HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan
Value Research Rating
Our Opinion
Riskometer
Very High
₹740.1679 -0.15%
As on 07-May-2026
Returns
Risk
This fund has Very High risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Market Cap Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
We have shifted from our proprietary CapRank classification system to SEBI’s market cap classification system with effect from 14 Jan, 2026.
Peer Comparison
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Fund name
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Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan
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Very High
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0.21 |
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Very High
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0.32 |
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Very High
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0.41 |
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Very High
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0.34 |
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Very High
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0.37 |
Other details of HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹7,897 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
0.25 (3)
Min. Investment (₹)
100
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
100
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
100
Min. No of Cheques
6
About HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan
HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan is a equity mutual fund scheme of HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Arun Agarwal and Nandita Menezes. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.21% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹7,897 Cr.
HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Plan is mandated to invest at least 80 per cent of its assets in large-cap stocks at all times. Being passively managed, it replicates the portfolio of its chosen benchmark index. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme aims to generate returns that are commensurate with the performance of S&P BSE Sensex, subject to tracking errors.
Suitability
Large-cap funds are suitable for investors:
- Seeking exposure in large-cap stocks for moderately high returns
- Aiming for long-term wealth creation
- With a 5+ year investment horizon
- Who are at ease with the market's ups and downs
Note:
- Invest only through SIP
- Being passively managed, the fund replicates the portfolio of its chosen benchmark index
Capital Gains Taxation
- If the mutual fund units are sold after 1 year from the date of investment, gains upto Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are exempt from tax. Gains over Rs 1.25 lakh are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- If the mutual fund units are sold within 1 year from the date of investment, entire amount of gain is taxed at the rate of 20%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
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
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs. 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
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FAQ for HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of HDFC BSE Sensex Index 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 BSE Sensex Index 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.
What is the current NAV of HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹740.1679 as of 08-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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13.10
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10.68
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10.13
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5.98
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5.13
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What is the return of HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 10.62% as of 08-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in HDFC BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
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