HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
Get the latest NAV of HDFC Equity Savings 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.
₹72.93
NAV as on 16 May 2025
10.57%/per year
Since Inception
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800 people have invested ₹ 97.3L in HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth in the last three months
Fund Performance
as on (16-May-25)
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison
Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency
Ranked 12 out of 13 mutual funds in the equity savings category as per INDmoney.
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Returns Calculator
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Total Investment
0
Profit
Total Corpus
0
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Asset Allocation
See fund asset allocation details as on (13-May-25)
Fund Distribution
as on (13-May-25)
Equity 68.2%
Debt & Cash 31.8%
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Sector Allocation
See fund sector allocation details as on (13-May-25)
Sector Allocation
Equity 68.2%
Debt & Cash 31.8%
Top 3 Sectors in April were Financial Services, Corporate & Government
Corporate
41%
Government
35%
Financial Services
33%
Financial Services
31%
Corporate
20%
Government
17%
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Holdings Details
as on (30-Apr-25)
Equity
Debt & Cash
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth Overview
Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.
| Expense ratio | 0.88% |
Benchmark | NIFTY Equity Savings TR INR |
| AUM | ₹5460 Cr |
| Inception Date | 1 January, 2013 |
| Min Lumpsum/SIP | ₹100/₹100 |
Exit Load | 1.0% |
| Lock In | No Lock-in |
TurnOver | 22.38% |
| STCG | Selling mutual fund before 1 year, returns taxed at 20%. |
| LTCG | After 1 year, 12.5% tax on returns over ₹1.25 lakh/year. |
| Risk |   Moderately High risk |
About HDFC Equity Savings Fund
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is a hybrid fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Srinivasan Ramamurthy, Anil Bamboli. This fund gives you the benefit of diversification.
Key Parameters
- HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth has ₹5460 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Apr 2025 and is more than category average.
- The fund has an expense ratio 0.9.
Returns
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 10.57% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 8.82%, 12.68% and 15.04% respectively.
Holdings
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Corporate, Government, Financial Services, Cash Equivalent, Consumer Cyclical, Energy, Industrial, Tech, Health, Basic Materials, Consumer Defensive, Securitize, Utilities, Communication.
Taxation
As it is a equity savings mutual fund the taxation is as follows:If the fund is equity oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in equity instruments: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 benefitLong term gains up to Rs 1 lakh are exempt from taxation (more than 12 months).
Investment objective of HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
To provide capital appreciation by investing in Equity & equity related instruments, Arbitrage opportunities, and Debt & money market instruments. 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 Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.
Fund Manager
Srinivasan Ramamurthy
Fund Manager of HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth, since 14 December 2021
Anil Bamboli
Fund Manager of HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth, since 17 September 2004
- AUM of the fund stands at 5.5K Cr as of Apr'25
- AUM has remained same between Apr'25 and Mar'25
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Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
What is the current NAV of HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth?
What are the average returns of HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth?
HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth | Absolute Returns | CAGR Returns |
1 Month Returns | 2.66% | 2.66% |
6 Month Returns | 3.89% | 3.89% |
1 Year Returns | 8.82% | 8.82% |
3 Years Returns | 43.07% | 12.68% |
How do I invest in HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth?
- Click Buy on the fund name.
- Input the amount you are looking to invest.
- Select Lump Sum or SIP (Weekly, Monthly or Quarterly).
- Select your bank account and proceed with Payment.
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What is the credit rating breakup of HDFC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth?
AAA | 93.14 |
AA | 6.86 |