AMC: HDFC Mutual Fund
Category: Equity Savings
ISIN: INF179K01AK1

HDFC Equity Savings Fund

₹11.9930

−₹0.0520 (−0.43%)

NAV · Regular · IDCW · 19 Oct 2026

HDFC Equity Savings Fund's Regular IDCW NAV was ₹11.9930 on 19 Oct 2026, down 0.43% on the day. Its 3-year return is −0.21% a year.

52-week NAV range8.1% below high

₹11.8790₹13.0440

Expense ratio: 2.19%
Fund size: ₹5,682.17 Cr
Min. investment: ₹100

NAV history

Regular · IDCW plan. 3Y, 5Y and since-launch returns are annualised; since launch is absolute until the fund is a year old.

Fund details

Expense ratio: 2.19% (Regular)
Exit load: up to 15% of units redeemable without exit load. exit load of 1% if redeemed/switched-out within 1 month from allotment date. no exit load after 1 month.
Riskometer: Moderately high
Benchmark: NIFTY Equity Savings Index
Launched: 20 Aug 2004
Fund managers: Mr.Anand Laddha, Mr.Anil Bamboli, Mr.Arun Agarwal, Gopal Agrawal, Nandita Menezes, 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	INF179K01XT4	₹75.7560	−0.42%	2.19%	+0.70%
Regular · Growth	INF179K01AM7	₹66.8890	−0.43%	2.19%	−0.23%
Direct · IDCW	INF179K01XR8	₹14.6960	−0.42%	2.19%	−5.00%
Regular · IDCW	INF179K01AK1	₹11.9930	−0.43%	2.19%	−7.03%

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 Equity Savings Fund moves less than the market

Volatility, past year

This fund7%

Nifty 50015%

Worst fall, past year

This fund−9%

Nifty 500−15%

Compared with the Nifty 500 over the past 12 months.

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About this fund

HDFC Equity Savings Fund is an open-ended mutual fund from HDFC Mutual Fund, in the Equity Savings category. It began on 20 Aug 2004. It is benchmarked to the NIFTY Equity Savings Index. The fund manages ₹5,682.17 Cr across its plans as of 16 Oct 2026. The Regular · IDCW plan has an expense ratio of 2.19%. The minimum first investment is ₹100, and SIPs are available.

FAQs

What is the NAV of HDFC Equity Savings Fund?

The NAV of HDFC Equity Savings Fund (Regular · IDCW) was ₹11.9930 on 19 Oct 2026, down 0.43% from the previous NAV.

What plans does HDFC Equity Savings Fund have?

HDFC Equity Savings Fund has 4 plans: Direct · Growth; Regular · Growth; Direct · IDCW; Regular · IDCW.

What is the expense ratio of HDFC Equity Savings Fund?

The Regular · IDCW plan of HDFC Equity Savings Fund has an expense ratio of 2.19%.

What is the fund size (AUM) of HDFC Equity Savings Fund?

HDFC Equity Savings Fund manages ₹5,682.17 Cr across all plans as of 16 Oct 2026.

What returns has HDFC Equity Savings Fund delivered?

HDFC Equity Savings Fund returned −7.03% over 1Y, −0.21% a year over 3Y, −0.73% a year over 5Y. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

What is the exit load of HDFC Equity Savings Fund?

HDFC Equity Savings Fund: up to 15% of units redeemable without exit load. exit load of 1% if redeemed/switched-out within 1 month from allotment date. no exit load after 1 month..

What is the minimum investment and SIP amount for HDFC Equity Savings Fund?

The minimum first investment in HDFC Equity Savings Fund is ₹100, and ₹100 after that. SIPs are available (SIP available in Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Yearly frequencies. Minimum amounts: DSIP/WSIP/MSIP - Rs. 100, QSIP - Rs. 1500, HSIP - Rs. 2500, YSIP - Rs. 5000. Minimum installments vary by frequency and amount.).

How risky is HDFC Equity Savings Fund?

HDFC Equity Savings Fund is rated "moderately 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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