- AMC
- HDFC Mutual Fund
- Category
- Thematic Fund
- ISIN
- INF179KC1GJ3
HDFC Defence Fund
₹29.9280
−₹0.3610 (−1.19%)
NAV · Direct · IDCW ·
HDFC Defence Fund's Direct IDCW NAV was ₹29.9280 on 19 Oct 2026, down 1.19% on the day. Its 3-year return is 34.41% a year.
- Expense ratio
- 1.79%
- Fund size
- ₹9,370.51 Cr
- Min. investment
- ₹100
NAV history
Between 20 Oct 2025 and 19 Oct 2026, the NAV ranged from ₹22.4780 to ₹32.5790.
Direct · IDCW plan. 3Y, 5Y and since-launch returns are annualised; since launch is absolute until the fund is a year old. Longer ranges appear once the fund has that much history.
Fund details
- Expense ratio
- 1.79% (Direct)
- Exit load
- 1% exit load if redeemed/switched-out within 1 year from allotment date, nil thereafter
- Riskometer
- Very high
- Benchmark
- Nifty India Defence Index TRI (Total Returns Index)
- Launched
- 19 May 2023
- Fund managers
- Priya Ranjan, Rahul Baijal, Gopal Agrawal, Bhagyesh Kagalkar
Fund size, expense ratio and minimums as of 16 Oct 2026.
All plans
| Plan | ISIN | NAV | 1 day | Expense ratio | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct · Growth | INF179KC1GI5 | ₹29.9280 | −1.19% | 1.79% | +17.72% |
| Regular · Growth | INF179KC1GL9 | ₹28.8380 | −1.20% | 1.79% | +16.59% |
| Direct · IDCW | INF179KC1GJ3 | ₹29.9280 | −1.19% | 1.79% | +17.72% |
| Regular · IDCW | INF179KC1GM7 | ₹28.8380 | −1.20% | 1.79% | +16.59% |
All plans hold the same portfolio. They differ in expense ratio (Direct plans pay no distributor commission) and in how gains are handled (Growth reinvests, IDCW pays out).
Armor risk check
HDFC Defence Fund moves about 1.6× as much as the market
Volatility, past year
Worst fall, past year
Compared with the Nifty 500 over the past 12 months.
Check it against your portfolio in the appAbout this fund
HDFC Defence Fund is an open-ended mutual fund from HDFC Mutual Fund, in the Thematic Fund category. It began on 19 May 2023. It is benchmarked to the Nifty India Defence Index TRI (Total Returns Index). The fund manages ₹9,370.51 Cr across its plans as of 16 Oct 2026. The Direct · IDCW plan has an expense ratio of 1.79%. The minimum first investment is ₹100, and SIPs are available.
FAQs
What is the NAV of HDFC Defence Fund?
The NAV of HDFC Defence Fund (Direct · IDCW) was ₹29.9280 on 19 Oct 2026, down 1.19% from the previous NAV.
What plans does HDFC Defence Fund have?
HDFC Defence Fund has 4 plans: Direct · Growth; Regular · Growth; Direct · IDCW; Regular · IDCW.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Defence Fund?
The Direct · IDCW plan of HDFC Defence Fund has an expense ratio of 1.79%.
What is the fund size (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund?
HDFC Defence Fund manages ₹9,370.51 Cr across all plans as of 16 Oct 2026.
What returns has HDFC Defence Fund delivered?
HDFC Defence Fund returned +17.72% over 1Y, +34.41% a year over 3Y. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the exit load of HDFC Defence Fund?
HDFC Defence Fund: 1% exit load if redeemed/switched-out within 1 year from allotment date, nil thereafter.
What is the minimum investment and SIP amount for HDFC Defence Fund?
The minimum first investment in HDFC Defence Fund is ₹100, and ₹100 after that. SIPs are available (SIP available in Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Yearly frequencies. Minimum: Rs.100 for DSIP/WSIP/MSIP, Rs.1500 for QSIP, Rs.2500 for HSIP, Rs.5000 for YSIP. Minimum installments vary by frequency and amount.).
How risky is HDFC Defence Fund?
HDFC Defence Fund is rated "very high risk" on SEBI's riskometer.
For information only. Not investment advice or a research report. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully.
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