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Expense Ratio (%)
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LIC MF Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
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Low to Moderate
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0.25 |
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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 |
₹2,018 Cr
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About LIC MF Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
LIC MF Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of LIC Mutual Fund. Launched on January 02, 2013, it is currently managed by Rahul Singh and Pratik Harish Shroff. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.25% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹2,018 Cr.
LIC MF 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 ₹500 and minimum SIP of ₹200.
Investment Strategy
The scheme aims to generate income by investing in a portfolio of quality short term debt 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.
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Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of LIC MF 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, LIC MF Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the LIC 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 LIC MF Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹44.7705 as of 19-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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Reserve Bank of India T-Bills 91-D 22/05/2026 |
4.90
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REC Ltd SR 231A NCD 7.64 30/04/2027 |
3.98
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ICICI Bank Ltd CD 27/01/2027 |
2.80
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LIC Housing Finance Ltd Debenture 7.865 20/08/2026 |
2.58
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360 ONE Wealth Ltd Debenture 8.75 10/09/2027 |
2.58
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Over the past five years, LIC MF Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.27% as of 19-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in LIC MF Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹200 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.