HDFC Business Cycle Fund

HDFC Business Cycle Fund

Equity

HDFC Mutual Fund

Equity - Other

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Business Cycle Fund. 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.

₹14.48

▼-1.8%1D

NAV as on 02 Mar 2026

12.02%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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669 people have invested ₹ 13.2L in HDFC Business Cycle Fund in the last three months

HDFC Business Cycle Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (02-Mar-26)

The fund has underperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-0.92%
-5.49%
-4.76%
9.89%
14.73%
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Nifty 500
-1.19%
-2.32%
1.32%
16.43%
16.18%
12.66%
Equity - Other Avg
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Best in Equity - Other
7.69%
15.2%
23.71%
56.97%
35.9%
28.33%
Worst in Equity - Other
-9.47%
-18.16%
-18.27%
-6.8%
9.25%
7.49%
Category Rank
22/46
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HDFC Business Cycle Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

21
/46
40% Performance
57% Risk Management
52% Cost

Ranked 21 out of 46 mutual funds in the equity - other category as per INDmoney.

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 Business Cycle Fund
21/46
2,678Cr
0.91%
9.89%
14.73%
-1.03
0.90
0.75
1.18
-0.67
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund
1/46
35,143Cr
0.66%
17.85%
24.47%
7.78
0.82
1.52
3.00
1.60
ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund
2/46
15,808Cr
0.74%
21.7%
23.74%
7.04
0.84
1.44
2.86
1.52
Nippon India Quant Fund
3/46
109Cr
0.53%
20.16%
21.4%
4.16
1.00
1.13
2.00
1.40
See all
Positive: Lower volatility within category
Lower volatility within category
Positive: Recovers losses quickly
Recovers losses quickly
Negative: No bad points found for this fund.
No bad points found for this fund.

HDFC Business Cycle Fund Returns Calculator

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HDFC Business Cycle Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Feb-26)

Large cap
47.3%
Small cap
22.9%
Mid cap
20.9%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 48.3% to 47.3%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 48.3% to 47.3%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 24.2% to 22.9%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 24.2% to 22.9%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 23.8% to 20.9%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 23.8% to 20.9%
Cash allocation has gone up from 2.7% to 6.9%
Cash allocation has gone up from 2.7% to 6.9%

HDFC Business Cycle Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Financial Services
26%
Consumer Cyclical
21.8%
Health
15%
Industrial
14.7%
Communication
6.3%
Basic Materials
5.8%
Real Estate
5.4%
Utilities
4.4%
Consumer Defensive
0.4%
Tech
0.2%

Top 3 Sectors in January were Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical & Industrial

Jan'26

Financial Services

31%

Consumer Cyclical

24%

Industrial

13%

Dec'25

Financial Services

28%

Consumer Cyclical

25%

Industrial

15%

HDFC Business Cycle Fund Holdings Details

as on (28-Feb-26)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
ICICI Bank Ltd
6.84%
0%
Bharti Airtel Ltd
6.3%
0%
Eternal Ltd
5.58%
-14.3%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
4.56%
6.2%
HDFC Bank Ltd
4.2%
0%
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Top Stocks bought last month
Home First Finance Co India Ltd ---'s allocation increased from 1.25% to 1.84%
Home First Finance Co India Ltd ---'s allocation increased from 1.25% to 1.84%
ICICI Bank Ltd's allocation increased from 6.48% to 6.84%
ICICI Bank Ltd's allocation increased from 6.48% to 6.84%
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd's allocation increased from 1.02% to 1.19%
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd's allocation increased from 1.02% to 1.19%
Top Stocks sold last month
Bharti Airtel Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.44 % to 6.3 %
Bharti Airtel Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.44 % to 6.3 %
Eternal Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.33 % to 5.58 %
Eternal Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.33 % to 5.58 %
HDFC Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.28 % to 4.2 %
HDFC Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.28 % to 4.2 %

HDFC Business Cycle Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.91%
Benchmark
Nifty 500 TR INR
AUM₹2678 Cr
Inception Date30 November, 2022
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
43.37%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About HDFC Business Cycle Fund

HDFC Business Cycle Fund is an equity fund. This fund was started on 30 November, 2022. The fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal, Rahul Baijal. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Business Cycle Fund has ₹2678 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Feb 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.9.

Returns

HDFC Business Cycle Fund has given a CAGR return of 12.02% since inception. Over the last 1 and 3 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 9.89% and 14.73% respectively.

Holdings

HDFC Business Cycle Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical, Industrial, Health, Communication, Basic Materials, Real Estate, Utilities, Tech, Consumer Defensive. Its top holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd, Bharti Airtel Ltd, Eternal Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, HDFC Bank 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 Business Cycle Fund

To provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities with a focus on riding business cycles through dynamic allocation between various sectors and stocks at different stages of business cycles. 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 Business Cycle Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager of HDFC Business Cycle Fund, since 22 June 2023

Rahul Baijal

Fund Manager of HDFC Business Cycle Fund, since 30 November 2022

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jan'26
Dec'25
Nov'25
AUM
₹ 2.7K Cr
₹ 2.8K Cr
₹ 2.9K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 2.7K Cr as of Jan'26
  • AUM decreased by 123.3 Cr between Jan'26 and Dec'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Business Cycle Fund

How do I invest in HDFC Business Cycle Fund?

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  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of HDFC Business Cycle Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹14.48. 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 Business Cycle Fund fund has generated a return of 9.89% in 1 year, 14.73% in 3 years

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Business Cycle Fund?

The fund managers are Dhruv Muchhal, Rahul Baijal.

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 0.91%. 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 ₹2678 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Business Cycle Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are ICICI Bank Ltd(6.84%), Bharti Airtel Ltd(6.3%), Eternal Ltd(5.58%)