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Debt Mutual Funds, simply schemes that help investors plan for their short-term money requirements, be it short-term goals, like vacation, buying a car or bike, or any unexpected financial emergency!

These funds prominently invest in corporate bonds, government securities, treasury bills, commercial paper, and other money market instruments. They are also considered less risky than equity funds, however, they do yield low returns compared to equity mutual funds.

The investor with a low-risk profile and short-term investment objectives are suggested to invest in Debt mutual funds. For such investors, we have prepared a list of some of the BEST DEBT MUTUAL FUNDS, based on returns, latest Nav, ratings, performance, etc. for your assistance.  

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Kotak Savings Fund - Growth

An ultra-short-duration category debt mutual fund, run and managed by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund House. The fund has 91.38% investment in Debt, out of which 44.05% in Government securities, 47.33% in funds invested in very low-risk securities.

The fund size of the scheme is around Rs 13,190 crores and it charges a total expense ratio of around 0.77%. The fund does not charge any exit load.

The prime objective of the fund is to generate returns through investments in debt and money market instruments to reduce the interest rate risk.

This fund is best recommended to investors looking to invest money for the short term and are looking for alternatives to bank accounts or Fixed Deposits.


Axis Liquid Fund – Growth 

A liquid fund category debt mutual fund, run and managed by Axis Mutual Fund House. The fund has 88.85% investment in Debt, out of which 38.07% in Government securities, 48.94% in funds invested in very low-risk securities.

The fund size of the scheme is around Rs 27,007 crores and it charges a total expense ratio of around 0.25%. The fund charges a very small amount as exit load on different redemption conditions like:

  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.006999999999999999% of sell value if the fund is sold before 1 day.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.0065% if the fund is sold before 2 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.006% if the fund is sold before 3 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.0055000000000000005% if the fund is sold before 4 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.005% if the fund is sold before 5 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.0045000000000000005% if the fund is sold before 6 days.

The prime objective of the fund is to provide a high level of liquidity with reasonable returns commensurating with low risk through a portfolio of money market and debt securities.

This fund is best recommended to investors looking to invest money for the short term and are looking for alternatives to bank accounts or Fixed Deposits.


Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund - Direct Plan-Growth 

A liquid fund category debt mutual fund, run and managed by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund House. The fund has 87.59% investment in Debt of which 18.84% is in Government securities, 67.29% in funds invested in very low-risk securities.

The fund size of the scheme is around Rs 33,273 crores and it charges a total expense ratio of around 0.21%. The fund charges a very small amount as exit load on different redemption conditions like:

  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.006999999999999999% of sell value if the fund is sold before 1 day.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.0065% if the fund is sold before 2 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.006% if the fund is sold before 3 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.0055000000000000005% if the fund is sold before 4 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.005% if the fund is sold before 5 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.0045000000000000005% if the fund is sold before 6 days.

The objective of the scheme is to provide reasonable returns at a high level of safety, and liquidity through judicious investments in high-quality debt and money market instruments.

This fund is best recommended to investors looking to invest money for the short term and are looking for alternatives to bank accounts or Fixed Deposits.


SBI Magnum Ultra Short Duration Fund - Regular Plan-Growth 

An ultra-short-duration category debt mutual fund, run and managed by SBI Mutual Fund House. The fund has 97.03% investment in Debt of which 36.99% is in Government securities, 60.04% in funds invested in very low-risk securities.

The fund size of the scheme is around Rs 12,528 crores and it charges a total expense ratio of around 0.49%. The fund does not charge any exit load.

The objective of the scheme is to provide investors with an opportunity to generate regular income with a high degree of liquidity through investments in a portfolio comprising predominantly of debt and money market instruments.

This fund is best recommended to investors looking to invest money for the short term and are looking for alternatives to bank accounts or Fixed Deposits.


ICICI Prudential Savings Fund – Growth

A low-duration category debt mutual fund, run and managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund House. The fund has 88.18% investment in Debt of which 50.56% is in Government securities, 37.67% in funds invested in very low-risk securities.

The fund size of the scheme is around Rs 35,583 crores and it charges a total expense ratio of around 0.52%. The fund does not charge any exit load.

The objective of the scheme is to generate income through investments in a range of debt and money market instruments while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety, and liquidity.  

This fund is best recommended to investors looking to invest money for the short term and are looking for alternatives to bank accounts or Fixed Deposits.


Nippon India Liquid Fund – Growth 

A liquid fund category debt mutual fund, run and managed by Nippon India Mutual Fund House. The fund has 92.38% investment in Debt of which 40.84% is in Government securities, 51.54% in funds invested in very low-risk securities.

The fund size of the scheme is around Rs 25,902 crores and it charges a total expense ratio of around 0.32%. The fund charges a very small amount as exit load on different redemption conditions like:

  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.006999999999999999% of sell value if the fund is sold before 1 day.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.0065% if the fund is sold before 2 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.006% if the fund is sold before 3 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.0055000000000000005% if the fund is sold before 4 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.005% if the fund is sold before 5 days.
  • The fund charges an exit load equal to 0.0045000000000000005% if the fund is sold before 6 days.

The objective of the scheme is to generate optimal returns consistent with moderate levels of risk and high liquidity.

This fund is best recommended to investors looking to invest money for the short term and are looking for alternatives to bank accounts or Fixed Deposits.


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(Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risk Illustrations are for example only, there is no guarantee of returns. Past performance is not an indicator/guarantee to future returns).