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Risk
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Expense Ratio (%)
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HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
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Low to Moderate
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0.46 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.42 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.30 |
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0.24 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.17 |
₹25,582 Cr
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About HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Anupam Joshi and Praveen Jain. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.46% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹25,582 Cr.
HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest in bonds such that the duration of the portfolio is between six to twelve months, and therefore it is suitable to invest in for a similar time frame. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate income / capital appreciation through investment in debt securities and money market instruments.
Suitability
Low Duration funds are avoidable for most investors in our opinion, because:
Capital Gains Taxation
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the HDFC Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
The latest declared NAV of HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹65.4446 as of 19-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
|---|---|
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GOI Sec 07/12/2031 |
4.92
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GOI GOI FRB 22/09/2033 |
4.66
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Jubilant Beverages Ltd Debenture 31/05/2028 |
2.52
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Small Industries Devp. Bank of India Ltd SR VII Debenture 7.75 10/06/2027 |
2.48
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National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development SR 24E Debenture 7.80 15/03/2027 |
2.46
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Over the past five years, HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.66% as of 19-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in HDFC Low Duration Fund - Direct Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.