HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth

Fund Overview

Fund Size

₹6,498 Cr

Expense Ratio

0.75%

ISIN

INF179KC1GI5

Minimum SIP

₹100

Exit Load

1.00%

Inception Date

02 Jun 2023

About this fund

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth is a Equity - Other mutual fund schemes offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. This fund has been in existence for 2 years, 2 months and 27 days, having been launched on 02-Jun-23.
As of 28-Aug-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹23.09, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 6497.99 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.75%.

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 45.22% since inception.
The fund's asset allocation comprises around 94.62% in equities, 0.00% in debts, and 5.38% in cash & cash equivalents.
You can start investing in HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth with a SIP of ₹100 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹100.

Performance against Category Average

In this section, we compare the returns of the scheme with the category average over various periods. Periods for which the fund has outperformed its category average are marked in green, otherwise red.

1 Year

+1.60%

— (Cat Avg.)

Since Inception

+45.22%

— (Cat Avg.)

Portfolio Summaryas of 31st July 2025

Equity	₹6,148.14 Cr	94.62%
Others	₹349.85 Cr	5.38%

Top Holdings

All Holdings

Equity

Debt & Others

Name	Type	Amount	Holdings
Bharat Electronics Ltd	Equity	₹1,257.72 Cr	19.36%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares	Equity	₹1,020.35 Cr	15.70%
Solar Industries India Ltd	Equity	₹922.61 Cr	14.20%
BEML Ltd	Equity	₹618.12 Cr	9.51%
Astra Microwave Products Ltd	Equity	₹388.11 Cr	5.97%
Treps - Tri-Party Repo	Cash - Repurchase Agreement	₹373.37 Cr	5.75%
Bharat Dynamics Ltd Ordinary Shares	Equity	₹276.85 Cr	4.26%
Cyient DLM Ltd	Equity	₹252.58 Cr	3.89%
Bharat Forge Ltd	Equity	₹198.99 Cr	3.06%
Premier Explosives Ltd	Equity	₹160.14 Cr	2.46%
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd	Equity	₹156.63 Cr	2.41%
MTAR Technologies Ltd	Equity	₹155.69 Cr	2.40%
Data Patterns (India) Ltd	Equity	₹130.13 Cr	2.00%
Avalon Technologies Ltd	Equity	₹114.71 Cr	1.77%
Techno Electric & Engineering Co Ltd	Equity	₹99.84 Cr	1.54%
Power Mech Projects Ltd	Equity	₹95 Cr	1.46%
The Anup Engineering Ltd	Equity	₹67.11 Cr	1.03%
Centum Electronics Ltd	Equity	₹57.61 Cr	0.89%
Cummins India Ltd	Equity	₹49.3 Cr	0.76%
Rishabh Instruments Ltd	Equity	₹27.68 Cr	0.43%
Net Current Assets	Cash	₹-23.52 Cr	0.36%
JNK India Ltd	Equity	₹23.45 Cr	0.36%
Larsen & Toubro Ltd	Equity	₹22.4 Cr	0.34%
DEE Development Engineers Ltd	Equity	₹20.11 Cr	0.31%
Diffusion Engineers Ltd	Equity	₹18.78 Cr	0.29%
Ideaforge Technology Ltd	Equity	₹14.22 Cr	0.22%

Allocation By Market Cap (Equity)

Other Allocation

Equity Sector

Debt & Others

Sector	Amount	Holdings
Industrials	₹4,011.49 Cr	61.73%
Basic Materials	₹1,082.75 Cr	16.66%
Technology	₹854.91 Cr	13.16%
Consumer Cyclical	₹198.99 Cr	3.06%

Risk & Performance Ratios

Fund Managers

Rahul Baijal

Since April 2025

Priya Ranjan

Since April 2025

Dhruv Muchhal

Since June 2023

Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st July 2025

ISIN

INF179KC1GI5

Expense Ratio

0.75%

Exit Load

1.00%

Fund Size

₹6,498 Cr

Age

2 years 2 months

Lumpsum Minimum

₹100

Fund Status

Open Ended Investment Company

Benchmark

Nifty India Defence TR INR

Investment Objective

To seek to generate long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio primarily of Equity and Equity Related Securities. Scheme shall invest in Indian equities,foreign equities and related instruments and debt securities.

Tax Treatment

Capital Gains Taxation:

Dividend Taxation:

Note: As per the Income Tax Budget 2024, mutual funds are subject to capital gains taxation, which includes surcharge and cess based on prevailing income tax rules and the investor’s income. Taxation applies only to realised gains, not notional gains. Please consult your tax advisors to determine the implications or consequences of your investments in such securities.

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HDFC Innovation Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.0%	1.0%	₹2439.44 Cr	-
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Motilal Oswal Services Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	2.6%	1.0%	₹41.81 Cr	-
Motilal Oswal Services Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.7%	1.0%	₹41.81 Cr	-
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ICICI Prudential Quality Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.0%	1.0%	₹2108.60 Cr	-
Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market ETF Very High Risk	0.5%	-	₹4.63 Cr	-
Axis Nifty500 Momentum 50 ETF Very High Risk	-	-	-	-
Mirae Asset BSE Select IPO ETF Very High Risk	0.3%	-	₹15.50 Cr	-
Mirae Asset BSE Select IPO ETF Fund of Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	0.0%	₹6.05 Cr	-
Mirae Asset BSE Select IPO ETF Fund of Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.5%	0.0%	₹6.05 Cr	-
Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	2.6%	1.0%	₹123.53 Cr	-
Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.7%	1.0%	₹123.53 Cr	-
Nippon India Active Momentum Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	1.6%	1.0%	₹221.19 Cr	-
Nippon India Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.7%	1.0%	₹221.19 Cr	-
Groww Nifty 200 ETF Very High Risk	0.3%	-	₹13.57 Cr	-
Groww Nifty 200 ETF FoF Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.1%	1.0%	₹4.79 Cr	-
Groww Nifty 200 ETF FoF Regular Growth Very High Risk	0.7%	1.0%	₹4.79 Cr	-
Invesco India Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.7%	0.0%	₹567.37 Cr	-
Invesco India Business Cycle Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.4%	0.0%	₹567.37 Cr	-
Kotak MSCI India ETF Very High Risk	0.4%	-	₹854.50 Cr	-
Motilal Oswal Innovation Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹283.72 Cr	-
Motilal Oswal Innovation Opportunities Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.4%	1.0%	₹283.72 Cr	-
Groww Nifty India Railways PSU ETF Very High Risk	0.5%	-	₹65.04 Cr	-
ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund Regular Growth Moderate Risk	2.1%	1.0%	₹1708.70 Cr	-
ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.9%	1.0%	₹1708.70 Cr	-
WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.6%	1.0%	₹568.94 Cr	-
WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.3%	1.0%	₹568.94 Cr	-
UTI Quant Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.0%	1.0%	₹1693.00 Cr	-
UTI Quant Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	1.0%	₹1693.00 Cr	-
ICICI Prudential Nifty Auto ETF Very High Risk	0.2%	-	₹167.65 Cr	-2.0%
ICICI Prudential Nifty 200 Quality 30 ETF Very High Risk	0.3%	-	₹176.45 Cr	-8.8%
ICICI Prudential Nifty Alpha Low Volatility 30 ETF Very High Risk	0.4%	-	₹1774.26 Cr	-12.8%
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Mirae Asset Nifty India New Age Consumption ETF Fund of Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.6%	0.0%	₹14.53 Cr	-

About the AMC

HDFC Mutual Fund

+91 22 66316333

https://www.hdfcfund.com/

Total AUM

₹8,23,142 Cr

Address

“HUL House”, 2nd Floor, Mumbai, 400 020

Other Funds by HDFC Mutual Fund

Fund name	Expense Ratio	Exit Load	Fund size	1Y
HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.7%	1.0%	₹2439.44 Cr	-
HDFC CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.1%	0.0%	₹408.36 Cr	-
HDFC Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹78.51 Cr	-
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.9%	1.0%	₹1936.05 Cr	10.9%
HDFC Technology Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹1375.20 Cr	-5.9%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1162 Days March 2022 Series 46 Direct Growth Low Risk	-	0.0%	₹30.78 Cr	7.2%
HDFC FMP 1204D December 2022 (47) Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	-	-	₹51.24 Cr	7.4%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plans 1269 Days March 2023 Series 47 Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹76.38 Cr	7.9%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plans 1359 Days September 2022 Series 46 Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹316.54 Cr	7.6%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1406 Days August 2022 Series 46 Direct Growth Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹246.30 Cr	7.7%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plans 1113 Days March 2019 Series 44 Plan 1 Direct Growth Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	-	-
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1876 Days Series 46 Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹33.50 Cr	8.2%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plans Series 46 1158D July 2022 Direct Growth Low Risk	-	0.0%	₹161.40 Cr	6.7%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1861 Days Series 46 Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹478.73 Cr	8.2%
HDFC FMP 2638D February 2023 (47) Direct Growth Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹151.02 Cr	8.5%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plans 1127 Days April 2019 Series 44 Plan 1 Direct Growth Moderate Risk	-	-	-	-
HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.7%	1.0%	₹101772.60 Cr	0.2%
HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹24510.90 Cr	1.4%
HDFC Dynamic PE Ratio Fund of Funds Plan A Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.1%	0.0%	₹1538.90 Cr	-0.2%
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.7%	1.0%	₹36353.10 Cr	-0.4%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.2%	1.0%	₹1326.14 Cr	-7.8%
HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.8%	1.0%	₹26406.25 Cr	-2.9%
HDFC Nifty G-Sec July 2031 Index Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.2%	0.0%	₹722.04 Cr	8.5%
HDFC Nifty G-sec Dec 2026 Index Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.2%	0.0%	₹1184.35 Cr	8.0%
HDFC Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.8%	1.0%	₹2924.62 Cr	-1.5%
HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹525.82 Cr	-8.9%
HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund Direct Growth Moderately High risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹6994.93 Cr	8.6%
HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.2%	0.0%	₹199.79 Cr	7.7%
HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.4%	0.0%	₹5921.26 Cr	8.3%
HDFC Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.8%	1.0%	₹4186.79 Cr	5.1%
HDFC Non-Cyclical Consumer Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	1.0%	₹1009.56 Cr	0.8%
HDFC Asset Allocator Fund of Funds Direct Growth High Risk	0.1%	1.0%	₹4434.90 Cr	8.3%
HDFC Gold Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.2%	1.0%	₹4536.91 Cr	39.3%
HDFC Gilt Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.5%	0.0%	₹2812.13 Cr	5.9%
HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.8%	0.0%	₹804.37 Cr	5.6%
HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund Direct Growth Moderately High risk	0.7%	0.0%	₹3883.75 Cr	8.4%
HDFC Income Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.8%	0.0%	₹945.78 Cr	6.6%
HDFC Infrastructure Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	1.0%	₹2539.90 Cr	-4.9%
HDFC Liquid Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.2%	0.0%	₹67611.62 Cr	7.0%
HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.4%	0.0%	₹35801.35 Cr	8.2%
HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.7%	1.0%	₹83847.39 Cr	1.7%
HDFC Hybrid Debt Fund Direct Growth Moderately High risk	1.2%	1.0%	₹3373.67 Cr	3.4%
HDFC TaxSaver Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	0.0%	₹16579.03 Cr	2.8%
HDFC Multi - Asset Fund Direct Growth High Risk	0.8%	1.0%	₹4634.55 Cr	6.7%
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth Moderately High risk	0.9%	1.0%	₹5673.94 Cr	3.8%
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.4%	0.0%	₹18143.46 Cr	8.7%
HDFC Top 100 Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹38116.69 Cr	-3.8%
HDFC S&P BSE 500 Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹232.85 Cr	-4.3%
HDFC Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹379.61 Cr	-4.3%
HDFC Dividend Yield Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.7%	1.0%	₹6445.63 Cr	-6.1%

Risk Level

Your principal amount will be at Very High Risk

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What is the current NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth?

The NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth, as of 28-Aug-2025, is ₹23.09.

What is the portfolio composition of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth?

The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as 94.62% in equities, 0.00% in bonds, and 5.38% in cash and cash equivalents.

Who manages the HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth?

The fund managers responsible for HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth are:-

Rahul Baijal
Priya Ranjan
Dhruv Muchhal

Disclaimer: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. The NAVs of the schemes may go up or down depending upon the factors and forces affecting the securities market including the fluctuations in the interest rates. The past performance of the mutual funds is not necessarily indicative of the future performance of the schemes. Investors are requested to review the prospectus carefully and obtain expert professional advice with regard to specific legal, tax and financial implications of the investment/participation in the scheme.

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Fund Overview

Fund Size

₹6,498 Cr

Expense Ratio

0.75%

ISIN

INF179KC1GI5

Minimum SIP

₹100

Exit Load

1.00%

Inception Date

02 Jun 2023

Risk Level

Your principal amount will be at Very High Risk