HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl

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Get the latest NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹23.43

▲2.4%1D

NAV as on 24 Mar 2026

35.35%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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68 people have invested ₹ 1.3L in HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl in the last three months

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (24-Mar-26)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over 1Y, but underperformed over 3Y, 5Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-6.41%
-3.01%
-6.28%
17.21%
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Nifty 500
-8.21%
-10.31%
-7.71%
-0.68%
14.42%
11.89%
Equity - Other Avg
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Best in Equity - Other
-1.92%
3.97%
9.73%
20.61%
31.64%
26.62%
Worst in Equity - Other
-15.4%
-23.29%
-24.96%
-17.05%
6.32%
5.49%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl
-
8,097Cr
0.82%
17.21%
-
--
--
--
--
--
Nippon India Power & Infra Fund Payout Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl
-
7,001Cr
0.96%
-9.01%
22.71%
7.03
--
--
2.09
1.25
SBI Magnum Comma Fund Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl
-
618Cr
1.88%
-1.86%
8.05%
-1.96
--
--
0.38
-0.43
Axis Innovation Fund Reinvst of Inc Dis cum Cap Wdrl
-
1,157Cr
1.31%
16.16%
12.51%
-0.59
--
--
0.77
-0.26
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HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

Large cap
49.8%
Small cap
26.1%
Mid cap
20.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 18.2% to 20.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 18.2% to 20.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 52.9% to 49.8%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 52.9% to 49.8%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 26.8% to 26.1%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 26.8% to 26.1%
Cash allocation has gone up from 2% to 3.7%
Cash allocation has gone up from 2% to 3.7%

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Sector Allocation

Industrial
62.8%
Basic Materials
17.7%
Tech
15.4%
Consumer Cyclical
4.1%

Top 3 Sectors in February were Industrial, Consumer Cyclical & Basic Materials

Feb'26

Industrial

53%

Consumer Cyclical

23%

Basic Materials

14%

Jan'26

Industrial

57%

Consumer Cyclical

18%

Basic Materials

14%

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl Holdings Details

as on (28-Feb-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Bharat Dynamics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 1.01% to 4.69%
Bharat Dynamics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 1.01% to 4.69%
Bharat Forge Ltd's allocation increased from 12.32% to 15.72%
Bharat Forge Ltd's allocation increased from 12.32% to 15.72%
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd's allocation increased from 1.38% to 2.46%
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd's allocation increased from 1.38% to 2.46%
Top Stocks sold last month
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation decreased from 19.49 % to 18.58 %
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation decreased from 19.49 % to 18.58 %
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 17.76 % to 12.09 %
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 17.76 % to 12.09 %
Solar Industries India Ltd's allocation decreased from 10.64 % to 10.26 %
Solar Industries India Ltd's allocation decreased from 10.64 % to 10.26 %

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.82%
Benchmark
Nifty India Defence TR INR
AUM₹8097 Cr
Inception Date2 June, 2023
Min Lumpsum/SIP--/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
10.29%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl is an equity fund. This fund was started on 2 June, 2023. The fund is managed by Rahul Baijal, Dhruv Muchhal, Priya Ranjan. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl has ₹8097 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Mar 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.8.

Returns

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl has given a CAGR return of 35.35% since inception. Over the last 1 year the fund has given a CAGR return of 17.21%.

Holdings

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Industrial, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Tech. Its top holdings are Bharat Electronics Ltd, Bharat Forge Ltd, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares, Solar Industries India Ltd, BEML Ltd

Taxation

As it is a equity - other mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl

To provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Defence & allied sector companies There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Rahul Baijal

Fund Manager of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl, since 18 April 2025

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl, since 22 June 2023

Priya Ranjan

Fund Manager of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl, since 18 April 2025

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 8.1K Cr
₹ 7.8K Cr
₹ 7.4K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 8.1K Cr as of Feb'26
  • AUM increased by 302.8 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl

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What is the current NAV of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹23.43. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl fund has generated a return of 17.21% in 1 year

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl?

The fund managers are Rahul Baijal, Dhruv Muchhal, Priya Ranjan.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-1 Years. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.82%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹8097 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Defence Fund Direct Reinvestment Inc Dist cum Cap Wdrl?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Bharat Electronics Ltd(18.58%), Bharat Forge Ltd(15.72%), Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares(12.09%)