HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth

HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Innovation 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.

₹11.66

▼-0.5%1D

NAV as on 30 Sep 2026

13.73%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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3352 people have invested ₹ 2Cr in HDFC Innovation Fund in the last three months

HDFC Innovation Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (30-Sep-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
-3.8%
7.67%
23.86%
16.25%
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Nifty 500
-5.88%
-4.02%
7.52%
-2.91%
8.47%
7.96%
Equity - Other Avg
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Best in Equity - Other
-0.93%
1.48%
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Worst in Equity - Other
-0.93%
1.48%
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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 Innovation Fund
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3,189Cr
0.97%
16.25%
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Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Dir
1/37
1,279Cr
1.21%
14.51%
18.29%
7.30
0.96
0.89
1.45
2.14
Sundaram Services Fund
2/37
5,262Cr
0.82%
2.98%
13.14%
6.36
1.01
0.65
1.03
1.22
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund
3/37
38,338Cr
0.91%
-1.5%
12.62%
4.38
0.80
0.78
1.18
0.80

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HDFC Innovation Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Sep-26)

Large cap
47.4%

Mid cap
24.6%

Small cap
23.3%

Large Cap allocation has gone down from 49.3% to 47.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 49.3% to 47.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 20.8% to 23.3%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 20.8% to 23.3%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 25.7% to 24.6%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 25.7% to 24.6%
Cash allocation has gone down from 3.2% to 1.9%
Cash allocation has gone down from 3.2% to 1.9%

HDFC Innovation Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Health
24.4%
Consumer Cyclical
20.3%
Industrial
18.5%
Tech
10.4%
Financial Services
9.8%
Utilities
4.8%
Energy
3.6%
Communication
3%
Consumer Defensive
2.7%
Basic Materials
2.2%
Real Estate
0.3%

Top 3 Sectors in August were Health, Consumer Cyclical & Industrial

Aug'26

Health

24%

Consumer Cyclical

20%

Industrial

17%

Jul'26

Health

24%

Consumer Cyclical

21%

Industrial

17%

HDFC Innovation Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Aug-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Eternal Ltd's allocation increased from 8.97% to 9.53%
Eternal Ltd's allocation increased from 8.97% to 9.53%
Biocon Ltd's allocation increased from 0.76% to 1.24%
Biocon Ltd's allocation increased from 0.76% to 1.24%
Info Edge (India) Ltd's allocation increased from 2.14% to 2.49%
Info Edge (India) Ltd's allocation increased from 2.14% to 2.49%
Top Stocks sold last month
Divi's Laboratories Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.78 % to 3.73 %
Divi's Laboratories Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.78 % to 3.73 %
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.77 % to 3.3 %
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.77 % to 3.3 %
PB Fintech Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.93 % to 3.05 %
PB Fintech Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.93 % to 3.05 %

HDFC Innovation Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.97%
Benchmark
Nifty 500 TR INR
AUM₹3189 Cr
Inception Date17 July, 2025
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
16.61%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About HDFC Innovation Fund

HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 17 July, 2025. The fund is managed by Amit Sinha, Dhruv Muchhal. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Innovation Fund has ₹3189 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Sep 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.

Returns

HDFC Innovation Fund has given a CAGR return of 13.73% since inception. Over the last 1 year the fund has given a CAGR return of 16.25%.

Holdings

HDFC Innovation Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Health, Consumer Cyclical, Industrial, Tech, Financial Services, Energy, Utilities, Communication, Basic Materials, Consumer Defensive, Real Estate. Its top holdings are Eternal Ltd, Bajaj Finance Ltd, Divi's Laboratories Ltd, Rubicon Research Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra 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 Innovation Fund

To generate long-term capital appreciation / income by investing in companies that are adopting innovative themes and strategies. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. HDFC Innovation Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Amit Sinha

Fund Manager of HDFC Innovation Fund, since 17 July 2025

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager of HDFC Innovation Fund, since 17 July 2025

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Aug'26
Jul'26
Jun'26
AUM
₹ 3.2K Cr
₹ 3K Cr
₹ 2.8K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 3.2K Cr as of Aug'26
  • AUM increased by 218.5 Cr between Aug'26 and Jul'26

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in HDFC Innovation Fund?

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What is the current NAV of HDFC Innovation Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹11.66. 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 Innovation Fund fund has generated a return of 16.25% in 1 year

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Innovation Fund?

The fund managers are Amit Sinha, Dhruv Muchhal.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-1 Months. 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 0.97%. 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 ₹3189 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Innovation Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Eternal Ltd(9.63%), Bajaj Finance Ltd(4.38%), Divi's Laboratories Ltd(4.08%)