{"id":240145,"date":"2026-09-10T11:09:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T05:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:09:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T05:39:17","slug":"invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b93629.0768 as of 09 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of \u20b94,099 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 5.32%, 7.33% and 6.17% respectively, and the fund sits in the Medium Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a steady debt option rather than a return-chasing one. The numbers point to a fund that has held up better over longer stretches than in the very short term, while the portfolio is anchored in government securities, select corporate debt and cash-like positions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Invesco_India_Corporate_Bond\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Invesco India Corporate Bond?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Invesco India Corporate Bond?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Invesco_India_Corporate_Bond_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_the_benchmark\" title=\"How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?\">How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_shown\" title=\"How does it compare with the peer funds shown?\">How does it compare with the peer funds shown?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"What is the minimum SIP amount?\">What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\" title=\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\">Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,629.0768 as of 09 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b94,099 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>01 Jan 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>Medium Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Debt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>No exit load after holding period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Vikas Garg, Krishna Cheemalapati<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Vikas Garg and Krishna Cheemalapati.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>-0.14%<\/td>\n<td>-4.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>1.53%<\/td>\n<td>0.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>5.32%<\/td>\n<td>-7.16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>7.33%<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>6.17%<\/td>\n<td>5.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Recent behaviour is mixed, but not weak. Over one month the fund was slightly negative, yet it still did far better than the benchmark\u2019s deeper decline. Over three months, the fund delivered a modest gain and stayed ahead of the benchmark, which suggests the recent patch has been steadier than the index even if it has not been particularly strong.<\/p>\n<p>The longer view is more constructive. The fund\u2019s 1-year return is positive while the benchmark remains negative, which shows clear resilience over a difficult stretch for the comparison index. That resilience matters in a debt scheme because investors usually value consistency and capital preservation over sharp bursts of upside.<\/p>\n<p>Across 3 years and 5 years, the fund remains ahead of the benchmark on both measures. The gap is not huge, but it is consistent enough to suggest that the fund has managed to compound at a slightly better pace than the index over medium and longer horizons.<\/p>\n<p>The pattern also tells us that the last few months have not changed the broader picture. The fund has been uneven in the short run, yet the 3-year and 5-year numbers still point to a stable long-term profile rather than a dramatic swing in behaviour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Invesco_India_Corporate_Bond\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Invesco India Corporate Bond?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Invesco India Corporate Bond? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5.32%<\/td>\n<td>7.33%<\/td>\n<td>6.17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/franklin-india-corporate-bond-fund-a-g-direct-plan\">Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund-A Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.52%<\/td>\n<td>8.09%<\/td>\n<td>6.77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/baroda-bnp-paribas-corp-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">Baroda BNP Paribas Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.42%<\/td>\n<td>7.85%<\/td>\n<td>6.28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-corp-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.25%<\/td>\n<td>7.56%<\/td>\n<td>6.83%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/dsp-corp-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">DSP Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.21%<\/td>\n<td>7.42%<\/td>\n<td>6.04%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bandhan-corp-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bandhan Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.03%<\/td>\n<td>7.37%<\/td>\n<td>6.12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On the latest 1-year measure, this fund trails the stronger peer figures, especially Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund-A Direct Growth Plan and Baroda BNP Paribas Corp Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan. The longer record is more balanced: the fund is slightly behind some peers over 3 years, while its 5-year return sits in the middle of the peer set shown here. That creates a mixed picture where recent and medium-term peer comparisons do not fully point in the same direction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>6.48% Government of India 2035<\/td>\n<td>Government Securities<\/td>\n<td>5.57%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6.94% Government of India 2036<\/td>\n<td>Government Securities<\/td>\n<td>5.48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.96% Pipeline Infrastructure Private Limited 2029 **<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>4.54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Net Receivables \/ (Payables)<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>4.35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Triparty Repo<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.34% Small Industries Dev Bank of India 2029 **<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>3.63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6.85% National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 2029 **<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>3.59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6.79% Government of India 2034<\/td>\n<td>Government Securities<\/td>\n<td>3.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8.7% LIC Housing Finance Limited 2029 **<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>2.49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.89% REC Limited 2030 **<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>2.45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 39.11% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\">Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding is 6.48% Government of India 2035 at 5.57%, which is meaningful but not extreme for a debt portfolio. The tenth holding is 7.89% REC Limited 2030 ** at 2.45%, so the decline from the top position to the tenth is gradual rather than abrupt. That pattern suggests the portfolio is not relying on one dominant bond to drive outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Because the displayed top 10 holdings together make up 39.11% of the portfolio, the remaining holdings may still have a substantial role in shaping returns and risk. With 63 disclosed holding rows in total, the fund appears spread across a fairly long tail, even though government securities and corporate debt make up most of the visible core. That mix may help reduce reliance on any single issuer, while still leaving the portfolio sensitive to rate moves and credit selection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund may suit investors who want a debt-oriented allocation with a Medium Risk profile and who can stay invested long enough for its steadier longer-term pattern to matter. The 1-year return is respectable, the 3-year return is stronger, and the 5-year number remains solid, which points to a fund that has been more dependable over time than in isolated short patches.<\/p>\n<p>It can also appeal to investors who want a portfolio that is anchored in government securities and corporate debt rather than pure credit bets. The main trade-off is that this is not a high-growth product, so the likely appeal is stability and measured compounding rather than fast gains.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>There is no exit load after the holding period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Invesco_India_Corporate_Bond_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b93629.0768 as of 09 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund\u2019s returns are 5.32% for 1 year, 7.33% for 3 years and 6.17% for 5 years.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_the_benchmark\"><\/span>How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has outpaced the benchmark across the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods shown here. The gap is especially clear over 1 year, where the benchmark is negative while the fund remains positive.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_shown\"><\/span>How does it compare with the peer funds shown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its latest 1-year return trails the stronger peer figures, while its 3-year and 5-year returns are broadly competitive with the peer set shown here. The comparison is mixed rather than one-sided.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>What is the minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\"><\/span>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Vikas Garg and Krishna Cheemalapati. There is no exit load after the holding period.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan looks like a steadier debt fund with a better longer-term story than short-term noise. Its recent return pattern is uneven, but the 3-year and 5-year numbers remain firm, and it stays ahead of the benchmark across the periods shown. Compared with peers, the latest 1-year return is softer, while the medium- and long-term picture is more balanced. The portfolio is anchored in government securities and corporate debt, which may support a more measured risk profile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 10 September 2026 at 11:08 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"invesco-india-corporate-bond-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Debt\",\"dateCreated\":\"01 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":3629.0768,\"valueReference\":\"as of 09 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"4099 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.28\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":5.32},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":7.33},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":6.17},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Vikas Garg, Krishna Cheemalapati\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Invesco India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b93629.0768 as of 09 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s returns are 5.32% for 1 year, 7.33% for 3 years and 6.17% for 5 years.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has outpaced the benchmark across the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods shown here. 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