HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth

Very High Risk

Equity

Sector - Healthcare

NAV (15 Oct ’26)

₹20.48

Min SIP Amount

₹100.00

Fund Size (AUM)

₹3,501.37 Cr

▲ 26.91%3Y Annualized

-1.04%1D Returns

NAV (15 Oct ’26)

₹20.48

Min SIP Amount

₹100.00

Fund Size (AUM)

₹3,501.37 Cr

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Amount I want to invest

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/Month

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Time I want to invest for

Years

1Y40Y

Your expected Annual returns %

1%30%

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% /Year

0%25%

Invested Amount₹68.73 Lakh

Approx Profit₹1.3 Cr

Estimated Returns₹1.99 Cr

Invested

Estimated Returns

About HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth is a Sector - Healthcare mutual fund scheme from HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd. The fund was launched on 4 October 2023 and is managed by Nikhil Mathur and Dhruv Muchhal. As of 15 October 2026, the fund has an AUM of ₹3,501.37 Cr and its latest NAV is ₹20.48. The fund has a Very High Risk risk rating.

The fund allows minimum SIP of ₹100 and lumpsum investment starting from ₹100.

The fund primarily invests in Healthcare and Basic Materials and its top holdings include Divi's Laboratories Ltd, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, Alkem Laboratories Ltd, Cipla Ltd, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. The fund has delivered 19.8% returns over the last 1 year, 26.9% annualised returns over 3 years, and 27.0% annualised returns since inception.

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth may be suitable for investors looking for Sector - Healthcare and who are comfortable with Very High Risk risk.

Top 10 Holdings

Name	Sector	Value	Weighting
Divi's Laboratories Ltd	Healthcare	₹328.63 Cr	9.39%
Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd	Healthcare	₹289.76 Cr	8.28%
Alkem Laboratories Ltd	Healthcare	₹162.58 Cr	4.64%
Cipla Ltd	Healthcare	₹145.37 Cr	4.15%
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd	Healthcare	₹129.18 Cr	3.69%
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd	Healthcare	₹127.91 Cr	3.65%
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares	Healthcare	₹126.42 Cr	3.61%
Aster DM Quality Care Ltd Ordinary Shares	Healthcare	₹124.51 Cr	3.56%
Lupin Ltd	Healthcare	₹124.15 Cr	3.55%
Ipca Laboratories Ltd	Healthcare	₹92.15 Cr	3.53%

Returns & Rankings

Name	2 Year	3 Year	4 Year	5 Year
Fund returns	+11.75%	+26.91%	--	--
Category average (Sector - Healthcare)	+6.60%	+19.18%	+20.19%	+12.83%
Rank (Sector - Healthcare)	5	--	--	--

Fund Management

Nikhil Mathur

Experience: 2.99 Years

Dhruv Muchhal

Experience: 2.99 Years

Minimum SIP Amount, Expense Ratio & Exit Load

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Overview
Minimum SIP Amount	₹100.00
Expense Ratio	2.16% Inclusive of GST
Exit Load	In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed /switched-out within 30 days from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switchedout after 30 days from the date of allotment.

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth Overview

Minimum SIP Amount

₹100.00

Expense Ratio

2.16%

Inclusive of GST

Exit Load

In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed /switched-out within 30 days from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switchedout after 30 days from the date of allotment.

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HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth FAQ's

What are the returns of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth has generated 19.8% returns over 1 year and 26.9% over 3 years as of 15 October 2026.

What is today's NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

Currently, the Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth is ₹20.48, as of 15 October 2026.

What are the ways to invest in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

You can invest in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth through a lumpsum, a monthly SIP and a daily SIP.

What is the minimum SIP investment in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

The minimum SIP amount for HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth is ₹500 per instalment.

What is the expense ratio of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

The expense ratio of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth is 2.16%. It represents the annual expenses levied for managing and operating the fund scheme and is deducted from the fund's NAV rather than being charged separately. For example, if you invest ₹5,000, the annual expense is about ₹108.

What is the risk level of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

As per the fund factsheet published by the fund house, HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth is considered to carry Very High Risk for its investors.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

As an equity fund, the portfolio is mainly stock exposure. The top holdings of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth include Divi's Laboratories Ltd, Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, Alkem Laboratories Ltd, Cipla Ltd and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, based on the latest portfolio disclosure. The fund's holdings may change over time depending on the fund manager's investment strategy.

Is there any lock-in period for HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth has no lock-in period for its investors. Thus, the investors of this fund are free to redeem their investments on any date as per their requirements.

How can I redeem my investments in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

You can redeem your investment in HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth on any business day. The exit load is In respect of each purchase/switch-in of units, an Exit load of 1% is payable if units are redeemed /switched-out within 30 days from the date of allotment. No Exit Load is payable if units are redeemed / switchedout after 30 days from the date of allotment..

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth?

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Regular Growth is managed by Nikhil Mathur and Dhruv Muchhal. A fund manager is an experienced finance professional responsible for making investment decisions and managing the fund's portfolio in line with its investment objective.

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