Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth
DebtUltra Short DurationLow to Moderate Risk
Direct
NAV (18-Jun-25)
₹2925.440.02%1D
Returns (Since Inception)
6.82%
Rated ★4.5+ on 
Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹2,551 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.23%
ISIN
INF173K01HI3
Minimum SIP
₹1,000
Exit Load
No Charges
Inception Date
01 Jan 2013
About this fund
Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth is a Ultra Short Duration mutual fund schemes offered by Sundaram Mutual Fund. This fund has been in existence for 12 years, 5 months and 18 days, having been launched on 01-Jan-13.
As of 18-Jun-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹2925.44, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 2550.51 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.23%.
As of 18-Jun-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹2925.44, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 2550.51 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.23%.
- Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 6.82% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around 0.00% in equities, 19.12% in debts, and 80.65% in cash & cash equivalents.
- You can start investing in Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth with a SIP of ₹1000 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹1000.
Performance against Category Average
In this section, we compare the returns of the scheme with the category average over various periods. Periods for which the fund has outperformed its category average are marked in green, otherwise red.
1 Year
+7.98%
+7.18% (Cat Avg.)
3 Years
+7.42%
+6.70% (Cat Avg.)
5 Years
+5.90%
+5.53% (Cat Avg.)
10 Years
+6.13%
+5.59% (Cat Avg.)
Since Inception
+6.82%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 31st May 2025
| Debt | ₹487.74 Cr | 19.12% |
| Others | ₹2,062.77 Cr | 80.88% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type  | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of Baroda** | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹145.05 Cr | 5.69% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹122.68 Cr | 4.81% |
| India (Republic of) | Bond - Short-term Government Bills | ₹99.07 Cr | 3.88% |
| Rural Electrification Corporation Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹80.8 Cr | 3.17% |
| The Federal Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹72.63 Cr | 2.85% |
| Bharti Telecom Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹70.34 Cr | 2.76% |
| IDBI Bank Limited (Industrial Development Bank Of India Ltd) | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹68.88 Cr | 2.70% |
| Treps | Cash - Repurchase Agreement | ₹67.27 Cr | 2.64% |
| Axis Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹63.9 Cr | 2.51% |
| ICICI Home Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹50.43 Cr | 1.98% |
| SBICAP Securities Ltd | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹49.84 Cr | 1.95% |
| Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹49.81 Cr | 1.95% |
| 182 DTB 27062025 | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹49.8 Cr | 1.95% |
| LIC Housing Finance Ltd | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹49.11 Cr | 1.93% |
| Axis Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹48.59 Cr | 1.91% |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹48.58 Cr | 1.90% |
| Union Bank Of India | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹48.41 Cr | 1.90% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹48.39 Cr | 1.90% |
| Indusind Bank Ltd. | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹48.31 Cr | 1.89% |
| Canara Bank | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹48.29 Cr | 1.89% |
| Canara Bank | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹47.92 Cr | 1.88% |
| Indian Bank | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹47.91 Cr | 1.88% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹47.81 Cr | 1.87% |
| Indusind Bank Ltd. | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹47.79 Cr | 1.87% |
| Punjab National Bank (18/03/2026) | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹47.58 Cr | 1.87% |
| Deutsche Investments India Private Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹39.25 Cr | 1.54% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹38.31 Cr | 1.50% |
| National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development** | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹38.09 Cr | 1.49% |
| Pnb Housing Finance Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹34.28 Cr | 1.34% |
| Cholamandalam Investment And Fin. Co. Ltd | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹33.9 Cr | 1.33% |
| IDFC First Bank Ltd. ** # | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹33.56 Cr | 1.32% |
| Canara Bank | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹33.43 Cr | 1.31% |
| Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹33.33 Cr | 1.31% |
| Shriram Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹30.34 Cr | 1.19% |
| National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Bond - Gov't Agency Debt | ₹28.51 Cr | 1.12% |
| IDFC First Bank Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹28.15 Cr | 1.10% |
| Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co Ltd. | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹28.04 Cr | 1.10% |
| National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹25.25 Cr | 0.99% |
| Hdb Financial Services Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹25.16 Cr | 0.99% |
| Hdb Financial Services Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹25.02 Cr | 0.98% |
| Reverse Repo | Cash - Repurchase Agreement | ₹25 Cr | 0.98% |
| Axis Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹24.6 Cr | 0.96% |
| Federal Bank Ltd. | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹24.22 Cr | 0.95% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹24.2 Cr | 0.95% |
| Union Bank Of India | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹24.15 Cr | 0.95% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹24.04 Cr | 0.94% |
| LIC Housing Finance Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹23.88 Cr | 0.94% |
| IDBI Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹23.86 Cr | 0.94% |
| National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (10/03/2026) | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹23.82 Cr | 0.93% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹23.81 Cr | 0.93% |
| Small Industries Dev Bank Of India (11/03/2026) | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹23.81 Cr | 0.93% |
| Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹23.72 Cr | 0.93% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹23.52 Cr | 0.92% |
| Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co Ltd. | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹23.34 Cr | 0.92% |
| Cholamandalam Investment And Fin. Co. Ltd | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹20.08 Cr | 0.79% |
| Can Fin Homes Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹16.22 Cr | 0.64% |
| Cash And Other Net Current Assets^ | Cash - Collateral | ₹15.54 Cr | 0.61% |
| Muthoot Finance Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹15.18 Cr | 0.60% |
| Hdb Financial Services Limited | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹15.09 Cr | 0.59% |
| Embassy Office Parks Reit | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹15 Cr | 0.59% |
| Julius Baer Capital (India) Private Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹14.95 Cr | 0.59% |
| Deutsche Investments India Private Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹14.42 Cr | 0.57% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | Cash - CD/Time Deposit | ₹14.37 Cr | 0.56% |
| Small Industries Development Bank Of India | Bond - Corporate Bond | ₹10.09 Cr | 0.40% |
| ICICI Securities Limited | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹9.51 Cr | 0.37% |
| Corporate Debt Market Development Fund - Class A2 | Mutual Fund - Open End | ₹5.76 Cr | 0.23% |
| Small Industries Development Bk Of India ** # | Cash - Commercial Paper | ₹4.75 Cr | 0.19% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (06/03/2026) (Fv 2500 Lacs)~ | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.1 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (20/03/2026) (Fv 2500 Lacs)~ | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.09 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (11/12/2025) (Fv 2500 Lacs)~ | Interest Rate Swap | ₹-0.08 Cr | 0.00% |
| Interest Rate Swaps Pay Fix Receive Floating (26/05/2026) (Fv 2500 Lacs)~ | Interest Rate Swap | ₹0.01 Cr | 0.00% |
Allocation By Credit Quality (Debt)
AAA
AA
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Sector | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrials | ₹0 Cr | - |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
0.31%
Cat. avg.
0.49%
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
2.43
Cat. avg.
0.28
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
2.10
Higher the better
Fund Managers
DS
Dwijendra Srivastava
Since May 2022
Sandeep Agarwal
Since January 2022
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st May 2025
ISIN | INF173K01HI3 | Expense Ratio | 0.23% | Exit Load | No Charges | Fund Size | ₹2,551 Cr | Age | 12 years 5 months | Lumpsum Minimum | ₹1,000 | Fund Status | Open Ended Investment Company | Benchmark | NIFTY Ultra Short Duration Debt TR INR |
Investment Objective
To seek to generate long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio primarily of Equity and Equity Related Securities. Scheme shall invest in Indian equities,foreign equities and related instruments and debt securities.
Tax Treatment
Capital Gains Taxation:
- For investments made on or after 1 April 2023: The entire capital gain is added to the investor's income and is taxed based on the applicable income tax slab.
- For investments made before 1 April 2023:
- If sold within 2 years of investment: The capital gains are added to the investor's income and taxed according to the applicable tax slab.
- If sold after 2 years of investment: The capital gains are taxed at a flat rate of 12.5%.
- Holding the units: No tax is applicable as long as you hold the units.
Dividend Taxation:
Dividends are considered part of the investor’s income and are taxed according to their applicable tax slab. Additionally, if an investor’s dividend income exceeds INR 5,000 in a financial year, a 10% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is withheld by the fund house before distributing the dividend.
Note: As per the Income Tax Budget 2024, mutual funds are subject to capital gains taxation, which includes surcharge and cess based on prevailing income tax rules and the investor’s income. Taxation applies only to realised gains, not notional gains. Please consult your tax advisors to determine the implications or consequences of your investments in such securities.
Similar Ultra Short Duration Funds
| Fund name | Expense Ratio | Exit Load | Fund size | 1Y  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin India Ultra Short Duration Fund Regular Growth Moderate Risk | 0.7% | 0.0% | ₹251.57 Cr | - |
| Franklin India Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹251.57 Cr | - |
| Invesco India Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.2% | 0.0% | ₹1051.40 Cr | 8.0% |
| Motilal Oswal Ultra Short Term Fund Regular Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 1.0% | 0.0% | ₹572.44 Cr | 6.0% |
| Motilal Oswal Ultra Short Term Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹572.44 Cr | 6.6% |
| ITI Ultra Short Duration Fund Regular Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.9% | 0.0% | ₹162.92 Cr | 6.8% |
| ITI Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.3% | 0.0% | ₹162.92 Cr | 7.7% |
| Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.2% | 0.0% | ₹2550.51 Cr | 8.0% |
| Nippon India Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk | 0.4% | 0.0% | ₹8772.15 Cr | 8.2% |
| Kotak Savings Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk | 0.4% | 0.0% | ₹15401.47 Cr | 7.9% |
About the AMC
Total AUM
₹66,806 Cr
Address
Sundaram Towers, Chennai, 600 014
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Risk Level
Your principal amount will be at Low to Moderate Risk
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What is the current NAV of Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?
The NAV of Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth, as of 18-Jun-2025, is ₹2925.44.
What are the returns of Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?
The fund has generated 7.98% over the last 1 year and 7.42% over the last 3 years. However, this does not guarantee that the fund will perform similarly in the future.
What is the portfolio composition of Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?
The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as 0.00% in equities, 19.12% in bonds, and 80.65% in cash and cash equivalents.
Who manages the Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth?
The fund managers responsible for Sundaram Ultra Short Duration Fund Direct Growth are:-
- Dwijendra Srivastava
- Sandeep Agarwal
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Mutual Fund distribution services are offered through Dezerv Distribution Services Pvt Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary with AMFI Registration No.: ARN -248439. **Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.** Terms and conditions of the website are applicable. Privacy policy of the website is applicable.