HDFC Defence Fund

Equity Sectoral Thematic Regular
Regular
Direct

2 Year Absolute Returns

35.61% ↑

NAV (₹) on 01 Apr 2026

22.76

1 Day NAV Change

4.53%

Risk Level

Very High Risk

Rating

-

HDFC Defence Fund 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 or a lumpsum ... Read more

NAV History

Fund Details

Min. SIP Amount
₹100
Inception Date
19 May 2023
Min. Lumpsum Amount
₹ 100
Fund Age
2 Yrs
AUM
₹ 8,096.66 Cr.
Benchmark
Expense Ratio
1.81%
Scheme Type
Open Ended
Exit Load
1%

Asset Allocation

AUM

₹ 8,096.66 Cr

Equity
192.08%
Money Market & Cash
8.13%

Sector Holdings

Sectors Weightage
Aerospace & Defense 46.30%
Forgings 15.72%
Industrial Explosives 13.31%
Auto - Construction Vehicles 5.92%
Electronics - Equipment/Components 4.45%
Auto - 2 & 3 Wheelers 4.45%
Money Market Instruments 3.78%
Ship - Docks/Breaking/Repairs 2.46%
Auto Ancl - Engine Parts 1.92%
Project Consultancy/Turnkey 0.78%
Electric Equipment - General 0.34%
Engineering - General 0.31%
Engineering - Heavy 0.17%
Consumer Electronics 0.17%

Stock Holdings

Name Weightage Value (in Cr.) Sector
Bharat Electronics Ltd. 18.58% ₹ 1,504.42 Aerospace & Defense
Bharat Forge Ltd. 15.72% ₹ 1,272.66 Forgings
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 12.09% ₹ 978.49 Aerospace & Defense
Solar Industries India Ltd. 10.26% ₹ 830.71 Industrial Explosives
BEML Limited 5.92% ₹ 479.35 Auto - Construction Vehicles
Astra Microwave Products Ltd. 4.92% ₹ 398.71 Aerospace & Defense
Bharat Dynamics Limited 4.69% ₹ 379.56 Aerospace & Defense
Eicher Motors Ltd. 4.45% ₹ 360.47 Auto - 2 & 3 Wheelers
TREPS - Tri-party Repo 3.78% ₹ 305.90 Others
MTAR Technologies Limited 3.76% ₹ 304.54 Aerospace & Defense
Premier Explosives Ltd. 3.05% ₹ 246.70 Industrial Explosives
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd 2.46% ₹ 199.14 Ship - Docks/Breaking/Repairs
Centum Electronics Ltd. 2.32% ₹ 187.95 Electronics - Equipment/Components
Cyient DLM Limited 2.13% ₹ 172.27 Electronics - Equipment/Components
Data Patterns (India) Limited 2.10% ₹ 170.12 Aerospace & Defense
Bosch Limited 1.92% ₹ 155.27 Auto Ancl - Engine Parts
Power Mech Projects Ltd. 0.78% ₹ 63.13 Project Consultancy/Turnkey
Rishabh instruments Limited 0.34% ₹ 27.83 Electric Equipment - General
Diffusion Engineers Limited 0.18% ₹ 14.93 Engineering - General
Avalon Technologies Limited 0.17% ₹ 13.64 Consumer Electronics
JNK India Limited 0.17% ₹ 13.40 Engineering - Heavy
IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED 0.16% ₹ 13.15 Aerospace & Defense
AEQUS LIMITED 0.13% ₹ 10.14 Engineering - General

Returns

Annualised returns
9M 1Y 2Y 3Y
Fund returns -11.41% 15.55% 16.45% -
Category returns -7.24% 2.19% 4.72% 18.73%

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

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Top Funds from HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.

Scheme Name
NAV
Returns
1Y 3Y 5Y
AUM (Cr)
Expense Ratio
Risk Meter
HDFC Value Fund - Regular Plan
MidsmallCap Regular
3.18% 32.67% 33.97% ₹7,413 1.84%
Very High
HDFC Value Fund - Regular Plan
MidsmallCap Regular
3.18% 32.67% 33.97% ₹7,413 1.84%
Very High
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan
Diversified Direct
-5.85% 32.00% 54.53% ₹1,00,455 0.70%
Very High
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan
Diversified Direct
-5.85% 32.00% 54.53% ₹1,00,455 0.70%
Very High
HDFC Banking & Financial Services Fund - Direct Plan
Sector Direct
4.92% 31.60% 0.00% ₹4,510 0.80%
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HDFC Banking & Financial Services Fund - Direct Plan
Sector Direct
4.92% 31.60% 0.00% ₹4,510 0.80%
Very High
HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct Plan
ELSS Direct
-7.78% 30.25% 50.13% ₹16,618 1.08%
Very High
HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct Plan
ELSS Direct
-7.78% 30.25% 50.13% ₹16,618 1.08%
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HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund - Regular Plan
Diversified Regular
-7.07% 29.89% 58.45% ₹28,580 1.62%
Very High
HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund - Regular Plan
Diversified Regular
-7.07% 29.89% 58.45% ₹28,580 1.62%
Very High

FAQs

What is the current NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Regular IDCW-Reinvestment?

The current Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Defence Fund Regular IDCW-Reinvestment is ₹22.76 as of 01 Apr 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 Regular IDCW-Reinvestment?

The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund Regular IDCW-Reinvestment is ₹8,096.66 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 Regular IDCW-Reinvestment?

HDFC Defence Fund Regular IDCW-Reinvestment has delivered returns of 15.55% (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 Regular IDCW-Reinvestment?

HDFC Defence Fund Regular IDCW-Reinvestment 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 Regular IDCW-Reinvestment?

The minimum lumpsum investment required for HDFC Defence Fund Regular IDCW-Reinvestment 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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