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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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Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
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Moderate
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0.33 |
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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 |
₹573 Cr
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About Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund. Launched on February 15, 2017, it is currently managed by Rahul Pal and Amit Garg. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.33% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹573 Cr.
Mahindra Manulife 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 ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The Scheme seeks to provide reasonable returns commensurate with a low to moderate level of risk and high degree of liquidity, through a portfolio constituted of money market and debt instruments.
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 Mahindra Manulife 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, Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Mahindra Manulife 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 Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹1,832.0910 as of 21-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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Godrej Properties Ltd SR A NCD 8.15 03/07/2026 |
4.71
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Embassy Office Parks REIT SR XI NCD 7.96 27/09/2027 |
4.41
|
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LIC Housing Finance Ltd NCD 7.75 23/11/2027 |
4.40
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Power Finance Corporation Ltd SR BS216 Debenture 7.13 15/07/2026 |
4.36
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REC Ltd SR 221 Debenture 7.51 31/07/2026 |
4.36
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Over the past five years, Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.45% as of 21-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is ₹1,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.