AA
Arun AgarwalLead
Since Aug 2020
AUM managed
₹2,26,786.78Cr
Tenure
Since Aug 2020
Funds
51
HDFC Nifty 50 Index
Index FundsHDFC Mutual Fund
NAV
₹219.74
+1.65% today
AUM
₹23,783.91 Cr
Fund size
Expense
0.73%
Regular plan
Min SIP
₹100
per month
Min Lumpsum
₹100
one-time
Exit Load
0.25
on redemption
Fund snapshot
Category rank#37 of 87
Risk-o-meterVery High Risk
BenchmarkNifty 50 TR INR (100%)
Number of holdings50
Inception17 Jul 2002
Exit load0.25
Risk metrics
Alpha0
Beta0
Sharpe ratio-0.32
Standard deviation15.88%
Sortino ratio-0.4
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
NM
Since Mar 2025
AUM managed
₹2,17,480.85Cr
Tenure
Since Mar 2025
Funds
37
About HDFC Nifty 50 Index
HDFC Nifty 50 Index is an open-ended Index Funds mutual fund scheme offered by HDFC Mutual Fund under the regular plan with the growth option. Its latest net asset value (NAV) is ₹219.74 per unit and the scheme manages ₹23,783.91 Cr in assets under management. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.73% and is benchmarked against Nifty 50 TR INR (100%). Over the trailing 5 years, HDFC Nifty 50 Index has delivered +5.41% returns. SEBI's riskometer places this scheme in the Very High Risk category, so read the scheme information document before investing.
Investment objective
The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate returns that are commensurate with the performance of the NIFTY 50 Index, subject to tracking errors. 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 Nifty 50 Index returns
| Period | Fund |
|---|---|
| 1 month | -0.55% |
| 3 months | -4.36% |
| 6 months | -4.52% |
| 1 year | -8.59% |
| 3 years | +6.00% |
| 5 years | +5.41% |
Rolling returns
| Period | Fund |
|---|---|
| 3 months | +2.76% |
| 6 months | -3.82% |
| 1 year | -0.78% |
| 3 years | +27.87% |
| 5 years | +57.46% |
Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme related documents carefully.
HDFC Nifty 50 Index — frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC Nifty 50 Index?
The latest net asset value (NAV) of HDFC Nifty 50 Index is ₹219.74 per unit, +1.65% over the previous trading day. NAV is declared by the AMC at the end of every business day.
What returns has HDFC Nifty 50 Index delivered?
HDFC Nifty 50 Index has returned +5.41% over the trailing 5 years (1 year: -8.59%, 3 years: +6.00%). Returns beyond one year are annualised. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Nifty 50 Index?
HDFC Nifty 50 Index charges an expense ratio of 0.73% 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 Nifty 50 Index?
SEBI's riskometer classifies HDFC Nifty 50 Index as Very High Risk, which is typical for a Index Funds scheme. Match the scheme's risk level to your own risk tolerance and investment horizon before investing.
What is the minimum investment in HDFC Nifty 50 Index?
You can start a SIP in HDFC Nifty 50 Index from ₹100 per month, and the minimum lumpsum investment is ₹100.
Who manages HDFC Nifty 50 Index?
HDFC Nifty 50 Index is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund, holds ₹23,783.91 Cr in assets under management and invests across 50 holdings. This page covers the regular plan with the growth option.
Scheme identifiers
- Fund house
- HDFC Mutual Fund
- Scheme category
- Equity
- Scheme sub-category
- Index Funds
- Plan
- Regular plan
- Option
- Growth
- ISIN
- INF179K01KZ8
- Scheme code
- FSGBR071MR