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HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth
Latest AUM
₹ 7,304.6 Cr.
NAV as on 30 apr, 2026
₹ 26.63
Fund Details
Portfolio Composition Analysis
Sector Allocations
Portfolio Updated on: 30 apr, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
| Name | Sector | Instruments | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 19.49% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.58% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.51% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.51% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.82% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.70% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.29% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.88% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 18.88% |
| Bharat Forge Ltd | Consumer Discretionary | Equity | 15.72% |
Debt & Credit Risk Analysis
Returns Analysis
| Tenure | Absolute | Annualised | Category Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | 10.19% | NA | 3.58% |
| 6 Months | 6.90% | NA | 14.23% |
| 9 Months | 15.58% | NA | 4.37% |
| 1 Year | 27.10% | 27.10% | -3.01% |
| 2 Years | 41.73% | 19.05% | 20.09% |
Historical NAV
| Date | NAV |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | ₹26.63 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | ₹26.63 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | ₹26.44 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | ₹26.47 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | ₹26.17 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | ₹26.65 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | ₹26.57 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | ₹26.20 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | ₹26.03 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | ₹26.20 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | ₹25.93 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | ₹25.53 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | ₹24.88 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | ₹24.80 |
| 09 Apr 2026 | ₹24.41 |
| 08 Apr 2026 | ₹24.16 |
| 07 Apr 2026 | ₹23.37 |
| 06 Apr 2026 | ₹23.16 |
| 02 Apr 2026 | ₹22.83 |
| 01 Apr 2026 | ₹22.76 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | ₹21.77 |
| 30 Mar 2026 | ₹21.77 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | ₹22.37 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | ₹22.92 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | ₹22.69 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | ₹22.16 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | ₹23.21 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | ₹23.25 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | ₹24.12 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | ₹23.89 |
Portfolio Updated on: 01 May, 2026
Fund Growth & Size Analysis
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HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth is one Equity mutual fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on 02 Jun 2023, the fund aims To generate long-term capital appreciation/income. Investment predominantly in equity & equity related instruments of defence and allied sector companies. It manages assets worth ₹7,304.6 crore as on Tue Mar 31, 2026. The expense ratio stands at 1.82%.
Priya Ranjan has experience He has over 14 years of experience in equity research.
Rahul Baijal has experience Prior to joining HDFC Mutual Fund, he has worked with Sundaram Mutual Fund, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, TVF Capital, HSBC Securities, Credit Suisse Securities & Standard Chartered Bank.
Dhruv Muchhal has experience Prior to joining HDFC MF,he has worked with Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., Goldman Sachs, CRISIL Global Research & Analytics and Deloitte Haskins & Sells
As of Tue Mar 31, 2026, the total assets managed under HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth stand at approximately ₹ 7,304.6 crore.
The HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth has delivered the following short-term performance:
- 3 Months Return: 10.19%
- 6 Months Return: 6.90%
The historical growth of the HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth is reflected through its CAGR returns:
- Return Since Launch: 39.98%
The portfolio of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth is distributed across different asset classes as follows:
- Equity: 96.09%
- Other Assets: 3.91%
The HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth is managed by Dhruv Muchhal, representing HDFC Mutual Fund.
The HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth investments are allocated across market caps in the following manner:
- Large Cap Stocks: 52.42%
- Mid Cap Stocks: 20.57%
- Small Cap Stocks: 27.01%
Top stock holdings of HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth include:
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 19.49% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.58% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.51% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.51% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.82% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.70% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.29% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.88% of the portfolio
- Bharat Electronics Ltd – represents 18.88% of the portfolio
- Bharat Forge Ltd – represents 15.72% of the portfolio
Major sector exposures in HDFC Defence Fund Regular-growth are:
- Industrials – accounts for 286.63% of the portfolio
- Consumer Discretionary – accounts for 44.24% of the portfolio
