Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL April 2037 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 17, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL April 2037 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan had a NAV of ₹13.3832 as of 16 Sep 2026 and an AUM of ₹890 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 3.93%, 6.93% and 0%, and the scheme sits in the Medium Risk category.
Our view is that this is a conservative debt-oriented index fund with a long-dated government securities and SDL mix. The return pattern has been steady rather than flashy, so it may suit investors who want relatively measured price movement and can stay invested long enough for the April 2037 maturity profile to matter.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹13.3832 as of 16 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹890 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.18% |
| Launch Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Min SIP | ₹100 |
| Risk Category | Medium Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Index Funds |
| Exit Load | 0.10% on or before 30D, Nil after 30D |
| Fund Managers | Dhawal Dalal, Hetul Raval |
The fund is managed by Dhawal Dalal and Hetul Raval.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -1.66% | -4.41% |
| 3M | 0.27% | -3.60% |
| 1Y | 3.93% | -7.76% |
| 3Y | 6.93% | 5.74% |
| 5Y | Data not available | Data not available |
The near-term picture is better than the benchmark, even though the fund itself has not moved in a straight line. Over 1 month and 3 months, it held up better than the benchmark, which tells us the portfolio has been less weak than the reference index in the recent period.
The 1-year return of 3.93% is especially notable because the benchmark is still negative at -7.76%. That gap suggests the fund has been materially more resilient over the past year, which is important for a debt strategy where investors usually care about drawdowns as much as headline return.
The 3-year return of 6.93% is above the benchmark’s 5.74%, so the longer run also looks constructive. The chart pattern shows periods of softness followed by recovery rather than a smooth rise, which is consistent with interest-rate sensitivity in a long-duration debt portfolio.
We do not have a 5-year return for this scheme yet, so the 3-year view is the better guide to how it has behaved through a full market cycle. On that basis, the fund looks steadier than the benchmark and has produced modest positive compounding without large swings in the visible record.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL April 2037 Index?
A fund’s past returns alone don’t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL April 2037 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 3.93% | 6.93% | Data not available |
| ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 29.31% | 30.01% | Data not available |
| Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 21.45% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 21.13% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty MidSmall Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 20.68% | Data not available | Data not available |
| ICICI Pru Nifty Pharma Index Fund Direct Growth Plan | 17.57% | 18.84% | Data not available |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.
The fund’s 1-year return is well below the strongest peer numbers in this set, but the comparison is not the full story because the strategy itself is a gilt-plus-SDL index fund rather than an equity-heavy theme fund. Its 3-year return is stronger than the available longer-horizon peer figures only in the sense that some peers do not have a 3-year record here, while the two peers with 3-year numbers are far ahead on absolute return.
That means the short-term and longer-term peer comparison tell different stories: the fund has been comparatively defensive, but not competitive on return magnitude versus the equity-oriented peers shown. For investors comparing only the available return figures, it looks more like a stability-focused debt allocation than a high-growth peer.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 7.41% Govt of India Red 19-12-2036 | Government Securities | 40.53% |
| 7.84% Telangana SDL Red 03-08-2036 | Government Securities | 13.04% |
| 7.74% Uttar Pradesh SDL 15-03-2037 | Government Securities | 10.51% |
| 7.54% Govt of India Red 23-05-2036 | Government Securities | 5.83% |
| 8.03% Andhra Pradesh SDL Red 20-07-2036 | Government Securities | 5.73% |
| 7.89% Telangana SDL Red 27-10-2036 | Government Securities | 5.69% |
| 7.75% Rajasthan SDL Red 08-11-2036 | Government Securities | 5.64% |
| 7.72% Andhra Pradesh SDL Red 25-10-2036 | Government Securities | 3.49% |
| 7.83% Telangana SDL Red 04-10-2036 | Government Securities | 3.40% |
| Accrued Interest | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 1.80% |
The largest position is 7.41% Govt of India Red 19-12-2036 at 40.53%, which is large enough to dominate how the portfolio behaves. The tenth disclosed holding is Accrued Interest at 1.80%, so the visible weight drops sharply from the first line to the end of the table.
The top 10 disclosed holdings account for approximately 95.66% of the portfolio, which suggests a fairly concentrated structure among the named positions. At the same time, there are 15 total disclosed holdings, so there is still some tail beyond the visible list, although the broad shape is already clear from the heavy government-securities exposure.
Because most of the disclosed weight sits in dated sovereign and state development loans, the portfolio may be driven more by interest-rate movement than by credit-style diversification. That can be useful for investors who want a straightforward long-duration government-backed bond mix, but it also means the largest bonds are likely to have greater influence on near-term NAV movement than the smaller lines.
To see all holdings, visit the Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL April 2037 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan page
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund fits investors who are comfortable with a Medium Risk debt-oriented profile and who can hold through periods of uneven short-term movement. The 1-year and 3-year numbers show that the fund has done better than the benchmark, but the return pattern is still modest rather than high-growth.
The main trade-off is that you get exposure to long-dated government securities and SDLs, which can support stability and defensive behaviour, but you should not expect equity-like return levels. It is more suitable for a medium- to longer-term horizon where the April 2037 maturity profile and the interest-rate path both matter.
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: 0.10% on or before 30D, Nil after 30D.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL April 2037 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹13.3832 as of 16 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
Its 1-year return is 3.93%, the 3-year return is 6.93%, and the 5-year return is Data not available.
How has the fund performed versus its benchmark?
It has outperformed the benchmark across the visible periods. The benchmark is negative over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year, while the fund is less weak or positive in those same windows, and it is also ahead over 3 years.
How does the fund compare with the peer funds shown here?
Its 1-year return is far below the equity-oriented peer returns shown, while its 3-year return is also lower than the peers with a 3-year figure available. The comparison points to a more defensive debt profile rather than a high-return peer set.
Is there a minimum SIP amount for this fund?
Yes. The minimum SIP amount is ₹100.
Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Dhawal Dalal and Hetul Raval. The exit load is 0.10% on or before 30 days and nil after 30 days.
Bottom line
This fund’s recent behaviour looks steadier than the benchmark, and its longer 3-year record also sits ahead of the benchmark. Against the peer return figures shown, though, it is clearly the more defensive choice rather than the higher-return one.
The portfolio is heavily built around long-dated government securities and SDLs, with one large holding carrying substantial weight. That structure supports a straightforward, rate-sensitive debt profile, which may appeal to investors who value measured movement over aggressive return chasing.
Published on 17 September 2026 at 4:58 PM IST
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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.