HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth
EquitySector - HealthcareVery High Risk
Direct
NAV (18-Jun-25)
Returns (Since Inception)
Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹1,705 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.82%
ISIN
INF179KC1HO1
Minimum SIP
₹100
Exit Load
1.00%
Inception Date
04 Oct 2023
About this fund
As of 18-Jun-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹16.78, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 1704.87 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.82%.
- HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 35.73% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around 97.98% in equities, 0.00% in debts, and 0.78% 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
+26.14%
+14.51% (Cat Avg.)
Since Inception
+35.73%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 31st May 2025
| Equity | ₹1,670.36 Cr | 97.98% |
| Others | ₹13.28 Cr | 0.78% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type  | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹208.8 Cr | 12.25% |
| Divi's Laboratories Ltd | Equity | ₹174.55 Cr | 10.24% |
| Cipla Ltd | Equity | ₹119.36 Cr | 7.00% |
| Lupin Ltd | Equity | ₹95.34 Cr | 5.59% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹82.29 Cr | 4.83% |
| Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Equity | ₹70.16 Cr | 4.12% |
| Ipca Laboratories Ltd | Equity | ₹68.11 Cr | 3.99% |
| Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd | Equity | ₹67.38 Cr | 3.95% |
| Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹66.84 Cr | 3.92% |
| Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs | Equity | ₹60.37 Cr | 3.54% |
| Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Equity | ₹58.29 Cr | 3.42% |
| Aurobindo Pharma Ltd | Equity | ₹53.06 Cr | 3.11% |
| Wockhardt Ltd | Equity | ₹50.3 Cr | 2.95% |
| Gland Pharma Ltd | Equity | ₹46.82 Cr | 2.75% |
| Alkem Laboratories Ltd | Equity | ₹44.8 Cr | 2.63% |
| Metropolis Healthcare Ltd | Equity | ₹41.29 Cr | 2.42% |
| Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd | Equity | ₹40.8 Cr | 2.39% |
| Acutaas Chemicals Ltd | Equity | ₹37.49 Cr | 2.20% |
| Piramal Pharma Ltd | Equity | ₹36.2 Cr | 2.12% |
| Cohance Lifesciences Ltd | Equity | ₹33.32 Cr | 1.95% |
| Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd | Equity | ₹30.43 Cr | 1.78% |
| Jubilant Pharmova Ltd | Equity | ₹30.31 Cr | 1.78% |
| Pfizer Ltd | Equity | ₹27.68 Cr | 1.62% |
| Fortis Healthcare Ltd | Equity | ₹27.63 Cr | 1.62% |
| Laxmi Dental Ltd | Equity | ₹24.73 Cr | 1.45% |
| Bajaj Healthcare Limited - Prefential Issue | Preferred Stock | ₹21.24 Cr | 1.25% |
| Sai Life Sciences Ltd | Equity | ₹19.26 Cr | 1.13% |
| Medi Assist Healthcare Services Ltd | Equity | ₹18.43 Cr | 1.08% |
| Treps - Tri-Party Repo | Cash - Repurchase Agreement | ₹18.43 Cr | 1.08% |
| Zydus Lifesciences Ltd | Equity | ₹18.38 Cr | 1.08% |
| Ajanta Pharma Ltd | Equity | ₹11.99 Cr | 0.70% |
| Bajaj Healthcare Ltd | Equity | ₹5.96 Cr | 0.35% |
| Net Current Assets | Cash | ₹-5.15 Cr | 0.30% |
Allocation By Market Cap (Equity)
Large Cap Stocks
33.98%
Mid Cap Stocks
26.59%
Small Cap Stocks
35.95%
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Sector | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | ₹1,632.87 Cr | 95.78% |
| Basic Materials | ₹37.49 Cr | 2.20% |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
16.03%
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
0.98
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
1.79
Higher the better
Fund Managers
Dhruv Muchhal
Since October 2023
Nikhil Mathur
Since October 2023
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st May 2025
ISIN | INF179KC1HO1 | Expense Ratio | 0.82% | Exit Load | 1.00% | Fund Size | ₹1,705 Cr | Age | 1 year 8 months | 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:
- If units are sold after 1 year from the date of investment: Gains up to INR 1.25 lakh in a financial year are exempt from tax. Any gains exceeding INR 1.25 lakh are taxed at a rate of 12.5%.
- If units are sold within 1 year from the date of investment: The entire amount of gain is taxed at a rate of 20%.
- Holding the units: No tax is applicable as long as you continue to hold the units.
Dividend Taxation:
Dividends are added to the investor’s income and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Additionally, if an investors dividend income exceeds INR 5,000 in a financial year, the fund house deducts a 10% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) before distributing the dividend.
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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| Fund name | Expense Ratio | Exit Load | Fund size | 1Y  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finserv Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | 2.4% | 1.0% | ₹321.02 Cr | - |
| Bajaj Finserv Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | 0.7% | 1.0% | ₹321.02 Cr | - |
| PGIM India Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | 0.7% | 0.0% | ₹108.88 Cr | - |
| PGIM India Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | 2.4% | 0.0% | ₹108.88 Cr | - |
| WhiteOak Capital Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | 2.4% | 1.0% | ₹331.66 Cr | 24.2% |
| WhiteOak Capital Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | 0.7% | 1.0% | ₹331.66 Cr | 26.4% |
| DSP Nifty Healthcare ETF Regular Growth Very High Risk | 0.2% | - | ₹10.25 Cr | 12.4% |
| Kotak Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | 0.8% | 0.0% | ₹434.55 Cr | 13.7% |
| Kotak Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | 2.4% | 0.0% | ₹434.55 Cr | 11.8% |
| HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | 2.0% | 1.0% | ₹1704.87 Cr | 24.6% |
About the AMC
Total AUM
₹7,64,557 Cr
Address
“HUL House”, 2nd Floor, Mumbai, 400 020
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Risk Level
Your principal amount will be at Very High Risk
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