Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund
Nippon India Mutual Fund · Best Dynamic Bond Mutual Funds
This is the Direct plan of Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
NAV history
Scorecard
★★★★☆4/5 vs 22 of 21 Dynamic Bond peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Dynamic Bond (same plan and option). 22 of the 21 Dynamic Bond funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +7.75% · ranks 7 of 21 Dynamic Bond funds
Volatility 1.8% vs 2.2% category avg
0.3% expense vs 0.6% category avg
100% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- 3-year return (+7.75%) beats the Dynamic Bond average (+7.21%)
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.69 vs 0.38 Dynamic Bond average
- Less volatile than its Dynamic Bond peers (1.8% vs 2.2%)
- Low expense ratio (0.35%) vs the Dynamic Bond average of 0.57%
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios
Not shown for Dynamic Bond — a debt, arbitrage or cash-like fund isn't measured against an equity index, so alpha/beta vs one would be noise rather than signal.
Fund vs category average (Dynamic Bond)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.54% | +0.31% | +0.23% |
| 3M abs | +3.19% | +2.84% | +0.35% |
| 6M abs | +2.91% | +3.04% | -0.13% |
| 1Y CAGR | +5.73% | +5.31% | +0.42% |
| 3Y CAGR | +7.75% | +7.21% | +0.54% |
| 5Y CAGR | +6.61% | +6.46% | +0.15% |
Category average across peers in Dynamic Bond (up to 21 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 21 peers in Dynamic Bond
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
152 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +4.00% | |
| 2025 | +7.52% | |
| 2024 | +9.40% | |
| 2023 | +7.13% | |
| 2022 | +2.83% | |
| 2021 | +3.16% | |
| 2020 | +11.91% | |
| 2019 | +9.21% | |
| 2018 | +5.46% | |
| 2017 | +3.79% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in.
Taxation
Taxed as debtThis is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — every rupee of gain is added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate, whatever the holding period.
Your income-tax slab — no LTCG or indexation benefit
Pick your slab to see the rate that applies to you.
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Worst falls, and the wait to get back
How far this fund has dropped from a high, and how long it took to reclaim it.
- -8.5%28 May 2013 → 19 Aug 2013
Fell over 3 months, back to the old high on 21 Apr 2014 — 8 months under water after the low.
Measured on this fund’s own NAV history, peak to trough to the day it regained the peak. Falls shallower than 5% are left out. A recovery date is when the NAV got back, not when any particular investor did — that depends on when they bought.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹4,125Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Nippon India in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
News by CNBC TV18 on TradingView, 2026-08-20 — cnbctv:36b32abb2094b:0
TradingView · 22h ago
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Sarkaritel.com · 1d ago
Commodities in Indian Portfolios: Nippon India MF Vikram Dhawan View
Univest · 2d ago
Akshaya Tritiya ETF Volume Led By Nippon India MF
fintechbiznews.com · 2d ago
Commodities could play bigger role in Indian portfolios as asset allocation gains traction: Nippon India...
Moneycontrol.com · 2d ago
Gaja Capital Raises Rs 165 Cr from Anchor Investors for IPO
Rediff MoneyWiz · 3d ago
SBI, Nippon India among 6 AMCs seeing over Rs 10,000 crore T30 inflows in July
The Economic Times · 3d ago
Nippon India Mutual Fund launches an income plus arbitrage fund of funds; details here
livemint.com · 4d ago
Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Debt funds
Debt funds lend money to governments and companies and earn interest. They're generally steadier than equity funds; their risk comes from interest-rate moves and, for some, the creditworthiness of borrowers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund is ₹42.59 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund delivered?
Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund has returned +5.73% over 1 year, +7.75% per year over 3 years, +6.61% per year over 5 years and +7.75% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund?
Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.35% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund?
Its largest holdings are STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 22967 MH 08AP30 7.83 FV RS 100 (7.7%), Maharashtra State SDL 7.78 27/10/2030 (6.3%), STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 31276 TN 12JN30 7.04 FV RS 100 (5.9%), STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 32666 MH 01MR31 7.72 FV RS 100 (5.0%) and STATE DEVELOPMENT LOAN 31702 MH 08JU30 7.86 FV RS 100 (2.9%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund?
It is rated moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 1.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -8.5%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.69 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund's 0.69 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund?
Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Composite Debt Index A-III. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund?
Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund is managed by Kinjal Desai, Vivek Sharma and Pranay Sinha at Nippon India.
How is Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund taxed?
Nippon India Dynamic Bond Fund is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — capital gains are added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate regardless of how long you held the units.