HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan

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NAV: ₹ 20.656 ↓ -0.68%
[as on 23 October, 2026]

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Returns

CAGR returns till date

CAGR returns of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan and its peers as on 23 October, 2026
NameYTD1D1W1M3M1Y3Y5Y7Y10Y
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan 17.01% -0.68% -2.7% -9.69% -3.02% 15.9% 27.97%---
SBI CONSUMPTION OPPORTUNITIES FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH -16.54% -1.48% -5.29% -9.11% -11.17% -19.02% 2.82% 8.83% 12.59% 12.7%
SBI ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Direct Plan -Growth -9.94% -1.12% -3.18% -5.3% -5.96% -9.41% 7.81% 6.19% 11.42% 10.93%
SBI HEALTHCARE OPPORTUNITIES FUND - DIRECT PLAN -GROWTH 13.24% -0.89% -2.7% -10.24% -4.98% 8.45% 21.84% 17.41% 24.31% 13.86%
SBI INFRASTRUCTURE FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH -6.32% -1.44% -3.94% -6.98% -8.87% -5.52% 10.86% 13.9% 17.66% 14.1%
SBI COMMA Fund - DIRECT PLAN - Growth -2.89% -1.79% -4% -9.12% -6.97% 0.61% 13.65% 8.79% 16.81% 13.73%

Discrete returns (yearly)

Year2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Returns-------- 52.37% 1.73%

Discrete returns (monthly)

MonthDec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026Sep 2026
Returns -1.38% -4.65% 6.99% -4.36% 7.84% 5.11% 6.59% 3.59% 3.8% -2.11%

Returns from spefic dates

DescriptionCAGR returns from 26 Sep 2024 (Nifty 50 2024 high)
Returns 12.35%

Portfolio

Asset allocation

EquityDebtRealestateCommoditiesCash & Equivalents
98.42% 0.00% (Arbitrage: 0.00%) 0.00% 0.00% 1.58%

Equity

NameSymbol / ISINSectorWeight %Other links
Divis Laboratories Ltd.DIVISLAB (INE361B01024)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology9.54%
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.SUNPHARMA (INE044A01036)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology8.94%
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.TORNTPHARM (INE685A01028)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology4.08%
Max Healthcare Institute LimitedMAXHEALTH (INE027H01010)Healthcare Services4.06%
Lupin Ltd.LUPIN (INE326A01037)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology4.04%
Cipla Ltd.CIPLA (INE059A01026)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.94%
Aster DM Quality Care LimitedASTERDM (INE914M01019)Healthcare Services3.84%
Neuland Laboratories LimitedNEULANDLAB (INE794A01010)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.70%
Anthem Biosciences LimitedANTHEM (INE0CZ201020)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.48%
Acutaas Chemicals LimitedACUTAAS (INE00FF01025)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.24%
Ipca Laboratories Ltd.IPCALAB (INE571A01038)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.23%
Shilpa Medicare LtdSHILPAMED (INE790G01031)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.10%
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.ALKEM (INE540L01014)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.06%
Global Health LimitedMEDANTA (INE474Q01031)Healthcare Services2.85%
Rubicon Research LimitedRUBICON (INE506V01022)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology2.82%
Fortis Healthcare LimitedFORTIS (INE061F01013)Healthcare Services2.37%
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.GLENMARK (INE935A01035)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology2.34%
Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences LimitedKIMS (INE967H01025)Healthcare Services2.25%
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre LimitedVIJAYA (INE043W01024)Healthcare Services2.24%
Jupiter Life Line Hospitals Limited (INE682M01020)Healthcare Services1.94%
Zydus Lifesciences LimitedZYDUSLIFE (INE010B01027)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.93%
Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd.DRREDDY (INE089A01031)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.90%
Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.METROPOLIS (INE112L01020)Healthcare Services1.90%
Molbio Diagnostics Limited (INE869T01028)Healthcare Equipment & Supplies1.77%
Biocon Ltd.BIOCON (INE376G01013)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.73%
Wockhardt Ltd.WOCKPHARMA (INE049B01025)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.61%
Sai Life Sciences LimitedSAILIFE (INE570L01029)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.60%
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.APOLLOHOSP (INE437A01024)Healthcare Services1.39%
Thyrocare Technologies Ltd.THYROCARE (INE594H01019)Healthcare Services1.31%
SYMBIOTEC PHARMALAB LIMITED**** (INE899I01028)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.21%
Ajanta Pharma LimitedAJANTPHARM (INE031B01049)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.18%
Gland Pharma Ltd.GLAND (INE068V01023)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.09%
CORONA REMEDIES LIMITEDCORONA (INE02ZQ01018)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.07%
Eris Lifesciences LtdERIS (INE406M01024)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.06%
Jubilant Pharmova LimitedJUBLPHARMA (INE700A01033)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology0.85%
BAJAJ HEALTHCARE LIMITEDBAJAJHCARE (INE411U01027)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology0.57%
Novartis India Ltd.NOVARTIND (INE234A01025)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology0.47%
Laxmi Dental LimitedLAXMIDENTL (INE0WO601020)Healthcare Equipment & Supplies0.38%
Cohance Lifesciences LimitedCOHANCE (INE03QK01018)Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology0.34%
Portfolio data is as on date 31 August, 2026

NAV history

HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan - 30 days NAV (Net asset value) history

DateNAV% change
23 October, 202620.656 -0.68%
22 October, 202620.797 -0.11%
21 October, 202620.819 -0.65%
19 October, 202620.956 -1.29%
16 October, 202621.23 0.03%
15 October, 202621.224 -0.24%
14 October, 202621.275 -1.04%
13 October, 202621.498 -0.16%
12 October, 202621.532 -0.13%
9 October, 202621.561 0.77%
8 October, 202621.396 -2.37%
7 October, 202621.916 -0.33%
6 October, 202621.988 0.97%
5 October, 202621.777 -0.92%
1 October, 202621.979 0.16%
30 September, 202621.944 -2%
29 September, 202622.392 0.35%
28 September, 202622.315 -1.3%
25 September, 202622.61 -0.41%
24 September, 202622.702 -0.75%
23 September, 202622.873 0.81%
22 September, 202622.689 -0.89%
21 September, 202622.892 0.39%
18 September, 202622.803 1.15%
17 September, 202622.544 1.51%
16 September, 202622.208 -0.38%
15 September, 202622.292 -1.86%
11 September, 202622.714 -0.44%
10 September, 202622.814 0.29%
9 September, 202622.749

FAQ (Frequently asked questions)

  • What is latest/current NAV/price of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?
    The latest NAV of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is 20.656 as on 23 October, 2026.
  • What are YTD (year to date) returns of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?
    The YTD (year to date) returns of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan are 17.01% as on 23 October, 2026.
  • What are 1 year returns of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?
    The 1 year returns of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan are 15.9% as on 23 October, 2026.
  • What are 3 year CAGR returns of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?
    The 3 year annualized returns (CAGR) of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan are 27.97% as on 23 October, 2026.
  • What are top 10 holdings of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?
    Top 10 holdings of HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan are:
    • Divis Laboratories Ltd.
    • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
    • Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    • Max Healthcare Institute Limited
    • Lupin Ltd.
    • Cipla Ltd.
    • Aster DM Quality Care Limited
    • Neuland Laboratories Limited
    • Anthem Biosciences Limited
    • Acutaas Chemicals Limited
    • Ipca Laboratories Ltd.
  • What is LTCG (Long term capital gain) and STCG (Short term capital gain) tax for HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?
    HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is equity oriented mutual fund. Various capital gain taxes are applicable as below (Effective for redemption after July 23, 2024 and from FY 2024-25)
    Holding periodTax rate
    Less than 1 year (STCG)20%
    More than 1 year (LTCG)Tax free upto Rs. 1.25 lakhs. 12.5% on rest amount.