Invesco India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 10, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Invesco India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹3236.6171 as of 09 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹111 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 3.7%, 6.74% and 5.76%, and the scheme sits in the Medium Risk bucket.
Our view is that this is a conservative debt option for investors who can accept modest return swings in exchange for government-securities exposure. The fund has been relatively steady over longer periods, while the recent 1-year outcome is softer than its 3-year and 5-year record.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹3,236.6171 as of 09 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹111 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.46% |
| Launch Date | 01 Jan 2013 |
| Min SIP | ₹100 |
| Risk Category | Medium Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Debt |
| Exit Load | No exit load after holding period |
| Fund Managers | Vikas Garg, Krishna Cheemalapati |
The fund is managed by Vikas Garg and Krishna Cheemalapati.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -1.03% | -4.69% |
| 3M | 2.09% | 0.93% |
| 1Y | 3.7% | -7.16% |
| 3Y | 6.74% | 6% |
| 5Y | 5.76% | 5.87% |
Recent behaviour has been uneven but not erratic. The 1-month return was negative, yet it held up better than the benchmark over the same stretch, which suggests the fund cushioned the downside more effectively than the index in that period.
The 3-month and 1-year figures tell a cleaner story. The fund stayed positive over both horizons, while the benchmark was weaker over 1 year, so the fund has looked more resilient than the index during the latest full-year window.
Over longer stretches, the picture is steadier rather than exciting. The 3-year return of 6.74% is slightly ahead of the benchmark’s 6%, while the 5-year return of 5.76% is close to the benchmark’s 5.87%. That makes the fund look more like a consistent debt allocation than a vehicle for sharp outperformance.
For investors, the key point is that the shorter-term dip does not break the broader longer-term pattern. The returns have stayed in a fairly narrow band, and that is consistent with a gilt fund that is designed to be less volatile than equity-oriented strategies.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD Invesco India Gilt?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan | 3.7% | 6.74% | 5.76% |
| Bandhan Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan | 7.94% | 8% | 6.38% |
| Franklin India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan | 6.38% | 6.62% | 5.47% |
| Bandhan 10 year Constant Maturity Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan | 5.44% | 7.85% | 5.92% |
| ICICI Pru Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan | 5.23% | 7.3% | 6.65% |
| UTI Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan | 5.17% | 6.73% | 5.77% |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.
On 1-year return, the fund trails the stronger peer figures in this set, with Bandhan Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan and Franklin India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan both ahead. The gap narrows over longer periods, where the fund’s 3-year result is broadly in line with Franklin India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan and close to UTI Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan, though still behind Bandhan Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan and Bandhan 10 year Constant Maturity Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan.
The 5-year number is also middle-of-the-pack within the available peer set, sitting near UTI Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan and Franklin India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan, while remaining below ICICI Pru Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan and Bandhan Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan. The short-term and long-term pictures are therefore different: the fund looks weaker on the latest 1-year stretch, but more stable once the horizon extends to 3 years and beyond.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 7.06% Government of India 2041 | Government Securities | 26.82% |
| 7.24% Government of India 2055 | Government Securities | 25.93% |
| 182 Days Tbill (MD 03/09/2026) | Treasury Bills | 22.44% |
| 7.71% Government of India 2066 | Government Securities | 18.12% |
| Net Receivables / (Payables) | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 5.54% |
| Triparty Repo | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 1.15% |
The largest holding is 7.06% Government of India 2041 at 26.82%, so a single sovereign security carries a meaningful share of the portfolio. The next three positions are also large government-linked exposures, which tells us that the fund is built around duration and sovereign interest-rate sensitivity rather than broad diversification across many issuers.
Weight falls away from the first position, but not dramatically. The fourth holding is still 18.12%, and the disclosed holdings add up to 100%, so the portfolio is clearly concentrated in a small number of positions rather than spread thinly across many names.
That concentration is reinforced by the holding count: only six holdings are disclosed. For an investor, this means the fund may be influenced more strongly by movements in a handful of government securities and money-market balances than by a long tail of smaller positions.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund fits investors who are comfortable with debt-fund risk and can stay invested long enough for the interest-rate cycle to play out. The Medium Risk tag and the government-securities-heavy portfolio make it more suitable for conservative investors than for those looking for equity-like upside.
The return pattern also points to a medium- to long-term holding period. The 1-year return is weaker than the 3-year and 5-year results, while the benchmark comparison shows that the fund has generally been competitive over longer windows even if shorter stretches can fluctuate.
The main trade-off is simple: you get a sovereign-bond portfolio with relatively contained long-run variation, but you should not expect fast compounding or very high recent momentum. That makes it more relevant for investors who value stability and a fixed-income allocation rather than those seeking strong short-term gains.
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: No exit load after holding period.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Invesco India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan?
Its current NAV is ₹3236.6171 as of 09 Sep 2026.
What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 3.7%, 6.74% and 5.76%.
How does it compare with the benchmark?
It has stayed close to the benchmark over longer periods, with 3-year returns of 6.74% versus 6% for the benchmark and 5-year returns of 5.76% versus 5.87%. The 1-year return has been stronger than the benchmark’s -7.16%.
How does it compare with peer gilt funds?
Its latest 1-year return trails the stronger peer figures in this set, while the 3-year and 5-year numbers are more competitive and broadly in line with several peers. The short-term and longer-term comparisons do not tell the same story.
What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is not stated in the available fund details, so it is best to check the investment screen before proceeding.
Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Vikas Garg and Krishna Cheemalapati. The exit load is stated as no exit load after the holding period.
Bottom line
Invesco India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Plan has shown a softer 1-year result, but its 3-year and 5-year numbers remain broadly steady and reasonably close to the benchmark. Compared with the peer set, the recent return is weaker, yet the longer-term picture is more balanced. The portfolio is concentrated in a few government securities, which supports a sober, sovereign-linked debt profile. That combination is more relevant for investors who want a conservative fixed-income allocation and can accept some rate-driven movement along the way.
Published on 10 September 2026 at 11:19 AM 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.