HDFC Defence Fund

Regular
Direct

3 Year Absolute Returns

178.35% ↑

NAV (₹) on 09 Jun 2026

27.97

1 Day NAV Change

1.89%

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
3 Yrs
AUM
₹ 9,724.27 Cr.
Benchmark
Expense Ratio
1.75%
Scheme Type
Open Ended
Exit Load
1%

Returns Calculator

Investment amount per month
₹1,000
Over the past
Would have become
On total investment of
*Calculation based on past performance of this fund.

Asset Allocation

AUM

₹ 9,724.27 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%

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
JNK India Limited 0.16% ₹ 11.78 Engineering - Heavy
IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED 0.16% ₹ 11.83 Aerospace & Defense

Returns

Annualised returns
9M 1Y 2Y 3Y
Fund returns 21.17% 9.93% 15.76% 40.67%
Category returns 1.30% 2.21% 6.58% 20.44%

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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FAQs

What is the current NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Regular Growth?

The current Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Defence Fund Regular Growth is ₹27.97 as of 09 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 Regular Growth?

The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Defence Fund Regular Growth is ₹9,724.27 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 Growth?

HDFC Defence Fund Regular Growth has delivered returns of 9.93% (1 Year), 40.67% (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 Growth?

HDFC Defence Fund Regular 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 Regular Growth?

The minimum lumpsum investment required for HDFC Defence Fund Regular 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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