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HSBC Gilt Fund

HSBC Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Debt
  • Gilt Fund
  • Moderate Risk
  • Rank 16 of 21 over 3 years
3-year returns
5.8%
a year
NAV
₹77.44
▼ 0.19% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹152 Cr
Expense ratio
0.5%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹1,000

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹66.52 and has returned 4.61% 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 year2.1%3%behind19 of 23
3 years5.8%6.2%behind16 of 21
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month0.7%0.6%
3 months-1.2%-1.4%
6 months2.7%2.1%
1 year2.1%1%
2 yearsp.a.3.6%2.4%
3 yearsp.a.5.8%4.6%

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 2022.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 2.14% in the last 1Y

74.376.378.313 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
₹10,640
XIRR (per year)
3.77%
Value today
₹1,90,640

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
3.1% a year
about the same as the gilt fund average
Worst fall so far
−3.6%
May 2025 to Apr 2026.
Years that made money
94.4%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
5.2% to 7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 6.2%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Expense ratio
0.5%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Shriram Ramanathan, Mohd Asif Rizwi

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

How it compares

HSBC 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
HSBC Gilt Fund2.14%5.83%–0.5%₹152 Cr

About HSBC Gilt Fund

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

To generate returns from a portfolio from investments in Government Securities. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by HSBC 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₹77.4403151014
DirectQuarterly IDCW₹11.7248151015
RegularGrowth₹66.5234151013
RegularQuarterly IDCW₹9.9986151012

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of HSBC Gilt Fund today?

The NAV of HSBC Gilt Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹77.4403 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹66.5234, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has HSBC Gilt Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 2.14%, and 5.83% a year over 3 years. That places it 16 of 21 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of HSBC Gilt Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.5% 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 HSBC Gilt Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹1,000, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has HSBC Gilt Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 3.6% from 28 May 2025 to 2 Apr 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 94% ended in a gain.

Which category does HSBC Gilt Fund belong to?

It is a Gilt Fund from HSBC 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 HSBC 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.