About Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration Fund)
Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration Fund) is a short duration fund managed by Sundaram Mutual Fund. Debt funds with a portfolio duration of 1 to 3 years.
To generate income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in fixed income securities & money market instruments.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by Sundaram 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.
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Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | GROWTH | ₹51.3098 | 149587 |
| Direct | IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal) | ₹13.1978 | 149588 |
| Regular | GROWTH | ₹47.1146 | 149585 |
| Regular | IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal) | ₹13.0457 | 149586 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration Fund) today?
The NAV of Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration Fund) (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹51.3098 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹47.1146, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration Fund) given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 5.6%, and 7.44% a year over 3 years. That places it 12 of 22 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration Fund)?
The Direct plan charges 0.24% 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 Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration Fund)?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹250, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration Fund) fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 0.7% from 2 May 2022 to 6 May 2022. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.
Which category does Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration Fund) belong to?
It is a Short Duration Fund from Sundaram Mutual Fund. Debt funds with a portfolio duration of 1 to 3 years.
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 Sundaram Short Term Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Short Duration 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.