What stocks does HDFC ELSS Tax saver hold?

HDFC ELSS Tax saver holds a portfolio of Indian equity stocks disclosed monthly by HDFC Mutual Fund to AMFI. The complete current holdings with weights and month-over-month changes are available on this page. Data is sourced from official AMFI portfolio disclosures.

Which AMC manages HDFC ELSS Tax saver?

HDFC ELSS Tax saver is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund, a SEBI-registered Asset Management Company in India.

What category is HDFC ELSS Tax saver?

HDFC ELSS Tax saver is classified as a ELSS mutual fund under SEBI's mutual fund categorisation framework.

How often is HDFC ELSS Tax saver portfolio data updated?

Portfolio holdings for HDFC ELSS Tax saver are updated monthly. SEBI mandates all AMCs to disclose their complete portfolio within 10 days of each month end. RightAdvise sources this data directly from official AMFI portfolio disclosures.

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HDFC ELSS Tax saver - Growth Option - Direct Plan

ELSS Data as of Aug 2026 Comparing Jul 2026 → Aug 2026

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Stocks Held

Aug 2026

Equity Holdings

₹15,773.93 Cr

Equity only, excl. debt & cash

AAUM

₹14,370.51 Cr

Apr-Jun 2026 · Direct + Regular

Top 5 Weight

32.5%

Moderate

Top 10 Weight

50.3%

Moderate

Changes

2 new · 2 exits

Top Sector

Banks

33.7% of portfolio

Launch Date

31 Mar 1996

10+ year track record

AAUM (Average Assets Under Management) of ₹14,370.51 Cr for Apr-Jun 2026 is the combined figure across Direct and Regular plans — sourced from AMFI India's quarterly disclosure. Equity Holdings above shows only the stock portion from the latest portfolio filing.

📋 What Happened This Month HDFC ELSS Tax saver made 2 new additions and exited 2 stocks this month. The biggest new buy was Life Insurance Corporation Of India (Insurance) at 0.52% weight. Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited was the biggest exit (Consumer Durables), which was held at 0.57%. Among existing holdings, JSW Energy Limited saw the biggest increase — now at 0.87% of the portfolio. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited was trimmed the most, now at 1.03%. ICICI Bank Limited remains the top holding with Banks the dominant sector at 33.7%. ↓ Scroll down for full holdings, sector allocation and month-on-month changes in detail.

How Has the NAV Performed?

1 year history · HDFC ELSS Tax saver - Growth Option - Direct Plan

-3.53%

-0.46%

+4.30%

-5.24%

Latest NAV

₹1,461.66

11 Sep 2026

52W High

₹1,595.05

-8% from High

52W Low

₹1,341.99

+9% from Low

Calendar Year Returns

Jan 1 to Dec 31 each year. Simple point-to-point — not CAGR.

2025

+10.9%

2024

+22.1%

2023

+34.0%

2022

+11.1%

2021

+36.1%

2020

+6.4%

2019

+4.4%

2018

-10.3%

2017

+39.6%

Rolling Returns

Performance across every possible investment start date.

1Y Rolling Avg

17.3%

+ve in 82% windows

83.9% / -37.4%

3Y Rolling Avg

16.0% p.a.

+ve in 90% windows

37.9% / -10.5%

5Y Rolling Avg

16.9% p.a.

+ve in 100% windows

34.7% / 7.2%

Crisis Period Behaviour

"Pre-inception" = fund didn't exist during that period.

2024–25 Tariff

-14.2%

Rec: Jun 2025 (5 mo)

COVID-19 Crash

-37.8%

Rec: Nov 2020 (1yr)

2022 Rate Hike

-12.5%

Rec: Aug 2022 (7 mo)

2018 IL&FS

-12.9%

Rec: May 2019 (10 mo)

Risk Ratios

3 years daily NAV · Risk-free rate 6.5% p.a. · CAGR, Sharpe Ratio & Standard Deviation — Mutual Fund Guide →

Sharpe Ratio (3Y)

0.65

Return per unit of risk. >1 is good.

Sortino Ratio (3Y)

0.93

Penalises downside volatility only.

Std Deviation (3Y)

12.3%

Lower = more consistent returns.

NAV Chart ₹1,461.66 11 Sep 2026

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HDFC ELSS Tax saver - Growth Option - Direct Plan

Chart shows indexed performance (base = 100). Actual NAV: ₹1,461.66

Sector Shift Industry allocation month-over-month

Jun 2026 → Jul 2026

Sector	Prev	Curr ▼	Delta
Banks	35.8%	33.0%	▼ -2.8%
Automobiles	11.0%	11.4%	▲ +0.4%
IT - Software	6.0%	6.7%	▲ +0.7%
Insurance	5.8%	5.8%	● -0.1%
Telecom - Services	4.5%	4.6%	▲ +0.2%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	4.0%	4.1%	● +0.1%
Healthcare Services	3.8%	4.0%	▲ +0.2%
Ferrous Metals	3.4%	3.2%	▼ -0.1%
Petroleum Products	2.7%	2.7%	● 0.0%
Leisure Services	2.0%	2.2%	▲ +0.2%

Jul 2026 → Aug 2026

Sector	Prev	Curr ▼	Delta
Banks	33.0%	33.7%	▲ +0.8%
Automobiles	11.4%	11.3%	● -0.1%
IT - Software	6.7%	6.2%	▼ -0.6%
Insurance	5.8%	5.9%	▲ +0.1%
Telecom - Services	4.6%	4.3%	▼ -0.4%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	4.1%	4.2%	▲ +0.1%
Healthcare Services	4.0%	4.1%	● +0.0%
Ferrous Metals	3.2%	3.2%	● +0.0%
Petroleum Products	2.7%	2.7%	● 0.0%
Leisure Services	2.2%	2.6%	▲ +0.4%

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Biggest New Buy

Life Insurance Corporation Of India

0.52% weight · Insurance

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Biggest Exit

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited

0.57% was held · Consumer Durables

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Biggest Add

JSW Energy Limited

+0.82% · now 0.87%

↓

Biggest Trim

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

-0.69% · now 1.03%

🤝 Other funds also bought this month

Life Insurance Corporation Of India 90 funds

Rubicon Research Limited 14 funds

👋 Other funds also exited

Delhivery Limited 18 funds

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited 15 funds

What Changed in the Portfolio This Month?

Comparing Jul 2026 → Aug 2026

Jul 2026 → Aug 2026

🟢 2 New Entries 🔴 2 Exits ↑ 30 Increased ↓ 26 Decreased

#	Stock	Sector	Weight (Aug 2026)
1	Life Insurance Corporation Of India ₹83.60 Cr	Insurance	0.52%
2	Rubicon Research Limited ₹40.42 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	0.25%

#	Stock	Sector	Last Weight (Jul 2026)
1	Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited ₹91.07 Cr	Consumer Durables	0.57%
2	Delhivery Limited ₹48.20 Cr	Transport Services	0.30%

#	Stock	Sector	Jul 2026	Aug 2026	Change
1	JSW Energy Limited ₹138.99 Cr	Power	0.05%	0.87%	+0.82%
2	Axis Bank Limited ₹1,040.00 Cr	Banks	6.11%	6.50%	+0.39%
3	Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited ₹733.95 Cr	Banks	4.24%	4.59%	+0.35%
4	PB Fintech Limited ₹215.63 Cr	Financial Technology (Fintech)	1.02%	1.35%	+0.33%
5	Bosch Limited ₹225.00 Cr	Auto Components	1.15%	1.41%	+0.26%
6	Eternal Limited ₹369.11 Cr	Retailing	2.11%	2.31%	+0.20%
7	ICICI Bank Limited ₹1,490.35 Cr	Banks	9.14%	9.32%	+0.18%
8	State Bank of India ₹742.00 Cr	Banks	4.47%	4.64%	+0.17%
9	Jubilant Foodworks Limited ₹196.54 Cr	Leisure Services	1.08%	1.23%	+0.15%
10	Chalet Hotels Limited ₹129.40 Cr	Leisure Services	0.66%	0.81%	+0.15%
11	Cyient Limited ₹70.36 Cr	IT - Services	0.32%	0.44%	+0.12%
12	Bajaj Auto Limited ₹312.69 Cr	Automobiles	1.85%	1.96%	+0.11%
13	ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited ₹153.26 Cr	Capital Markets	0.87%	0.96%	+0.09%
14	Westlife Development Ltd ₹85.19 Cr	Leisure Services	0.47%	0.53%	+0.06%
15	Hyundai Motor India Ltd ₹441.00 Cr	Automobiles	2.71%	2.76%	+0.05%
16	Larsen & Toubro Limited ₹255.37 Cr	Construction	1.55%	1.60%	+0.05%
17	JSW Steel Limited ₹241.29 Cr	Ferrous Metals	1.46%	1.51%	+0.05%
18	Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ₹180.06 Cr	Aerospace & Defense	1.08%	1.13%	+0.05%
19	Mphasis Limited ₹169.92 Cr	IT - Software	1.02%	1.06%	+0.04%
20	Bharat Electronics Limited ₹74.60 Cr	Aerospace & Defense	0.43%	0.47%	+0.04%
21	Dr. Lal Path Labs Limited ₹220.54 Cr	Healthcare Services	1.35%	1.38%	+0.03%
22	Cohance Lifesciences Limited ₹64.97 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	0.38%	0.41%	+0.03%
23	Anthem Biosciences Limited ₹44.17 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	0.25%	0.28%	+0.03%
24	InterGlobe Aviation Limited ₹214.59 Cr	Transport Services	1.32%	1.34%	+0.02%
25	Karur Vysya Bank Limited ₹208.56 Cr	Banks	1.28%	1.30%	+0.02%
26	Eicher Motors Limited ₹143.16 Cr	Automobiles	0.88%	0.90%	+0.02%
27	360 One WAM Limited ₹117.50 Cr	Capital Markets	0.71%	0.73%	+0.02%
28	TeamLease Services Limited ₹52.19 Cr	Commercial Services & Supplies	0.31%	0.33%	+0.02%
29	Tata Motors Ltd ₹28.27 Cr	Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles	0.16%	0.18%	+0.02%
30	Metropolis Healthcare Limited ₹186.35 Cr	Healthcare Services	1.16%	1.17%	+0.01%

#	Stock	Sector	Jul 2026	Aug 2026	Change
1	Power Grid Corporation of India Limited ₹165.25 Cr	Power	1.72%	1.03%	-0.69%
2	Infosys Limited ₹187.08 Cr	IT - Software	1.69%	1.17%	-0.52%
3	Escorts Kubota Limited ₹5.16 Cr	Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles	0.52%	0.03%	-0.49%
4	HDFC Bank Limited ₹1,176.94 Cr	Banks	7.72%	7.36%	-0.36%
5	Bharti Airtel Limited ₹686.38 Cr	Telecom - Services	4.64%	4.29%	-0.35%
6	SBI Life Insurance Company Limited ₹520.18 Cr	Insurance	3.49%	3.25%	-0.24%
7	Maruti Suzuki India Limited ₹745.09 Cr	Automobiles	4.86%	4.66%	-0.20%
8	Godrej Consumer Products Limited ₹117.68 Cr	Personal Products	0.87%	0.74%	-0.13%
9	Lupin Limited ₹153.19 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	1.05%	0.96%	-0.09%
10	Alkem Laboratories Limited ₹186.53 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	1.25%	1.17%	-0.08%
11	HCL Technologies Limited ₹469.11 Cr	IT - Software	2.99%	2.93%	-0.06%
12	Medi Assist Healthcare Services Ltd ₹7.01 Cr	Insurance	0.10%	0.04%	-0.06%
13	Star Health And Allied Insurance Company Limited ₹170.33 Cr	Insurance	1.12%	1.07%	-0.05%
14	Bajaj Electricals Limited ₹20.29 Cr	Consumer Durables	0.18%	0.13%	-0.05%
15	Reliance Industries Limited ₹424.60 Cr	Petroleum Products	2.70%	2.66%	-0.04%
16	Tata Steel Limited ₹276.53 Cr	Ferrous Metals	1.77%	1.73%	-0.04%
17	Britannia Industries Limited ₹275.25 Cr	Food Products	1.76%	1.72%	-0.04%
18	Cipla Limited ₹173.83 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	1.13%	1.09%	-0.04%
19	Hindustan Unilever Limited ₹118.04 Cr	Diversified FMCG	0.78%	0.74%	-0.04%
20	ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited ₹162.71 Cr	Insurance	1.05%	1.02%	-0.03%
21	Mahindra & Mahindra Limited ₹114.87 Cr	Automobiles	0.74%	0.72%	-0.02%
22	The Ramco Cements Limited ₹70.36 Cr	Cement & Cement Products	0.46%	0.44%	-0.02%
23	United Spirits Limited ₹169.21 Cr	Beverages	1.07%	1.06%	-0.01%
24	Tech Mahindra Limited ₹162.80 Cr	IT - Software	1.03%	1.02%	-0.01%
25	Havells India Limited ₹133.34 Cr	Consumer Durables	0.84%	0.83%	-0.01%
26	Popular Vehicles and Services Limited ₹51.75 Cr	Automobiles	0.33%	0.32%	-0.01%

What Stocks Does This Fund Hold?

62 stocks — Aug 2026

#	Stock	Sector	Weight & Value
1	ICICI Bank Limited ₹1,490.35 Cr	Banks	9.32%
2	HDFC Bank Limited ₹1,176.94 Cr	Banks	7.36%
3	Axis Bank Limited ₹1,040.00 Cr	Banks	6.50%
4	Maruti Suzuki India Limited ₹745.09 Cr	Automobiles	4.66%
5	State Bank of India ₹742.00 Cr	Banks	4.64%
6	Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited ₹733.95 Cr	Banks	4.59%
7	Bharti Airtel Limited ₹686.38 Cr	Telecom - Services	4.29%
8	SBI Life Insurance Company Limited ₹520.18 Cr	Insurance	3.25%
9	HCL Technologies Limited ₹469.11 Cr	IT - Software	2.93%
10	Hyundai Motor India Ltd ₹441.00 Cr	Automobiles	2.76%
11	Reliance Industries Limited ₹424.60 Cr	Petroleum Products	2.66%
12	Eternal Limited ₹369.11 Cr	Retailing	2.31%
13	Bajaj Auto Limited ₹312.69 Cr	Automobiles	1.96%
14	Tata Steel Limited ₹276.53 Cr	Ferrous Metals	1.73%
15	Britannia Industries Limited ₹275.25 Cr	Food Products	1.72%
16	Larsen & Toubro Limited ₹255.37 Cr	Construction	1.60%
17	Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited ₹244.71 Cr	Healthcare Services	1.53%
18	JSW Steel Limited ₹241.29 Cr	Ferrous Metals	1.51%
19	Bosch Limited ₹225.00 Cr	Auto Components	1.41%
20	Dr. Lal Path Labs Limited ₹220.54 Cr	Healthcare Services	1.38%
21	PB Fintech Limited ₹215.63 Cr	Financial Technology (Fintech)	1.35%
22	InterGlobe Aviation Limited ₹214.59 Cr	Transport Services	1.34%
23	Karur Vysya Bank Limited ₹208.56 Cr	Banks	1.30%
24	Jubilant Foodworks Limited ₹196.54 Cr	Leisure Services	1.23%
25	Alkem Laboratories Limited ₹186.53 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	1.17%
26	Infosys Limited ₹187.08 Cr	IT - Software	1.17%
27	Metropolis Healthcare Limited ₹186.35 Cr	Healthcare Services	1.17%
28	Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ₹180.06 Cr	Aerospace & Defense	1.13%
29	Cipla Limited ₹173.83 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	1.09%
30	Star Health And Allied Insurance Company Limited ₹170.33 Cr	Insurance	1.07%
31	United Spirits Limited ₹169.21 Cr	Beverages	1.06%
32	Mphasis Limited ₹169.92 Cr	IT - Software	1.06%
33	Power Grid Corporation of India Limited ₹165.25 Cr	Power	1.03%
34	ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited ₹162.71 Cr	Insurance	1.02%
35	Tech Mahindra Limited ₹162.80 Cr	IT - Software	1.02%
36	ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited ₹153.26 Cr	Capital Markets	0.96%
37	Lupin Limited ₹153.19 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	0.96%
38	Eicher Motors Limited ₹143.16 Cr	Automobiles	0.90%
39	JSW Energy Limited ₹138.99 Cr	Power	0.87%
40	Havells India Limited ₹133.34 Cr	Consumer Durables	0.83%
41	Chalet Hotels Limited ₹129.40 Cr	Leisure Services	0.81%
42	Godrej Consumer Products Limited ₹117.68 Cr	Personal Products	0.74%
43	Hindustan Unilever Limited ₹118.04 Cr	Diversified FMCG	0.74%
44	360 One WAM Limited ₹117.50 Cr	Capital Markets	0.73%
45	Mahindra & Mahindra Limited ₹114.87 Cr	Automobiles	0.72%
46	Birla Corporation Limited ₹87.27 Cr	Cement & Cement Products	0.55%
47	Westlife Development Ltd ₹85.19 Cr	Leisure Services	0.53%
48	Life Insurance Corporation Of India ₹83.60 Cr	Insurance	0.52%
49	Bharat Electronics Limited ₹74.60 Cr	Aerospace & Defense	0.47%
50	Cyient Limited ₹70.36 Cr	IT - Services	0.44%
51	The Ramco Cements Limited ₹70.36 Cr	Cement & Cement Products	0.44%
52	Cohance Lifesciences Limited ₹64.97 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	0.41%
53	TeamLease Services Limited ₹52.19 Cr	Commercial Services & Supplies	0.33%
54	Popular Vehicles and Services Limited ₹51.75 Cr	Automobiles	0.32%
55	Anthem Biosciences Limited ₹44.17 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	0.28%
56	Rubicon Research Limited ₹40.42 Cr	Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology	0.25%
57	Tata Motors Ltd ₹28.27 Cr	Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles	0.18%
58	Bajaj Electricals Limited ₹20.29 Cr	Consumer Durables	0.13%
59	JK Lakshmi Cement Limited ₹20.24 Cr	Cement & Cement Products	0.13%
60	SBI Funds Management Limited ₹9.18 Cr	Capital Markets	0.06%
61	Medi Assist Healthcare Services Ltd ₹7.01 Cr	Insurance	0.04%
62	Escorts Kubota Limited ₹5.16 Cr	Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles	0.03%