Bandhan Credit Risk Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund · Best Credit Risk Mutual Funds
This is the Regular plan of Bandhan Credit Risk Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is distributed periodically, which is why this NAV sits below the growth plan of the same fund.
NAV history
Scorecard
★★★★☆4/5 vs 27 of 26 Credit Risk Fund 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 Credit Risk Fund (same plan and option). 27 of the 26 Credit Risk Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +6.32% · ranks 11 of 26 Credit Risk Funds
Volatility 1.0% vs 4.5% category avg
Expense ratio not available yet
69% 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
- Ahead of the Credit Risk Fund average on 3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 2.68pp
- 3-year return (+6.32%) beats the Credit Risk Fund average (+3.90%)
- 5-year return (+5.40%) beats the Credit Risk Fund average (+4.00%)
- Less volatile than its Credit Risk Fund peers (1.0% vs 4.5%)
Concerns
- Positive in only 69% of rolling 3-year windows
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 Credit Risk Fund — 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 (Credit Risk Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.37% | +0.45% | -0.08% |
| 3M abs | +2.36% | +1.76% | +0.60% |
| 6M abs | +2.71% | +0.77% | +1.94% |
| 1Y CAGR | +5.12% | +2.44% | +2.68% |
| 3Y CAGR | +6.32% | +3.90% | +2.42% |
| 5Y CAGR | +5.40% | +4.00% | +1.40% |
Category average across peers in Credit Risk Fund (up to 26 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 26 peers in Credit Risk Fund
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
102 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 Bandhan Credit Risk 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 | +3.24% | |
| 2025 | +6.22% | |
| 2024 | +7.37% | |
| 2023 | +5.78% | |
| 2022 | +3.05% | |
| 2021 | -2.92% | |
| 2020 | -10.65% | |
| 2019 | +9.15% | |
| 2018 | +5.00% | |
| 2017part | +5.46% |
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.
- -19.0%06 Mar 2020 → 26 Mar 2020
Fell over 20 days, back to the old high on 20 Feb 2025 — 4.9 years 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, ₹9.39L in April - June 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.
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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 to governments and companies and earn interest. They're generally steadier than equity funds and are used for shorter horizons and stability.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Bandhan Credit Risk Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Bandhan Credit Risk Fund is ₹13.46 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Bandhan Credit Risk Fund delivered?
Bandhan Credit Risk Fund has returned +5.12% over 1 year, +6.32% per year over 3 years, +5.40% per year over 5 years and +3.19% 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 are the top holdings of Bandhan Credit Risk Fund?
Its largest holdings are GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 36185 GOI 07JL40 6.68 FV RS 100 (12.7%), POWER FINANCE CORPORATION LTD. SERIES 203 B 7.75 BD 11JU30 FV10LAC (8.8%), CENTURY TEXTILES AND INDUSTRIES LIMITED 8.35 NCD 30AG27 FVRS1LAC (8.7%), TATA PROJECTS LIMITED SR P 8.33 NCD 24JU27 FVRS1LAC (8.7%) and CEAT LIMITED 7.99 NCD 19SP26 FVRS10LAC (8.7%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Bandhan Credit Risk Fund?
It is rated moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 1.0% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -19.0%. 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 -0.18 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Bandhan Credit Risk Fund's -0.18 means it has not compensated investors for its volatility over the window. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Bandhan Credit Risk Fund?
Bandhan Credit Risk Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Credit Risk Bond Index B-II. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Bandhan Credit Risk Fund?
Bandhan Credit Risk Fund is managed by Brijesh Shah, Debraj Lahiri and Gautam Kaul at Bandhan.
How is Bandhan Credit Risk Fund taxed?
Bandhan Credit Risk 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.