HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund
HDFC Mutual Fund · Best Banking & PSU Mutual Funds
This is the Regular plan of HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
NAV history
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 19 Banking and PSU Fund peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Banking and PSU Fund (same plan and option).
3Y CAGR +6.92% · ranks 8 of 19 Banking and PSU Funds
Volatility 1.1% vs 1.1% category avg
0.7% expense vs 0.7% category avg
100% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.38 vs 0.30 Banking and PSU Fund average
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios
Not shown for Banking and PSU Fund — a debt, arbitrage or cash-like fund isn't measured against an equity index, so alpha/beta vs one would be noise rather than signal.
Fund vs category average (Banking and PSU Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.32% | +0.41% | -0.09% |
| 3M abs | +2.75% | +2.46% | +0.29% |
| 6M abs | +2.62% | +2.66% | -0.04% |
| 1Y CAGR | +5.13% | +5.17% | -0.04% |
| 3Y CAGR | +6.92% | +6.91% | +0.01% |
| 5Y CAGR | +5.96% | +5.98% | -0.02% |
Category average across peers in Banking and PSU Fund (up to 19 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 19 peers in Banking and PSU Fund
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
137 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +3.08% | |
| 2025 | +7.46% | |
| 2024 | +7.85% | |
| 2023 | +6.83% | |
| 2022 | +3.28% | |
| 2021 | +3.66% | |
| 2020 | +10.57% | |
| 2019 | +10.23% | |
| 2018 | +5.87% | |
| 2017 | +6.32% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in.
Taxation
Taxed as debtThis is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — every rupee of gain is added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate, whatever the holding period.
Your income-tax slab — no LTCG or indexation benefit
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Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIDown +6% from its peak of ₹5,581Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
HDFC in the news
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Debt funds
Debt funds lend to governments and companies and earn interest. They're generally steadier than equity funds and are used for shorter horizons and stability.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund is ₹24.38 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund delivered?
HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund has returned +5.13% over 1 year, +6.92% per year over 3 years, +5.96% per year over 5 years and +7.45% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund?
HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.72% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund?
Its largest holdings are INDIAN RAILWAY FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED SR 178 7.46 BD 18JU29 FVRS1LAC (4.3%), INDIAN RAILWAY FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED SR 175 7.57 BD 18AP29 FVRS1LAC (2.9%), REC LIMITED SR 216A 7.55 BD 31MR28 FVRS10LAC (2.9%), BAJAJ HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED 8.10 NCD 08JL27 FVRS1LAC (2.9%) and HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED SERIES V 8.41 LOA 15MR29 FVRS10LAC (2.5%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund?
It is rated low to moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 1.1% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -3.1%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.38 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund's 0.38 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund?
HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Banking & PSU Debt Index A-II. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund?
HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal and Anil Bamboli at HDFC.
How is HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund taxed?
HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — capital gains are added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate regardless of how long you held the units.