HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth

Debt

HDFC Mutual Fund

Corporate Bond

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth. 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.

₹33.51

NAV as on 22 Aug 2025

8.15%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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4048 people have invested ₹ 9.7Cr in HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Performance vs. Corporate Bond Index

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (22-Aug-25)

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-0.21%
0.4%
4.34%
8.42%
7.94%
6.64%
Corporate Bond Avg
-0.09%
0.58%
4.36%
8.14%
7.42%
6.29%
Best in Corporate Bond
0.36%
1.49%
6.12%
10.21%
8.25%
7.17%
Worst in Corporate Bond
-0.29%
0.32%
3.93%
7.6%
7.19%
5.72%
Category Rank
10/13
7/13
8/13
8/13
9/12
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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 Corporate Bond Fund
10/13
35,801Cr
0.36%
8.42%
7.94%
0.25
1.33
1.27
2.84
1.04
Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth
1/13
10,188Cr
0.36%
9.07%
8.22%
0.41
1.36
1.43
3.61
1.44
Kotak Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth
2/13
17,707Cr
0.34%
8.76%
7.92%
0.25
1.20
1.30
3.38
0.97
Axis Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth
3/13
9,469Cr
0.36%
9.23%
8.17%
0.34
1.33
1.39
3.63
1.39
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HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Aug-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Aug-25)

Debt & Cash 99.7%

AAA
100%
Cash allocation has gone up from 2.7% to 3.1%
Cash allocation has gone up from 2.7% to 3.1%
Debt allocation has gone down from 97.1% to 96.7%
Debt allocation has gone down from 97.1% to 96.7%

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Aug-25)

Sector Allocation

Debt & Cash 99.7%

Corporate
61.2%
Government
34.9%
Cash Equivalent
4%

Top 2 Sectors in July were Corporate, Government

Jul'25

Corporate

58%

Government

39%

Jun'25

Corporate

59%

Government

38%

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.36%
Benchmark
NIFTY Corporate Bond TR INR
AUM₹35801 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
81.79%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Low to Moderate Risk

About HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal, Anupam Joshi. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth has ₹35801 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Aug 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.4.

Returns

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 8.15% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 8.42%, 7.94% and 6.64% respectively.

Holdings

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 6.92% Govt Stock 2039, Bajaj Finance Limited, 7.81% Govt Stock 2033, 6.68% Government Of India, State Bank Of India

Taxation

As it is a corporate bond mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
If the fund is debt oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in debt instruments:
Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for less than 24 months, STCG will be taxed at your income slab rate.
Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for more than 24 months, LTCG will be taxed at 12.5%.
Invested after 1 April 2023, capital gains will be taxed at your income slab rate.
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate.

Investment objective of HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth

To generate income/capital appreciation through investments predominantly in AA+ and above rated corporate bonds. 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 Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager of HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth, since 22 June 2023

Anupam Joshi

Fund Manager of HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth, since 27 October 2015

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jul'25
Jun'25
May'25
AUM
₹ 36K Cr
₹ 35.7K Cr
₹ 34.8K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 36K Cr as of Jul'25
  • AUM increased by 282.2 Cr between Jul'25 and Jun'25

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in HDFC Corporate Bond Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the HDFC Corporate Bond Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
  • Download the INDmoney app.
  • Search for ‘HDFC Corporate Bond Fund’.
  • Select whether you want to invest in SIP or lump sum.
  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of HDFC Corporate Bond Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹33.51. 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 Corporate Bond Fund fund has generated a return of 8.42% in 1 year, 7.94% in 3 years, 6.64% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Corporate Bond Fund?

The fund managers are Dhruv Muchhal, Anupam Joshi.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.36%. 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 ₹35801 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Corporate Bond Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are 6.92% Govt Stock 2039(6.64%), Bajaj Finance Limited(3.14%), 7.81% Govt Stock 2033(2.58%)