Investment Allocation for 3-5 Year Horizon

For a 3-5 year investment horizon, a recommended allocation is 50% in short-term debt funds (e.g., ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund), 25% in corporate bond funds (e.g., HDFC Corporate Bond Fund), and 25% in Nifty 50 Index Mutual Funds, aiming for a blended return of approximately 10%.