Investment Objective and Approach

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income from a portfolio constituted of short term debt and money market securities. The fund follows a short duration strategy designed for investors seeking stable returns with moderate risk exposure.

Short Duration debt funds invest mainly in bonds maturing in a period of one to three years. They are suitable for investment horizons of one to three years, or for the fixed-income allocation in your longer-term portfolio. You can expect to earn higher returns than what a bank fixed deposit can fetch.

Key Investment Features:

- Invests primarily in short-term debt securities

- Portfolio duration typically between 1-3 years

- Focuses on credit quality and interest rate management

- Suitable for conservative investors seeking better returns than bank deposits

Fund Managers

Prashant R Pimple, Mayank Prakash, Jay Sheth are the current fund managers of this mutual fund.

Prashant R. Pimple - Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income:

Currently, Mr. Prashant is the Chief Investment Officer – Fixed Income at Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management India Pvt Ltd. Prior to this, he worked with Nippon India Mutual Fund for over 16 years as Senior Fund Manager Fixed Income.

Other organizations that Prashant has worked with are Fidelity Fund Management, ICICI Bank, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, Saraswat Co-op bank and Small Industrial Development Bank of India. Mr. Pimple is a Commerce Graduate from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics and has completed his MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS).

Mr. Pimple is a seasoned asset management professional with rich experience of over 25 years in Fixed Income segment.

About the Fund House (AMC)

Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management India Private Limited:

Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, has partnered with BNP Paribas Asset Management, the asset management arm of BNP Paribas, a leading financial services group in Europe with global reach, to form Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.

Key Highlights:

- Backed by bank of Baroda and BNP Paribas AM, institutions that have more than 100 year of expertise.

- Touchpoints at more than 121+ Indian cities to service investors and distributors.

- Serving over a million investor folios and 25,400+ distributors.

- A stellar team of investment experts with 300+ years of cumulative asset management experience.

- 42 schemes across a wide variety of categories for varied financial needs.

- As of 31 March 2024, the company's AUM stood at Rs 35646.45 crores.

Should I Invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund?

This fund may be suitable for investors who:

Ideal for:

- Seek steady income with moderate risk

- Have investment horizon of 1-3 years

- Want better returns than bank fixed deposits

- Prefer professionally managed debt portfolios

- Are looking for liquidity with reasonable returns

Consider this fund if:

- You want exposure to high-quality debt instruments

- Interest rate volatility concerns you less than in long-term funds

- You need a fixed income component in your diversified portfolio

- You prefer funds managed by experienced professionals

Fund Performance Metrics (as per available data):

- The 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns of this fund were 7.78, 5.81 and 5.99 respectively.

- The fund currently has an Asset Under Management(AUM) of ₹13,075 Cr and the Latest NAV as of 08 Aug 2025 is ₹32.08.

- The fund has an expense ratio of 1.05, which is quite reasonable as compared to most other DEBT mutual fund schemes.

Risk Considerations:

The risk of incurring a loss in these funds is low, but they do not guarantee returns or safety of capital like a bank deposit. There have been instances when short duration funds have incurred losses.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund?

The NAV changes daily. You can check the current NAV on financial websites or through the Allvest platform for real-time updates.

What is the AUM of Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund?

The fund currently has an Asset Under Management(AUM) of ₹13,075 Cr and the Latest NAV as of 08 Aug 2025 is ₹32.08.

What is the expense ratio of Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund?

The fund has an expense ratio of 1.05, which is quite reasonable as compared to most other DEBT mutual fund schemes.

What are the returns of Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund since inception?

Over the past five years, Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund - Regular Plan has delivered an annualised return of 5.88% as of 10-Aug-2025. Returns since inception vary and should be checked for current performance.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund?

Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹500. Minimum Lumpsum Investment is ₹5,000.

How do I invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform online, directly from the fund house website, or through registered distributors. Complete KYC, select investment amount and mode (SIP/lumpsum).

How to start a SIP in Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund?

Register with Allvest, complete your KYC, choose the fund, select SIP option, set investment amount (minimum ₹500), choose frequency, and set up auto-debit instructions.

How do I automate an SIP in Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund?

Set up auto-debit mandate through Allvest platform by linking your bank account, choosing investment date, and authorizing automatic monthly deductions for seamless investing.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Baroda BNP Paribas Short Duration Fund?

Log into your Allvest account, select the fund, choose redemption option (partial/full), specify units or amount, and submit request. Proceeds typically credit within 1-3 business days.