About HDFC Defence Fund
HDFC Defence Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by HDFC Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
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 of the Scheme will be realized.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by HDFC Mutual Fund.
The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.
Tax on your gains
Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
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Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth Option | ₹30.881 | 151750 |
| Direct | IDCW Option | ₹30.881 | 151749 |
| Regular | Growth Option | ₹29.779 | 151751 |
| Regular | IDCW Option | ₹29.779 | 151748 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC Defence Fund today?
The NAV of HDFC Defence Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹30.881 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹29.779, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has HDFC Defence Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 21.09%, and 37.07% a year over 3 years. That places it 2 of 136 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Defence Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.9% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.
What is the minimum SIP amount in HDFC Defence Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100.
How much has HDFC Defence Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 34.5% from 8 Jul 2024 to 28 Feb 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 99% ended in a gain.
Which category does HDFC Defence Fund belong to?
It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from HDFC Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?
Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.
How are gains from HDFC Defence Fund taxed?
Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.