Invesco India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Invesco India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan had a NAV of ₹2,355.1355 as of 10 Sep 2026 and an AUM of ₹167 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 8.29%, 9.67% and 8.44%, and the fund sits in the Medium Risk category.

Our view is that this is a steadier credit-oriented debt option rather than a fast-return story. The return pattern is better suited to investors who can stay with a conservative debt allocation over time and accept some credit and duration movement in exchange for measured compounding.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹2,355.1355 as of 10 Sep 2026
AUM	₹167 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.28%
Launch Date	04 Sep 2014
Min SIP	₹1,000
Risk Category	Medium Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Debt
Exit Load	1% on or before 1Y, NIL after 1Y
Fund Managers	Vikas Garg, Krishna Cheemalapati

The fund is managed by Vikas Garg and Krishna Cheemalapati.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	0.28%	-4.06%
3M	2.01%	1.37%
1Y	8.29%	-7.31%
3Y	9.67%	6.07%
5Y	8.44%	5.91%

The recent pattern is constructive, especially over the 1-year period. The fund has held positive returns across all the tracked horizons, while the benchmark has been negative over 1 year and 1 month. That gap matters because it suggests the fund has been more resilient than the benchmark through weaker stretches.

Longer-term compounding also looks consistent. The 3-year return of 9.67% is slightly above the 5-year return of 8.44%, which tells us the latest multi-year stretch has been a little stronger than the full five-year window. That is a useful sign for a debt fund, because it points to reasonable stability rather than a sharp one-off jump.

The time pattern also looks smoother than a volatile equity-style return path. There were phases of modest drift and recovery rather than large swings, and that fits the fund’s debt category. Even so, the benchmark comparison shows that the fund has not merely followed the market; it has generally outpaced the benchmark over the key periods we track here.

For investors, the main takeaway is that the fund has delivered steady, positive compounding with a relatively controlled profile. It does not look like a high-growth product, but it has been better behaved than the benchmark over both short and long horizons.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Should you BUY or HOLD Invesco India Credit Risk?

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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
Invesco India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan	8.29%	9.67%	8.44%
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.

Against peers, the fund’s 1-year return is below several comparable options, including Bank of India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan, Aditya Birla SL Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan and DSP Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan. Its 3-year and 5-year figures are also more modest than the strongest peer numbers available here, although they are close to Axis Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan and ICICI Pru Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan on some horizons.

The picture is therefore mixed. The fund does not stand out on the recent return table, but its longer-term returns remain positive and broadly stable. That makes the comparison less about chasing the highest number and more about deciding whether steadier performance with a smaller swing profile is preferable to a more aggressive return path.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
Triparty Repo	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	16.09%
6.68% Government of India 2040	Government Securities	14.45%
6.79% Government of India 2034	Government Securities	8.93%
7.51% Tata Housing Development Company Limited 2028 **	Corporate Debt	8.26%
8% Adani Power Limited 2028 **	Corporate Debt	8.19%
8.65% Aadhar Housing Finance Limited 2027 **	Corporate Debt	7.81%
8.29% ONGC Petro Additions Limited 2027 **	Corporate Debt	7.2%
7.87% Lodha Developers Limited 2029 **	Corporate Debt	7.19%
8.75% 360 One Prime Limited 2027 **	Corporate Debt	5.97%
10.5% Indostar Capital Finance Limited 2026	Corporate Debt	3.6%

The largest holding, Triparty Repo, is 16.09%, which is large enough to matter but not so dominant that it overwhelms the rest of the portfolio. Government securities also take meaningful space near the top, while the corporate debt sleeve is spread across several issuers rather than concentrated in just one or two names.

The weight drop from the largest holding to the tenth is quite noticeable, moving from 16.09% to 3.6%. That tells us the portfolio is top-heavy at the first few positions but still diversified across multiple debt instruments. The top 10 holdings account for approximately 87.69% of the portfolio, and with 15 disclosed holdings in total, the remaining tail is present but comparatively small.

Our view is that this mix may reduce reliance on a single exposure, but the fund still appears meaningfully shaped by its largest positions. That makes the portfolio more suitable for investors who are comfortable with a credit-oriented debt structure where a handful of holdings can influence returns more than a broad, index-like spread.

To see all holdings, visit the Invesco India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan page

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund suits investors who want a debt allocation with moderate risk tolerance and a longer holding horizon. The Medium Risk label fits the return pattern: positive over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years, but not without the ups and downs that come from credit-risk exposure.

Its benchmark comparison and peer comparison suggest that the fund has been reasonably steady, though not the most aggressive performer in its group. The trade-off is clear: investors may accept a more measured return path in exchange for a portfolio that has generally stayed positive and has not shown equity-like volatility.

The fund is most relevant for investors who can stay invested through periods when returns move more slowly and who are comfortable with the credit profile implied by the holdings mix.

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: 1% if units are sold on or before 1 year; no exit load after 1 year.

Source data date: as of 10 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Invesco India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth Plan?
Its NAV is ₹2,355.1355 as of 10 Sep 2026.

What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The fund’s returns are 8.29% for 1 year, 9.67% for 3 years and 8.44% for 5 years.

How has the fund done versus the benchmark?
It has been ahead of the benchmark across the tracked horizons. The benchmark return is -7.31% for 1 year, 6.07% for 3 years and 5.91% for 5 years.

How does it compare with peer funds?
Its recent returns are more modest than several peers, especially on the 1-year measure, but it remains positive across 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods.

What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹1,000.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
The fund is managed by Vikas Garg and Krishna Cheemalapati. The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 1 year, and there is no exit load after 1 year.

Bottom line

This fund has shown steadier longer-term compounding than the benchmark, while recent returns remain positive but not exceptional versus peers. The Medium Risk profile and the debt-heavy portfolio make it more suitable for investors who want measured participation rather than chasing the highest available returns.

Its top holdings are meaningfully weighted, especially in repo, government securities and selected corporate debt positions, so the portfolio can still be influenced by a handful of names. For investors who are comfortable with that structure and want a patient, debt-oriented holding, it offers a consistent but not aggressive return profile.

Published on 11 September 2026 at 10:36 AM 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.