Shriram Money Market Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 17, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Shriram Money Market Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹1,042.7348 as of 16 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹101 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0%, and the scheme is tagged under Balanced Risk.
Our view is that this fund currently looks more like a short-horizon cash-management option than a return-led allocation, especially because it has only been running since 27 Jan 2026. The portfolio leans heavily on repo, certificates of deposit, commercial paper and treasury bills, which supports stability, but the listed performance history is still too short to judge a fuller cycle.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹1,042.7348 as of 16 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹101 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.0% |
| Launch Date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Min SIP | ₹500 |
| Risk Category | Balanced Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Debt |
| Exit Load | No exit load |
| Fund Managers | Amit Modani |
The fund is managed by Amit Modani.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | 0.49% | -4.41% |
| 3M | 1.7% | -3.6% |
| 1Y | Data not available | Data not available |
| 3Y | Data not available | Data not available |
| 5Y | Data not available | Data not available |
The recent picture is better read through the 1M and 3M figures than the missing longer-horizon returns. Over one month, the fund stayed positive while the benchmark was negative, and over three months it also held a positive line while the benchmark was still below zero. That suggests steadier short-term behaviour than the benchmark during this stretch.
At the same time, the fund is too new to offer 1-year, 3-year or 5-year history, so we cannot treat the absent longer-term numbers as a sign of weak compounding. What we can say is that the available early run looks orderly rather than volatile, with only modest movement in the pattern shown by the recent performance path.
For investors, that means the fund’s current evidence base is still narrow. The short-term read is supportive, but it does not yet establish how the scheme behaves across different rate and liquidity conditions. A longer track record will matter before drawing stronger conclusions.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD Shriram Money Market?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriram Money Market Fund Direct Growth Plan | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available |
| Union Money Market Fund Direct Growth Plan | 6.82% | 7.23% | 6.48% |
| Bank of India Money Market Fund Direct Growth Plan | 6.7% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Tata Money Market Fund Direct Growth Plan | 6.69% | 7.53% | 6.84% |
| LIC MF Money Market Fund Direct Growth Plan | 6.69% | 6.81% | Data not available |
| Bandhan Money Market Fund Direct Growth Plan | 6.68% | 7.42% | 6.67% |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.
The current fund’s short-term return is not yet comparable on a 1-year basis because the history is not available, while the peer set has visible 1-year figures in the mid-6% range. That makes the peer group look far more established on medium-term output. Where longer history is available for peers, the scheme would need a fuller track record before it can be judged on the same footing.
The comparison also shows that the current fund’s recent stability is different from the more complete multi-year records available for some peers. The peers with 3-year and 5-year figures have shown consistent positive compounding, while this fund’s visible record is still early. So the short-term story is about stability; the longer-term peer story is about demonstrated compounding.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Repo Issue Date 31.08.2026 5.2% | Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets | 26.72% |
| Sidbi CP Red 21-09-2026 ** | Commercial Paper | 9.83% |
| HDFC Bank CD Red 24-02-2027 ** # | Certificate of Deposit | 9.55% |
| Kotak Securities Ltd CP Red 23-02-2027 ** | Commercial Paper | 9.53% |
| NABARD CD Red 18-03-2027 # | Certificate of Deposit | 9.51% |
| Bank of Baroda CD Red 12-02-27 ** # | Certificate of Deposit | 8.61% |
| Union Bank of India CD Red 22-02-2027 ** # | Certificate of Deposit | 8.6% |
| 182 Days Tbill Red 18-09-2026 | Treasury Bills | 4.92% |
| 364 Days Tbill Red 10-12-2026 | Treasury Bills | 4.86% |
| 360 One Prime Ltd. CP 25-02-2027 ** | Commercial Paper | 4.75% |
The largest holding is the repo position at 26.72%, which is sizeable enough to have a clear influence on the portfolio’s day-to-day stability and liquidity profile. After that, the weights step down into a cluster of roughly 8.6% to 9.8% positions, so the portfolio is not dominated by a single security alone.
The decline from the first holding to the tenth is moderate rather than dramatic, and the mix still looks concentrated in the sense that a few large positions carry most of the disclosed weight. The top 10 holdings together account for approximately 96.88% of the portfolio, which suggests a tightly managed structure, even though 11 holdings are disclosed in total.
That concentration may help keep the portfolio easy to follow, but it also means the individual holdings can matter meaningfully to near-term outcomes. The heavy presence of repo, CDs, CP and T-bills points to an instrument mix that is likely aimed at liquidity and short-duration exposure rather than wide diversification across many securities.
To see all holdings, visit the Shriram Money Market Fund Direct Growth Plan page
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund suits investors who are comfortable with a low-to-moderate style of debt allocation and want a portfolio built around money-market instruments and short-dated paper. Its risk tag is Balanced Risk, and the early return pattern is steady rather than aggressive.
The better fit is a shorter investment horizon or a parking role where capital preservation and liquidity matter more than standout growth. The main trade-off is that, while the structure may support stability, the fund does not yet have a long performance record, so long-term judgement remains limited.
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.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Shriram Money Market Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹1,042.7348 as of 16 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available, Data not available and Data not available.
How has the fund performed versus its benchmark recently?
Over 1 month, the fund returned 0.49% against -4.41% for the benchmark. Over 3 months, it returned 1.7% against -3.6% for the benchmark.
How does it compare with peer money-market funds on available returns?
The peer set shows 1-year returns in the mid-6% range for several established schemes, while this fund does not yet have a 1-year figure available. That makes the comparison more about track record depth than about a like-for-like return gap.
What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹500.
What is the exit load and who manages the fund?
There is no exit load. The fund is managed by Amit Modani.
The current NAV is ₹1,042.7348 as of 16 Sep 2026. The fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available, Data not available and Data not available, and the portfolio carries a Balanced Risk tag. It looks steady in the short run and is built around repo, CDs, CP and T-bills, so it may suit investors who value liquidity and a compact money-market structure more than a long return history.
Published on 17 September 2026 at 2:33 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.