About HSBC NIFTY 50 Index Fund
HSBC NIFTY 50 Index Fund is a index fund managed by HSBC Mutual Fund. Passively track a market index such as the Nifty 50 or Sensex, with low costs and returns close to the index.
The scheme will adopt a passive investment strategy. The scheme will invest in stocks comprising the Nifty 50 index in the same proportion as in the index with the objective of achieving returns equivalent to the Total Returns Index of Nifty 50 index by minimizing the performance difference between the benchmark index and the scheme. The Total Returns Index is an index that reflects the returns on the index from index gain/ loss plus dividend payments by the constituent stocks. 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 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 | ₹27.6576 | 151157 |
| Direct | Direct IDCW | ₹27.6576 | 151156 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹27.1422 | 151158 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹27.1422 | 151159 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HSBC NIFTY 50 Index Fund today?
The NAV of HSBC NIFTY 50 Index Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹27.6576 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹27.1422, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has HSBC NIFTY 50 Index Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -7.36%, and 6.05% a year over 3 years. That places it 149 of 168 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of HSBC NIFTY 50 Index Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.23% 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 HSBC NIFTY 50 Index Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has HSBC NIFTY 50 Index Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 15.5% from 26 Sept 2024 to 4 Mar 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 83% ended in a gain.
Which category does HSBC NIFTY 50 Index Fund belong to?
It is a Index Fund from HSBC 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 HSBC NIFTY 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.