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Nippon India Mutual Fund

Nippon India Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan

3Y returns
8.9%
past performance*
5Y returns
9.2%
past performance*
0.70%Expense ratio
₹1.1K CrFund size

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*Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Returns are historical and subject to market risk.

NAV₹42.37
1D—
Expense0.7%
AUM₹1.1K Cr
Min SIP₹100
Min Lumpsum₹500

Trailing returns (CAGR)

1W1M3M6M1Y3Y5Y10Y
+0.00%+0.87%+2.12%+3.44%+8.17%+8.90%+9.18%+6.72%

🎯 OnePaisa Verdict

7.9/ 10
Good

Breakdown

  • Returns10/10
  • Consistency6/10
  • Risk8/10
  • Cost7/10
  • Size7/10
  • Top quartile performer — ranked #2 of 15 in category
  • Strong risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe ratio 1.73
  • 4★ Morningstar rating

💡 Ratings are not guarantees. Past performance does not predict future results.

SIP Returns

Simulated ₹10,000/month systematic investment plan, computed from NAV history.

1 Year SIP

+7.97%

₹1.25 L value on ₹1.20 L invested

3 Year SIP

—

Not enough NAV history yet.

5 Year SIP

—

Not enough NAV history yet.

vs Category (Other Debt)

This fund (1Y)

+8.17%

Rank #2 of 15

Category average (1Y)

+6.92%

Quartile Q1 ★ Top 25%

Beats 87% of other debt funds on 1Y return.

Risk Analysis

  • Std Deviation (1Y)0.97%Low
  • Max Drawdown (1Y)-0.29%Low
  • Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.73Good
  • Sortino Ratio (1Y)2.03Excellent

💡 Higher Sharpe = better risk-adjusted returns. Above 1.0 is good, above 2.0 is excellent. Drawdown is the worst peak-to-trough decline.

Calendar Year Returns

+5.81%
2025
+2.21%
2026

🚨 Things to Watch

No red flags detected

This fund scores reasonably across returns, risk, and costs. Always cross-check with your own goals before investing.

📊 SIP Calculator — Nippon India Credit Risk Fund Plan

Estimated corpus

₹3.82 L

Total invested
₹3.00 L
Estimated gain
₹81,806 (+27%)
▮ Invested▮ Gains

How it stacks up vs alternatives

  • Fixed Deposit (7%)₹3.60 L
  • Category average (8.3%)₹3.73 L
  • This fund (9.18%)₹3.82 L

⚠️ Projection based on past CAGR. Actual returns may vary. Markets are subject to risk; past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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📈 Risk vs Return

Return 8.2% · Risk (std dev) 1.0%

SweetGrowthSlowAvoidLow riskHigh risk

Safe but slow

Stable but modest returns — suits capital preservation.

Sharpe ratio of 1.73 confirms good risk-adjusted returns.

🛡️ Downside Protection

If the broader market falls 20%, this fund is expected to fall about 0.4%.

Based on 1Y max drawdown of -0.3% versus a typical market correction of ~-15%. Historical fall ratio ≈ 0.02× market. Above-average protection.

⚠️ Estimate, not a guarantee. Actual market falls vary.

💸 Expense Impact (₹10K/month for 20 years at 12% gross)

  • This fund — Direct (0.70%)₹90.93 L
  • Index fund (0.10%)₹98.57 L
  • Regular plan (~1.50%)₹81.76 L

Choosing this Direct plan over a Regular plan saves about ₹9.17 L. Index fund would still beat it by ₹7.65 L thanks to its lower expense ratio.

Fund information

Scheme category
Debt Scheme - Credit Risk Fund
Benchmark
CRISIL Credit Risk Debt B-II TR INR
Inception
2013-01-01
Lock-in
None
Exit load
0 - 12 Months : 1.0 %
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth

Data freshness

  • NAV as of: 2026-10-22
  • Metrics calculated: 2026-10-23
  • Source: mfapi.in, AMFI India

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