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Vivriti Short Term Debt Fund

AUM ( cr) | Inc Date ()

Scheme Rating

IME Scheme Rating

5 of 5 stars

Vivriti Short Term Debt Fund is an attractive investment opportunity, for investors seeking to earn higher post-tax yields than that offered by debt mutual funds without taking on a high level of incremental risk. The fund focusses on the performing credit catgeory (largely A – BBB rated corporates), with clearly defined underwriting processes. We like the combination of the open-ended nature of the strategy, the pedigree of Vivriti in the performing credit space and the performing credit space within which it operates, which overall makes this an attractive high-yield Debt AIF that can be considered for investments.

IME Strategy Rating

5 of 5 stars

The fund focuses on the performing credit space (A to BBB-rated papers), which is higher-risk than typical debt MF’s but substantially lower credit risk than in many other high-yield Debt AIF’s. The fund will invest in securities with an avg maturity of 15-18 months, targetting a 13-13.5% gross, 11% net and 6.8% post-tax yield. Its composition includes NCDs/Bonds (55%-75%), PTC & CPS (20%-40%), and around 5% in liquid temporary investments. The fund will comprise a diversified portfolio, with a min of 30-40 companies with a single paper cap of 5-6%.

AMC Rating

4 of 5 stars

AMC: Vivriti AIF (click link for detailed AMC review)

Vivriti AMC has scaled it’s fund business to over 4000 cr of commitements, and has successfully raised 2 vintages of funds (with the first vintage completely divested as well). A combination of a strong team, focus on the performing credit space (relatively lower risk-reward than other high-yield AIFs) and strong pedigree of the group in the debt space (primarily linked to the CredAvenue platform), makes this an attractive AMC in the Debt AIF space.

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Investment Strategy

Vivriti Short Term Debt Fund is a Category III AIF that focuses on low-risk, high-yield fixed-income investments. The fund aims to provide stable, predictable returns by investing in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), Pass-Through Certificates (PTCs), and Commercial Papers (CPs). 

Core Investment Approach

Investment in High-Quality, Short-Duration Debt:

  • 100% investment in investment-grade securities, ensuring low default risk.
  • Preference for quarterly/half-yearly amortizing instruments with an average maturity of 15-18 months.

Structured Portfolio for Stable Returns:

  • 55-75% in NCDs & Bonds for steady income.
  • 20-40% in PTCs & CPs to enhance yield.
  • ~5% in liquid assets for liquidity management.

Risk-Managed Fund Structure:

  • Diversified exposure across 20+ sectors, reducing sector-specific risks.
  • Issuer concentration capped at 7.5%, ensuring portfolio diversification.
  • Low interest rate risk due to short-duration investments.

Trailing Performance

1yr 3yr 5yr Since Inception
Vivriti Short Term Debt Fund

Performance as of: 31-Mar-25

Fund Managers

Soumendra Ghosh | 5-star rated FM

CIO | 21 yrs Experience | 8 yrs at current firm

Past Experience: Vivriti Capital (Founding Member), Norther Arc Capital – Structured Finance, HSBC – Corporate Finance, IFCI Group – Corporate Finance

Soumendra Ghogh, CFA comes with immense experience in credit markets across corporate finance to structured finance. He has 18 years of experience in investment, structured finance, and technology. Prior to taking up the CIO role, he was the founding member of Vivriti capital, which is the leading platform for mid-sized enterprises to raise debt.

Raghunath T | 4-star rated FM

Head of Credit | 14 yrs Experience | 4 yrs at current firm

Past Experience: Vivriti Capital (Deputy VP), ICRA (Assistant VP)

Raghunath T comes with 12 years of credit & research experience covering Indian corporates. He was earlier the Assistant VP at ICRA. Prior to joing Vivriti Asset Management, he was part of the Vivriti capital team for 2 years where he was headinf the corporate credit risk vertical.

Fee Structure

Fee Structure Fee
Fixed Fee Structure 1.5
Variable Fee Structures
Exit Fees 6m (2%)

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