Liquid Funds
Liquid mutual funds offer better returns than savings accounts with near-instant liquidity. Learn what liquid funds are, how returns work, and when to invest.
What Is a Liquid Fund?
A liquid fund is a type of debt mutual fund that invests in very short-term money market instruments (such as Treasury Bills, Commercial Papers, and Certificates of Deposit) with a maturity of up to 91 days.
In India, liquid mutual funds are one of the most popular short-term investment options for both individual investors and corporates managing idle cash. They offer same-day or next-day redemption, no lock-in period, and significantly lower risk compared to equity or long-duration debt funds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A liquid fund is a debt mutual fund that invests in short-term instruments with maturity up to 91 days — such as T-bills, Commercial Papers, and CDs. They offer better returns than savings accounts, high liquidity, and very low risk.
Gains from liquid funds are added to your income and taxed at your applicable income tax slab rate, regardless of holding period. There is no LTCG benefit. For investors in the 30% bracket, post-tax returns are approximately 4.5–5.2% p.a.
For tenures under 3 months, liquid funds typically offer better post-tax returns than FDs for investors in higher tax brackets. They also provide better liquidity: FDs charge a penalty on premature withdrawal, liquid funds have no exit load after Day 7.