Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund
This is the Direct plan of Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index 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
Not ratedHow 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. Not rated — this fund has no full year of NAV history yet. A rating needs at least a 1-year return to rank its performance against peers.
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Volatility 1.5% vs 12.3% category avg
0.2% expense vs 0.5% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Less volatile than its Index Funds peers (1.5% vs 12.3%)
- Low expense ratio (0.22%) vs the Index Funds average of 0.50%
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Fund vs category average (Index Funds)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -0.29% | -4.54% | +4.25% |
| 3M abs | +0.33% | -2.95% | +3.28% |
| 6M abs | +2.44% | +5.50% | -3.06% |
| 1Y CAGR | — | -0.09% | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +8.96% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +8.49% | — |
Category average across peers in Index Funds (373 of 381 carry a figure for at least one period), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
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Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
8 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
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.
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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.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Debt96.14%
- Cash & Equivalents3.86%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹15.51Cr 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.
Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.
AMC Profile
Zerodha Mutual Fund, which operates as Zerodha Fund House, is a joint venture between the broker Zerodha and smallcase. It launched its first schemes in 2023 and runs index funds and ETFs only — no active equity schemes.
Fund Managers
KMKedarnath MirajkarStart date not disclosed
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund is ₹1,025.58 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund delivered?
Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund has returned +2.39% 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 Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund?
Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.22% 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 Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund?
Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund's largest holdings are 06.03 GOVT. STOCK 2029 (40.2%), 7.04% GOI - 03-Jun-2029 (26.7%), 7.06% GOI - 10-Apr-2028 (20.9%) and 7.26% GOI 14-Jan-2029 (8.3%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund?
Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund is rated moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 1.5% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -1.0%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund?
Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund?
Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund is managed by Kedarnath Mirajkar at Zerodha.
How is Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund taxed?
Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index 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.