 19 Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.69
    0.68
    		0.63 | 0.75 7 | 19 Good
    Sortino Ratio 1.21
    1.20
    		0.49 | 2.78 8 | 19 Good
    Jensen Alpha % 0.76
    0.67
    		0.15 | 1.24 4 | 19 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio -2.03
    -1.94
    		-2.30 | -1.56 12 | 19 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 7.88
    7.75
    		6.83 | 9.03 8 | 19 Good
    Alpha % -0.95
    -1.06
    		-1.55 | -0.35 6 | 19 Good
    Return data last Updated On : April 16, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : March 30, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.69 0.74 0.62 | 0.82 17 | 20 Poor
    3M Return % 1.66 1.67 1.56 | 1.74 13 | 20 Average
    6M Return % 2.95 2.93 2.75 | 3.07 10 | 20 Good
    1Y Return % 6.82 6.67 6.43 | 6.85 3 | 19 Very Good
    3Y Return % 7.57 7.47 7.24 | 7.71 5 | 19 Very Good
    5Y Return % 6.64 6.50 6.20 | 7.41 6 | 17 Good
    7Y Return % 6.72 6.48 5.47 | 7.05 6 | 17 Good
    10Y Return % 7.06 6.90 6.15 | 7.49 6 | 15 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 6.41 6.33 6.12 | 6.50 8 | 19 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 5.38 5.28 5.08 | 5.45 7 | 19 Good
    5Y SIP Return % 4.21 4.11 3.90 | 4.28 6 | 17 Good
    7Y SIP Return % 5.55 5.42 5.11 | 5.94 7 | 17 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 6.35 6.16 5.70 | 6.57 6 | 15 Good
    Standard Deviation 0.48 0.48 0.45 | 0.52 10 | 19 Good
    Semi Deviation 0.36 0.35 0.33 | 0.38 13 | 19 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 2.20 2.06 1.02 | 3.48 8 | 19 Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.69 0.68 0.63 | 0.75 7 | 19 Good
    Sortino Ratio 1.21 1.20 0.49 | 2.78 8 | 19 Good
    Jensen Alpha % 0.76 0.67 0.15 | 1.24 4 | 19 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio -2.03 -1.94 -2.30 | -1.56 12 | 19 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 7.88 7.75 6.83 | 9.03 8 | 19 Good
    Alpha % -0.95 -1.06 -1.55 | -0.35 6 | 19 Good
    Return data last Updated On : April 16, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : March 30, 2026
    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
    16-04-2026 3919.7956 4176.0158
    15-04-2026 3918.6343 4174.711
    13-04-2026 3913.9177 4169.5507
    10-04-2026 3912.8635 4168.1932
    09-04-2026 3911.1373 4166.2763
    08-04-2026 3907.1742 4161.9743
    07-04-2026 3901.4331 4155.778
    06-04-2026 3900.4269 4154.6253
    02-04-2026 3899.6991 4153.5803
    30-03-2026 3899.6917 4153.3613
    27-03-2026 3895.6832 4148.8635
    25-03-2026 3894.6052 4147.5724
    24-03-2026 3894.0835 4146.9499
    23-03-2026 3894.3962 4147.2161
    20-03-2026 3897.5349 4150.3574
    18-03-2026 3897.2426 4149.9121
    17-03-2026 3895.3304 4147.8089
    16-03-2026 3894.91 4147.2942

    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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