HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth

Fund Overview

Fund Size

₹3,501 Cr

Expense Ratio

1.03%

ISIN

INF179KC1HO1

Minimum SIP

₹100

Exit Load

1.00%

Inception Date

04 Oct 2023

About this fund

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth is a Sector - Healthcare mutual fund schemes offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. This fund has been in existence for 3 years and 29 days, having been launched on 04-Oct-23.
As of 30-Oct-26, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹21.95, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 3501.37 Crores, and an expense ratio of 1.03%.

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 29.32% since inception.
The fund's asset allocation comprises around 96.77% in equities, 0.00% in debts, and 3.23% in cash & cash equivalents.
You can start investing in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare 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

+23.12%

+13.44% (Cat Avg.)

3 Years

+30.53%

+21.70% (Cat Avg.)

Since Inception

+29.32%

— (Cat Avg.)

Portfolio Summaryas of 30th September 2026

Equity	₹3,388.19 Cr	96.77%
Others	₹113.18 Cr	3.23%

Top Holdings

All Holdings

Equity

Debt & Others

Name	Type	Amount	Holdings
Divi's Laboratories Ltd	Equity	₹328.63 Cr	9.39%
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd	Equity	₹289.76 Cr	8.28%
Treps - Tri-Party Repo	Cash - Repurchase Agreement	₹163.43 Cr	4.67%
Alkem Laboratories Ltd	Equity	₹162.58 Cr	4.64%
Cipla Ltd	Equity	₹145.37 Cr	4.15%
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd	Equity	₹129.18 Cr	3.69%
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd	Equity	₹127.91 Cr	3.65%
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares	Equity	₹126.42 Cr	3.61%
Aster DM Quality Care Ltd Ordinary Shares	Equity	₹124.51 Cr	3.56%
Lupin Ltd	Equity	₹124.15 Cr	3.55%
Neuland Laboratories Ltd	Equity	₹113.51 Cr	3.24%
Shilpa Medicare Ltd	Equity	₹113.18 Cr	3.23%
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd	Equity	₹111.58 Cr	3.19%
Acutaas Chemicals Ltd	Equity	₹111.17 Cr	3.18%
Anthem Biosciences Ltd	Equity	₹110.9 Cr	3.17%
Ipca Laboratories Ltd	Equity	₹104.39 Cr	2.98%
Global Health Ltd	Equity	₹95.3 Cr	2.72%
Rubicon Research Ltd	Equity	₹88.16 Cr	2.52%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd	Equity	₹73.5 Cr	2.10%
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd	Equity	₹73.05 Cr	2.09%
Molbio Diagnostics Ltd	Equity	₹70.42 Cr	2.01%
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd	Equity	₹70.17 Cr	2.00%
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd	Equity	₹63.78 Cr	1.82%
Gland Pharma Ltd	Equity	₹62.32 Cr	1.78%
Wockhardt Ltd	Equity	₹59.95 Cr	1.71%
Jupiter Life Line Hospitals Ltd	Equity	₹58.95 Cr	1.68%
Metropolis Healthcare Ltd	Equity	₹58.58 Cr	1.67%
Sai Life Sciences Ltd	Equity	₹55.18 Cr	1.58%
Biocon Ltd	Equity	₹51.49 Cr	1.47%
Net Current Assets	Cash	₹-50.25 Cr	1.44%
Symbiotec Pharmalab Ltd	Equity	₹47.64 Cr	1.36%
Thyrocare Technologies Ltd	Equity	₹38.41 Cr	1.10%
Corona Remedies Ltd	Equity	₹36.29 Cr	1.04%
Entero Healthcare Solutions Ltd	Equity	₹35.37 Cr	1.01%
Jubilant Pharmova Ltd	Equity	₹32.67 Cr	0.93%
Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs	Equity	₹32.34 Cr	0.92%
Evonile Pharma Ltd	Equity	₹19.31 Cr	0.55%
Bajaj Healthcare Ltd	Equity	₹18.61 Cr	0.53%
Laxmi Dental Ltd	Equity	₹12.34 Cr	0.35%
Cohance Lifesciences Ltd	Equity	₹11.1 Cr	0.32%

Allocation By Market Cap (Equity)

Other Allocation

Equity Sector

Debt & Others

Sector	Amount	Holdings
Healthcare	₹3,277.01 Cr	93.59%
Basic Materials	₹111.17 Cr	3.18%

Risk & Performance Ratios

Fund Managers

Dhruv Muchhal

Since October 2023

Nikhil Mathur

Since October 2023

Additional Scheme Detailsas of 30th September 2026

ISIN

INF179KC1HO1

Expense Ratio

1.03%

Exit Load

1.00%

Fund Size

₹3,501 Cr

Age

3 years

Lumpsum Minimum

₹100

Fund Status

Open Ended Investment Company

Benchmark

BSE Healthcare 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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ICICI Prudential Nifty Pharma ETF Very High Risk	-	-	-	-
Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	-	0.0%	₹435.52 Cr	-
Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	-	0.0%	₹435.52 Cr	-
DSP Nifty Healthcare ETF Very High Risk	0.2%	-	₹17.06 Cr	11.2%
Groww BSE Hospitals ETF Very High Risk	0.5%	-	₹159.92 Cr	-
Mirae Asset Nifty 500 Healthcare ETF Very High Risk	0.3%	-	₹15.36 Cr	-
Bandhan Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.3%	0.0%	₹326.54 Cr	-
Bandhan Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.8%	0.0%	₹326.54 Cr	-
Baroda BNP Paribas Health and Wellness Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.2%	1.0%	₹487.35 Cr	10.1%
Baroda BNP Paribas Health and Wellness Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.3%	1.0%	₹487.35 Cr	8.3%
Bajaj Finserv Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.6%	1.0%	₹405.14 Cr	17.0%
Bajaj Finserv Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.9%	1.0%	₹405.14 Cr	19.0%
PGIM India Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	0.0%	₹130.33 Cr	18.0%
PGIM India Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.6%	0.0%	₹130.33 Cr	16.1%
WhiteOak Capital Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.8%	0.0%	₹926.55 Cr	17.5%
WhiteOak Capital Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	0.0%	₹926.55 Cr	19.5%
DSP Nifty Healthcare ETF Regular Growth Very High Risk	0.2%	-	₹14.94 Cr	11.4%
Kotak Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	0.0%	₹825.14 Cr	23.3%
Kotak Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.6%	0.0%	₹825.14 Cr	21.4%
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.1%	1.0%	₹3501.37 Cr	21.8%
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹3501.37 Cr	23.1%
Nippon India Pharma Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹9166.40 Cr	9.0%
ICICI Prudential Pharma Healthcare and Diagnostics (P.H.D) Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.1%	1.0%	₹6861.20 Cr	4.2%
ICICI Prudential Pharma Healthcare and Diagnostics (P.H.D) Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.3%	1.0%	₹6861.20 Cr	5.1%
DSP Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.8%	0.0%	₹3750.04 Cr	15.0%
DSP Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.0%	0.0%	₹3750.04 Cr	13.5%
LIC MF Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.4%	1.0%	₹99.36 Cr	11.0%
LIC MF Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.7%	1.0%	₹99.36 Cr	9.5%
quant Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.5%	1.0%	₹424.53 Cr	15.3%
quant Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	3.1%	1.0%	₹424.53 Cr	13.5%
UTI Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.3%	1.0%	₹1429.84 Cr	13.5%
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	0.0%	₹5870.00 Cr	17.8%
Tata India Pharma & Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.4%	0.0%	₹1511.49 Cr	2.8%
Tata India Pharma & Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	0.0%	₹1511.49 Cr	4.3%
ICICI Prudential Nifty Healthcare ETF Very High Risk	0.2%	-	₹231.43 Cr	11.3%
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.0%	0.0%	₹5870.00 Cr	16.7%
Nippon India Pharma Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	1.8%	1.0%	₹9166.40 Cr	8.1%
UTI Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.2%	1.0%	₹1429.84 Cr	12.4%
Axis NIFTY Healthcare ETF Very High Risk	0.4%	-	₹23.07 Cr	11.1%
Nippon India Nifty Pharma ETF Very High Risk	0.2%	-	₹1736.44 Cr	22.1%
Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.0%	1.0%	₹3494.44 Cr	16.7%
Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.6%	1.0%	₹3494.44 Cr	18.4%
ITI Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.6%	0.0%	₹266.05 Cr	7.5%
ITI Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.9%	0.0%	₹266.05 Cr	9.4%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty Healthcare ETF Very High Risk	0.2%	-	₹74.67 Cr	11.3%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Pharma & Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	2.3%	1.0%	₹1077.52 Cr	12.6%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Pharma & Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	1.0%	₹1077.52 Cr	14.2%
Motilal Oswal S&P BSE Healthcare ETF Very High Risk	0.4%	-	₹44.40 Cr	12.2%

About the AMC

HDFC Mutual Fund

+91 22 66316333

https://www.hdfcfund.com/

Total AUM

₹9,06,873 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 Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8-13 yr G-sec 70 30 Index Fund Direct Growth High Risk	-	0.0%	-	-
HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹32.03 Cr	-
HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.2%	1.0%	₹52.65 Cr	-
HDFC Nifty Metal ETF FOF Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.1%	-	₹112.22 Cr	-
HDFC Nifty Auto Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.2%	0.0%	₹145.63 Cr	-
HDFC CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 9-12 Months Debt Index Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.1%	0.0%	₹1072.98 Cr	-
HDFC Income Plus Arbitrage Omni FOF Direct Growth Moderately High risk	0.1%	1.0%	₹31.31 Cr	-
HDFC Nifty India Consumption Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.4%	0.0%	₹105.39 Cr	-
HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹159.19 Cr	-
HDFC Diversified Equity All Cap Active FOF Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	1.0%	₹2582.64 Cr	-6.6%
HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹3152.02 Cr	10.0%
HDFC CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.1%	0.0%	₹1971.69 Cr	6.9%
HDFC Nifty Top 20 Equal Weight Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.4%	0.0%	₹87.79 Cr	-9.2%
HDFC Nifty100 Quality 30 Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.4%	0.0%	₹130.93 Cr	-4.8%
HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.4%	0.0%	₹141.46 Cr	-7.6%
HDFC Nifty LargeMidcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹455.57 Cr	-6.7%
HDFC Nifty500 Multicap 50:25:25 Index Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹510.22 Cr	-6.5%
HDFC NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.5%	0.0%	₹198.82 Cr	-7.9%
HDFC Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.9%	1.0%	₹10280.27 Cr	-1.0%
HDFC NIFTY Realty Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.5%	0.0%	₹176.37 Cr	-14.4%
HDFC NIFTY200 Momentum 30 Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.8%	0.0%	₹568.15 Cr	-9.7%
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹3501.37 Cr	23.1%
HDFC Technology Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	1.0%	₹1370.99 Cr	-9.9%
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 Risk	-	-	₹51.24 Cr	6.1%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plans 1269 Days March 2023 Series 47 Direct Growth Low Risk	-	0.0%	₹76.38 Cr	5.7%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plans 1359 Days September 2022 Series 46 Direct Growth Low Risk	-	0.0%	₹316.54 Cr	5.6%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1406 Days August 2022 Series 46 Direct Growth Low Risk	-	0.0%	₹246.30 Cr	5.7%
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 Risk	-	0.0%	₹35.27 Cr	5.7%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plans Series 46 1158D July 2022 Direct Growth Low Risk	-	0.0%	₹161.40 Cr	6.6%
HDFC Fixed Maturity Plan 1861 Days Series 46 Direct Growth Low Risk	-	0.0%	₹504.60 Cr	5.8%
HDFC FMP 2638D February 2023 (47) Direct Growth Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹151.02 Cr	3.1%
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	0.8%	1.0%	₹102533.96 Cr	-5.2%
HDFC Hybrid Equity Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	1.0%	₹21158.38 Cr	-8.9%
HDFC Dynamic PE Ratio Fund of Funds Plan A Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.0%	0.0%	₹2646.85 Cr	4.8%
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.8%	1.0%	₹40800.81 Cr	-9.8%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.4%	1.0%	₹1100.13 Cr	-12.9%
HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.9%	1.0%	₹28542.70 Cr	-7.0%
HDFC Nifty G-Sec July 2031 Index Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.2%	0.0%	₹623.29 Cr	2.4%
HDFC Nifty G-sec Dec 2026 Index Fund Direct Growth Low Risk	0.2%	0.0%	₹920.03 Cr	5.6%
HDFC Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	1.0%	₹2645.86 Cr	-3.4%
HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹753.72 Cr	-3.7%
HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund Direct Growth High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹7630.51 Cr	6.2%
HDFC Nifty SDL Oct 2026 Index Fund Direct Growth Low Risk	0.2%	0.0%	₹176.71 Cr	5.6%
HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹5055.46 Cr	3.4%
HDFC Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.1%	1.0%	₹4425.37 Cr	-5.1%
HDFC Non-Cyclical Consumer Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.4%	1.0%	₹954.07 Cr	-11.0%
HDFC Asset Allocator Fund of Funds Direct Growth High Risk	0.1%	1.0%	₹5956.23 Cr	-0.0%

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What is the current NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth?

The NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth, as of 30-Oct-2026, is ₹21.95.

What are the returns of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth?

The fund has generated 23.12% over the last 1 year and 30.53% over the last 3 years. However, this does not guarantee that the fund will perform similarly in the future.

What is the portfolio composition of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth?

The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as 96.77% in equities, 0.00% in bonds, and 3.23% in cash and cash equivalents.

Who manages the HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth?

The fund managers responsible for HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth are:-

Dhruv Muchhal
Nikhil Mathur

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