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LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option

LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option

  • Moderate Risk
  • Fixed Income
  • Medium to Long Duration
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NAV as on Nov 26, 2025
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Price per unit of the scheme.
₹ 79.49410.04%1 Day Change
0.62%
Minimum Investment₹5000
Expense Ratio0.21%

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As On Jan 01, 2023
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Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
For calculating Category Return & Scheme Ranking, only Growth & Direct schemes are considered.

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    LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option
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    • Invested Amount
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    • Current Value
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    bt_logoFUND SUMMARY

    Benchmark
    CRISIL Mid to Long Dur Debt B-III TR INR
    Expense Ratio
    0.21%
    Category Avg Expense Ratio
    0.65%
    Minimum Investment (Lumpsum/SIP)
    ₹ 5000 /₹ 1000
    Lock In (Years)
    No Lock-in
    Fund Size
    ₹ 200.78 Cr(As on Oct, 2025)
    Inception Date
    Jan 01, 2013
    Turnover
    - %
    Exit Load
    0.25% if redeemed or switched out on or before completion of 15 days from the date of allotment of units. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out after 15 days from the date of allotment.

    bt_logoABOUT THE FUND

    Objective: LIC MF Bond fund is an open-ended debt scheme which will endeavor to generate an attractive return for its investors by investing in a portfolio is between 4 years and 7 years. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Schemes will be realized.

    LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option is an Fixed Income - Medium to Long Duration fund. The fund was launched inJan 01, 2013. Its risk level is . The NAV of the fund as onNov 26, 2025 is ₹79.49. Its expense ratio is 0.21 %. The fund has an AUM of ₹200.78 Cr.The fund is managed byMarzban Irani,Sanjay Pawar,Pratik Shroff,Rahul Singh.
    The minimum initial investment is  ₹5000 in Lumpsum mode.

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    bt_logoFUND MANAGER

    Marzban Irani
    Marzban Irani
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Aug 10, 2016 - Present
    • Fund Manager Rank1Out of 12
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      Rank measured on the basis of consistent alpha the fund manager delivered in the same category over a period of three years (factors only Direct plan, Growth option)
    • Schemes managed5
    • Total AUM₹ 2,325.31 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr9.39 %
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    1M
    3M
    6M
    1Y
    3Y
    5Y
    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    LIC MF Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 16.02
    0.65%
    0.55%
    Low to Moderate Risk
    ₹152.34Cr
    LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option
    ₹ 79.49
    0.62%
    0.41%
    Moderate Risk
    ₹200.78Cr
    LIC MF Banking & PSU Debt Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    ₹ 38.63
    0.64%
    0.49%
    Moderate Risk
    ₹1,884.15Cr
    LIC MF Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth
    Low to Moderate Risk
    • NAV₹ 16.02
    • Fund Size₹152.34Cr
    Fund Return0.65%
    Category Return0.55%
    LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option
    Moderate Risk
    • NAV₹ 79.49
    • Fund Size₹200.78Cr
    Fund Return0.62%
    Category Return0.41%
    LIC MF Banking & PSU Debt Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    Moderate Risk
    • NAV₹ 38.63
    • Fund Size₹1,884.15Cr
    Fund Return0.64%
    Category Return0.49%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Sanjay Pawar
    Sanjay Pawar
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Jan 1, 2022 - Present
    • Schemes managed10
    • Total AUM₹ 60,593.31 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr8.73 %
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    3M
    6M
    1Y
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    5Y
    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    LIC MF Unit Linked Insurance 10 Yrs Regular Premium Reducing Cover Quarterly - Direct
    --
    ₹ 41.09
    -0.86%
    -0.33%
    Very High Risk
    ₹470.06Cr
    LIC MF Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 16.02
    0.65%
    0.55%
    Low to Moderate Risk
    ₹152.34Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Direct Plan Growth
    --
    ₹ 436.02
    0.50%
    0.39%
    Moderate Risk
    ₹56,938.32Cr
    LIC MF Unit Linked Insurance 10 Yrs Regular Premium Reducing Cover Quarterly - Direct
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 41.09
    • Fund Size₹470.06Cr
    Fund Return-0.86%
    Category Return-0.33%
    LIC MF Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth
    Low to Moderate Risk
    • NAV₹ 16.02
    • Fund Size₹152.34Cr
    Fund Return0.65%
    Category Return0.55%
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Liquid Direct Plan Growth
    Moderate Risk--
    • NAV₹ 436.02
    • Fund Size₹56,938.32Cr
    Fund Return0.50%
    Category Return0.39%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Pratik Shroff
    Pratik Shroff
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Sep 26, 2023 - Present
    • Schemes managed13
    • Total AUM₹ 9,180.08 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr9.39 %
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    1M
    3M
    6M
    1Y
    3Y
    5Y
    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    LIC MF Childrens Gift Fund Direct Plan
    ₹ 36.98
    0.60%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹15.60Cr
    IDBI Equity Savings Growth Option Direct
    ₹ 31.92
    -0.32%
    0.38%
    Moderately High risk
    ₹30.80Cr
    LIC MF Debt Hybrid Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    ₹ 93.16
    1.38%
    0.53%
    Moderately High risk
    ₹49.21Cr
    LIC MF Childrens Gift Fund Direct Plan
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 36.98
    • Fund Size₹15.60Cr
    Fund Return0.60%
    Category Return--
    IDBI Equity Savings Growth Option Direct
    Moderately High risk
    • NAV₹ 31.92
    • Fund Size₹30.80Cr
    Fund Return-0.32%
    Category Return0.38%
    LIC MF Debt Hybrid Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    Moderately High risk
    • NAV₹ 93.16
    • Fund Size₹49.21Cr
    Fund Return1.38%
    Category Return0.53%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Rahul Singh
    Rahul Singh
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Oct 1, 2025 - Present
    • Schemes managed16
    • Total AUM₹ 47,960.74 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr13.30 %
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    3M
    6M
    1Y
    3Y
    5Y
    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    LIC MF Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 14.77
    -0.18%
    0.92%
    Very High Risk
    ₹766.92Cr
    Tata Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 20.47
    0.54%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹2,915.05Cr
    LIC MF Overnight Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 1,371.85
    0.45%
    -%
    Low to Moderate Risk
    ₹856.76Cr
    LIC MF Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 14.77
    • Fund Size₹766.92Cr
    Fund Return-0.18%
    Category Return0.92%
    Tata Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 20.47
    • Fund Size₹2,915.05Cr
    Fund Return0.54%
    Category Return--
    LIC MF Overnight Fund Direct Growth
    Low to Moderate Risk--
    • NAV₹ 1,371.85
    • Fund Size₹856.76Cr
    Fund Return0.45%
    Category Return--
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)

    bt_logoDETAILED PORTFOLIO

    As on Nov, 2025
    EQUITY (-%)
    DEBT (94.93%)
    CASH (4.78%)
    Allocation by Market Cap
    Other Cap(0.28%)
    Industry Holdings
    • -%
    Stock Holdings
    No Data For Allocation

    bt_logoPERFORMANCE MEASURES

    Fund evaluation across critical parameters for better decision making. Study period is 3 years.
    • Consistency
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      It represents the consistency of a fund in beating its benchmark.
    • Downside Risk
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      Measured by Maximum Drawdown which shows the maximum loss from a peak to a nadir over a specified time period
    • Risk Adjusted Return
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      Risk adjusted return represents the return generated after factoring the risk taken to achieve it.
    • Volatility
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      Volatility represents the standard deviation of fund returns that is, how much the fund returns have deviated from the average.
    • Upside Capture Ratio
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      Fund performance relative to the index when the market is up. An upside capture ratio of >100 indicates better fund performance.
    • Downside Capture Ratio
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      Fund performance relative to the index when the market is down. A downside capture ratio of <100 indicates better fund performance.

    bt_logoHISTORICAL RISK MEASURES

    Statistical measures to evaluate mutual fund risk. All ratios are calculated for a three-year time duration.
    • Alpha: Excess return of the fund over benchmark
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      Any Alpha above zero is considered good. However, for comparison, a fund with a higher Alpha is considered better. Alpha is normally used in conjunction with Beta. If the Beta is high, it implies that the fund manager took a high risk to generate Alpha.
      0.08
      This Fund
      VS
      -0.80
      Category Avg
    • R-Squared: How well the fund tracks benchmark
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      R-Squared measures the correlation of fund returns and its benchmark returns. It varies between 0 and 1. The metric, Beta makes no sense if R-Squared is equal to zero. Thus, both Beta and R-Squared should be used in conjunction. A fund with a high R-Squared and low Beta is considered a less risky fund.
      94.18
      This Fund
      VS
      85.17
      Category Avg
    • Beta: Risk of the fund in relation to benchmark
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      Beta >1 indicates that the fund is more volatile than its benchmark while Beta < 1 indicates that the fund is less volatile than its benchmark. The Beta of the benchmark is equal to 1.
      1.18
      This Fund
      VS
      1.10
      Category Avg
    • Sharpe Ratio: Risk adjusted return of the fund
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      Sharpe Ratio is a measure of return per unit of risk. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk adjusted return given by the fund.
      0.77
      This Fund
      VS
      0.38
      Category Avg
    • Sortino Ratio: Return per unit of bad risk
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      A variation of Sharpe ratio, Sortino considers only the downside risk. Unlike Sharpe ratio which considers both good risk and bad risk, Sortino factors only the bad risk. A high Sortino ratio indicates better return for each unit of downside risk.
      1.24
      This Fund
      VS
      0.66
      Category Avg
    • Standard Devation: Volatility of the fund
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      Standard deviation is a measure of dispersion of fund returns from its average return. A fund with a higher Standard deviation is more volatile than a fund with a low standard deviation.
      2.32
      This Fund
      VS
      2.31
      Category Avg
    Benchmark used in calculation : S&P BSE 500 India TR INR

    bt_logoPEER ANALYSIS

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    bt_logoABOUT THE AMC

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    LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Limited
    LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Limited manages assets worth ₹ 35,777.44 crores. It’s current offering of mutual fund schemes includes 11 equity, 7 debt and 6 hybrid schemes.
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    Phone
    +91 022-66016000
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    AUM
    ₹ 35,777.44 Cr (
    As on Oct 31, 2025
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    Address
    4th Floor, Industrial Assurance Building, Mumbai,400 020

    bt_logoFAQ's

    What is the category of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option ?
    The category of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option is Fixed Income - Medium to Long Duration
    What is the current NAV of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option ?
    The current NAV of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option as on Nov 26, 2025 is ₹79.49
    How safe is LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option ?
    The risk level of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option is Moderate.
    What are short term returns given by LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option ?
    The return given by LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option in 1 month is 0.62%, 3 months is 2.25%, 6 months is 1.02%, and 1 year is 8.08%
    What are the long term returns given by LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option ?
    The return given by LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option in 3 years is 8.42% and 5 years is 5.90%.
    What is the expense ratio of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option ?
    The expense ratio of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option is 0.21%
    What is the AUM of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option ?
    The assets under Management (AUM) of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option is Rs 200.78 crores.
    What is the minimum investment in LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option ?
    The minimum Lumpsum investment in LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option is ₹5,000.00 and the minimum SIP investment in LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option is ₹1,000.00
    What is the asset allocation of LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option?
    LIC MF Bond Fund-Direct Plan Growth Option has an exposure of 94.93% in Debt and 4.78% in Cash & Money Market Securities

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