HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan
Returns
Risk
This fund has Moderately High risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Credit Rating Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
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 Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan
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Moderately High
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1.51 |
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High
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1.40 |
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Moderately High
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1.74 |
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High
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1.55 |
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Moderately High
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1.64 |
Other details of HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan
Assets
₹7,522 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
1.00 (365)
Min. Investment (₹)
100
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
100
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
100
Min. No of Cheques
6
About HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan
HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on March 25, 2014, it is currently managed by Praveen Jain and Bhavyesh Divecha. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.51% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹7,522 Cr.
HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan is mandated to invest at least 65 per cent of its assets in corporate bonds rated AA and below. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate income/capital appreciation by investing predominantly in AA and below rated corporate debt.
Suitability
Credit Risk funds are avoidable for most investors because:
- They are very risky as they invest in bonds of lower credit rating
- They may undergo sharp declines in investment value, which is typically not favoured by fixed-income investors
- Short Duration funds are a better choice for debt allocation in a portfolio
Capital Gains Taxation
- If investment is made on or after 1 April 2023: Entire amount of gain is added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- If investment is made before 1 April 2023:
- Sold within 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- Sold after 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- 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 Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan
How to Invest in HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular 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 Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular 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 Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan, is ₹25.2462 as of 19-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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GMR Airports Ltd Bonds 13/02/2027 |
4.84
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Tata Projects Ltd SR N NCD 8.50 18/12/2026 |
3.33
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Tata Power Company Ltd SR CGPLAU02 Debenture 9.90 27/08/2028 |
3.00
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Jubilant Beverages Ltd Debenture 31/05/2028 |
2.76
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Bamboo Hotel And Global Centre (Delhi) Pvt Ltd. Class A SR I Debenture 10.81 31/01/2028 |
2.67
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What is the return of HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.39% as of 19-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund - Regular Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.


