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₹10.05

-0.1%1D

NAV as on 23 Feb 2026

0.34%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

3526 people have invested ₹ 1Cr 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 (23-Feb-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
3.06%
-3.57%
-0.96%
--
--
--
Nifty 500
3.43%
-1.28%
2.15%
13.51%
16.99%
13.88%
Equity - Other Avg
--
--
--
--
--
--
Best in Equity - Other
10.4%
12.37%
21.94%
48.63%
36.03%
29.38%
Worst in Equity - Other
-5.27%
-14.16%
-13.95%
-8.01%
8.73%
8.26%

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
-
2,598Cr
0.76%
-
-
--
--
--
--
--
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund
1/46
35,143Cr
0.66%
17.29%
25.36%
7.84
0.83
1.42
2.75
1.69
ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund
2/46
15,808Cr
0.74%
20.42%
23.92%
6.85
0.85
1.32
2.60
1.51
Nippon India Quant Fund
3/46
109Cr
0.53%
19.32%
22.14%
4.15
1.00
1.05
1.87
1.40

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HDFC Innovation Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Feb-26)

Large cap
52.1%

Mid cap
29.6%

Small cap
16.2%

Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 30% to 29.6%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 30% to 29.6%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 52.3% to 52.1%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 52.3% to 52.1%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 16.6% to 16.2%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 16.6% to 16.2%
Cash allocation has gone up from 1% to 1.3%
Cash allocation has gone up from 1% to 1.3%

HDFC Innovation Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Consumer Cyclical
27.6%
Health
21.8%
Industrial
17.5%
Financial Services
11.5%
Tech
5.5%
Basic Materials
4.4%
Utilities
3.8%
Communication
3.5%
Energy
3%
Consumer Defensive
1.3%

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

Jan'26

Health

21%

Consumer Cyclical

21%

Industrial

19%

Dec'25

Health

22%

Consumer Cyclical

21%

Industrial

17%

HDFC Innovation Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Jan-26)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
Eternal Ltd
9.85%
0%
Bajaj Finance Ltd
5.08%
0%
PB Fintech Ltd
4.68%
0%
Bharat Electronics Ltd
4.37%
0%
Divi's Laboratories Ltd
4.04%
0%
Top Stocks bought last month
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation increased from 3.73% to 4.37%
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation increased from 3.73% to 4.37%
Persistent Systems Ltd's allocation increased from 1.15% to 1.5%
Persistent Systems Ltd's allocation increased from 1.15% to 1.5%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 2.59% to 2.85%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 2.59% to 2.85%
Top Stocks sold last month
Bajaj Finance Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.18 % to 5.08 %
Bajaj Finance Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.18 % to 5.08 %
PB Fintech Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.96 % to 4.68 %
PB Fintech Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.96 % to 4.68 %
Divi's Laboratories Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.1 % to 4.04 %
Divi's Laboratories Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.1 % to 4.04 %

HDFC Innovation Fund Overview

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Expense ratio0.76%
Benchmark
Nifty 500 TR INR
AUM₹2598 Cr
Inception Date17 July, 2025
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
0%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About HDFC Innovation Fund

HDFC Innovation Fund 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 ₹2598 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Feb 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.8.

Returns

HDFC Innovation Fund has given a CAGR return of 0.34% since inception.

Holdings

HDFC Innovation Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Health, Consumer Cyclical, Industrial, Tech, Financial Services, Utilities, Basic Materials, Communication, Energy, Consumer Defensive, Real Estate. Its top holdings are Eternal Ltd, Bajaj Finance Ltd, PB Fintech Ltd, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Divi's Laboratories 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
Jan'26
Dec'25
Nov'25
AUM
₹ 2.6K Cr
₹ 2.8K Cr
₹ 2.8K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 2.6K Cr as of Jan'26
  • AUM decreased by 171.5 Cr between Jan'26 and Dec'25

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Innovation Fund

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 ₹10.05. 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.

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 0.76%. 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 ₹2598 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(9.85%), Bajaj Finance Ltd(5.08%), PB Fintech Ltd(4.68%)