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HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund
Sectoral-PharmaRank #2
Not Rated
NAV (2026-09-11)
₹21.94
AUM
₹3,310.64 Cr
Exp. Ratio: 2.12%
RISK LEVEL
Very High
Returns & Performance
1 Year26.04%10.91% vs cat avgRank #2
3 Year----
5 Year----
Since Launch30.63%13.50% vs cat avg
Fund vs Category Average
1Y
26.04%+10.91%
Pros & Cons
Pros
✔Outperforms category avg on 1Y returns
✔No lock-in period
✔Top-5 ranked in category for 1Y (#2)
✔Overall top-10 rank in category (#2)
✔Outperforms category avg since launch
Cons
✖3Y returns below category average
✖Higher expense ratio (2.12%)
ISININF179KC1HL7
NAV₹21.94
NAV Date2026-09-11
AUM₹3,310.64 Cr
Expense Ratio2.12%
RiskVery High
RatingNot Rated / 5
Min SIP Amount₹100
Max SIP Amount₹999999999
Min Additional Inv.₹100
SIP AllowedYes
Plan TypeRegular
Plan OptionGrowth
Is NFONo
Fund House Incorp.1999-12-10
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The scheme seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Pharma and healthcare companies.
Exit Load1.00%
Stamp duty on investment0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)
Tax implicationsIf you redeem within one year, your returns will be taxed at 20%. For redemptions after one year, returns exceeding ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year will be taxed at 12.5%.
Dhruv Muchhal
Mr. Dhruv has done B.Com, CA and CFA
Prior to joining HDFC MF,he has worked with Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd., Goldman Sachs, CRISIL Global Research & Analytics and Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Common questions about this fund, answered from scheme data
The latest Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund is ₹21.94 as of 2026-09-11.
HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund is classified as a Sectoral-Pharma fund.
HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund is ₹3,310.64 Cr.
The expense ratio of HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund is 2.12%.
HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal.
The minimum SIP investment for HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund is ₹100.
The exit load for HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund is 1%.
As per the SEBI Riskometer, HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund carries a Very High risk level.
HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund has delivered 26.04% (1Y), 0% (3Y) and 0% (5Y) annualised returns as of 2026-09-11.
HDFC Pharma And Healthcare Fund was launched on 1999-12-10.
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There is no separate brokerage on mutual fund units. The AMC charges an expense ratio, which is already reflected in the NAV. An exit load may apply if you redeem before the specified period.
Mutual fund NAVs are declared once per business day after market close, in line with SEBI norms.
The FAQs above are generated from data provided by the AMC and are for educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice, buy/sell recommendations, or return guarantees. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks — read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.
