Returns as of: 3 November 2026
- ₹10,000 put in three years ago is worth ₹12,177 now
- 1-year return: 3.42%, lower than the category average of 4.08%
- 3-year return: 6.78% a year, lower than the category average of 7.04%
- Expense ratio (Direct plan): 0.34%, higher than the category average of 0.33%
- Assets: ₹22,722 crore at 30 September 2026
- Largest holding: Government of India (11/05/2036), 9.66% of the fund; the top ten are 33.84%
- Volatility over three years: 1.39% a year
The Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund turned an investment of ₹10,000 made three years ago into ₹12,177. Over the past year, this Debt – Corporate Bond Fund returned 3.42%. The fund had an expense ratio of 0.34%. Total assets were ₹22,722 crore at 30 September 2026.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund: key details
| Fund house | Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund |
| Category | Debt – Corporate Bond Fund |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Corporate Bond Index |
| Expense ratio (Direct plan) | 0.34% |
| Assets | ₹22,722 crore (30 September 2026) |
| Minimum investment | ₹100 |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 |
| Exit load | Nil |
| Fund managers | Kaustubh Gupta |
Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund: returns
| Period | Fund return | Category average | Rank in category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 0.38% | – | – |
| 1 month | −0.13% | – | – |
| 3 months | −0.37% | – | – |
| 6 months | 2.22% | – | – |
| 1 year (a year) | 3.42% | 4.08% (21 funds) | 19 of 21 |
| 3 years (a year) | 6.78% | 7.04% (21 funds) | 17 of 21 |
| 5 years (a year) | 6.25% | – | – |
The 1-year return of 3.42% is lower than the category average of 4.08%. Over three years, the fund returned 6.78% a year, which is lower than the category average of 7.04%. The expense ratio of 0.34% is higher than the category average of 0.33%.
Assets over recent months
| Month | Assets (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| 30 April 2026 | 25,168 |
| 31 May 2026 | 24,390 |
| 30 June 2026 | 23,841 |
| 31 July 2026 | 23,623 |
| 31 August 2026 | 22,636 |
| 30 September 2026 | 22,722 |
Volatility and largest fall
| Measure | Fund | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (annualised) | 1.39% | 1.13% |
| Largest fall from a high (14 August 2026 to 23 October 2026) | −1.26% | −0.68% |
The fund experienced a volatility of 1.39% a year, which is higher than the category median of 1.13%. Its largest fall from a high was −1.26% between 14 August 2026 and 23 October 2026. This fall is larger than the category median of −0.68%.
Portfolio: top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight | Value (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government of India (11/05/2036) | – | 9.66% | 2,324 |
| 7.48% National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (15/09/2028) | – | 4.87% | 1,173 |
| 7.30% Bharti Telecom Ltd. (01/12/2027) ** | – | 4.07% | 980 |
| 7.29% Small Industries Development Bank of India (09/11/2029) ** | – | 2.71% | 653 |
| 7.44% National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (17/07/2029) | – | 2.62% | 631 |
| 7.23% Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (18/07/2029) ** | – | 2.33% | 562 |
| 7.43% Jamnagar Utilities & Power Pvt. Ltd. (24/10/2034) ** | – | 2.12% | 509 |
| 7.80% Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd. (09/02/2034) ** | – | 1.98% | 477 |
| 6.66% National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (12/10/2028) ** | – | 1.84% | 443 |
| 7.49% Embassy Office Parks Reit (22/06/2029) ** | – | 1.63% | 391 |
| Type | Weight |
|---|---|
| Corporate Debt | 75.44% |
| Government Securities | 12.69% |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 4.57% |
| PTC & Securitized Debt | 3.45% |
| Certificate of Deposit | 2.14% |
| Floating Rate Instruments | 1.35% |
| Alternative Investment Fund | 0.36% |
The portfolio held 186 securities as of 31 October 2026. The ten largest holdings accounted for 33.84% of the fund. The largest holding is Government of India (11/05/2036) at 9.66%, representing a value of ₹2,324 crore.
Objective
The scheme states its objective as follows.
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate optimal returns with high liquidity throughactive management of the portfolio by investing in High Quality Debt and Money Market Instruments.
Fund managers
| Name | Role | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Kaustubh Gupta | Fund Manager | 5 Years |
Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund: FAQs
What would ₹10,000 in the Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund be worth today?
₹10,000 put into the Direct Growth plan on 3 November 2023 would have been worth ₹12,177 on 3 November 2026. This is what happened over those three years, not a forecast.
What is the return of the Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund?
The Direct Growth plan returned 3.42% over one year to 3 November 2026, lower than the category average of 4.08%. Over three years it returned 6.78% a year.
What is the expense ratio of the Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund?
The expense ratio of the Direct plan is 0.34%; the average for 21 Direct plans in the category is 0.33%.
How large is the Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund?
Its assets were ₹22,722 crore at 30 September 2026.
What are the top holdings of the Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund?
At 31 October 2026 the largest holdings were Government of India (11/05/2036) (9.66%), 7.48% National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (15/09/2028) (4.87%), 7.30% Bharti Telecom Ltd. (01/12/2027) ** (4.07%). The top ten made up 33.84% of the fund.
Who manages the Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund?
The fund is managed by Kaustubh Gupta.
What is the minimum investment in the Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund?
The minimum investment is ₹100. The minimum SIP is ₹100.
What is the exit load of the Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund?
The scheme states its exit load as: Nil
What is the benchmark of the Aditya Birla Sun Life Corporate Bond Fund?
The scheme’s benchmark is the NIFTY Corporate Bond Index.
NAV, expense and portfolio data: Accord Fintech. Calculations: ThePip. For information only; not investment advice.