- AMC
- HDFC Mutual Fund
- Category
- Ultra Short to Short Term Fund
- ISIN
- INF179K01VG5
HDFC Low Duration Fund
₹10.1599
+₹0.0030 (+0.03%)
NAV · Direct · IDCW Monthly ·
HDFC Low Duration Fund's Direct IDCW Monthly NAV was ₹10.1599 on 19 Oct 2026, up 0.03% on the day. Its 3-year return is −0.06% a year.
- Expense ratio
- 1.03%
- Fund size
- ₹20,960.36 Cr
- Min. investment
- ₹100
NAV history
Between 20 Oct 2025 and 19 Oct 2026, the NAV ranged from ₹10.1333 to ₹10.2686.
Direct · IDCW Monthly plan. 3Y, 5Y and since-launch returns are annualised; since launch is absolute until the fund is a year old.
Fund details
- Expense ratio
- 1.03% (Direct)
- Exit load
- nil
- Riskometer
- Moderate
- Benchmark
- Nifty Low Duration Debt Index A-I
- Launched
- 18 Nov 1999
- Fund managers
- Mr.Anupam Joshi, Praveen Jain, Mr.Gopal Agrawal
Fund size, expense ratio and minimums as of 16 Sep 2026.
All plans
| Plan | ISIN | NAV | 1 day | Expense ratio | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct · Growth | INF179K01VF7 | ₹67.7581 | +0.03% | 1.03% | +5.94% |
| Regular · Growth | INF179K01442 | ₹61.9968 | +0.03% | 1.03% | +5.31% |
| Direct · IDCW Monthly | INF179K01VG5 | ₹10.1599 | +0.03% | 1.03% | −0.23% |
| Direct · IDCW Daily | INF179KC1IR2 | ₹10.0598 | +0.03% | 1.03% | −0.06% |
| Direct · IDCW Weekly | INF179KC1IS0 | ₹10.0596 | +0.03% | 1.03% | −0.07% |
| Regular · IDCW Daily | INF179K01434 | ₹10.1362 | +0.03% | 1.03% | −0.07% |
| Regular · IDCW Monthly | INF179K01459 | ₹10.1539 | +0.02% | 1.03% | −0.24% |
| Regular · IDCW Weekly | INF179K01475 | ₹10.0584 | +0.02% | 1.03% | −0.28% |
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).
About this fund
HDFC Low Duration Fund is an open-ended mutual fund from HDFC Mutual Fund, in the Ultra Short to Short Term Fund category. It began on 18 Nov 1999. It is benchmarked to the Nifty Low Duration Debt Index A-I. The fund manages ₹20,960.36 Cr across its plans as of 16 Sep 2026. The Direct · IDCW Monthly plan has an expense ratio of 1.03%. The minimum first investment is ₹100, and SIPs are available.
FAQs
What is the NAV of HDFC Low Duration Fund?
The NAV of HDFC Low Duration Fund (Direct · IDCW Monthly) was ₹10.1599 on 19 Oct 2026, up 0.03% from the previous NAV.
What plans does HDFC Low Duration Fund have?
HDFC Low Duration Fund has 8 plans: Direct · Growth; Regular · Growth; Direct · IDCW Monthly; Direct · IDCW Daily; Direct · IDCW Weekly; Regular · IDCW Daily; Regular · IDCW Monthly; Regular · IDCW Weekly.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Low Duration Fund?
The Direct · IDCW Monthly plan of HDFC Low Duration Fund has an expense ratio of 1.03%.
What is the fund size (AUM) of HDFC Low Duration Fund?
HDFC Low Duration Fund manages ₹20,960.36 Cr across all plans as of 16 Sep 2026.
What returns has HDFC Low Duration Fund delivered?
HDFC Low Duration Fund returned −0.23% over 1Y, −0.06% a year over 3Y, −0.03% a year over 5Y. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the exit load of HDFC Low Duration Fund?
HDFC Low Duration Fund: nil.
What is the minimum investment and SIP amount for HDFC Low Duration Fund?
The minimum first investment in HDFC Low Duration Fund is ₹100, and ₹100 after that. SIPs are available (SIP available in Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Yearly frequencies. Minimum amount: Rs.100 for Daily/Weekly/Monthly, Rs.1500 for Quarterly, Rs.2500 for Half Yearly, Rs.5000 for Yearly. Minimum installments vary by frequency and amount.).
How risky is HDFC Low Duration Fund?
HDFC Low Duration Fund is rated "moderate 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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