Best Debt — Short Duration Funds 2026
The top debt — short duration funds, ranked by the SmartMoney Score™. This list is educational and data-driven — it is not a recommendation to buy any specific scheme.
Funds Rated
2
Avg 3Y Return
7.1%
Avg 5Y Return
7.4%
Avg Expense
0.35%
| # | Fund | Score | Rating | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | Expense | AUM (₹Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDFC Short Term Debt Fund HDFC · Direct | 56 | ★★★★☆ | 7.8% | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.32% | 18,200 |
| 2 | ICICI Pru Short Term Fund ICICI Prudential · Direct | 52 | ★★★☆☆ | 7.5% | 7.0% | 7.3% | 0.38% | 22,500 |
Disclaimer: The SmartMoney Score™ is a proprietary,
rules-based educational rating using illustrative data that may not reflect real-time
performance. This ranking is not investment advice and not a recommendation
to buy, sell or hold any scheme. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Mutual
fund investments are subject to market risks — read all scheme-related documents carefully.
Consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser before investing.