HDFC Mutual Fund · Direct Growth · SEBI Category: ELSS
HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund is managed by India's largest AMC — HDFC Mutual Fund — which manages over ₹7 lakh crore in assets. The fund offers Section 80C tax benefits up to ₹1.5 lakh per year with a mandatory 3-year lock-in while investing in a diversified equity portfolio. The backing of HDFC MF's deep research team and decades of investment experience gives this fund a strong institutional foundation.
The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of large and mid cap companies with a blend of growth and value characteristics. HDFC MF's investment process emphasises fundamental research — understanding business models, competitive dynamics, management quality and financial health before taking positions. The large AUM means the portfolio holds a well-diversified set of 60-80 stocks across sectors.
Roshi Jain is Fund Manager at HDFC Mutual Fund and manages HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund. She applies a bottom-up, research-intensive approach to equity selection — identifying businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and strong earnings growth potential. HDFC MF's deep equity research infrastructure supports her stock selection process across the large and mid cap universe.
For current co-manager details and full biography, refer to the latest HDFC Mutual Fund factsheet on AMFI or the AMC website.
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| Fund | NAV | AAUM | 1Y Return | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR | Sharpe (3Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis ELSS Tax Saver Fund | ₹103.64 | ₹31.8K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 | -3.3% | +10.8% p.a. | +7.9% p.a. | 0.41 |
| SBI ELSS Tax Saver Fund | ₹458.76 | ₹28.6K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 | -1.6% | +19.3% p.a. | +17.2% p.a. | 1.06 |
| Mirae Asset ELSS Tax Saver Fund | ₹55.04 | ₹25.5K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 | +2.3% | +15.2% p.a. | +13.2% p.a. | 0.73 |
| DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund | ₹149.58 | ₹16.0K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 | -2.5% | +16.7% p.a. | +14.3% p.a. | 0.85 |
| HDFC ELSS Tax Saver ▲ | ₹1,422.13 | ₹15.1K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 | -4.7% | +16.2% p.a. | +16.7% p.a. | 0.90 |
Calculated from 2,566 daily NAV records in RightAdvise DB. Last calculated: Jun 2026.
1M / 3M / 6M / 1Y — simple point-to-point return · 3Y / 5Y / 10Y — CAGR (compounded annual growth rate)
Based on all rolling windows in full NAV history. Dates show the start and end of each period.
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How much the fund fell from its peak NAV — what investors actually experience during crashes. Calculated from full NAV history.
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