Invesco India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Invesco India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan is a debt scheme with a current NAV of ₹4,243.7737 as of 17 Sep 2026 and scheme AUM of ₹1,833 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 6.14%, 7.16% and 6.38%, and the fund sits in the Balanced Risk category. In our view, the return pattern is steady rather than dramatic, which fits a portfolio built around short-dated government securities, certificates of deposit and corporate debt.

The fund has delivered moderate compounding over time, while its recent 1-year figure is close to its longer-term pace. That makes it more suitable for investors who want a relatively measured debt allocation and can accept that short-term moves may still vary around a generally stable growth profile.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹4,243.7737 as of 17 Sep 2026
AUM	₹1,833 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.32%
Launch Date	01 Jan 2013
Min SIP	₹100
Risk Category	Balanced Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Debt
Exit Load	No exit load after holding period
Fund Managers	Krishna Cheemalapati, Vikas Garg

The fund is managed by Krishna Cheemalapati and Vikas Garg.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	0.39%	-3.66%
3M	1.59%	-3.71%
1Y	6.14%	-7.13%
3Y	7.16%	5.82%
5Y	6.38%	5.72%

Over the near term, the fund has held up much better than the benchmark. The 1-month and 3-month returns are positive while the benchmark is negative in both periods, which tells us the fund has been far less exposed to the sharp swings reflected in the index.

The 1-year return also shows a clear gap in favour of the fund, even though the benchmark has been weak over the same stretch. That matters because it suggests the fund has been able to preserve and compound value in a difficult comparison period rather than simply relying on a rising market backdrop.

Looking further out, the 3-year and 5-year returns stay in a narrow band around the mid-single digits to low-single digits, which is consistent with a conservative debt-style compounding path. The 3-year figure is stronger than the 5-year figure, so the recent cycle has been somewhat better than the longer stretch, but the overall pattern remains stable rather than erratic.

In our view, the main takeaway is that this is not a fast-mover. It has delivered a steadier return profile than the benchmark across every displayed horizon, and the short-term numbers do not break that longer pattern.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Invesco India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.14%	7.16%	6.38%
Franklin India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.57%	Data not available	Data not available
Nippon India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.51%	7.45%	6.73%
Nippon India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund(B)-Direct Plan	6.51%	7.45%	6.73%
Tata Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.48%	7.31%	6.49%
Kotak Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan	6.46%	7.49%	6.72%

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.

On the 1-year view, the fund trails several peers that are a little ahead on recent returns, including Franklin, Nippon, Tata and Kotak. The gap is not wide, but it does show that the fund has been slightly more restrained over the latest period.

On the 3-year and 5-year view, the picture is mixed. It is behind Nippon and Kotak on both horizons, yet it remains comfortably positive and fairly close to Tata on 5-year returns. That tells us the longer-term compounding profile is solid, though a few peers have been a touch stronger.

The short-term and longer-term comparisons therefore do not tell the same story. Recent performance is a bit softer than the better peers, while the longer run still looks orderly and competitive enough for a conservative debt allocation.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
182 Days Tbill (MD 17/12/2026)	Treasury Bills	5.1%
7.44% National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 2028	Corporate Debt	5.06%
Triparty Repo	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	4.84%
364 Days Tbill (MD 10/12/2026)	Treasury Bills	4.3%
6.96% Power Finance Corporation Limited 2028 **	Corporate Debt	4.06%
Union Bank of India 2026 ** #	Certificate of Deposit	4.02%
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development 2027 ** #	Certificate of Deposit	3.16%
7.44% REC Limited 2028 **	Corporate Debt	2.72%
6.95% Bajaj Housing Finance Limited 2028 **	Corporate Debt	2.7%
7.01% National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 2029 **	Corporate Debt	2.68%

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 38.64% of the portfolio.

To see all holdings, visit the Invesco India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan page

The largest individual holding is 182 Days Tbill (MD 17/12/2026) at 5.1%, which is sizeable but not dominant on its own. The next few positions are close in weight, so the portfolio does not appear to rely on a single bet to carry returns.

The gap from the largest holding to the tenth is fairly modest, with the tenth position at 2.68%. That suggests the named holdings are spread across a cluster of similar-sized positions rather than stepping sharply down after the first few lines.

Because the top 10 holdings account for 38.64% across 52 disclosed holdings, the portfolio likely has a relatively long tail beyond the largest positions. In our view, that points to a structure where no single holding may be expected to dominate outcomes, even though treasury bills, CDs and corporate debt names together can still influence the fund’s near-term path.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund may suit investors who want a debt allocation with a measured return profile rather than a high-volatility outcome. The Balanced Risk category and the mix of treasury bills, CDs, repo and corporate debt point to a structure that aims for stability, while the return history shows steady compounding rather than sharp jumps.

The most suitable horizon is medium term or longer, because the 3-year and 5-year numbers are more informative than the 1-month and 3-month figures. The key trade-off is that the fund has generally been steadier than the benchmark, but some peers have run slightly ahead on recent and long-term return metrics.

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

There is no exit load after the holding period.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Invesco India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹4,243.7737 as of 17 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 6.14%, 7.16% and 6.38%.

How does the fund compare with its benchmark?

It has outpaced the benchmark across all the displayed periods. The contrast is especially clear over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year, where the benchmark figures are negative and the fund remains positive.

How does it compare with peer funds on recent performance?

On the 1-year view, several peers are a little ahead, including Franklin India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan, Nippon India Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan, Tata Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan and Kotak Ultra Short to Short Term Fund Direct Growth Plan.

Does the fund have a minimum SIP amount?

No minimum SIP amount is stated here.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?

The fund is managed by Krishna Cheemalapati and Vikas Garg. There is no exit load after the holding period.

Bottom line

This fund has a steadier longer-term profile than the benchmark, and its recent returns do not break that pattern. Against peers, the 1-year result is slightly softer, while the 3-year and 5-year figures remain broadly competitive even if a few alternatives are ahead. The Balanced Risk tag and the short-dated debt-heavy portfolio suggest a measured profile rather than a high-octane one. For investors looking for a debt fund with moderate compounding and a diversified set of small positions, it fits a cautious, medium-term allocation.

Published on 18 September 2026 at 3:07 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.