Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth
Debt: Liquid - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: ModerateCategory: Debt: LiquidBenchmark: NIFTY Liquid Index A-ICheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹6,997.34+0.01%
23 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +6.47% | 6.31% | 10 / 40 |
| 3Y Return | +6.92% | 6.80% | 10 / 36 |
| 5Y Return | +6.42% | 6.32% | 9 / 35 |
| 10Y Return | +6.14% | 5.97% | 8 / 30 |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth in the Debt: Liquid category include SBI Liquid Fund Direct Plan-Growth, HDFC Liquid Direct Plan-Growth, and Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Fund Direct-Growth. These funds follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 10 out of 36 funds in the Debt: Liquid category as of 22 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 9 out of 35. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.20%. The peers SBI Liquid Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.20% and HDFC Liquid Direct Plan-Growth has 0.20%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹40,489.6 crore. The peers SBI Liquid Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹77,480.9 crore and HDFC Liquid Direct Plan-Growth has ₹66,295.2 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Debt: Liquid?
The top performing fund in the Debt: Liquid category on a 3-year basis is Edelweiss Liquid Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 6.95% as of 22 Oct 2026. Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 6.92% CAGR over the same period, ranking 10 out of 36 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Nippon India Liquid Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 5.32 compared to the Debt: Liquid average of 5.04 as of 22 Oct 2026. It ranks 13 out of 36 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.