Bank of India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 11, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Bank of India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan is at ₹14.8887 as of 10 Sep 2026, with an AUM of ₹68 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 17.99%, 10.1% and 27.77% respectively, and the scheme sits in the Medium Risk bucket.
Our view is that this is a credit-oriented debt fund with a return pattern that has been strong over longer stretches but less even in the medium term. The current portfolio has meaningful exposure to corporate debt and cash-like instruments, so it may suit investors who can tolerate credit risk and want a debt allocation that is more return-seeking than a plain short-duration approach.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹14.8887 as of 10 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹68 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Launch Date | 27 Feb 2015 |
| Min SIP | ₹1,000 |
| Risk Category | Medium Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Debt |
| Exit Load | 4% on or before 12M, 3% after 12M but on or before 24M, 2% after 24M but on or before 36M, Nil after 36M |
| Fund Managers | Alok Singh |
The fund is managed by Alok Singh.
Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | 0.57% | -4.06% |
| 3M | 1.84% | 1.37% |
| 1Y | 17.99% | -7.31% |
| 3Y | 10.1% | 6.07% |
| 5Y | 27.77% | 5.91% |
The recent pattern has been better than the benchmark over every period shown, especially over 1 year where the fund stayed firmly positive while the benchmark was negative. That gap matters because it suggests the fund has not simply moved with market-wide direction; it has been shaped by its own credit exposure and portfolio positioning.
The 3-year return is much lower than the 5-year figure, so the longer compounding story is stronger than the medium-term one. In plain terms, this is not a smooth return line. There have been phases of weaker progress and later recovery, which is common in a credit risk strategy where spreads, issuer selection and holding structure can affect outcomes.
Over the most recent 1 month and 3 months, the fund has remained positive while the benchmark has been mixed to negative. That short-term resilience supports the idea that the fund has recovered well in the recent stretch, although the 3-year return shows the journey has not been uniformly strong. For investors, the key point is that the fund’s return profile is meaningfully ahead of the benchmark, but the path to that result has been uneven.
Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026
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The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.
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Peer comparison
| Fund | 1Y return | 3Y return | 5Y return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan | 17.99% | 10.1% | 27.77% |
| Aditya Birla SL Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan | 12.96% | 13.18% | 10.91% |
| DSP Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan | 11.34% | 16.81% | 13.36% |
| Axis Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan | 8.75% | 8.85% | 7.7% |
| ICICI Pru Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan | 8.72% | 9.15% | 8.02% |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.
The fund’s 1-year return is stronger than the peer figures shown here, which puts the recent stretch in a better light than the rest of the group. The 3-year and 5-year numbers are also ahead of the available peer set, although the margin is more modest at 3 years than at 5 years.
That said, the comparison is not uniform across every period. Some peers have a better 3-year figure than this fund, so the medium-term story is more mixed than the 1-year and 5-year picture. Taken together, the shorter and longer comparisons suggest a fund that has shown stronger recent momentum without turning the entire three-year journey into a clear straight line.
Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TREPS | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 26.89% |
| Indian Bank (04/12/2026) # | Certificate of Deposit | 12.17% |
| 8.5% Nirma Limited (07/04/2027) ** | Corporate Debt | 11.67% |
| 8.35% Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited (30/08/2027) ** | Corporate Debt | 10.23% |
| 9.45% Vedanta Limited (05/06/2028) ** | Corporate Debt | 7.37% |
| 7.99% Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (07/08/2027) ** | Corporate Debt | 7.3% |
| 9.40% 360 One Prime Limited (04/03/2027) ** | Corporate Debt | 7.3% |
| 8.39% JSW Steel Limited (13/05/2027) ** | Corporate Debt | 7.27% |
| 7.70% Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited (18/09/2028) ** | Corporate Debt | 7.18% |
| Net Receivables / (Payables) | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 1.91% |
The top 10 holdings account for approximately 99.29% of the portfolio.
To see all holdings, visit the Bank of India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan page
The largest holding, TREPS, is 26.89%, so a single cash-equivalent position still carries meaningful weight. After that, the allocation drops sharply into a certificate of deposit and a cluster of corporate debt positions, which suggests that a small number of lines may have a noticeable influence on the portfolio’s behaviour.
The step-down from the largest position to the tenth holding is still substantial, but the spread between the middle holdings is fairly tight. That pattern can make the fund’s credit decisions more important than broad diversification alone, because several positions sit in a similar weight band and could move the portfolio together if credit conditions change.
With 11 disclosed holdings and 99.29% of assets covered by the displayed positions, the portfolio appears relatively concentrated in the named holdings rather than spread across a long tail. That structure may support stronger return capture when selected issuers perform well, but it could also increase sensitivity to issuer-specific developments compared with a more widely diversified debt fund.
Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund may suit investors who are comfortable with Medium Risk and who can stay invested long enough for a credit-oriented debt strategy to play out. The 1-year figure is strong, but the 3-year result is much softer than the 5-year outcome, so the return path has not been smooth.
The better fit is a medium- to longer-horizon investor who wants debt exposure with the potential for higher returns than a plain low-risk fund, and who can accept that the portfolio is not designed for complete stability. The trade-off is clear: the fund has historically offered stronger upside than the benchmark and several peers over the periods shown, but that has come with credit and concentration sensitivity that can make returns uneven.
Tax and exit load
| Holding period | Tax rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Units held less than 1 year | 20% | Short-term capital gains tax |
| Units held more than 1 year | 12.5% | Long-term capital gains tax |
Exit load
4% on units sold within 12 months, 3% after 12 months and within 24 months, 2% after 24 months and within 36 months, and nil after 36 months.
Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Bank of India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹14.8887 as of 10 Sep 2026.
What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The 1-year return is 17.99%, the 3-year return is 10.1% and the 5-year return is 27.77%.
How does the fund compare with its benchmark?
It has outperformed the benchmark across the periods shown. The 1-year benchmark return is -7.31%, while the fund is positive over 1 month, 3 months, 1 year, 3 years and 5 years.
How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?
Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are stronger than the peer figures shown in this comparison set, although the 3-year lead is narrower than the 5-year gap.
Is there a minimum SIP amount?
No SIP minimum is disclosed for this scheme in the available facts, and SIP is not allowed for this plan.
Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
Alok Singh manages the fund. The exit load is 4% within 12 months, 3% after 12 months and within 24 months, 2% after 24 months and within 36 months, and nil after 36 months.
Bottom line
This fund’s recent performance is stronger than its 3-year stretch, which makes the return profile look uneven rather than linear. Against the benchmark and the peer set shown here, the fund compares well on available return data, especially over 1 year and 5 years. The Medium Risk label and the heavy use of corporate debt and cash-like instruments mean the scheme is not a plain stability play. It may fit investors who want debt exposure with higher return ambition and can live with credit sensitivity.
Published on 11 September 2026 at 4:31 PM IST
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RIA disclosure
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.