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SBI Ultra Short Term Fund

SBI Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
7.2%
a year
NAV
₹6,565.34
▲ 0.01% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹11,880 Cr
Expense ratio
0.35%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹6,435.49 and has returned 6.95% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year6.5%6.5%behind19 of 25
3 years7.2%7.2%behind16 of 23
5 years6.5%6.6%behind14 of 22
10 years6.6%6.5%ahead7 of 11
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month0.5%0.5%
3 months1.8%1.7%
6 months3.4%3.3%
1 year6.5%6.3%
2 yearsp.a.7%6.8%
3 yearsp.a.7.2%6.9%
5 yearsp.a.6.5%6.2%
7 yearsp.a.6.1%5.9%
10 yearsp.a.6.6%6.4%

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

▲ 6.49% in the last 1Y

6,1706,3656,56018 Sept 202518 Mar 202618 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
₹19,957
XIRR (per year)
6.97%
Value today
₹1,99,957

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 August 2026

  • Debt90.3%
  • Cash8.87%
  • Other0.78%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentCRISIL A1+6.92%
91 DAY T-BILL 22.10.26Sovereign6.69%
Kotak Mahindra Bank LtdCRISIL A1+6.51%
HDFC Bank LtdCRISIL A1+5.28%
Punjab National BankCRISIL A1+4.5%
Muthoot Fincorp LtdCRISIL A1+3.22%
Small Industries Development Bank of IndiaCRISIL A1+3.18%
Muthoot Finance LtdCRISIL AA+2.72%
Adani Power LtdCRISIL AA2.51%
JM Financial Services LtdCRISIL A1+2.1%

and 52 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
0.4% a year
about the same as the ultra short duration fund average
Worst fall so far
−1%
Mar 2020 to Mar 2020, against −2.5% for the category.
Years that made money
100%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
4.7% to 7.8%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 6.4%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Expense ratio
0.35%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Sudhir Agrawal

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

How it compares

SBI Ultra Short Term Fund against other funds in the Ultra Short Duration Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Nippon India Ultra Short Term Fund7%7.58%6.99%0.34%₹12,447 Cr
Tata Ultra Short Term Fund7.02%7.52%6.77%0.32%₹6,495 Cr
Aditya Birla Sun Life Ultra Short Term Fund6.68%7.5%6.76%0.27%₹18,819 Cr
Axis Ultra Short Term Fund6.8%7.45%6.77%0.36%₹6,074 Cr
Mirae Asset Ultra Short-Term Fund6.71%7.43%6.69%0.18%₹2,066 Cr
DSP Ultra Short Term Fund6.72%7.43%6.66%0.3%₹4,599 Cr
SBI Ultra Short Term Fund6.49%7.18%6.46%0.35%₹11,880 Cr

About SBI Ultra Short Term Fund

SBI Ultra Short Term Fund is a ultra short duration fund managed by SBI Mutual Fund. Debt funds with a portfolio duration of 3 to 6 months. Suited to money needed in a few months.

To provide investors with an opportunity to generate regular income with high degree of liquidity through investments in a portfolio comprising predominantly of debt and money market instruments.

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₹6,565.3378119828
DirectIDCW₹2,454.9591119784
DirectIDCW₹1,272.5903119829
RegularGrowth₹6,435.4888100641
RegularIDCW₹1,264.6353103884
RegularIDCW₹2,423.9646105080

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of SBI Ultra Short Term Fund today?

The NAV of SBI Ultra Short Term Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹6,565.3378 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹6,435.4888, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has SBI Ultra Short Term Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 6.49%, and 7.18% a year over 3 years and 6.46% a year over 5 years. That places it 16 of 23 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of SBI Ultra Short Term Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.35% 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 Ultra Short Term Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has SBI Ultra Short Term Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 1% from 11 Mar 2020 to 24 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.

What does SBI Ultra Short Term Fund invest in?

As on 31 Aug 2026 it held 62 positions, the largest being National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (6.9%), 91 DAY T-BILL 22.10.26 (6.7%), Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (6.5%). Portfolios change every month.

Which category does SBI Ultra Short Term Fund belong to?

It is a Ultra Short Duration Fund from SBI Mutual Fund. Debt funds with a portfolio duration of 3 to 6 months. Suited to money needed in a few months.

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 Ultra Short Term 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.