HDFC Mutual Funds Returns Last 5 Years

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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Top HDFC Mutual Funds Returns Last 5 Years

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
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%
  1. HDFC Infrastructure Fund Direct Growth

    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
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Consumer Discretionary
    • Industrials
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Technology
    • Materials
    Top Holdings
    • Repo
    • ICICI Bank Ltd
    • Larsen & Toubro Ltd
    • HDFC Bank Ltd
    • Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd
    • J Kumar Infraprojects Ltd
    • Interglobe Aviation Ltd
    • State Bank of India
    • NTPC Ltd
    • Reliance Industries Ltd
    Fund Managers
    • Srinivasan Ramamurthy
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    Fund Type Open-ended
  2. HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular Growth

    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
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Consumer Discretionary
    • Industrials
    • Consumer Staples
    • Diversified
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Materials
    • Technology
    Top Holdings
    • Repo
    • Firstsource Solutions Ltd
    • eClerx Services Ltd
    • Aster DM Healthcare Ltd
    • Bank Of Baroda
    • Gabriel India Ltd
    • Eris Lifesciences Ltd
    • Fortis Healthcare Ltd
    • Indian Bank
    • Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences Ltd
    Fund Managers
    • Chirag Setalvad
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    Fund Type Open-ended
  3. HDFC Mid Cap Fund Regular Growth

    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
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Consumer Discretionary
    • Industrials
    • Consumer Staples
    • Diversified
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Materials
    • Technology
    Top Holdings
    • Repo
    • Max Financial Services Ltd
    • AU Small Finance Bank Ltd
    • The Federal Bank Ltd
    • Indian Bank
    • Balkrishna Industries Ltd
    • Coforge Ltd
    • Fortis Healthcare Ltd
    • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    • Ipca Laboratories Ltd
    Fund Managers
    • Chirag Setalvad
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    Fund Type Open-ended
  4. HDFC Focused Fund Regular Growth

     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
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Consumer Discretionary
    • Industrials
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Materials
    • Technology
    Top Holdings
    • Repo
    • HDFC Bank Ltd
    • ICICI Bank Ltd
    • Axis Bank Ltd
    • State Bank of India
    • Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
    • HCL Technologies Ltd
    • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
    • Cipla Ltd
    • SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd
    Fund Managers
    • Roshi Jain
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    Fund Type Open-ended
  5. HDFC Flexi Cap Fund Regular Growth

    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
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Consumer Discretionary
    • Industrials
    • Consumer Staples
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Materials
    • Technology
    Top Holdings
    • Repo
    • ICICI Bank Ltd
    • HDFC Bank Ltd
    • Axis Bank Ltd
    • State Bank of India
    • SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd
    • Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
    • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
    • Cipla Ltd
    • HCL Technologies Ltd
    Fund Managers
    • Roshi Jain
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    Fund Type Open-ended
  6. HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund Regular Growth

    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
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Industrials
    • Consumer Staples
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Materials
    • Real Estate
    • Technology
    • Consumer Discretionary
    Top Holdings
    • HDFC Bank Ltd
    • ICICI Bank Ltd
    • Axis Bank Ltd
    • Repo
    • SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd
    • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
    • Cipla Ltd
    • State Bank of India
    • Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
    • Bharti Airtel Ltd
    Fund Managers
    • Roshi Jain
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    Fund Type Open-ended
  7. HDFC Retirement Savings Fund Equity Plan Regular Growth

    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
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Real Estate
    • Consumer Discretionary
    • Industrials
    • Consumer Staples
    • Diversified
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Materials
    • Technology
    Top Holdings
    • Repo
    • HDFC Bank Ltd
    • ICICI Bank Ltd
    • Axis Bank Ltd
    • Reliance Industries Ltd
    • Infosys Ltd
    • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
    • State Bank of India
    • Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
    • Bharti Airtel Ltd
    Fund Managers
    • Arun Agarwal
    • Nandita Menezes
    • Shobhit Mehrotra
    • Srinivasan Ramamurthy
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    Fund Type Open-ended
  8. HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Regular Growth

    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.

    Parameters Details
    Fund Name HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund Regular-Growth
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Real Estate
    • Technology
    • Consumer Discretionary
    • Industrials
    • Consumer Staples
    • Diversified
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Materials
    Top Holdings
    • HDFC Bank Ltd
    • Cash Margin
    • ICICI Bank Ltd
    • Reliance Industries Ltd
    • State Bank of India
    • Bharti Airtel Ltd
    • Repo
    • Reverse Repo
    • Infosys Ltd
    • Larsen & Toubro Ltd
    Fund Managers
    • Anil Bamboli
    • Gopal Agrawal
    • Arun Agarwal
    • Srinivasan Ramamurthy
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    • Nandita Menezes
    Fund Type Open-ended
  9. HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth

    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
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Consumer Discretionary
    • Industrials
    • Consumer Staples
    • Diversified
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Materials
    • Real Estate
    • Technology
    Top Holdings
    • HDFC Bank Ltd
    • ICICI Bank Ltd
    • Bharti Airtel Ltd
    • Reliance Industries Ltd
    • Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
    • Titan Company Ltd
    • Repo
    • NTPC Ltd
    • Axis Bank Ltd
    • Infosys Ltd
    Fund Managers
    • Rahul Baijal
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    Fund Type Open-ended
  10. HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth

    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
    NAV
    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%
    Top Sectors
    • Consumer Discretionary
    • Industrials
    • Consumer Staples
    • Diversified
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Financial
    • Healthcare
    • Materials
    • Real Estate
    • Technology
    Top Holdings
    • HDFC Bank Ltd
    • ICICI Bank Ltd
    • Bharti Airtel Ltd
    • Axis Bank Ltd
    • Infosys Ltd
    • State Bank of India
    • Fortis Healthcare Ltd
    • Max Financial Services Ltd
    • Mphasis Ltd
    • Repo
    Fund Managers
    • Gopal Agrawal
    • Dhruv Muchhal
    Fund Type Open-ended

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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%
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ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund-Growth ₹8,097.89 Crs 20.26% 23.55% 17.35% ₹5,000 14.94%
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Benefits of HDFC Mutual Fund Returns Last 5 Years 

Here are some well‑founded benefits of investing in HDFC Asset Management Company’s mutual funds for a 5‑year horizon:

  1. Long-Term Growth Potential

    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.

  2. Diversification and risk mitigation

    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.

  3. Potential for higher returns over 5+ years

    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.

  4. Tax benefits & cost efficiency

    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.

Wrapping Up 

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.

FAQs

  • What are the best HDFC mutual fund returns over the last 5 years?

    There are many HDFC Mutual funds with high returns, but according to the recent research, some of the best investment funds with their high returns over the last 5 years are:
    • HDFC Infrastructure Fund Direct Growth
    • HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular - Growth
    • HDFC Mid Cap Fund Regular - Growth
    • HDFC Focused Fund Regular - Growth
    • HDFC Flexi Cap Fund Regular - Growth
    • HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund Regular - Growth
  • Which is the best SIP for 5 years in HDFC?

    The best HDFC SIP plans for 5 years are:
    • HDFC Infrastructure Fund Direct Growth
    • HDFC Small Cap Fund 
    • HDFC Mid-Cap Fund 
    • HDFC Focused Fund 
    • HDFC Flexi Cap Fund 
    • HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Plan Growth
  • Which Mutual Fund is the best in HDFC?

    There are many good mutual funds proposed by the HDFC Bank, but overall, the best mutual fund by HDFC Bank is HDFC Focused Fund Direct - Growth with NAV: ₹ 273.19 Invest.
  • What are the benefits of HDFC Mutual funds with the highest returns in 5 years?

    The benefits of high HDFC mutual fund returns last 5 years are:
    • Long-Term Growth Potential
    • Potential for higher returns over 5+ years
    • Power of Compounding 
    • Tax benefits & cost efficiency

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