Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)
Sundaram Mutual FundCorporate Bond FundsDirect · IDCW (income distribution)Riskometer: Moderate Risk
NAV · 15 Oct 2026₹19.6719▼ 0.03% (1 day)
Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal) is no longer active (last NAV ₹17.9673 on 27-Jun-2025). It appears to have been merged into or replaced by the scheme below, the closest active scheme from Sundaram Mutual Fund. Please check your account statement to confirm where your units went.
Fund size (AUM) ?₹619 Cr
Expense ratio ?0.32%
1Y return+3.81%
3Y return (CAGR)+3.04%
5Y return (CAGR)+3.04%
Since launch (CAGR)+4.99%
Category rank (3Y) ?—
Volatility (3Y) ?4.27%
Sharpe ratio (3Y) ?-0.81
Beta (3Y) ?—
52-week range₹18.9497 – ₹19.7419
Min. SIP / lump sum₹250 / ₹5,000
Launched1 Jan 2013
Lock-inNone
Portfolio turnover ?—
Max drawdown ?-7.2%
Performance chart
Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
Quick take
- Over 5 years it returned 3.0% a year.
- Volatility over 3 years was 4.3% a year, with a Sharpe ratio of -0.81.
- Its biggest fall from a peak was 7.2% (6 Jun 2025 to 6 Oct 2025).
- Across all 3-year periods since launch, yearly returns ranged from 2.1% to 11.5% and were positive 100% of the time.
- Expense ratio 0.32%, fund size ₹619 crore.
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| Returns (%) | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 2Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y | Since launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This fund | -0.17% | -0.07% | +0.45% | +2.08% | +3.08% | +3.81% | +1.10% | +3.04% | +3.04% | +3.45% | +3.35% | +4.99% |
Point-to-point NAV returns as on 15 Oct 2026; over 1 year, yearly compounded (CAGR). Category: Direct Growth plans in Corporate Bond Funds. Q1 = top quarter by return over that period.
Calendar-year returns
| Year | 2026 YTD | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This fund | +3.08% | -1.59% | +6.52% | +4.72% | +2.57% | +1.03% | +7.25% | +7.26% | +1.06% | +1.75% | +25.24% |
January to December each year; the current year is to date.
Risk and consistency
| Risk measure | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (standard deviation) ? | 4.27% | 3.37% |
| Sharpe ratio ? | -0.81 | -1.03 |
| Sortino ratio ? | -0.82 | -1.04 |
| Maximum drawdown | -7.19% | -7.19% |
Rolling 3-year returns (yearly)
Lowest+2.12%
Median+4.59%
Highest+11.51%
Positive100% of periods
Above 12% a year0% of periods
Rolling 5-year returns (yearly)
Lowest+2.45%
Median+4.43%
Highest+6.90%
Positive100% of periods
Above 12% a year0% of periods
Every 3- and 5-year period since launch, checked weekly. It shows how consistent returns were, whenever someone invested.
SIP returns: ₹10,000 every month
| SIP for | Invested | Value today | Gain | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,22,454 | ₹2,454 | +3.80% |
| 3Y | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,69,729 | ₹9,729 | +1.74% |
| 5Y | ₹6,00,000 | ₹6,42,174 | ₹42,174 | +2.68% |
| 10Y | ₹12,00,000 | ₹14,15,750 | ₹2,15,750 | +3.25% |
A ₹10,000 instalment on the same date every month, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR is the yearly return on those dated instalments. Try the SIP calculator.
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Scheme details
- Investment objective
- To generate income and capital appreciation by investing predominantly in AA+ and above rated corporate bonds
- Fund managers
- Kumaresh Ramakrishnan, Sandeep Agarwal, Ronak Shah
- Fund house
- Sundaram Mutual Fund
- Category
- Corporate Bond Funds · Debt
- Plan / option
- Direct · IDCW (income distribution)
- AMFI scheme code
- 119630
- ISIN
- INF903J01NU8, INF903J01NV6
- Scheme documents
- SID, KIM and factsheets (fund house website) · exit load and full portfolio are in these documents.
About Corporate Bond Funds
Corporate Bond Funds invest at least 80% in corporate bonds rated AA+ and above.
Generally used by investors seeking relatively high-quality corporate debt over 2–3+ years.
Other plans of this scheme
- Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - GROWTH
- Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Regular Plan - GROWTH
- Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)
- Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)
- Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)
- Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)
- Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)
- Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal)
Questions about this scheme
What is the NAV of Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund today?
The latest NAV of Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW (Income Distribution CUM Capital Withdrawal) is ₹19.6719 as on 15 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI. NAVs are updated every business day evening.
What returns has Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund given?
As on 15 Oct 2026: 1 year +3.81%, 3 years +3.04% a year, 5 years +3.04% a year. Past returns may or may not be sustained in future.
What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Corporate Bond Fund?
The expense ratio of the Direct plan is 0.32% (as of Aug 2026). It is already deducted in the NAV.
How risky is this fund?
Its riskometer level is Moderate Risk. Over 3 years its volatility was 4.3% a year and its biggest fall from a peak was 7.2%. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.
What is the difference between Direct and Regular plans?
Both plans hold the same portfolio. A Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house and has a lower expense ratio. A Regular plan is bought through a distributor, who is paid a commission from the expense ratio, so its NAV grows slightly slower.
What are Corporate Bond Funds?
Corporate Bond Funds invest at least 80% in corporate bonds rated AA+ and above.
Important. NAVs are from AMFI and mfapi.in; benchmark closes from Yahoo Finance; expense ratio, fund size and managers from published scheme data (Kuvera). Figures may be delayed; confirm with the fund house before transacting. Ranks and quartiles are positions by past return and are not a rating or recommendation. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Plenitude Connect Private Limited is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-130934) and earns commission from fund houses on Regular plans (see Disclosures).
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