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DEBT•LOW DURATION FUND

HDFC Low Duration Fund

3 Year return

7.83%
NAV on December 17, 2025
64.5464
1D Returns
0%
Launched on January 2013(12 years)

Investment Details

₹100
Minimum SIP Amount
₹100
Minimum one time investment
Fund has no lock-in period

Calculate Returns

Based on past performance of this fund

₹
Your Investment₹3,600
Gain
13.03%₹469
Total Value ₹4,069

Risk Involved

scale
Your principal will be at
Very High Risk

Scheme Information

Asset Under Management
₹25,756.51 Cr.
Expense Ratio
0.45% (inclusive of GST)
Exit Load
Nil

Ratings

ARQ Rating
4

Ratings by other agencies

Value Research
4
Crisil
3
Morning Star
5

Tax Implications

Tax on gains as per your income tax bracket

HDFC Mutual Fund Manager

AJ

Anupam Joshi

Fund Manager since Oct 2015

DM

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager since Jun 2023

PJ

Praveen Jain

Fund Manager since Oct 2022

Fund House Details

HDFC Mutual Fund

HDFC Mutual Fund

Asset management company

AUM
₹8,93,027.76 Cr.
No. of Schemes
182
Setup Date
July 2000

Peer Comparison

Comparison with other similar funds

Funds3 Y ReturnsARQ Rating
UTI Low Duration Fund7.5322%
5
HSBC Low Duration Fund8.1689%
0
Nippon India Low Duration Fund7.7154%
4

Schemes by HDFC Mutual Fund

List of mutual fund schemes by AMC

About HDFC Low Duration Fund Direct Plan Growth

HDFC Low Duration Fund Direct Plan Growth is an open-ended fund by HDFC Mutual Fund. The HDFC Low Duration Fund is a debt fund. The fund invests in a diverse portfolio of debt securities to generate low-risk returns for investors. The average Macaulay Duration of the portfolio is between 6 and 12 months. It has a low expense ratio. Hence, the associated cost will not significantly impact your final returns.

Investment Objective of the Scheme

The objective of the fund is to invest in fixed income securities to generate low-risk returns. It meets the short-duration investment needs of investors.

Key Features of The Fund

5-year return
6.5126%
Expense Ratio
0.45%
Fund Manager
Anupam Joshi
Fund Size
₹25756.51 Cr.
Risk Profile
Moderate

Is This Scheme Right for Me?

The fund has a moderate risk level. Investors in the fund are exposed to high interest rates and moderate credit risk. Consider investing in the fund only if you are planning to invest for a short duration of 3-12 months. The fund generates low-risk returns from debt securities. Hence, if you have a moderate risk appetite, the HDFC Low Duration Fund can be a good option for you and help you earn a steady income from your investment. Make sure you consider your risk appetite and investment objectives before investing. If in doubt, it is recommended to ask your financial advisor about the plan’s suitability.

AMC Contact Details

NameHDFC Mutual Fund
Launch DateJuly 2000
Address"HDFC House", 2nd Floor, H. T. Parekh Marg, 165-166, Backbay Reclamation, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020
Contact1800 3010 67671800 419 7676
Emailhello@hdfcfund.com
Websitehttps://www.hdfcfund.com/
Disclaimer: Mutual funds are subject to market risk. Read all scheme-related documents carefully to make informed-decision.

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FAQs

NAV, or Net Asset Value, is the price of a single unit of a mutual fund. It is calculated by dividing the current value of holdings held by the mutual fund scheme at the end of the day by the total number of units issued. The NAV changes every day. The NAV of HDFC Low Duration Fund on December 17, 2025, is ₹64.5464
Short for Asset Under Management, AUM means the total assets held by a mutual fund scheme. The AUM of the fund changes every day based on the fluctuation in the price of the underlying assets. Fund houses don't update AUM on a daily basis. They only update it at the end of the month and release it within a few days of the following month. The AUM of HDFC Low Duration Fund, is ₹25756.51 crore.
The expense ratio is the annual charges you pay to the mutual fund house for managing your investments. It is a percentage of Assets Under Management. It is deducted from the fund's returns. The expense ratio of HDFC Low Duration Fund is 0.45%
The HDFC Low Duration Fund was launched on January 01, 2013. The fund has delivered a CAGR of undefined since inception.
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in mutual funds allows you to invest small amounts periodically instead of a one-time investment. The frequency of investment can be monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually, as per your convenience. The minimum SIP for HDFC Low Duration Fund is ₹undefined.
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  4. Proceed by clicking the pay button and choosing your mode of payment.
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  1. Click on the ‘Invest’ button.
  2. Enter your desired SIP amount and the SIP date.
  3. You can uncheck the ‘Make first payment now’ box if you don’t want to make the payment right away.
  4. Choose your payment method between UPI and Net Banking.
  5. Make your payment.
  6. Your SIP is created.
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  2. Select your desired verification method - debit card, net banking or Aadhar method credentials - and click on submit.
  3. Once you verify the OTP, your mandate request will be created.
  1. Go to the ‘Investments’ section and click on the mutual fund scheme you want to withdraw.
  2. Enter the amount you want to withdraw and tap the ‘Withdraw’ button.
  3. Verify the details on the ‘Confirm withdraw’ screen.
  4. Select the bank account in which you want to receive the funds.
  5. You will receive your funds within three working days of placing the order.
  6. You can track your order in the ‘Orders’ section.

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₹4,069 in 3Y at 7.8273% returns
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