The scheme seeks to generate regular income through investment in debt securities and money market instruments.
Exit Load--
Stamp duty on investment0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)
Tax implicationsReturns are taxed as per your income tax slab.
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
Top Holdings
Company
Sector
Asset Value (Cr)
Asset %
Tata Communications Ltd. 6.77 07/08/2028
Communication
₹246.76
1.64
Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd. 7.83 18/05/2029
Financial
₹226.33
1.50
Indus Towers Ltd. 8.2 07/12/2024
Communication
₹200.00
1.34
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd. 9.1 27/06/2031
Financial
₹202.08
1.34
Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd. 8.1 08/07/2027
Financial
₹201.33
1.34
REC Ltd. 7.55 31/03/2028
Financial
₹195.64
1.30
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. 8.29 28/11/2024
Communication
₹175.07
1.17
Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd. 6.64 17/07/2028
Common questions about this fund, answered from scheme data
The latest Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Short Term Fund is ₹34.13 as of 2026-08-25.
HDFC Short Term Fund is classified as a Short Duration fund.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Short Term Fund is ₹15,080.98 Cr.
The expense ratio of HDFC Short Term Fund is 0.72%.
HDFC Short Term Fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal.
The minimum SIP investment for HDFC Short Term Fund is ₹100.
As per the SEBI Riskometer, HDFC Short Term Fund carries a Moderate risk level.
HDFC Short Term Fund has delivered 5.55% (1Y), 7.27% (3Y) and 6.25% (5Y) annualised returns as of 2026-08-25.
HDFC Short Term Fund was launched on 1999-12-10.
Open an account with Indiabulls Securities, complete your KYC, and invest via SIP or a one-time lumpsum through our platform.
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) lets you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (e.g., monthly) instead of a single lumpsum.
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.
