About HDFC Value Fund
HDFC Value Fund is a value fund managed by HDFC Mutual Fund. Follow a value strategy, buying stocks the fund manager believes trade below their fair worth.
To achieve capital appreciation/income in the long term by primarily investing in undervalued stocks. 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.
Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.
Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth Option | ₹915.858 | 118935 |
| Direct | IDCW Option | ₹47.377 | 118934 |
| Regular | Growth Option | ₹811.248 | 101764 |
| Regular | IDCW Option | ₹37.777 | 101765 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC Value Fund today?
The NAV of HDFC Value Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹915.858 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹811.248, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has HDFC Value Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 6.23%, and 16.84% a year over 3 years and 13.32% a year over 5 years. That places it 5 of 20 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Value Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.11% 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 Value Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹100 or more.
How much has HDFC Value Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 43.9% from 23 Jan 2018 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 84% ended in a gain.
Which category does HDFC Value Fund belong to?
It is a Value Fund from HDFC Mutual Fund. Follow a value strategy, buying stocks the fund manager believes trade below their fair worth.
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 Value 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.