Tata Short Term Fund NAV Hits Rs 26.74: August 28 Update
By Market Desk
Tata Short Term Fund Regular-IDCW NAV reached Rs 26.74 on Aug 28, 2026. Explore this moderate-risk debt fund’s performance and key metrics.
The Tata Short Term Fund Regular-IDCW recorded a Net Asset Value (NAV) of Rs 26.74 for its IDCW option under the Regular plan as of August 28, 2026.
This open-ended debt scheme, launched by Tata Mutual Fund on February 24, 2015, aims to deliver regular income and appreciation over a short-term investment horizon.
Key Fund Metrics
- NAV (Regular-IDCW): Rs 26.74 as of August 28, 2026
- Return Since Launch: 6.96%
- Expense Ratio: 1.11%
- Fund Size: Rs 2,941.40 crore as of July 31, 2026
- Minimum Investment: Rs 5,000
- Minimum SIP Investment: Rs 500
The fund falls within the Debt: Short Duration category, maintaining a moderate risk profile, and is benchmarked against the CRISIL Short Duration Debt A-II Index.
Portfolio Structure and Management
Its portfolio primarily consists of low-risk debt securities, reflecting an average maturity of 2.45 years and a duration of 2.00 years.
- Key holdings include government securities.
- Certificates of deposit represent a significant portion.
- Non-convertible debentures from financial and communication entities are also held.
The Tata Short Term Fund Regular-IDCW is jointly managed by Amit Somani and Dhawal Joshi.
Tax Implications for Investors
Investors face varying tax implications for capital gains and dividend income, depending on the investment period and amount.
- For investments made post-April 1, 2023, capital gains are taxed according to the investor’s income slab.
- Pre-April 1, 2023, investments are subject to different rules, including indexation benefits for long-term gains.
Dividend income from the fund is added to the investor’s total income and taxed accordingly, with a 10% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applicable for amounts exceeding Rs 5,000 in a financial year.