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HDFC Mutual Fund

HDFC Gilt Fund

HDFC Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Debt
  • Gilt Fund
  • Moderate Risk
  • Rank 12 of 21 over 3 years
3-year returns
6.1%
a year
NAV
₹60.14
▼ 0.21% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹1,885 Cr
Expense ratio
0.46%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹56.80 and has returned 5.64% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average gilt fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year2.4%3%behind15 of 23
3 years6.1%6.2%behind12 of 21
5 years5.3%5.6%behind15 of 18
10 years5.8%6.6%behind16 of 17
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month0.5%0.5%
3 months-1.8%-1.9%
6 months2.2%1.9%
1 year2.4%2%
2 yearsp.a.4.3%3.8%
3 yearsp.a.6.1%5.6%
5 yearsp.a.5.3%4.9%
7 yearsp.a.5.8%5.3%
10 yearsp.a.5.8%5.3%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 2.44% in the last 1Y

57.859.561.213 Nov 202518 May 202613 Nov 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
₹
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹11,906
XIRR (per year)
4.21%
Value today
₹1,91,906

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
2.7% a year
about the same as the gilt fund average
Worst fall so far
−6.2%
Nov 2016 to Mar 2017, against −4.7% for the category.
Years that made money
96.7%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
3.7% to 9%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 6.5%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Expense ratio
0.46%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Anil Bamboli, Dhruv Muchhal

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

HDFC Gilt Fund against other funds in the Gilt Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Bandhan Gilt Fund7.23%8.14%6.43%0.55%₹1,686 Cr
Axis Gilt Fund4.05%7.1%6.05%0.46%₹336 Cr
SBI Gilt Fund3.93%6.59%6.35%0.5%₹8,067 Cr
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund3.12%6.54%6.22%0.58%₹9,118 Cr
Baroda Bnp Paribas Gilt Fund2.67%6.53%5.63%0.14%₹515 Cr
UTI - Gilt Fund3.81%6.5%5.62%0.47%₹415 Cr
HDFC Gilt Fund2.44%6.09%5.31%0.46%₹1,885 Cr

About HDFC Gilt Fund

HDFC Gilt Fund is a gilt fund managed by HDFC Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in government securities. No default risk, but prices move with interest rates.

To generate credit risk-free returns through investments in sovereign securities issued by the Central Government and / or State Government.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 on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth Option₹60.1391119116
DirectIDCW Option₹12.9177119115
RegularGrowth Option₹56.7992101083
RegularGrowth Option₹12.0841101084

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of HDFC Gilt Fund today?

The NAV of HDFC Gilt Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹60.1391 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹56.7992, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has HDFC Gilt Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 2.44%, and 6.09% a year over 3 years and 5.31% a year over 5 years. That places it 12 of 21 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of HDFC Gilt Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.46% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 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 Gilt Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.

How much has HDFC Gilt Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 6.2% from 24 Nov 2016 to 10 Mar 2017. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 97% ended in a gain.

Which category does HDFC Gilt Fund belong to?

It is a Gilt Fund from HDFC Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in government securities. No default risk, but prices move with interest rates.

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 Gilt Fund taxed?

Gains on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.

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.