HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth | HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan NAV Today [28.23], Performance & History

Equity Sectoral Thematic Direct

Regular

Direct

2 Year Absolute Returns

29.75% ↑

NAV (₹) on 01 Jun 2026

28.23

1 Day NAV Change

-1.92%

Risk Level

Very High Risk

Rating

HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan is a Equity mutual fund categorized under Sector, offered by HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.. Launched on 19 May 2023, investors can start with a minimum SIP of ₹100 ... Read more

NAV History

Fund Details

Min. SIP Amount

₹100

Inception Date

19 May 2023

Min. Lumpsum Amount

₹ 100

Fund Age

3 Yrs

AUM

₹ 9,123.61 Cr.

Benchmark

Expense Ratio

0.83%

Scheme Type

Open Ended

Exit Load

Asset Allocation

AUM

₹ 9,123.61 Cr

Equity

386.24%

Money Market & Cash

14.2%

Sector Holdings

Sectors	Weightage
Aerospace & Defense	47.32%
Forgings	14.57%
Industrial Explosives	13.66%
Auto - Construction Vehicles	5.66%
Electronics - Equipment/Components	4.58%
Auto - 2 & 3 Wheelers	4.29%
Ship - Docks/Breaking/Repairs	2.68%
Auto Ancl - Engine Parts	2.15%
Treps/Reverse Repo	2.09%
Engineering - General	1.01%
Project Consultancy/Turnkey	0.83%
Auto Ancl - Equipment Others	0.80%
Electric Equipment - General	0.30%
Engineering - Heavy	0.22%

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Stock Holdings

Name	Weightage	Value (in Cr.)	Sector
Bharat Electronics Ltd.	18.70%	₹ 1,366.22	Aerospace & Defense
Bharat Forge Ltd.	15.27%	₹ 1,115.11	Forgings
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited	12.18%	₹ 889.41	Aerospace & Defense
Solar Industries India Ltd.	10.54%	₹ 770.24	Industrial Explosives
BEML Limited	5.35%	₹ 390.50	Auto - Construction Vehicles
Astra Microwave Products Ltd.	4.82%	₹ 352.23	Aerospace & Defense
Bharat Dynamics Limited	4.50%	₹ 328.98	Aerospace & Defense
Eicher Motors Ltd.	4.46%	₹ 326.01	Auto - 2 & 3 Wheelers
TREPS - Tri-party Repo	3.98%	₹ 290.44	Others
MTAR Technologies Limited	3.80%	₹ 277.42	Aerospace & Defense
Centum Electronics Ltd.	2.67%	₹ 195.29	Electronics - Equipment/Components
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd	2.53%	₹ 184.85	Ship - Docks/Breaking/Repairs
Premier Explosives Ltd.	2.40%	₹ 175.05	Industrial Explosives
Data Patterns (India) Limited	2.20%	₹ 160.86	Aerospace & Defense
Cyient DLM Limited	2.05%	₹ 150.06	Electronics - Equipment/Components
Bosch Limited	1.96%	₹ 143.09	Auto Ancl - Engine Parts
Sedemac Mechatronics Limited	0.82%	₹ 60.15	Auto Ancl - Equipment Others
Power Mech Projects Ltd.	0.72%	₹ 52.67	Project Consultancy/Turnkey
Rishabh instruments Limited	0.32%	₹ 23.26	Electric Equipment - General
AEQUS LIMITED	0.29%	₹ 21.39	Engineering - General
Diffusion Engineers Limited	0.19%	₹ 14.12	Engineering - General
IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED	0.16%	₹ 11.83	Aerospace & Defense
JNK India Limited	0.16%	₹ 11.78	Engineering - Heavy

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Returns

	Annualised returns
	9M	1Y	2Y	3Y
Fund returns	19.80%	11.13%	13.91%	-
Category returns	1.76%	3.52%	7.64%	21.83%

Fund Objective

To provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Defence & allied sector companies. There is no assurance that the investment objective ... Read more

AMC Details

Name

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.

Date of Incorporation

30 Jun 2000

CEO

Mr. Navneet Munot

CIO

Type

Pvt.Sector-Joint Venture (Indian)

Address

HDFC House, 2nd Floor, H T Parekh Marg, 165-166, Backbay Reclamation, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - 400020

Website

http://www.hdfcfund.com

[email protected]

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HDFC Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan Diversified Direct	₹85.60	-7.71%	29.32%	49.39%	₹1,00,479	0.67%	Very High

FAQs

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

The current Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth is ₹28.23 as of 01 Jun 2026. NAV represents the per-unit market value of the fund and is updated daily based on the closing prices of the underlying securities.

What is the fund size (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth?

The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth is ₹9,123.61 Crores. AUM indicates the total market value of assets managed by the fund and reflects investor confidence and fund popularity.

What are the historical returns of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth?

HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth has delivered returns of 11.13% (1 Year), 0.00% (3 Year), 0.00% (5 Year). Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investors should consider their risk appetite before investing.

What is the risk level of HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth?

HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth has a risk rating of 'Very High' as per the SEBI Riskometer. This indicates the fund is suitable for very aggressive investors comfortable with significant market volatility. Investors should align their investment choices with their personal risk tolerance and financial goals.

What is the minimum investment amount for HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth?

The minimum lumpsum investment required for HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Plan Growth is ₹100. The fund also offers SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option starting from as low as ₹100, making it accessible for regular investments. This allows investors to start their mutual fund journey with a manageable amount.

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