PR
Priya RanjanLead
Since Apr 2025
AUM managed
₹13,593.38Cr
Tenure
Since Apr 2025
Funds
2
HDFC Defence Reg Gr
Sectoral/ ThematicHDFC Mutual Fund
NAV
₹29.30
-1.04% today
AUM
₹11,477.59 Cr
Fund size
Expense
1.79%
Regular plan
Min SIP
₹100
per month
Min Lumpsum
₹100
one-time
Exit Load
1.0
on redemption
Fund snapshot
Category rank--
Risk-o-meterVery High Risk
BenchmarkNifty India Defence TR INR (100%)
Number of holdings24
Inception02 Jun 2023
Exit load1.0
Risk metrics
Alpha0
Beta0
Sharpe ratio1.03
Standard deviation27.66%
Sortino ratio2.15
Capital gains tax
Equity
STCG · short-term
20%Short-term gains taxed at 20%
Applies when equity fund units are sold within 12 months.
LTCG · long-term
12.5%Long-term gains taxed at 12.5%
Applies when equity fund units are sold after 12 months.
Equity-oriented mutual fund taxation applies based on holding period.
Fund managers
DM
Since Jun 2023
AUM managed
₹8,70,110.89Cr
Tenure
Since Jun 2023
Funds
48
RB
Since Apr 2025
AUM managed
₹54,751.78Cr
Tenure
Since Apr 2025
Funds
4
About HDFC Defence Reg Gr
HDFC Defence Reg Gr is an open-ended Sectoral/ Thematic mutual fund scheme offered by HDFC Mutual Fund under the regular plan with the growth option. Its latest net asset value (NAV) is ₹29.30 per unit and the scheme manages ₹11,477.59 Cr in assets under management. The fund charges an expense ratio of 1.79% and is benchmarked against Nifty India Defence TR INR (100%). Over the trailing 3 years, HDFC Defence Reg Gr has delivered +34.13% returns. SEBI's riskometer places this scheme in the Very High Risk category, so read the scheme information document before investing.
Investment objective
To provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Defence & allied sector companies There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.
Regular Plan · Growth option · NAV as of 15 Oct 2026
HDFC Defence Reg Gr returns
| Period | Fund |
|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.02% |
| 3 months | +1.03% |
| 6 months | +14.77% |
| 1 year | +19.20% |
| 3 years | +34.13% |
Rolling returns
| Period | Fund |
|---|---|
| 3 months | +9.57% |
| 6 months | +23.84% |
| 1 year | +35.27% |
| 3 years | +155.80% |
Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme related documents carefully.
HDFC Defence Reg Gr — frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC Defence Reg Gr?
The latest net asset value (NAV) of HDFC Defence Reg Gr is ₹29.30 per unit, -1.04% over the previous trading day. NAV is declared by the AMC at the end of every business day.
What returns has HDFC Defence Reg Gr delivered?
HDFC Defence Reg Gr has returned +34.13% over the trailing 3 years (1 year: +19.20%). Returns beyond one year are annualised. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Defence Reg Gr?
HDFC Defence Reg Gr charges an expense ratio of 1.79% per annum. The expense ratio is deducted from the scheme's assets, so the NAV you see is already net of it.
How risky is HDFC Defence Reg Gr?
SEBI's riskometer classifies HDFC Defence Reg Gr as Very High Risk, which is typical for a Sectoral/ Thematic scheme. Match the scheme's risk level to your own risk tolerance and investment horizon before investing.
What is the minimum investment in HDFC Defence Reg Gr?
You can start a SIP in HDFC Defence Reg Gr from ₹100 per month, and the minimum lumpsum investment is ₹100.
Who manages HDFC Defence Reg Gr?
HDFC Defence Reg Gr is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund, holds ₹11,477.59 Cr in assets under management and invests across 24 holdings. This page covers the regular plan with the growth option.
Scheme identifiers
- Fund house
- HDFC Mutual Fund
- Scheme category
- Equity
- Scheme sub-category
- Sectoral/ Thematic
- Plan
- Regular plan
- Option
- Growth
- ISIN
- INF179KC1GL9
- Scheme code
- FS0000I8N8