HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth

Equity

HDFC Mutual Fund

Sector - Healthcare

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare 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.

₹23.49

▼-0.3%1D

NAV as on 13 Nov 2026

31.75%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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21856 people have invested ₹ 13.8Cr in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund in the last three months

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (13-Nov-26)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over 1Y, 3Y, but underperformed over 5Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
9.28%
5.99%
20.02%
31.6%
31.28%
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Nifty 500
7.44%
0.32%
6.06%
-0.34%
11.08%
8.78%
Sector - Healthcare Avg
8.39%
3.11%
14.29%
20.05%
21.78%
15.76%
Best in Sector - Healthcare
13.46%
7.6%
23.64%
33.41%
31.36%
20.65%
Worst in Sector - Healthcare
5.34%
0.18%
9.29%
10.87%
18.61%
14.46%

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 Pharma and Healthcare Fund
1/11
3,666Cr
1.03%
31.6%
31.28%
6.34
0.97
1.37
2.63
2.14
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund
2/11
6,067Cr
1.01%
26.07%
25.42%
3.24
0.86
1.20
2.18
0.41
Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund
3/11
3,494Cr
0.62%
27.89%
24.42%
1.28
0.96
1.06
1.94
0.27
DSP Healthcare Fund
4/11
3,727Cr
0.75%
20.18%
21.74%
0.79
0.86
0.98
1.76
-0.25
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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Oct-26)

Small cap
34.2%
Mid cap
30.1%
Large cap
29.2%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 33.2% to 30.1%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 33.2% to 30.1%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 27.9% to 29.2%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 27.9% to 29.2%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 34.4% to 34.2%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 34.4% to 34.2%
Cash allocation has gone up from 1.6% to 3.2%
Cash allocation has gone up from 1.6% to 3.2%

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Health
95.5%
Basic Materials
4.5%

Top 2 Sectors in September were Health, Basic Materials

Sep'26

Health

97%

Basic Materials

3%

Aug'26

Health

97%

Basic Materials

3%

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Oct-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd's allocation increased from 1.39% to 3.69%
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd's allocation increased from 1.39% to 3.69%
Alkem Laboratories Ltd's allocation increased from 3.06% to 4.64%
Alkem Laboratories Ltd's allocation increased from 3.06% to 4.64%
Jupiter Life Line Hospitals Ltd's allocation increased from 0.27% to 1.68%
Jupiter Life Line Hospitals Ltd's allocation increased from 0.27% to 1.68%
Top Stocks sold last month
Divi's Laboratories Ltd's allocation decreased from 9.54 % to 9.39 %
Divi's Laboratories Ltd's allocation decreased from 9.54 % to 9.39 %
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.94 % to 8.28 %
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.94 % to 8.28 %
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.08 % to 3.65 %
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.08 % to 3.65 %

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Overview

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Expense ratio1.03%
Benchmark
BSE Healthcare TR INR
AUM₹3666 Cr
Inception Date4 October, 2023
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
37.97%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 4 October, 2023. The fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal, Nikhil Mathur. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund has ₹3666 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Oct 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.

Returns

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund has given a CAGR return of 31.75% since inception. Over the last 1 and 3 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 31.60% and 31.28% respectively.

Holdings

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Health, Basic Materials. Its top holdings are Divi's Laboratories Ltd, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, Alkem Laboratories Ltd, Cipla Ltd, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd

Taxation

As it is a sector - healthcare 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 Pharma and Healthcare Fund

To provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Pharma and healthcare companies. 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 Pharma and Healthcare Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund, since 4 October 2023

Nikhil Mathur

Fund Manager of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund, since 4 October 2023

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Sep'26
Aug'26
Jul'26
AUM
₹ 3.5K Cr
₹ 3.3K Cr
₹ 2.9K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 3.5K Cr as of Sep'26
  • AUM increased by 190.7 Cr between Sep'26 and Aug'26

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Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?

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What is the current NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹23.49. 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 Pharma and Healthcare Fund fund has generated a return of 31.60% in 1 year, 31.28% in 3 years

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?

The fund managers are Dhruv Muchhal, Nikhil Mathur.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-30 Days. 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 1.03%. 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 ₹3666 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Divi's Laboratories Ltd(9.39%), Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd(8.28%), Alkem Laboratories Ltd(4.64%)