LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan
Returns
Risk
This fund has Moderate risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Credit Rating Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
Peer Comparison
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Fund name
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Rating |
Our Opinion |
Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan
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Moderate
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0.65 |
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Moderate
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0.45 |
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Moderate
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0.39 |
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Moderate
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0.41 |
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Moderate
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0.39 |
Other details of LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹138 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
--
Min. Investment (₹)
5,000
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
500
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
200
Min. No of Cheques
30
About LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan
LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of LIC Mutual Fund. Launched on February 01, 2019, it is currently managed by Rahul Singh and Pratik Harish Shroff. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.65% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹138 Cr.
LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest in bonds such that the duration of the portfolio is between one and three years. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹500 and minimum SIP of ₹200.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate returns commensurate with risk from a portfolio constituted of Debt securities and/or Money Market instruments.
Suitability
Short Duration funds are suitable for:
- Debt allocation in your long-term portfolio
- Earning marginally higher returns than fixed deposits, with low-to-moderate volatility and flexibility to redeem anytime
- Investment horizon of 1-3 years
Note:
- Unlike FD, there is no guarantee of returns
- Not suitable for long-term wealth creation
Capital Gains Taxation
- If investment is made on or after 1 April 2023: Entire amount of gain is added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- If investment is made before 1 April 2023:
- Sold within 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- Sold after 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
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
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
Latest news on LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan
FAQ for LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of LIC MF Short 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 Short 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.
What is the current NAV of LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹16.2361 as of 17-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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GOI Sec 7.02 18/06/2031 |
18.71
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360 ONE Wealth Ltd NCD 8.95 04/06/2027 |
7.84
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National Highways Authority of India Ltd SR IV Debenture 7.49 01/08/2029 |
7.65
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Power Finance Corporation Ltd SR 250A Bonds 6.61 15/07/2028 |
7.56
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GIC Housing Finance Ltd SR 10 NCD 7.65 29/02/2028 |
7.47
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What is the return of LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.17% as of 17-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in LIC MF Short Duration Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹200 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.



