NAV
₹30.7200
as of 30 Sept 2026
Expense Ratio
0.89%
Viewing Direct · Growth
Lumpsum returns (CAGR)
- 1Y
- +26.32%
- 3Y
- +36.91%
- 5Y
- —
- Since Inception
- +40.09%
SIP returns (XIRR)
- 1Y
- +30.80%
- 3Y
- +27.30%
- 5Y
- —
- Since Inception
- +29.70%
Performance Comparison
Sectoral allocation
as of 31 Aug 2026- Aerospace & Defense46.00%
- Auto Components18.48%
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals13.46%
- Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles6.04%
- Electrical Equipment4.60%
- Industrial Manufacturing4.47%
- Automobiles4.16%
- Construction0.66%
- Industrial Products0.24%
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Fund HouseHDFC Mutual Fund
CategorySectoral / Thematic
Launch Date02 Jun 2023
AMFI Code151750
Transaction facts
Min. SIP₹100
Exit Load1 In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units
Available transactions
SIPRedeemSWPSwitchSTPDemat
Portfolio holdings
as of 31 Aug 2026
portfolio shared with HDFC Defence Fund - Growth Option
Holding% NAV
- 1Bharat Electronics Ltd.15.17%
- 2Bharat Forge Ltd.13.40%
- 3Hindustan Aeronautics Limited12.57%
- 4Solar Industries India Ltd.10.77%
- 5Astra Microwave Products Ltd.6.55%
- 6Beml Limited4.89%
- 7Mtar Technologies Limited4.60%
- 8Eicher Motors Ltd.4.16%
- 9Bosch Limited4.01%
- 10Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd3.62%
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What this fund does
HDFC Defence Fund · Direct · Growth invests in stocks from a specific sector or theme, offering concentrated exposure to a particular area of the economy. These funds carry sector-specific risks but can deliver significant returns when the underlying sector performs well.
About This Fund
HDFC Defence Fund · Direct · Growth is a Sectoral / Thematic mutual fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. The fund has been operational for over 3 years. The current expense ratio is 0.89%.