HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth
Very High Risk
Equity
NAV as of Dec 15, 2025
₹23.45
0.08%1D Change
Returns since inception
39.83%p.a.
Very High Risk
Equity
NAV as of Dec 15, 2025
₹23.45
0.08%1D Change
Returns since inception
39.83%p.a.
HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth
Very High Risk|Equity
NAV as of Dec 15, 2025
₹23.45
0.08%1D
Returns since inception
39.83%p.a.
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Investment Type
Monthly SIP
One-Time
₹
yrs
Total investment₹9.6 Lakhs
Returns₹0
Final Value₹0
Absolute ReturnNaN%
Fund overview
- RatingNo Rating
- Expense ratio0.8%
- Exit Load1% within 365 days
- AUM (Fund size)₹3,880.46 Crore
- Lock-in periodNo Lock-in
- Age2 yrs since Jun 02, 2023
- Min. investmentSIP ₹100 & Lump. ₹100
- RiskVery High
- Short-term capital gains (STCG)Returns taxed at 20% if you redeem before 1 year
- Long-term capital gains (LTCG)After 1 year, pay tax of 12.5% on returns of ₹1.25 lakh+ in a financial year
Fund Distribution
Equity
95.84%
Debt
0%
Others
4.16%
Top Holdings
Top Sectors
| Holding Name | Assets (%) |
|---|---|
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | 18.82% |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares | 13.81% |
| Bharat Forge Ltd | 12.9% |
| Solar Industries India Ltd | 11.03% |
| BEML Ltd | 7.04% |
Peer Comparison
Overview
Returns
Risk Ratios
| Fund Name | AUM (In Crs.) | NAV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTI Transportation & Logi... | ₹ 4,067 Cr | ₹337.05 | -0.47% | Very High |
| ICICI Prudential India Op... | ₹ 33,946 Cr | ₹41.04 | 0.12% | Very High |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Spe... | ₹ 896 Cr | ₹28.49 | 0.18% | Very High |
| DSP Natural Resources & N... | ₹ 1,467 Cr | ₹108.41 | 0.14% | Very High |
NAV History - HDFC Defence Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan
FUND | HDFC Defence Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan |
|---|---|
| NAV (Dec 15, 2025) | ₹23.45 |
| Class | Equity | Other |
| Inception Date | Jun 02, 2023 |
| Fund Manager | Rahul Baijal, Priya Ranjan, Dhruv Muchhal |
FUND | HDFC Defence Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan |
|---|---|
| Initial Price | ₹10 |
| Min. Investment Amount | SIP ₹100 and Lump. ₹100 |
| Exit Load | 1% within 365 days |
Returns | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Defence | 1.34% | -8.08% | -6.78% | -9.31% | 2.32% | null% |
About HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd
HDFC Mutual Fund started as a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited and Standard Life Investments Limited on December 10, 1999. It has Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited and Standard Life Investments Limited as the sponsors. HDFC Trustee Company Limited is the trustee.
HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd Details
- No. of schemes132
- Total AUM₹415,566.1 Crore
- AddressHDFC Asset Management Company Limited, “HUL House”, 2nd Floor, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400 020
- Phone+91 22 66316333
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