HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth
EquityEquity - OtherVery High Risk
Direct
NAV (17-Apr-25)
Returns (Since Inception)
Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹3,880 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.85%
ISIN
INF179KC1GI5
Minimum SIP
₹100
Exit Load
1.00%
Inception Date
02 Jun 2023
About this fund
As of 17-Apr-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹20.61, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 3880.46 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.85%.
- HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 46.96% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around 95.84% in equities, 0.00% in debts, and 4.16% 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
+14.30%
— (Cat Avg.)
Since Inception
+46.96%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 31st March 2025
| Equity | ₹3,719.15 Cr | 95.84% |
| Others | ₹161.3 Cr | 4.16% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type  | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Equity | ₹1,018.25 Cr | 20.47% |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹985.15 Cr | 19.80% |
| Solar Industries India Ltd | Equity | ₹638.15 Cr | 12.83% |
| BEML Ltd | Equity | ₹490.83 Cr | 9.86% |
| Cyient DLM Ltd | Equity | ₹256.76 Cr | 5.16% |
| Astra Microwave Products Ltd | Equity | ₹241.83 Cr | 4.86% |
| Treps - Tri-Party Repo | Cash - Repurchase Agreement | ₹215.03 Cr | 4.32% |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd | Equity | ₹178.67 Cr | 3.59% |
| InterGlobe Aviation Ltd | Equity | ₹135.56 Cr | 2.72% |
| MTAR Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹133.84 Cr | 2.69% |
| Premier Explosives Ltd | Equity | ₹122.83 Cr | 2.47% |
| Avalon Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹102.74 Cr | 2.06% |
| The Anup Engineering Ltd | Equity | ₹88.18 Cr | 1.77% |
| Power Mech Projects Ltd | Equity | ₹83.76 Cr | 1.68% |
| Techno Electric & Engineering Co Ltd | Equity | ₹68.78 Cr | 1.38% |
| Adani Energy Solutions Ltd | Equity | ₹42.69 Cr | 0.86% |
| Centum Electronics Ltd | Equity | ₹41.24 Cr | 0.83% |
| Bansal Wire Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹32.62 Cr | 0.66% |
| JNK India Ltd | Equity | ₹31.76 Cr | 0.64% |
| Rishabh Instruments Ltd | Equity | ₹24.34 Cr | 0.49% |
| Diffusion Engineers Ltd | Equity | ₹22.3 Cr | 0.45% |
| DEE Development Engineers Ltd | Equity | ₹17.42 Cr | 0.35% |
| Ideaforge Technology Ltd | Equity | ₹11.02 Cr | 0.22% |
| Net Current Assets | Cash | ₹-8.21 Cr | 0.16% |
Allocation By Market Cap (Equity)
Large Cap Stocks
47.44%
Mid Cap Stocks
12.83%
Small Cap Stocks
35.58%
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Sector | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrials | ₹3,254.47 Cr | 65.41% |
| Basic Materials | ₹793.6 Cr | 15.95% |
| Technology | ₹677.92 Cr | 13.63% |
| Utilities | ₹42.69 Cr | 0.86% |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
--
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
--
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
--
Higher the better
Fund Managers
Abhishek Poddar
Since June 2023
Dhruv Muchhal
Since June 2023
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st March 2025
ISIN INF179KC1GI5 | Expense Ratio 0.85% | Exit Load 1.00% | Fund Size ₹3,880 Cr | Age 1 year 10 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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| Fund name | Expense Ratio | Exit Load | Fund size | 1Y  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market ETF Very High Risk | 0.3% | - | ₹5.38 Cr | - |
| Mirae Asset BSE Select IPO ETF Very High Risk | - | - | ₹14.61 Cr | - |
| Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | 2.6% | 1.0% | ₹46.20 Cr | - |
| Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | 2.7% | 1.0% | ₹46.20 Cr | - |
| Nippon India Active Momentum Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | - | 1.0% | ₹130.97 Cr | - |
| Nippon India Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | - | 1.0% | ₹130.97 Cr | - |
| Groww Nifty 200 ETF Very High Risk | 0.3% | - | ₹13.49 Cr | - |
| Invesco India Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | 0.6% | 0.0% | ₹267.72 Cr | - |
| Invesco India Business Cycle Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | 2.3% | 0.0% | ₹267.72 Cr | - |
| Kotak MSCI India ETF Very High Risk | 0.4% | - | ₹1018.03 Cr | - |
About the AMC
HDFC Mutual Fund
Total AUM
₹7,00,201 Cr
Address
“HUL House”, 2nd Floor, Mumbai, 400 020
Other Funds by HDFC Mutual Fund
Risk Level
Your principal amount will be at Very High Risk
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HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth
EquityEquity - OtherVery High Risk
Direct
NAV (17-Apr-25)
Returns (Since Inception)
Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹3,880 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.85%
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
About this fund
As of 17-Apr-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹20.61, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 3880.46 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.85%.
- HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 46.96% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around 95.84% in equities, 0.00% in debts, and 4.16% 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
+14.30%
— (Cat Avg.)
Since Inception
+46.96%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 31st March 2025
| Equity | ₹3,719.15 Cr | 95.84% |
| Others | ₹161.3 Cr | 4.16% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Equity | ₹1,018.25 Cr | 20.47% |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹985.15 Cr | 19.80% |
| Solar Industries India Ltd | Equity | ₹638.15 Cr | 12.83% |
| BEML Ltd | Equity | ₹490.83 Cr | 9.86% |
| Cyient DLM Ltd | Equity | ₹256.76 Cr | 5.16% |
| Astra Microwave Products Ltd | Equity | ₹241.83 Cr | 4.86% |
| Treps - Tri-Party Repo | Cash - Repurchase Agreement | ₹215.03 Cr | 4.32% |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd | Equity | ₹178.67 Cr | 3.59% |
| InterGlobe Aviation Ltd | Equity | ₹135.56 Cr | 2.72% |
| MTAR Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹133.84 Cr | 2.69% |
| Premier Explosives Ltd | Equity | ₹122.83 Cr | 2.47% |
| Avalon Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹102.74 Cr | 2.06% |
| The Anup Engineering Ltd | Equity | ₹88.18 Cr | 1.77% |
| Power Mech Projects Ltd | Equity | ₹83.76 Cr | 1.68% |
| Techno Electric & Engineering Co Ltd | Equity | ₹68.78 Cr | 1.38% |
| Adani Energy Solutions Ltd | Equity | ₹42.69 Cr | 0.86% |
| Centum Electronics Ltd | Equity | ₹41.24 Cr | 0.83% |
| Bansal Wire Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹32.62 Cr | 0.66% |
| JNK India Ltd | Equity | ₹31.76 Cr | 0.64% |
| Rishabh Instruments Ltd | Equity | ₹24.34 Cr | 0.49% |
| Diffusion Engineers Ltd | Equity | ₹22.3 Cr | 0.45% |
| DEE Development Engineers Ltd | Equity | ₹17.42 Cr | 0.35% |
| Ideaforge Technology Ltd | Equity | ₹11.02 Cr | 0.22% |
| Net Current Assets | Cash | ₹-8.21 Cr | 0.16% |
Allocation By Market Cap (Equity)
Large Cap Stocks
47.44%
Mid Cap Stocks
12.83%
Small Cap Stocks
35.58%
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Sector | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrials | ₹3,254.47 Cr | 65.41% |
| Basic Materials | ₹793.6 Cr | 15.95% |
| Technology | ₹677.92 Cr | 13.63% |
| Utilities | ₹42.69 Cr | 0.86% |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
--
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
--
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
--
Higher the better
Fund Managers
Abhishek Poddar
Since June 2023
Dhruv Muchhal
Since June 2023
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st March 2025
ISIN INF179KC1GI5 | Expense Ratio 0.85% | Exit Load 1.00% | Fund Size ₹3,880 Cr | Age 1 year 10 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.
Similar Equity - Other Funds
| Fund name | Expense Ratio | Exit Load | Fund size | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market ETF Very High Risk | 0.3% | - | ₹5.38 Cr | - |
| Mirae Asset BSE Select IPO ETF Very High Risk | - | - | ₹14.61 Cr | - |
| Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | 2.6% | 1.0% | ₹46.20 Cr | - |
| Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | 2.7% | 1.0% | ₹46.20 Cr | - |
| Nippon India Active Momentum Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | - | 1.0% | ₹130.97 Cr | - |
| Nippon India Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | - | 1.0% | ₹130.97 Cr | - |
| Groww Nifty 200 ETF Very High Risk | 0.3% | - | ₹13.49 Cr | - |
| Invesco India Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk | 0.6% | 0.0% | ₹267.72 Cr | - |
| Invesco India Business Cycle Fund Regular Growth Very High Risk | 2.3% | 0.0% | ₹267.72 Cr | - |
| Kotak MSCI India ETF Very High Risk | 0.4% | - | ₹1018.03 Cr | - |
About the AMC
HDFC Mutual Fund
Total AUM
₹7,00,201 Cr
Address
“HUL House”, 2nd Floor, Mumbai, 400 020
Other Funds by HDFC Mutual Fund
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Still got questions?
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What is the portfolio composition of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth?
Who manages the HDFC Defence Fund Direct Growth?
- Abhishek Poddar
- Dhruv Muchhal
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