HDFC Defence Fund Growth Return

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HDFC Defence Fund Growth Fund Overview

Min. investment

SIP ₹100 & Lump. ₹100

AUM (Fund size)

₹10,709 Cr

Lock In Period

N/A

Expense Ratio

1.79

Exit Load

In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed/switched-out within 1 year from the date of allotment.No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switched-out after 1 year from the date of allotment.

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Growth Review

DurationFund Return(%)Category Average(%)Category Best(%)
1M4.820.318.70
6M27.252.7170.88
1Y30.435.74146.48
3Y40.6114.65331.47

Portfolio Analysis

  • Equity: 98.28%
  • Debt: 1.72%
  • Others
As on: 2026-07-31
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1. Bharat Electronics Ltd.14.67%
2. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited12.37%
3. Astra Microwave Products Ltd.7.16%
4. MTAR Technologies Limited4.01%
5. Bharat Dynamics Limited3.80%
6. Data Patterns (India) Limited2.12%
7. IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED0.99%

1. Bharat Forge Ltd.14.82%

1. Solar Industries India Ltd.10.95%
2. Premier Explosives Ltd.2.89%

1. Cyient DLM Limited3.23%
2. Centum Electronics Ltd.2.34%

1. BEML Limited4.74%

1. Eicher Motors Ltd.4.03%

1. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd3.34%
2. Cochin Shipyard Ltd.0.40%

1. Bosch Limited3.06%
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About Fund HDFC Defence Fund Growth

HDFC Defence Fund Growth managed by HDFC Mutual Fund,is a Sectoral/Thematic Fundsscheme with Assets Under Management of ₹10,709 Crore. The fund benchmarks its performance against the while maintaining an expense ratio of 1.79. Under the expert guidance of Priya Ranjan ,the fund implements a disciplined investment approach aligned with its mandate. The scheme requires a minimum investment of ₹500 for SIP and ₹1,000 for lump sum investments, making it accessible to diverse investor profiles.

Fund Managers

Priya Ranjan

Mr. Priya Ranjan holds PGDBM (Finance) and BE (Computer Science). Prior to joining HDFC Mutual Fund he has worked with Antique Stock Broking Limited, Systematix Shares & Stocks (I) Ltd., Phillip Capital (India) Pvt. Ltd. and Sutherland Global Services Pvt. Ltd.

Peer Comparison

Fund NameRatingsAUMExpense Ratio
Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF Growth02,692 CR0.44
ICICI Prudential Gold ETF Growth425,821 CR0.49
LIC MF Gold ETF Growth01,369 CR0.45
UTI Gold Exchange Traded Fund Growth04,090 CR0.59
HDFC Defence Fund Growth510,709 CR1.79
Fund Name1Y3Y
This FundAditya Birla Sun Life Gold ETF Growth51.2302151.797
This FundICICI Prudential Gold ETF Growth51.1306151.9403
This FundLIC MF Gold ETF Growth50.7267153.1926
This FundUTI Gold Exchange Traded Fund Growth51.0705153.8193
This FundHDFC Defence Fund Growth30.4252178.024

HDFC Defence Fund Growth FAQs

HDFC Defence Fund Growth's fund is managed by experienced SEBI-registered investment fund manager , who implements the fund's strategy through research-backed decisions while adhering to its stated objectives.

The expense ratio of HDFC Defence Fund Growth is 1.79. This expense ratio is calculated by dividing the fund's operating expenses by its net assets.

HDFC Defence Fund Growth’s fund performance is as follows:
  • 1 Month : 4.82%
  • 6 Months : 27.25%
  • 1 Year : 30.43%
  • 3 Years : 40.61%
Returns of HDFC Defence Fund Growth are updated daily based on NAV of ₹ 30.514 as on Aug 14,2026. Since inception, the return has been 178.02%.

You can invest in HDFC Defence Fund Growth through SIP with a minimum of ₹500 monthly or make a lump sum investment of a minimum ₹1,000. Additional purchase minimums vary by scheme.

The fund size (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund Growth is ₹10,709 crore. It changes based on market performance, inflows, and outflows.

You can track your investment in HDFC Defence Fund Growth through our website, our Choice FinX mobile app, regular statements, and email updates. Our customer support team is available for queries.