DSP Gilt Fund
DSP Gilt Fund is a gilt fund of DSP Asset Managers Private Limited with ₹1,070 cr under management. It is ahead of its benchmark (CRISIL Dynamic Gilt Index) in 3 of 4 periods. Its direct plan charges 0.59% a year. Shantanu Godambe has managed it for 3.4 years.
What is DSP Gilt Fund invested in?
100% in debt, 0% in shares and 0% in cash, as of 30 Sep 2026.
Has DSP Gilt Fund beaten its benchmark?
Ahead of its benchmark, CRISIL Dynamic Gilt Index, in 3 of 4 periods in AMFI's figures; +0.64% over the last year against +0.69%.
Period returns
Direct Plan, growth · 3y and longer a year| Period | Fund | Nifty 500 TRI | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.35% | −3.60% | — |
| 3 months | −1.86% | −5.03% | — |
| 6 months | +1.47% | −1.83% | — |
| 1 year | +0.58% | −4.06% | +4.64 pts |
| 3 years | +6.49% | +9.27% | −2.78 pts |
| 5 years | +5.66% | +8.00% | −2.34 pts |
| 10 years | +7.11% | +12.69% | −5.58 pts |
| Since start from 2 Jan 2013 | +7.68% | — | — |
Official figures
AMFI performance feed, 13 Oct 2026| Period | Direct | Regular | Benchmark | Ahead | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1y | +0.64% | +0.05% | +0.69% | −0.05 | 🔒 |
| 3y | +6.54% | +5.91% | +6.46% | +0.08 | 🔒 |
| 5y | +5.70% | +5.10% | +5.47% | +0.23 | 🔒 |
| 10y | +7.10% | +6.45% | +6.28% | +0.82 | 🔒 |
Value of 100, month-end
Oct 2016 to 14 Oct 2026₹100 put in at the start of Oct 2016 would be ₹199 on 14 Oct 2026, against ₹327 in the Nifty 500 TRI.
What does DSP Gilt Fund cost?
0.59% a year on the direct plan, 1.18% on the regular plan; 19 of 23 funds in its category charge less.
Who manages DSP Gilt Fund?
Shantanu Godambe, since 1 Jun 2023; Sandeep Yadav, since 1 Aug 2024.
Questions people ask
Who manages DSP Gilt Fund?
Shantanu Godambe (Primary) since 1 Jun 2023; Sandeep Yadav (Comanage) since 1 Aug 2024.
What is the expense ratio of DSP Gilt Fund?
0.59% a year on the direct plan and 1.18% on the regular plan (expense report, Oct 2026).
How has DSP Gilt Fund done?
Its direct plan returned +6.54% a year over 3 years against +6.46% for its benchmark, CRISIL Dynamic Gilt Index, as of 13 Oct 2026.




