Nippon India Low Duration Fund
Low Duration Fund · Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited
Among the 219 similar low duration funds we track, this one has grown money faster than most. ₹1 lakh invested 5 years ago would be about ₹1.4 lakh today. Investing ₹10,000 every month for the last 10 years would have put in ₹12.1 lakh and grown it to about ₹17.3 lakh. Be warned: in its worst stretch, ₹1 lakh briefly shrank to about ₹98,030. Its ride has historically been comparatively steady.
New to fund research? Start with the 5-minute guide. The detailed numbers below back all of this up.Nippon India Low Duration Fund is a low duration fund from Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited. It has a track record of about 13.7 years. As of the latest data it carries an RS rating of 96/99 (its recent momentum versus category peers) and a King Score of 86/100 (a long-term quality composite). The current NAV is ₹4290.86 (as of 2026-09-16).
Growth of ₹100 - last 5 years
Nippon India Low Duration Fund returns: last 1, 3, 5 and 10 years
| Period | This fund | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 0.42% | 0.4% |
| 3 months | 1.72% | 1.7% |
| 6 months | 3.4% | 3.33% |
| 1 year | 6.58% | 6.42% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 7.47% | 7.37% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | 6.73% | 6.63% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | 6.97% | 6.81% |
The last 10 years return of Nippon India Low Duration Fund works out to 6.97% a year (CAGR) - ₹1 lakh invested 10 years ago would be about ₹2 lakh today. The last 5 years return is 6.73% a year (₹1 lakh → ₹1.4 lakh), and the last 3 years return is 7.47% - ahead of its category's 7.37% average by 0.1 points. Its trailing one-year return is 6.58%. Trailing returns flatter or disappoint depending on the end date you pick - the year-by-year and rolling-return sections below are a fairer read.
Year-by-year returns
| Year | Nippon India Low Durat | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.7% | n/a |
| 2019 | +7.3% | n/a |
| 2020 | +8.0% | n/a |
| 2021 | +4.8% | n/a |
| 2022 | +4.9% | n/a |
| 2023 | +7.4% | n/a |
| 2024 | +8.0% | n/a |
| 2025 | +7.9% | n/a |
| 2026 | +4.5% | n/a |
Calendar-year returns show how bumpy the ride really was - an average hides the good years and the ugly ones.
What a monthly SIP in Nippon India Low Duration Fund would have made
A ₹10,000-a-month SIP, using this fund's actual NAV history. SIP returns (XIRR) differ from lumpsum CAGR because your money goes in gradually, averaging your entry price.
| SIP duration | You invested | It became | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | ₹370,000 | ₹412,756 | 7.23% |
| 5 years | ₹610,000 | ₹731,666 | 7.2% |
| 10 years | ₹1,210,000 | ₹1,726,909 | 6.91% |
Over 10 years, ₹1,210,000 invested in monthly instalments would have grown to about ₹1,726,909 - an XIRR of 6.91%. Figures are pre-tax and assume you stayed invested throughout.
Risk & drawdowns
| Measure | This fund | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Worst drawdown (lifetime) | -1.97% | -3.32% |
| Worst drawdown (3Y) | -0.16% | -0.18% |
| Volatility (1Y) | 0.97% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe (3Y) | 1.58 | 1.36 |
| Bull-market return | 7.2% | 7.42% |
| Bear-market return | 9.0% | 9.09% |
Timing matters more than people admit: the best possible 1-year stretch in Nippon India Low Duration Fund (starting 2013-07-26) gained 10.6%, while the worst (starting 2021-06-14) still made 3.9%. The worst peak-to-bottom fall Nippon India Low Duration Fund has ever put investors through is -1.97% - the real test of whether you'd have stayed invested. In falling markets (Nifty below its 200-day average) it has returned about 9.0% annualised, versus 7.2% in rising markets.
How Nippon India Low Duration Fund behaves when markets fall
When the market is falling (the Nifty below its 200-day average), Nippon India Low Duration Fund has historically returned about 9.0% annualised, versus roughly 7.2% when the market is rising. Its deepest fall on record is -1.97%. Right now it sits about 0.0% at or above its all-time high (last hit 2026-09-16). The real question isn't the average year - it's whether you could hold on through the worst one.
How Nippon India Low Duration Fund ranks in its category
Percentile versus its ~219 category peers - 100th is best-in-class, 50th is average. This is the fairest apples-to-apples read.
Consistency (rolling returns)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median 3Y rolling CAGR | 7.46% |
| 3Y windows positive | 100.0% |
| Worst 3Y window | 5.54% |
| Median 5Y rolling CAGR | 6.82% |
| Median 10Y rolling CAGR | 7.27% |
Instead of one lucky start date, rolling returns test every start date. Across all 3-year windows in its history, Nippon India Low Duration Fund returned a median of 7.46% a year, and 100.0% of those windows were positive.
Who manages Nippon India Low Duration Fund - and how good are they?
Nippon India Low Duration Fund is managed by Vivek Sharma, Kinjal Desai and Amber Singhania. Below is each manager's complete track record - every fund they currently run, judged on the same numbers as everything else on this page - so you can see whether this fund is in strong hands or is the outlier in a weak book.
Vivek Sharma's full record
Vivek Sharma currently runs 28 funds, across Aggressive Hybrid Fund, Corporate Bond Fund, Dynamic Bond, ELSS and more, with about ₹52,976 Cr under management. The book's average King Score is 65.2/100. Their strongest fund by King Score is Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund (91/100); Nippon India Low Duration Fund ranks #2 of 28 in their book.
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| # | Fund | RS | King | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR | 10Y CAGR | Sharpe | Roll 3Y | Worst fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund | 88 | 91 | 1.3% | 3.0% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.86 | 8.0% | -1.7% |
| 2 | Nippon India Low Duration Fund (this page) | 96 | 86 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 7.0% | 1.58 | 7.5% | -2.0% |
| 3 | Nippon India Short Duration Fund | 86 | 83 | 1.2% | 2.8% | 5.8% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 1.11 | 7.9% | -2.9% |
| 4 | Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund | 97 | 80 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 7.0% | n/a | 2.0 | 7.0% | -5.2% |
| 5 | Nippon India Low Duration Fund | 96 | 78 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 7.0% | 1.58 | 7.2% | -10.5% |
| 6 | Nippon India Nifty SDL Plus G-Sec - Jun 2028 Maturity 70 30 Index Fund | 76 | 78 | 1.5% | 2.5% | 5.9% | 7.5% | n/a | n/a | 0.84 | 7.8% | -0.7% |
| 7 | Nippon India Nifty AAA CPSE Bond Plus SDL - Apr 2027 Maturity 60 40 Index Fund | 86 | 77 | 1.8% | 3.3% | 6.4% | 7.4% | n/a | n/a | 1.32 | 7.5% | -3.3% |
| 8 | PGIM India Small Cap Fund | 73 | 77 | 8.3% | 25.0% | 11.8% | 15.8% | 13.3% | n/a | 0.58 | 15.8% | -24.6% |
| 9 | Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund | 69 | 76 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.36 | 7.6% | -8.5% |
| 10 | Nippon India Nifty SDL Plus G-Sec-Jun 2029 Maturity 70 30 Index Fund | 64 | 76 | 1.0% | 2.1% | 5.4% | 7.5% | n/a | n/a | 0.61 | 7.6% | -0.9% |
| 11 | Nippon India Nifty AAA PSU Bond Plus SDL - Sep 2026 Maturity 50 50 Index Fund | 81 | 75 | 1.5% | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.2% | n/a | n/a | 1.22 | 7.3% | -0.2% |
| 12 | Nippon India Nifty G-Sec Sep 2027 Maturity Index Fund | 69 | 73 | 1.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% | n/a | n/a | 0.79 | 7.5% | -0.6% |
| 13 | Nippon India Nifty G-Sec Oct 2028 Maturity Index Fund | 64 | 72 | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.2% | 7.3% | n/a | n/a | 0.6 | 7.5% | -1.1% |
| 14 | Nippon India Nifty G-Sec Jun 2036 Maturity Index Fund | 53 | 71 | 0.7% | 1.7% | 4.2% | 7.5% | n/a | n/a | 0.3 | 8.1% | -3.2% |
| 15 | PGIM India Equity Savings Fund | 76 | 60 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 7.5% | -0.03 | 8.1% | -16.2% |
| 16 | PGIM India ELSS Tax Saver Fund | 69 | 56 | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% | 13.1% | 0.13 | 15.3% | -36.7% |
| 17 | PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund | 49 | 50 | 1.9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 14.4% | 0.22 | 14.2% | -36.5% |
| 18 | PGIM India Aggressive Hybrid Equity Fund | 43 | 48 | -0.9% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.5% | 0.18 | 11.5% | -31.2% |
| 19 | PGIM India Large Cap Fund | 58 | 46 | -0.8% | 2.8% | -5.3% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 10.5% | 0.0 | 13.1% | -37.4% |
| 20 | PGIM India Midcap Fund | 26 | 45 | 0.8% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 10.3% | 9.9% | 16.1% | 0.25 | 15.4% | -36.4% |
| 21 | PGIM India Emerging Markets Equity Fund of Fund | 30 | 42 | -9.2% | 11.0% | 24.8% | 24.7% | 3.7% | 8.2% | 0.75 | 5.6% | -48.9% |
| 22 | PGIM India Global Select Real Estate Securities Fund of Fund | 22 | 35 | -2.0% | 3.8% | 13.3% | 14.4% | n/a | n/a | 0.5 | 9.8% | -27.4% |
| 23 | PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities Fund of Fund | 2 | 24 | -13.0% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 14.6% | 0.36 | 14.6% | -43.4% |
| 24 | PGIM India Healthcare Fund | 96 | n/a | 9.8% | 23.0% | 22.4% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.42 | n/a | -14.4% |
| 25 | Nippon India CRISIL - IBX AAA Financial Services - Dec 2026 Index Fund | 89 | n/a | 1.9% | 3.8% | 6.9% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1.4 | n/a | -0.1% |
| 26 | Nippon India CRISIL - IBX AAA Financial Services - Jan 2028 Index Fund | 85 | n/a | 1.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.86 | n/a | -0.4% |
| 27 | PGIM India Multi Cap Fund | 78 | n/a | 4.1% | 14.5% | 5.8% | n/a | n/a | n/a | -0.21 | n/a | -18.1% |
| 28 | PGIM India Multi Asset Allocation Fund | n/a | n/a | 0.7% | 3.2% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | -8.6% |
Kinjal Desai's full record
Kinjal Desai currently runs 51 funds, across Aggressive Hybrid Fund, Arbitrage Fund, Conservative Hybrid Fund, Corporate Bond Fund and more, with about ₹687,720 Cr under management. The book's average King Score is 71.3/100. Their strongest fund by King Score is Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund (91/100); Nippon India Low Duration Fund ranks #4 of 51 in their book.
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| # | Fund | RS | King | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR | 10Y CAGR | Sharpe | Roll 3Y | Worst fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund | 88 | 91 | 1.3% | 3.0% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.86 | 8.0% | -1.7% |
| 2 | Nippon India Nivesh Lakshya Long Duration Fund | 87 | 90 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% | n/a | -0.11 | 6.9% | -5.8% |
| 3 | Nippon India Liquid Fund | 97 | 86 | 1.7% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 7.0% | 6.4% | 6.2% | 1.34 | 6.9% | -0.2% |
| 4 | Nippon India Low Duration Fund (this page) | 96 | 86 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 7.0% | 1.58 | 7.5% | -2.0% |
| 5 | Nippon India Money Market Fund | 91 | 86 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.59 | 7.4% | -0.9% |
| 6 | Nippon India Money Market Fund | 91 | 86 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.59 | 7.4% | -0.9% |
| 7 | Nippon India Short Duration Fund | 86 | 83 | 1.2% | 2.8% | 5.8% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 1.11 | 7.9% | -2.9% |
| 8 | Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund | 99 | 82 | 1.6% | 3.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 0.97 | 8.5% | -18.9% |
| 9 | Nippon India Multi Asset Allocation Fund | 87 | 81 | 0.9% | 4.8% | 11.7% | 18.3% | 15.2% | n/a | 1.16 | 18.4% | -9.5% |
| 10 | Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund | 97 | 80 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 7.0% | n/a | 2.0 | 7.0% | -5.2% |
| 11 | Nippon India Gilt Fund | 84 | 80 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.4% | -0.07 | 9.3% | -6.5% |
| 12 | Nippon India Low Duration Fund | 96 | 78 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 7.0% | 1.58 | 7.2% | -10.5% |
| 13 | Nippon India Large Cap Fund | 34 | 78 | -1.7% | 0.1% | -5.2% | 9.9% | 12.6% | 13.9% | 0.24 | 16.8% | -40.0% |
| 14 | Nippon India Large Cap Fund | 34 | 78 | -1.7% | 0.1% | -5.2% | 9.9% | 12.6% | 13.9% | 0.24 | 16.8% | -40.0% |
| 15 | Nippon India Mid Cap Fund | 38 | 77 | -0.5% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 18.1% | 0.62 | 22.0% | -35.3% |
| 16 | Nippon India Mid Cap Fund | 38 | 77 | -0.5% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 18.1% | 0.62 | 22.0% | -35.3% |
| 17 | Nippon India Arbitrage Fund | 86 | 76 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.83 | 6.9% | -0.6% |
| 18 | Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund | 69 | 76 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.36 | 7.6% | -8.5% |
| 19 | Nippon India Vision Large & Mid Cap Fund | 20 | 76 | -0.9% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.44 | 16.9% | -45.0% |
| 20 | Nippon India Vision Large & Mid Cap Fund | 20 | 76 | -0.9% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.44 | 16.9% | -45.0% |
| 21 | Nippon India Credit Risk Fund | 75 | 75 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 8.0% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 2.65 | 8.7% | -13.8% |
| 22 | Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund | 99 | 74 | -6.9% | 38.3% | 112.8% | 58.2% | n/a | n/a | 1.33 | 36.4% | -44.8% |
| 23 | Nippon India Medium Duration Fund | 98 | 74 | 2.9% | 3.3% | 6.6% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 1.09 | 7.0% | -29.8% |
| 24 | Nippon India Gilt Fund | 84 | 74 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.4% | -0.07 | 9.2% | -11.8% |
| 25 | Nippon India Value Fund | 28 | 72 | -2.4% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 14.8% | 0.4 | 19.1% | -38.6% |
| 26 | Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund | 87 | 71 | 6.8% | 17.5% | 16.5% | 19.5% | 12.2% | 16.3% | 0.76 | 16.7% | -30.8% |
| 27 | Nippon India Medium Duration Fund | 72 | 71 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 6.2% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 0.97 | 7.0% | -29.8% |
| 28 | Nippon India Innovation Fund | 68 | 71 | 4.6% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 13.9% | n/a | n/a | 0.49 | n/a | -21.5% |
| 29 | Nippon India Japan Equity Fund | 89 | 70 | 4.1% | 15.1% | 28.8% | 20.8% | 10.1% | 11.9% | 0.75 | 8.1% | -29.9% |
| 30 | Nippon India Japan Equity Fund | 89 | 70 | 4.1% | 15.1% | 28.8% | 20.8% | 10.1% | 11.9% | 0.75 | 8.1% | -29.9% |
| 31 | Nippon India Pharma Fund | 75 | 69 | 4.7% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 17.5% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 0.82 | 19.9% | -24.0% |
| 32 | Nippon India Pharma Fund | 75 | 69 | 4.7% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 17.5% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 0.82 | 19.9% | -24.0% |
| 33 | Nippon India ELSS Tax Saver Fund | 31 | 68 | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 0.3 | 15.5% | -51.9% |
| 34 | Nippon India Power & Infra Fund | 45 | 67 | -3.3% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 17.2% | 19.8% | 17.4% | 0.57 | 17.9% | -53.2% |
| 35 | Nippon India Power & Infra Fund | 45 | 67 | -3.3% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 17.2% | 19.8% | 17.4% | 0.57 | 17.9% | -53.2% |
| 36 | Nippon India Aggressive Hybrid Fund | 57 | 66 | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 9.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 0.3 | 13.9% | -42.4% |
| 37 | Nippon India Gilt Fund | 84 | 64 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.4% | -0.07 | 6.9% | -36.5% |
| 38 | Nippon India Quant Fund | 23 | 64 | -1.0% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.7% | 0.38 | 13.5% | -32.8% |
| 39 | Nippon India Quant Fund | 23 | 64 | -1.0% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.7% | 0.38 | 13.6% | -32.8% |
| 40 | Nippon India Small Cap Fund | 40 | 62 | 3.3% | 17.1% | 7.2% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 20.9% | 0.46 | 25.8% | -48.6% |
| 41 | Nippon India Small Cap Fund | 40 | 62 | 3.3% | 17.1% | 7.2% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 20.9% | 0.46 | 25.8% | -48.6% |
| 42 | Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund | 40 | 56 | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 9.4% | 10.4% | n/a | 0.19 | 17.2% | -19.8% |
| 43 | Nippon India Multi Cap Fund | 15 | 56 | -1.2% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 12.1% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 0.37 | 17.3% | -42.8% |
| 44 | Nippon India Multi Cap Fund | 15 | 56 | -1.2% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 12.1% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 0.37 | 17.3% | -42.8% |
| 45 | Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund | 40 | 55 | -0.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.28 | 16.5% | -50.6% |
| 46 | Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund | 40 | 55 | -0.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.28 | 16.5% | -50.6% |
| 47 | Nippon India Focused Fund | 34 | 52 | -1.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 8.3% | 9.9% | 12.8% | 0.14 | 16.7% | -43.4% |
| 48 | Nippon India Consumption Fund | 41 | 48 | 2.6% | 7.5% | -8.1% | 9.1% | 12.0% | 13.2% | 0.18 | 16.8% | -31.0% |
| 49 | Nippon India Consumption Fund | 41 | 48 | 2.6% | 7.5% | -8.1% | 9.1% | 12.0% | 13.2% | 0.18 | 16.8% | -31.0% |
| 50 | Nippon India Active Momentum Fund | 69 | n/a | 2.3% | 10.6% | 8.8% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.64 | n/a | -11.8% |
| 51 | Nippon India MNC Fund | 27 | n/a | -2.4% | 4.4% | -1.3% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | -13.1% |
Amber Singhania's full record
Amber Singhania currently runs 52 funds, across Aggressive Hybrid Fund, Arbitrage Fund, Conservative Hybrid Fund, Corporate Bond Fund and more, with about ₹697,294 Cr under management. The book's average King Score is 71.5/100. Their strongest fund by King Score is Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund (91/100); Nippon India Low Duration Fund ranks #4 of 52 in their book.
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| # | Fund | RS | King | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR | 10Y CAGR | Sharpe | Roll 3Y | Worst fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund | 88 | 91 | 1.3% | 3.0% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.86 | 8.0% | -1.7% |
| 2 | Nippon India Nivesh Lakshya Long Duration Fund | 87 | 90 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% | n/a | -0.11 | 6.9% | -5.8% |
| 3 | Nippon India Liquid Fund | 97 | 86 | 1.7% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 7.0% | 6.4% | 6.2% | 1.34 | 6.9% | -0.2% |
| 4 | Nippon India Low Duration Fund (this page) | 96 | 86 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 7.0% | 1.58 | 7.5% | -2.0% |
| 5 | Nippon India Money Market Fund | 91 | 86 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.59 | 7.4% | -0.9% |
| 6 | Nippon India Money Market Fund | 91 | 86 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.59 | 7.4% | -0.9% |
| 7 | Nippon India Short Duration Fund | 86 | 83 | 1.2% | 2.8% | 5.8% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 1.11 | 7.9% | -2.9% |
| 8 | Nippon India Conservative Hybrid Fund | 99 | 82 | 1.6% | 3.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 0.97 | 8.5% | -18.9% |
| 9 | Nippon India Multi Asset Allocation Fund | 87 | 81 | 0.9% | 4.8% | 11.7% | 18.3% | 15.2% | n/a | 1.16 | 18.4% | -9.5% |
| 10 | Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund | 97 | 80 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 7.0% | n/a | 2.0 | 7.0% | -5.2% |
| 11 | Nippon India Gilt Fund | 84 | 80 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.4% | -0.07 | 9.3% | -6.5% |
| 12 | Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund | 81 | 80 | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.4% | 10.2% | 9.5% | 11.0% | 0.43 | 12.9% | -22.8% |
| 13 | Nippon India Low Duration Fund | 96 | 78 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 7.0% | 1.58 | 7.2% | -10.5% |
| 14 | Nippon India Large Cap Fund | 34 | 78 | -1.7% | 0.1% | -5.2% | 9.9% | 12.6% | 13.9% | 0.24 | 16.8% | -40.0% |
| 15 | Nippon India Large Cap Fund | 34 | 78 | -1.7% | 0.1% | -5.2% | 9.9% | 12.6% | 13.9% | 0.24 | 16.8% | -40.0% |
| 16 | Nippon India Mid Cap Fund | 38 | 77 | -0.5% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 18.1% | 0.62 | 22.0% | -35.3% |
| 17 | Nippon India Mid Cap Fund | 38 | 77 | -0.5% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 17.3% | 17.2% | 18.1% | 0.62 | 22.0% | -35.3% |
| 18 | Nippon India Arbitrage Fund | 86 | 76 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.83 | 6.9% | -0.6% |
| 19 | Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund | 69 | 76 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 0.36 | 7.6% | -8.5% |
| 20 | Nippon India Vision Large & Mid Cap Fund | 20 | 76 | -0.9% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.44 | 16.9% | -45.0% |
| 21 | Nippon India Vision Large & Mid Cap Fund | 20 | 76 | -0.9% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 0.44 | 16.9% | -45.0% |
| 22 | Nippon India Credit Risk Fund | 75 | 75 | 1.8% | 3.9% | 8.0% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 2.65 | 8.7% | -13.8% |
| 23 | Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund | 99 | 74 | -6.9% | 38.3% | 112.8% | 58.2% | n/a | n/a | 1.33 | 36.4% | -44.8% |
| 24 | Nippon India Medium Duration Fund | 98 | 74 | 2.9% | 3.3% | 6.6% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 1.09 | 7.0% | -29.8% |
| 25 | Nippon India Gilt Fund | 84 | 74 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.4% | -0.07 | 9.2% | -11.8% |
| 26 | Nippon India Value Fund | 28 | 72 | -2.4% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 14.8% | 0.4 | 19.1% | -38.6% |
| 27 | Nippon India US Equity Opportunities Fund | 87 | 71 | 6.8% | 17.5% | 16.5% | 19.5% | 12.2% | 16.3% | 0.76 | 16.7% | -30.8% |
| 28 | Nippon India Medium Duration Fund | 72 | 71 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 6.2% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 0.97 | 7.0% | -29.8% |
| 29 | Nippon India Innovation Fund | 68 | 71 | 4.6% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 13.9% | n/a | n/a | 0.49 | n/a | -21.5% |
| 30 | Nippon India Japan Equity Fund | 89 | 70 | 4.1% | 15.1% | 28.8% | 20.8% | 10.1% | 11.9% | 0.75 | 8.1% | -29.9% |
| 31 | Nippon India Japan Equity Fund | 89 | 70 | 4.1% | 15.1% | 28.8% | 20.8% | 10.1% | 11.9% | 0.75 | 8.1% | -29.9% |
| 32 | Nippon India Pharma Fund | 75 | 69 | 4.7% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 17.5% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 0.82 | 19.9% | -24.0% |
| 33 | Nippon India Pharma Fund | 75 | 69 | 4.7% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 17.5% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 0.82 | 19.9% | -24.0% |
| 34 | Nippon India ELSS Tax Saver Fund | 31 | 68 | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 0.3 | 15.5% | -51.9% |
| 35 | Nippon India Power & Infra Fund | 45 | 67 | -3.3% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 17.2% | 19.8% | 17.4% | 0.57 | 17.9% | -53.2% |
| 36 | Nippon India Power & Infra Fund | 45 | 67 | -3.3% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 17.2% | 19.8% | 17.4% | 0.57 | 17.9% | -53.2% |
| 37 | Nippon India Aggressive Hybrid Fund | 57 | 66 | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 9.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 0.3 | 13.9% | -42.4% |
| 38 | Nippon India Gilt Fund | 84 | 64 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.4% | -0.07 | 6.9% | -36.5% |
| 39 | Nippon India Quant Fund | 23 | 64 | -1.0% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.7% | 0.38 | 13.5% | -32.8% |
| 40 | Nippon India Quant Fund | 23 | 64 | -1.0% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.7% | 0.38 | 13.6% | -32.8% |
| 41 | Nippon India Small Cap Fund | 40 | 62 | 3.3% | 17.1% | 7.2% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 20.9% | 0.46 | 25.8% | -48.6% |
| 42 | Nippon India Small Cap Fund | 40 | 62 | 3.3% | 17.1% | 7.2% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 20.9% | 0.46 | 25.8% | -48.6% |
| 43 | Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund | 40 | 56 | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 9.4% | 10.4% | n/a | 0.19 | 17.2% | -19.8% |
| 44 | Nippon India Multi Cap Fund | 15 | 56 | -1.2% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 12.1% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 0.37 | 17.3% | -42.8% |
| 45 | Nippon India Multi Cap Fund | 15 | 56 | -1.2% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 12.1% | 16.1% | 15.3% | 0.37 | 17.3% | -42.8% |
| 46 | Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund | 40 | 55 | -0.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.28 | 16.5% | -50.6% |
| 47 | Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund | 40 | 55 | -0.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.28 | 16.5% | -50.6% |
| 48 | Nippon India Focused Fund | 34 | 52 | -1.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 8.3% | 9.9% | 12.8% | 0.14 | 16.7% | -43.4% |
| 49 | Nippon India Consumption Fund | 41 | 48 | 2.6% | 7.5% | -8.1% | 9.1% | 12.0% | 13.2% | 0.18 | 16.8% | -31.0% |
| 50 | Nippon India Consumption Fund | 41 | 48 | 2.6% | 7.5% | -8.1% | 9.1% | 12.0% | 13.2% | 0.18 | 16.8% | -31.0% |
| 51 | Nippon India Active Momentum Fund | 69 | n/a | 2.3% | 10.6% | 8.8% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.64 | n/a | -11.8% |
| 52 | Nippon India MNC Fund | 27 | n/a | -2.4% | 4.4% | -1.3% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | -13.1% |
A caveat worth keeping: funds often have co-managers, and results belong to the whole team and process rather than one person. A manager's book tells you about their range and consistency, not a guarantee of skill.
Cost & fund basics
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Expense ratio (Direct) | 0.32% |
| Exit load | No exit load |
| Minimum investment | ₹500 |
| Fund size (AUM) | ₹6,354 Cr |
| Age | 13.7 years |
| Plan / Option | Direct · Growth |
How Nippon India Low Duration Fund compares to peers
| Fund | RS | King | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Low Duration Fund | 90 | 93 | 7.9% |
| Mahindra Manulife Low Duration Fund | 92 | 92 | 7.5% |
| BARODA BNP PARIBAS LOW DURATION Fund | 97 | 91 | 7.4% |
| Mirae Asset Low Duration Fund | 95 | 90 | 7.5% |
| Kotak Low Duration Fund | 92 | 89 | 7.5% |
| Axis Treasury Advantage Fund | 91 | 89 | 7.4% |
Overlap warning: funds in the same category often own many of the same stocks - holding several rarely adds the diversification people expect.
What these numbers mean
RS rating (1-99) ranks a fund's recent momentum against its category - higher is stronger right now. King Score (0-100) is a long-term quality composite (returns, consistency, drawdown, risk-adjusted return) versus peers. Max drawdown is the worst peak-to-bottom fall the fund has ever experienced. Rolling returns test every possible start date, so one lucky (or unlucky) entry point can't distort the picture. Every formula behind this page is public - see how we calculate every number.
Nippon India Low Duration Fund review: the bottom line
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nippon India Low Duration Fund a good mutual fund?
That depends on your goals and risk tolerance - this is descriptive research, not advice. On the numbers, Nippon India Low Duration Fund scores 86/100 on our King Score and RS 96/99 within its category, has compounded 7.47% a year over three years, and its worst drawdown was -1.97%. Compare those against your needs and the peer table above.
What is the NAV of Nippon India Low Duration Fund today?
The latest NAV is ₹4290.86 (as of 2026-09-16). NAV (net asset value) is the per-unit price of the fund, published every business day by the AMC.
What is the last 10 years return of Nippon India Low Duration Fund?
Over the last 10 years Nippon India Low Duration Fund has returned about 6.97% a year (CAGR). In rupees: ₹1 lakh invested 10 years ago would be roughly ₹2 lakh today, before tax. See the year-by-year table above for how uneven the ride was.
What is the expense ratio of Nippon India Low Duration Fund?
The Direct-plan expense ratio is 0.32% a year. The Direct plan is cheaper than the Regular plan because it carries no distributor commission - over decades that gap compounds meaningfully.
Who is the fund manager of Nippon India Low Duration Fund?
Nippon India Low Duration Fund is managed by Vivek Sharma; Kinjal Desai; Amber Singhania.
Is Nippon India Low Duration Fund safe? How risky is it?
No market-linked fund is 'safe' in the fixed-deposit sense - the honest question is how deep its falls get. Its worst historical drawdown was -1.97% - ₹1 lakh briefly becoming about ₹98,030. As a debt fund, its risk profile is typical of that category. Look at the drawdown, volatility and bear-market figures above and ask whether you could stay invested through the bad stretches.
Is Nippon India Low Duration Fund good for SIP?
We can't tell you what to do, but here is what actually happened: a ₹10,000 monthly SIP over the last 10 years grew ₹12.1 lakh into about ₹17.3 lakh (XIRR 6.91%). SIPs average your entry price, which helps most in funds that swing hard - check the crash-behaviour section above to see how it treats investors in bad markets.
What are the SIP returns of Nippon India Low Duration Fund?
A ₹10,000/month SIP over 10 years would have grown to about ₹1,726,909 (an XIRR of 6.91%) on ₹1,210,000 invested, using the fund's actual NAV history. See the SIP table above for other durations.
How does Nippon India Low Duration Fund rank among similar funds?
On 3-year returns it sits around the 98th percentile of its category, and its consistency ranks 80th percentile. 100th is best-in-class, 50th is average. See the category-ranking section above.
Is Nippon India Low Duration Fund tax-efficient / what about capital gains?
As a debt fund, gains follow the rules for its asset class - equity-oriented funds are taxed differently from debt. All returns on this page are pre-tax; your actual post-tax return depends on your holding period and slab. This is descriptive information, not tax advice.
Direct or Regular plan - which is shown here?
All figures on this page are for the Direct-Growth plan (no distributor commission, lower cost). Returns are pre-tax; capital-gains tax depends on your own holding period and slab.
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