The HDFC mutual fund returns in the last 5 years have been impressive, and some of the schemes have been able to bring high growth. Such funds as HDFC Infrastructure, HDFC Small Cap, HDFC Mid Cap, etc., have shown 20-35% annualised gain.
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The top HDFC mutual funds' 5-year returns provide an overview of the best-performing schemes of HDFC mutual funds. Such mutual funds are designed for the various investor objectives, that is, growth to stability, equity, hybrid, and debt funds.
| Fund Name | AUM | Return 3 Years | Return 5 Years | Minimum Investment | Return Since Launch |
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| HDFC Infrastructure Fund Direct-Growth | ₹2,417.41 Crs | 23.2% | 22.54% | ₹100 | 11.4% |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth | ₹37,423.94 Crs | 14.1% | 17.49% | ₹100 | 14.71% |
| HDFC Mid Cap Fund Regular-Growth | ₹94,256.90 Crs | 21.79% | 19.67% | ₹100 | 16.65% |
| HDFC Focused Fund Regular-Growth | ₹27,136.20 Crs | 16.62% | 18.65% | ₹100 | 15.14% |
| HDFC Flexi Cap Fund Regular-Growth | ₹100,455.32 Crs | 17.44% | 17.9% | ₹100 | 18.1% |
| HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund Regular-Growth | ₹16,618.14 Crs | 16.24% | 16.47% | ₹500 | 22.2% |
| HDFC Retirement Savings Fund - Equity Plan Regular-Growth | ₹6,987.38 Crs | 12.58% | 14.83% | ₹100 | 15.98% |
| HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Regular-Growth | ₹107,589.67 Crs | 14.34% | 15.43% | ₹100 | 17.49% |
| HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth | ₹40,085.19 Crs | 12.08% | 12.82% | ₹100 | 12.63% |
| HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund Direct- Growth | ₹28,580.03 Crs | 16.86% | 16.31% | ₹100 | 12.44% |
This is a sector‑thematic equity scheme that invests predominantly in companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Its objective is long‑term capital appreciation by taking advantage of the growth in India’s infrastructure sector.
| Parameters | Details |
| Fund Name | HDFC Infrastructure Fund Direct-Growth |
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| AUM | ₹2,417.41 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 1.19% |
| Return 5 Years | 22.54% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹100 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 1st January, 2013 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 95.36%, Others: 2.07% |
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| Fund Type | Open-ended |
An open‑ended equity scheme that follows a “small‑cap” strategy, i.e., primarily invests in small‑capitalisation companies. This fund is suitable for investors able to tolerate higher volatility for the potential of higher long‑term growth.
| Parameters | Details |
| Fund Name | HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth |
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| AUM | ₹37,423.94 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 1.57% |
| Return 5 Years | 17.49% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹100 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 3rd April, 2008 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 91.97%, Others: 8.03% |
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| Fund Type | Open-ended |
A mid‑cap equity scheme that invests primarily in mid‑sized companies. It aims for capital appreciation over the long term, and is thus more aggressive than large‑cap funds but less extreme than small‑cap funds.
| Parameters | Details |
| Fund Name | HDFC Mid Cap Fund Regular-Growth |
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| AUM | ₹94,256.90 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 1.37% |
| Return 5 Years | 19.67% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹100 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 25th June, 2007 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 94.24%, Others: 5.76% |
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| Fund Type | Open-ended |
A “focused” equity fund invests in a relatively limited number of stocks rather than a broad diversified list. The objective is long‑term appreciation, with the trade‑off of higher portfolio concentration and associated risk.
| Parameters | Details |
| Fund Name | HDFC Focused Fund Regular-Growth |
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| AUM | ₹27,136.20 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 1.62% |
| Return 5 Years | 18.65% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹100 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 17th September, 2004 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 89.84%, Debt: 0.19%, Others: 8.18% |
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| Fund Type | Open-ended |
This is a flexi‑cap equity scheme that can invest across large-cap, mid‑cap, and small‑cap stocks without being constrained by rigid allocation rules. The objective is long‑term capital appreciation by leveraging flexibility in stock‑size exposure.
| Parameters | Details |
| Fund Name | HDFC Flexi Cap Fund Regular-Growth |
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| AUM | ₹100,455.32 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 1.35% |
| Return 5 Years | 17.9% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹100 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 1st January, 1995 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 90.92%, Debt: 0.51%, Others: 8.56% |
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| Fund Type | Open-ended |
An ELSS that offers the dual benefit of tax‑saving under Section 80C and equity market exposure. It has a minimum lock‑in of 3 years and seeks wealth creation via predominantly equity investments.
| Parameters | Details |
| Fund Name | HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund Regular-Growth |
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| AUM | ₹16,618.14 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 1.72% |
| Return 5 Years | 16.47% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹500 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 31st March, 1996 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 98.3%, Debt: 0.31%, Others: 1.39% |
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| Fund Type | Open-ended |
A retirement‑oriented equity scheme that invests primarily in equity instruments to help investors meet long‑term retirement goals. It is suitable for investors with a long horizon and willing to assume higher risk.
| Parameters | Details |
| Fund Name | HDFC Retirement Savings Fund - Equity Plan Regular-Growth |
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| AUM | ₹6,987.38 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 1.78% |
| Return 5 Years | 14.83% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹100 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 25th February, 2016 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 95.31%, Others: 4.13% |
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| Fund Type | Open-ended |
A hybrid “balanced advantage” fund that dynamically allocates across equity and debt depending on market valuations. It aims to provide long‑term capital appreciation along with some income.
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| Fund Name | HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Regular-Growth |
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| AUM | ₹107,589.67 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 1.36% |
| Return 5 Years | 15.43% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹100 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 11th September, 2000 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 69.46%, Debt: 25.76%, Others: 3.24% |
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| Fund Type | Open-ended |
A large‑cap equity scheme that invests primarily in well‑established large‑market‑capitalisation companies. (General fund type; specific objective details are broadly as per the large‑cap class).
| Parameters | Details |
| Fund Name | HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth |
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| AUM | ₹40,085.19 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 1.03% |
| Return 5 Years | 12.82% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹100 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 1st January, 2013 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 98.55%, Debt: 0.48%, Others: 0.97% |
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| Fund Type | Open-ended |
This scheme invests in a mix of large and mid‑cap companies, thereby offering diversification across these segments and aiming for growth from both established and growing businesses.
| Parameters | Details |
| Fund Name | HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund Direct- Growth |
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| AUM | ₹28,580.03 Crs |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Return 5 Years | 16.31% |
| Minimum Investment | SIP ₹1000 & Lumpsum ₹100 |
| Risk Level | Principal at very high risk |
| Launch Date | 1st January, 2013 |
| Asset Allocation | Equity: 98.9%, Others: 0.76% |
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| Top 300 Fund SBI Life | 8.88% | 10.5% |
11.55%
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| Opportunities Fund HDFC Life | 12.42% | 13.27% |
13.64%
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| High Growth Fund Axis Max Life | 17.85% | 19.5% |
17.59%
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| Opportunities Fund ICICI Prudential Life | 11.28% | 11.53% |
11.84%
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| Multi Cap Fund Tata AIA Life | 21% | 18.96% |
22%
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| Accelerator Mid-Cap Fund II Bajaj Life | 12.27% | 11.54% |
13.22%
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| Multiplier Birla Sun Life | 14.37% | 13.37% |
14.74%
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| Virtue II PNB MetLife | 12.61% | 14.79% |
14.23%
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| Equity II Fund Canara HSBC Life | 8.46% | 8.24% |
9.73%
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| Blue-Chip Equity Fund Star Union Dai-ichi Life | 7.49% | 8.34% |
9.68%
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| Fund Name | AUM | Return 3 Years | Return 5 Years | Return 10 Years | Minimum Investment | Return Since Launch |
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| Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund Regular - Growth | ₹1,748.84 Crs | 28.91% | N/A | N/A | ₹500 | 28.94% |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth | ₹20,474.12 Crs | 26.07% | 20.2% | N/A | ₹1,000 | 25.81% |
| Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund Regular-Growth | ₹33,689.20 Crs | 17.76% | 19.95% | 15.5% | ₹500 | 18.83% |
| ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund-Growth | ₹8,097.89 Crs | 20.26% | 23.55% | 17.35% | ₹5,000 | 14.94% |
| Canara Robeco Large Cap Fund Regular-Growth | ₹17,103.62 Crs | 11.03% | 9.6% | 12.89% | ₹100 | 11.61% |
| Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund Direct- Growth | ₹40,184.41 Crs | 10.21% | 9.85% | 13.44% | ₹5,000 | 14.5% |
| Kotak Midcap Fund Regular-Growth | ₹61,694.40 Crs | 17.96% | 16.27% | 17.08% | ₹100 | 14.06% |
| SBI Small Cap Fund-Growth | ₹34,931.73 Crs | 10.62% | 13.02% | 16.74% | ₹5,000 | 17.62% |
| SBI Gold ETF | ₹24,897.99 Crs | 33.28% | 25.87% | 16.3% | ₹5,000 | 13.46% |
Updated as of Mar 2026
Here are some well‑founded benefits of investing in HDFC Asset Management Company’s mutual funds for a 5‑year horizon:
HDFC mutual funds offer the opportunity to grow your wealth steadily over time. By maintaining a disciplined investment option, investors can benefit from market growth trends and aim for substantial capital appreciation.
HDFC Bank also highlights that mutual funds spread your money across multiple stocks, sectors, and asset classes, reducing concentration risk and smoothing the ride over market cycles.
Investment‑analysis sites show that several HDFC funds have delivered annualised returns of over ~20–30% for the past 5 years. This suggests that staying invested for 5 years or more can allow you to capture growth phases.
Long‑term equity investments come with favourable tax treatment, and the mutual‑fund model allows you to access professional management with lower individual costs than direct stock investing.
HDFC Mutual Fund returns Last 5 Years show wealth creation across equity, hybrid, and debt funds. With diversified portfolios and professional management, investors can tap into various market segments. Investing through a SIP adds the benefit of disciplined investing and rupee-cost averaging, helping grow wealth steadily. By choosing funds aligned with their goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon, investors can effectively build a growing portfolio.

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