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HDFC Gilt Fund - Direct Plan
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Moderate
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0.46 |
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0.57 |
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0.27 |
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0.14 |
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0.43 |
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About HDFC Gilt Fund - Direct Plan
HDFC Gilt Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Anil Bamboli. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.46% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹2,711 Cr.
HDFC Gilt Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest at least 80 per cent of its assets in bonds issued by the government of India. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme is a dedicated gilt scheme which seeks to generate reasonable returns with investments in government securities, securities guaranteed by GoI with medium to long term residual maturities.
Suitability
Gilt funds are avoidable for most investors 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.
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Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of HDFC Gilt 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 Gilt 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 Gilt Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹59.1438 as of 19-Mar-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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GOI Sec 7.18 14/08/2033 |
16.08
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GOI Sec 6.90 15/04/2065 |
12.79
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GOI Sec 7.34 22/04/2064 |
9.15
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GOI Sec 7.30 19/06/2053 |
8.97
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GOI Sec 7.24 18/08/2055 |
8.56
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Over the past five years, HDFC Gilt Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 5.91% as of 19-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in HDFC Gilt Fund - Direct Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.