About DSP Gilt Fund
DSP Gilt Fund is a gilt fund managed by DSP Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in government securities. No default risk, but prices move with interest rates.
An Open Ended income Scheme, seeking to generate income through investment in Central Government Securities of various maturities. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by DSP Mutual Fund.
The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.
Tax on your gains
Gains on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.
Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.
Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹104.8847 | 119099 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹12.0748 | 119101 |
| Direct | Monthly IDCW | ₹10.7495 | 119100 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹97.6413 | 100084 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹11.9552 | 100085 |
| Regular | Monthly IDCW | ₹10.6811 | 100086 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of DSP Gilt Fund today?
The NAV of DSP Gilt Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹104.8847 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹97.6413, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has DSP Gilt Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 2.53%, and 6.34% a year over 3 years and 5.72% a year over 5 years. That places it 7 of 21 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of DSP Gilt Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.59% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.
What is the minimum SIP amount in DSP Gilt Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.
How much has DSP Gilt Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 4.2% from 24 Nov 2016 to 9 Feb 2017. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 97% ended in a gain.
Which category does DSP Gilt Fund belong to?
It is a Gilt Fund from DSP Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in government securities. No default risk, but prices move with interest rates.
What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?
Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.
How are gains from DSP Gilt Fund taxed?
Gains on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.
Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.