HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund
This is the Direct plan of HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
Not ratedHow 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. Not rated — this fund has no full year of NAV history yet. A rating needs at least a 1-year return to rank its performance against peers.
No 3-year record to rank on yet
Volatility 12.6% vs 16.7% category avg
5.5% expense vs 0.6% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Less volatile than its Index Funds peers (12.6% vs 16.7%)
Concerns
- High expense ratio (5.45%) vs the Index Funds average of 0.64%
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Index Funds)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +3.54% | +7.17% | -3.63% |
| 3M abs | — | -0.96% | — |
| 6M abs | — | +2.37% | — |
| 1Y CAGR | — | +1.48% | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +12.11% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +9.39% | — |
Category average across peers in Index Funds (up to 281 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
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1 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
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.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Oct 2026 · AMC disclosure- Real Estate / REITs65.52%
- Equity33.98%
- Cash & Equivalents0.50%
AMC Profile
HDFC Mutual Fund is run by HDFC Asset Management, part of the HDFC Bank group and listed on the exchanges since 2018. It has been in business since 1999, absorbed Zurich India's schemes in 2003, and is consistently among the two or three largest fund houses by assets.
Fund Managers
AAArun AgarwalStart date not disclosed
• B.Com • Chartered Accountant
Collectively over 27 years’ experience in equity, debt and derivative dealing, fund management, internal audit and treasury operations. • September 16, 2010 till Date: HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
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NMNandita MenezesStart date not disclosed
• B.Com (University of Mumbai)
Collectively over 3 years’ experience in Equity Dealing and auditing • December 29, 2021 till Date: HDFC Asset Management Company Limited • April 26, 2020 till March 5, 2021: S.R. Batliboi & Co LLP Last Position held: Executive - Assurance
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Fund manager, benchmark and dealing terms from this scheme's SEBI-filed Scheme Information Document on AMFI. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund?
As of 09 Nov 2026, the NAV of HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund is ₹9.91 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund delivered?
HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund has returned -0.79% 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 BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund?
HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund charges an expense ratio of 5.45% 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 BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund?
HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund's largest holdings are Embassy Office Parks REIT (20.1%), BROOKFIELD INDIA REAL ESTATE TRUST (15.4%), Nexus Select Trust REIT (13.7%), The Phoenix Mills Limited (12.4%) and Prestige Estates Projects Ltd. (8.3%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund?
HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund sits at the very high level on our estimate of SEBI's risk-o-meter scale, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 12.6% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was 6.8%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund?
HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund is benchmarked against the BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index (TRI). The alpha, beta and capture figures on this page are measured against the Nifty Realty TRI, the closest index whose daily history we hold.
Who manages HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund?
HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund is managed by Arun Agarwal and Nandita Menezes at HDFC.
When was HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund launched, and what is its objective?
HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund was launched on 22 Sep 2026. its stated objective is: To generate returns that are commensurate (before fees and expenses) with the performance of the BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index (TRI), subject to tracking error. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. Both are as filed in the scheme's own Scheme Summary Document.
How is HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund taxed?
HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.