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Rating |
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Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
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Low to Moderate
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0.38 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.42 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.30 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.24 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.17 |
₹10,969 Cr
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About Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of Nippon India Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Vivek Sharma. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.38% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹10,969 Cr.
Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest in bonds such that the duration of the portfolio is between six to twelve months, and therefore it is suitable to invest in for a similar time frame. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme aims to generate optimal returns consistent with moderate levels of risk and liquidity by investing in debt securities and money market securities.
Suitability
Low Duration funds are avoidable for most investors in our opinion, because:
Capital Gains Taxation
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Nippon India Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
The latest declared NAV of Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹4,149.9121 as of 19-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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State Bank of India CD 27/03/2026 |
4.54
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Bank Of Baroda CD 04/12/2026 |
2.60
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REC Ltd SR 250A Debenture 6.60 30/06/2027 |
1.90
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Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd SR I 2024-25 A Debenture 9.35 31/12/2027 |
1.84
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Tata Communications Ltd Debenture 7.75 29/08/2026 |
1.83
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Over the past five years, Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.66% as of 19-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in Nippon India Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is ₹500 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.