HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth

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  • RSI
3 Months Returns : -1.97%
Fund NAV

Fund Overview of HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth

  • ₹6,498.0 Cr
    AUM
  • ₹24.66
    NAV
  • 1.82%
    Expense Ratio
  • Equity
    Fund Category
As on Thu Oct 16, 2025

Returns of HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth

Tenure Absolute(%) Annualised(%) Category Average(%)
3 Months -1.97% NA 4.02%
6 Months 31.03% NA 14.62%
1 Year 13.28% 13.28% -1.34%
2 Years 103.93% 42.80% 21.55%
As on Thu Oct 16, 2025

Asset Allocation

equities

98.53%

other assets or cash equivalents

1.47%
Large Cap: 49.73%
Mid Cap: 16.02%
Small Cap: 34.25%
Other: 0.00%
Top Holdings
Bharat Electronics Ltd
18.88%
Bharat Electronics Ltd
19.36%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
15.21%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
15.70%
Solar Industries India Ltd
14.20%
 
Top Sectors
Industrials
135.53%
Materials
32.02%
Consumer Discretionary
13.89%
Technology
11.71%
Unspecified
6.85%
Detailed Portfolio Analysis
As on Thu Oct 16, 2025
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About Fund

About HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth

HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth is one Equity mutual fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on 02 Jun 2023, the fund aims To generate long-term capital appreciation/income. Investment predominantly in equity & equity related instruments of defence and allied sector companies. It manages assets worth ₹6,498.0 crore as on Thu Jul 31, 2025. , with a 52-week NAV range between ₹16.16 and ₹25.92. The expense ratio stands at 1.82%.
The portfolio allocation consists of 98.53% in equities, 1.47% in other assets or cash equivalents. Managed by Dhruv Muchhal, it has delivered a return of 13.28% in the last year, a total return since inception of 46.69%.

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  • Rahul Baijal

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Baijal has done PGDM(MBA) from IIM Calcutta and is an engineering graduate of Delhi college of Engineering

    Manager Education

  • Priya Ranjan

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Ranjan is B.E(Computer Science) and PGDBM (Finance).

    Manager Education

  • Dhruv Muchhal

    Fund Manager

  • Mr. Dhruv has done B.Com, CA and CFA

    Manager Education

Fund Details

Fund Names HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth
Inception Date 02 Jun 2023
Lock In No Lock-in
SIP Minimum Investment amount ₹ 100
SWP Minimum Investment amount ₹ 100
STP Minimum Investment amount ₹ 500
 
Risk Principal at very high risk
52 Weeks High 25.92
52 Weeks Low 16.16
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Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 1Yr 3Yr 5Yr
Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-growth trend ₹320 -0.80% -1.61% -6.69% 15.92% 17.49%
Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-growth trend ₹320 -0.80% -1.61% -6.69% 15.92% 17.49%
Taurus Ethical Fund Regular-growth trend ₹320 -0.92% -1.96% -7.95% 14.45% 16.16%
Taurus Ethical Fund Regular-growth trend ₹320 -0.92% -1.96% -7.95% 14.45% 16.16%
increase growth is based on 1-month returns of the funds & Top fund are based on 3Y Returns

More funds from HDFC Mutual Fund

Fund Names AUM (Cr) 1M 3M 6M 1Yr 3Yr
HDFC Defence Fund Direct - Growth increase ₹6,498 0.23% -0.21% 23.81% 13.05% -
HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Idcw increase ₹6,498 0.14% -0.48% 23.15% 11.87% -
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct - Growth increase ₹1,326 0.65% -0.25% 10.28% -4.68% 21.83%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular - Growth increase ₹1,326 0.58% -0.49% 9.74% -5.62% 20.63%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-idcw increase ₹1,326 0.65% -0.25% 10.28% -4.68% 21.83%
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Regular-idcw increase ₹1,326 0.58% -0.49% 9.74% -5.62% 20.63%
HDFC Nifty Realty Index Fund Regular - Growth increase ₹119 1.81% -5.61% 10.78% -14.47% -
HDFC Nifty Realty Index Fund Direct - Growth increase ₹119 1.85% -5.50% 11.05% -14.07% -
HDFC Nifty Growth Sectors 15 Etf- Growth increase ₹24 -0.31% 3.16% 14.37% -1.58% 12.80%
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increase growth is based on 1-month returns of the funds

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Regular-growth trend ₹801 ₹25.77 19.82% - -
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Direct-growth trend ₹801 ₹27.66 21.23% - -
Taurus Ethical Fund Regular-growth trend ₹320 ₹127.16 14.45% 16.16% 12.20%
Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-growth trend ₹320 ₹143.70 15.92% 17.49% 13.37%
Taurus Ethical Fund Regular-growth trend ₹320 ₹127.16 14.45% 16.16% 12.20%
Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-growth trend ₹320 ₹143.70 15.92% 17.49% 13.37%
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Detailed Portfolio

Stocks Sector % of Holding Value
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials18.88%₹1,326.17 Cr
Bharat Electronics LtdIndustrials19.36%₹1,257.72 Cr
Hindustan Aeronautics LtdIndustrials15.21%₹1,068.20 Cr
Hindustan Aeronautics LtdIndustrials15.70%₹1,020.35 Cr
Solar Industries India LtdMaterials14.20%₹922.61 Cr
Solar Industries India LtdMaterials11.67%₹819.76 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary9.58%₹672.94 Cr
Beml LtdIndustrials8.83%₹620.26 Cr
Beml LtdIndustrials9.51%₹618.12 Cr
Astra Microwave Products LtdTechnology5.74%₹403.46 Cr
Astra Microwave Products LtdTechnology5.97%₹388.11 Cr
Bharat Dynamics LtdIndustrials5.42%₹380.90 Cr
RepoUnspecified5.75%₹373.37 Cr
Bharat Dynamics LtdIndustrials4.26%₹276.85 Cr
Premier Explosives LtdMaterials3.69%₹259.09 Cr
Cyient Dlm Ltd.Industrials3.89%₹252.58 Cr
Cyient Dlm Ltd.Industrials3.31%₹232.37 Cr
Bharat Forge LtdConsumer Discretionary3.06%₹198.99 Cr
Mtar Technologies LtdIndustrials2.80%₹196.56 Cr
Premier Explosives LtdMaterials2.46%₹160.14 Cr
Interglobe Aviation LtdIndustrials2.41%₹156.63 Cr
Mtar Technologies LtdIndustrials2.40%₹155.69 Cr
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders LtdIndustrials1.99%₹140.00 Cr
Data Patterns (india) LtdIndustrials1.92%₹135.11 Cr
Data Patterns (india) LtdIndustrials2.00%₹130.13 Cr
Centum Electronics LtdIndustrials1.81%₹126.91 Cr
Avalon Technologies Ltd.Industrials1.65%₹116.24 Cr
Avalon Technologies Ltd.Industrials1.77%₹114.71 Cr
Techno Electric & Engineering Company LtdIndustrials1.54%₹99.84 Cr
Power Mech Projects LtdIndustrials1.46%₹95.00 Cr
Eicher Motors LtdConsumer Discretionary1.25%₹88.03 Cr
Power Mech Projects LtdIndustrials1.17%₹82.25 Cr
Net Current AssetsUnspecified1.12%₹77.88 Cr
The Anup Engineering LtdIndustrials1.03%₹67.11 Cr
The Anup Engineering LtdIndustrials0.85%₹59.55 Cr
Centum Electronics LtdIndustrials0.89%₹57.61 Cr
Cummins India LtdIndustrials0.78%₹54.45 Cr
Cummins India LtdIndustrials0.76%₹49.30 Cr
Rishabh Instruments Ltd.Industrials0.55%₹38.69 Cr
Techno Electric & Engineering Company LtdIndustrials0.40%₹28.22 Cr
Rishabh Instruments Ltd.Industrials0.43%₹27.68 Cr
RepoUnspecified0.35%₹24.84 Cr
Jnk India Ltd.Industrials0.36%₹23.45 Cr
Larsen & Toubro LtdIndustrials0.34%₹22.40 Cr
Diffusion Engineers Ltd.Industrials0.29%₹20.40 Cr
Dee Development Engineers Ltd.Industrials0.31%₹20.11 Cr
Diffusion Engineers Ltd.Industrials0.29%₹18.78 Cr
Jnk India Ltd.Industrials0.26%₹18.43 Cr
Dee Development Engineers Ltd.Industrials0.25%₹17.54 Cr
Ideaforge Technology Ltd.Industrials0.23%₹16.05 Cr
Ideaforge Technology Ltd.Industrials0.22%₹14.22 Cr
Net PayablesUnspecified-0.37%₹-23.52 Cr
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Top Equity Funds

Fund Names NAV 3Yr 5Yr 52 weeks high
Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-growth increase ₹143.70 15.92% 17.49% -
Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-growth increase ₹143.70 15.92% 17.49% -
Taurus Ethical Fund Regular-growth increase ₹127.16 14.45% 16.16% -
Taurus Ethical Fund Regular-growth increase ₹127.16 14.45% 16.16% -
increase growth is based on 5Y returns of the funds

Frequently Asked Questions

HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth

What is the current AUM of HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth?

As of Thu Jul 31, 2025, HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth manages assets worth ₹6,498.0 crore

How has HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth performed recently?

  • 3 Months: -1.97%
  • 6 Months: 31.03%

What is the long-term performance of HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth?

  • Since Inception: 46.69%

What is the portfolio composition of HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth?

Equity: 98.53%, Others: 1.47%.

Who manages HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth?

HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth is managed by Dhruv Muchhal from HDFC Mutual Fund.

What is the market-cap allocation of HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth?

Large Cap: 49.73%, Mid Cap: 16.02%, Small Cap: 34.25%.

Which are the top companies HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth has invested in?

  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 18.88% of the fund's portfolio
  • Bharat Electronics Ltd – 19.36% of the fund's portfolio
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd – 15.21% of the fund's portfolio
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd – 15.70% of the fund's portfolio
  • Solar Industries India Ltd – 14.20% of the fund's portfolio

Which are the major sectors HDFC Defence Fund Regular - Growth focuses on?

  • Industrials – 135.53% of the fund's portfolio
  • Materials – 32.02% of the fund's portfolio
  • Consumer Discretionary – 13.89% of the fund's portfolio
  • Technology – 11.71% of the fund's portfolio
  • Unspecified – 6.85% of the fund's portfolio
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