- AMC
- HDFC Mutual Fund
- Category
- Sectoral/ Thematic
- ISIN
- INF179KC1HP8
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund
₹20.9560
−₹0.2740 (−1.29%)
NAV · Direct · IDCW ·
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund's Direct IDCW NAV was ₹20.9560 on 19 Oct 2026, down 1.29% on the day. Its 3-year return is 27.83% a year.
- Expense ratio
- 2.13%
- Fund size
- ₹2,282.16 Cr
- Min. investment
- ₹100
NAV history
Between 20 Oct 2025 and 19 Oct 2026, the NAV ranged from ₹16.8320 to ₹22.8920.
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
- 2.13% (Direct)
- Exit load
- 1% if redeemed/switched-out within 30 days from allotment date, no exit load after 30 days
- Riskometer
- Very high
- Benchmark
- BSE Healthcare Index (TRI)
- Launched
- 14 Sep 2023
- Fund managers
- Gopal Agrawal, Nikhil Mathur, 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 | INF179KC1HO1 | ₹20.9560 | −1.29% | 2.13% | +17.97% |
| Regular · Growth | INF179KC1HL7 | ₹20.2150 | −1.30% | 2.13% | +16.65% |
| Direct · IDCW | INF179KC1HP8 | ₹20.9560 | −1.29% | 2.13% | +17.97% |
| Regular · IDCW | INF179KC1HM5 | ₹20.2150 | −1.30% | 2.13% | +16.65% |
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 Pharma and Healthcare Fund moves about 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 Pharma and Healthcare Fund is an open-ended mutual fund from HDFC Mutual Fund, in the Sectoral/ Thematic category. It began on 14 Sep 2023. It is benchmarked to the BSE Healthcare Index (TRI). The fund manages ₹2,282.16 Cr across its plans as of 16 Oct 2026. The Direct · IDCW plan has an expense ratio of 2.13%. The minimum first investment is ₹100, and SIPs are available.
FAQs
What is the NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?
The NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund (Direct · IDCW) was ₹20.9560 on 19 Oct 2026, down 1.29% from the previous NAV.
What plans does HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund have?
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund has 4 plans: Direct · Growth; Regular · Growth; Direct · IDCW; Regular · IDCW.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?
The Direct · IDCW plan of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund has an expense ratio of 2.13%.
What is the fund size (AUM) of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund manages ₹2,282.16 Cr across all plans as of 16 Oct 2026.
What returns has HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund delivered?
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund returned +17.97% over 1Y, +27.83% a year over 3Y. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the exit load of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund: 1% if redeemed/switched-out within 30 days from allotment date, no exit load after 30 days.
What is the minimum investment and SIP amount for HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?
The minimum first investment in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund is ₹100, and ₹100 after that. SIPs are available (SIP available at Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Yearly frequencies. Minimum amounts: Daily/Weekly/Monthly - Rs.100, Quarterly - Rs.1500, Half Yearly - Rs.2500, Yearly - Rs.5000. Minimum installments vary by frequency and amount.).
How risky is HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare 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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