About Tata Short Term Fund
Tata Short Term Fund is a short duration fund managed by Tata Mutual Fund. Debt funds with a portfolio duration of 1 to 3 years.
The investment objective is to generate regular income/appreciation over a short term period. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realised.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by Tata 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 Option | ₹56.5082 | 119949 |
| Direct | Monthly Payout of IDCW Option | ₹25.6669 | 119950 |
| Direct | Periodic Payout of IDCW Option | ₹29.9855 | 133974 |
| Regular | Growth Option | ₹50.5582 | 101548 |
| Regular | Monthly Payout of IDCW Option | ₹22.8323 | 101547 |
| Regular | Periodic Payout of IDCW Option | ₹26.7886 | 133975 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Tata Short Term Fund today?
The NAV of Tata Short Term Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹56.5082 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹50.5582, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has Tata Short Term Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 5.39%, and 7.21% a year over 3 years and 6.31% a year over 5 years. That places it 19 of 22 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Tata Short Term Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.37% 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 Tata Short Term Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has Tata Short Term Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 5.1% from 3 Sept 2018 to 29 Oct 2018. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 99% ended in a gain.
Which category does Tata Short Term Fund belong to?
It is a Short Duration Fund from Tata 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 Tata 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.