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HDFC Mutual Fund

HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund

HDFC Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Index & ETF
  • Index Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 19 of 167 over 3 years
3-year returns
16.9%
a year
NAV
₹17.26
▼ 0.83% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹2,620 Cr
Expense ratio
0.35%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹16.89 and has returned 16.51% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year4.8%2.3%ahead112 of 318
3 years16.9%10.5%ahead19 of 167
5 years10.8%9.7%ahead20 of 49
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month5.8%5.7%
3 months-2.4%-2.5%
6 months5.7%5.5%
1 year4.8%4.5%
2 yearsp.a.4.7%4.3%
3 yearsp.a.16.9%16.5%
5 yearsp.a.10.8%10.4%

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 Nov 2021.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 4.85% in the last 1Y

14.316.017.713 Nov 202515 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
₹20,589
XIRR (per year)
7.18%
Value today
₹2,00,589

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
18.6% a year
6.1% more than the category average — the bumpier side
Worst fall so far
−26.7%
Sept 2024 to Feb 2025, against −16% for the category.
Years that made money
73.2%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
11.8% to 23.7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 18%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
3 Nov 2021
Portfolio turnover
0.29x
Expense ratio
0.35%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Arun Agarwal, Nandita Menezes

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

How it compares

HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund against other funds in the Index Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund17.11%27%17.05%0.63%₹3,738 Cr
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund17.88%24.99%16.03%0.49%₹2,919 Cr
ICICI Prudential Nifty Pharma Index Fund25.92%22.66%–0.51%₹163 Cr
Edelweiss MSCI India Domestic & World Healthcare 45 Index Fund22.77%21.88%15.76%0.55%₹192 Cr
ICICI Prudential Nifty Auto Index Fund2.73%19.99%–0.35%₹234 Cr
Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund-1.19%18.86%–0.52%₹2,132 Cr
HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund4.85%16.9%10.83%0.35%₹2,620 Cr

About HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund

HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund is a index fund managed by HDFC Mutual Fund. Passively track a market index such as the Nifty 50 or Sensex, with low costs and returns close to the index.

To generate returns that are commensurate (before fees and expenses) with the performance of the NIFTY Next 50 Index TRI (underlying Index), subject to tracking errors.

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.

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

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth Option₹17.2572149288
RegularGrowth Option₹16.8943149287

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund today?

The NAV of HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹17.2572 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹16.8943, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 4.85%, and 16.9% a year over 3 years and 10.83% a year over 5 years. That places it 19 of 167 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.35% 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 NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund?

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

How much has HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 26.7% from 27 Sept 2024 to 28 Feb 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 73% ended in a gain.

Which category does HDFC NIFTY Next 50 Index Fund belong to?

It is a Index Fund from HDFC Mutual Fund. Passively track a market index such as the Nifty 50 or Sensex, with low costs and returns close to the index.

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 NIFTY Next 50 Index 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.