Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund
This is the Regular plan of Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of 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 0.5% vs 12.3% category avg
0.2% expense vs 1.0% 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 (0.5% vs 12.3%)
- Low expense ratio (0.21%) vs the Index Funds average of 0.96%
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 | +0.40% | -3.95% | +4.35% |
| 3M abs | +1.62% | -3.24% | +4.86% |
| 6M abs | +3.76% | +5.68% | -1.92% |
| 1Y CAGR | — | -0.49% | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +8.82% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +7.82% | — |
Category average across peers in Index Funds (368 of 373 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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What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
6 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt 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- Debt96.91%
- Cash & Equivalents3.09%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹331.09Cr 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.
AMC Profile
Nippon India Mutual Fund is managed by Nippon Life India Asset Management, which took control of the former Reliance Mutual Fund in 2019 when Nippon Life of Japan bought out the Reliance Capital stake. It is among India's largest fund houses by assets and is best known for its small- and mid-cap franchise.
Fund Managers
VAVikash AgarwalStart date not disclosed
Senior Fund Manger
Chartered Accountant, MS Finance (ICFAI). BCOM HONS
Over 18.5 years of experience in capital markets From September 05, 2024 onwards Nippon Life India Asset Management – Senior Fund Manager – Fixed Income From September 2007 to August 2024 HDFC Asset Management - Fund Manager Debt From April 2006 to September 2007 Larsen and Toubro - Forex Trading and economic research
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is ₹10.42 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund delivered?
Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund has returned +4.23% 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 CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.21% 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 CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund's largest holdings are Punjab National Bank (9.4%), 7.83% National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (6.9%), 7.91% Sundaram Home Finance Limited (6.9%), 7.52% REC Limited (6.9%) and 6.4% LIC Housing Finance Limited (6.9%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is rated moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 0.5% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -0.0%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is benchmarked against the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund?
Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund is managed by Vikash Agarwal at Nippon India.
How is Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund taxed?
Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt 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.