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SBI Liquid Fund

SBI Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
6.9%
a year
NAV
₹4,446.51
▲ 0.03% · 20 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹92,192 Cr
Expense ratio
0.2%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹4,437.66 and has returned 6.8% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average liquid fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year6.5%6.4%ahead22 of 36
3 years6.9%6.9%behind25 of 33
5 years6.3%6.3%ahead22 of 31
10 years6.1%6.1%behind19 of 26
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month0.5%0.5%
3 months1.6%1.6%
6 months3.5%3.4%
1 year6.5%6.4%
2 yearsp.a.6.7%6.6%
3 yearsp.a.6.9%6.8%
5 yearsp.a.6.3%6.2%
7 yearsp.a.5.7%5.6%
10 yearsp.a.6.1%6%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 6.48% in the last 1Y

4,1804,3114,44320 Sept 202521 Mar 202620 Sept 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹19,206
XIRR (per year)
6.71%
Value today
₹1,99,206

36 monthly instalments from 24 Sept 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 August 2026

  • Debt95.8%
  • Cash3.66%
  • Cash0.32%
  • Other0.22%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
91 DAY T-BILL 10.09.26Sovereign7.04%
HDFC Bank LtdCRISIL A1+2.68%
Punjab National BankCRISIL A1+2.68%
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentCRISIL A1+2.63%
Canara BankCRISIL A1+2.37%
Small Industries Development Bank of IndiaCRISIL A1+2.15%
HDFC Bank LtdCRISIL A1+1.95%
91 DAY T-BILL 24.09.26Sovereign1.89%
91 DAY T-BILL 15.10.26Sovereign1.89%
91 DAY T-BILL 05.11.26Sovereign1.83%

and 146 more holdings.

From the monthly portfolio SBI Mutual Fund publishes for this scheme, as required by SEBI. Cash covers bank balances, treasury bills lent overnight and money due to the scheme, which carry no ISIN and so are shown as the remainder.Original disclosure

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
0.1% a year
about the same as the liquid fund average
Worst fall so far
−0.1%
Mar 2020 to Mar 2020, against −0.2% for the category.
Years that made money
100%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
4.1% to 7.1%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 5.8%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Expense ratio
0.2%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Rajeev Radhakrishnan

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

SBI Liquid Fund against other funds in the Liquid Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund6.57%7.02%6.42%0.18%₹69,830 Cr
Edelweiss Liquid Fund6.54%7.01%6.4%0.1%₹13,272 Cr
Axis Liquid Fund6.58%7.01%6.41%0.12%₹56,438 Cr
Sundaram Liquid Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Cash Management Fund)6.57%7%0.12%₹9,094 Cr
Franklin India Liquid Fund6.54%7%6.37%0.14%₹6,082 Cr
DSP Liquid Fund6.54%6.99%6.38%0.12%₹27,920 Cr
SBI Liquid Fund6.48%6.91%6.33%0.2%₹92,192 Cr

About SBI Liquid Fund

SBI Liquid Fund is a liquid fund managed by SBI Mutual Fund. Invest in debt and money market securities maturing within 91 days. Low risk, withdrawals usually reach your bank the next working day; an alternative to a savings account for short-term money.

To provide the investors an opportunity to invest in the entire range of debt and money market securities with residual maturity upto 91 days only

The scheme's stated objective, as published by SBI 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
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹4,446.5145119800
DirectIDCW₹1,385.9311119799
DirectIDCW₹1,452.0105119804
DirectIDCW₹1,144.0484119805
RegularGrowth₹4,437.6572105274
RegularGrowth₹4,396.0973105280
RegularIDCW₹1,425.6611105275
RegularIDCW₹1,140.7391105281
RegularIDCW₹1,379.0269105282
RegularIDCW₹1,442.7169105283

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of SBI Liquid Fund today?

The NAV of SBI Liquid Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹4,446.5145 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹4,437.6572, as of 20 Sept 2026.

What returns has SBI Liquid Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 6.48%, and 6.91% a year over 3 years and 6.33% a year over 5 years. That places it 25 of 33 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of SBI Liquid Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.2% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 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 SBI Liquid Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹500 or more.

How much has SBI Liquid Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 0.1% from 17 Mar 2020 to 24 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.

What does SBI Liquid Fund invest in?

As on 31 Aug 2026 it held 156 positions, the largest being 91 DAY T-BILL 10.09.26 (7%), HDFC Bank Ltd (2.7%), Punjab National Bank (2.7%). Portfolios change every month.

Which category does SBI Liquid Fund belong to?

It is a Liquid Fund from SBI Mutual Fund. Invest in debt and money market securities maturing within 91 days. Low risk, withdrawals usually reach your bank the next working day; an alternative to a savings account for short-term money.

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 SBI Liquid 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.