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8 Best Debt Funds by HDFC Mutual Fund 2026

Updated on September 2, 2026 , 36479 views

The debt funds offered by hdfc mf intents to create an income for investors, and this is historically seen by the top performing schemes of HDFC debt funds.

HDFC

HDFC debt fund is an innovative scheme that invests in debts, long-term or short-term Bonds, money markets, etc. Debt funds are suitable for investors with a low risk appetite who want to park their surplus cash for a short period of time. Though they are a low risk investment they are subject to credit risk.

Why Opt for HDFC Mutual Fund Scheme?

a. Minimum Investment Amount

An investor can invest in debt schemes with an amount as low as INR 500 via a SIP and INR 5,000 via a lump sum amount investment

b. Excellent Ratings

Many of the AMC schemes have a CRISIL rating of three and above

c. Variety of Options

Investing in HDFC debt funds comes with a broad range of category, so investors can plan their short-term, mid-term and even long-term Investment plan via choosing these debt funds

Investors planning to invest in HDFC’s Best Debt Funds, can choose from the below-listed top performers of the HDFC fund house.

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Fund Selection Methodology used to find 8 funds

  • Category: Debt
  • Asset Management Company : HDFC
  • Sorted On : catr (low to high)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 8

Best HDFC Debt Mutual Funds FY 26 - 27

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)2024 (%)Debt Yield (YTM)Mod. DurationEff. Maturity
HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Growth ₹34.4213
↑ 0.02
₹30,6642.42.54.96.97.37.31%4Y 2M 16D7Y 1M 6D
HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund Growth ₹24.4019
↑ 0.01
₹5,2092.32.65.26.87.57.18%2Y 11M 26D4Y 18D
HDFC Gilt Fund Growth ₹57.0645
↓ 0.00
₹2,0292.21.53.66.15.17.18%9Y 3M22Y 4M 17D
HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund Growth ₹26.0854
↑ 0.01
₹7,6662.83.87.27.788.28%2Y 4M 28D3Y 7M 10D
HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund Growth ₹93.1466
↑ 0.02
₹5252.72.44.76.14.77.17%7Y 10M 20D20Y 9M 11D
HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund Growth ₹60.4093
↑ 0.03
₹3,6142.63.36.47.37.78.05%3Y 7D4Y 5M 16D
HDFC Income Fund Growth ₹60.5242
↑ 0.02
₹8302.42.34.26.35.57.09%6Y 7M 17D13Y 14D
HDFC Short Term Debt Fund Growth ₹34.2005
↑ 0.02
₹15,0812.22.85.77.37.87.48%2Y 6M3Y 6M 18D
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 4 Sep 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 8 Funds showcased

CommentaryHDFC Corporate Bond FundHDFC Banking and PSU Debt FundHDFC Gilt FundHDFC Credit Risk Debt FundHDFC Dynamic Debt FundHDFC Medium Term Debt FundHDFC Income FundHDFC Short Term Debt Fund
Point 1Highest AUM (₹30,664 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹5,209 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹2,029 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹7,666 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹525 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹3,614 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹830 Cr).Top quartile AUM (₹15,081 Cr).
Point 2Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (12+ yrs).Established history (25+ yrs).Established history (12+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (29 yrs).Established history (24+ yrs).Established history (26+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (top quartile).Rating: 3★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderately Low.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderate.Risk profile: Moderately Low.
Point 51Y return: 4.92% (lower mid).1Y return: 5.19% (upper mid).1Y return: 3.61% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 7.22% (top quartile).1Y return: 4.67% (lower mid).1Y return: 6.40% (top quartile).1Y return: 4.15% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 5.67% (upper mid).
Point 61M return: -0.03% (lower mid).1M return: 0.06% (upper mid).1M return: -0.43% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.62% (top quartile).1M return: -0.01% (lower mid).1M return: 0.38% (top quartile).1M return: -0.22% (bottom quartile).1M return: 0.21% (upper mid).
Point 7Sharpe: -0.29 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.26 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.50 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.60 (top quartile).Sharpe: -0.45 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.14 (top quartile).Sharpe: -0.47 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.06 (upper mid).
Point 8Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Yield to maturity (debt): 7.31% (upper mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.18% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.18% (lower mid).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.28% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.17% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 8.05% (top quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.09% (bottom quartile).Yield to maturity (debt): 7.48% (upper mid).
Point 10Modified duration: 4.21 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 2.99 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 9.25 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 2.41 yrs (top quartile).Modified duration: 7.89 yrs (bottom quartile).Modified duration: 3.02 yrs (upper mid).Modified duration: 6.63 yrs (lower mid).Modified duration: 2.50 yrs (top quartile).

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹30,664 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.92% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.03% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.29 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.31% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.21 yrs (lower mid).

HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹5,209 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 5.19% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.06% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.26 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.18% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.99 yrs (upper mid).

HDFC Gilt Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,029 Cr).
  • Established history (25+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 3.61% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.43% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.50 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.18% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 9.25 yrs (bottom quartile).

HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹7,666 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.22% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.62% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.60 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.28% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.41 yrs (top quartile).

HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹525 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (29 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 4.67% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.01% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.45 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.17% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 7.89 yrs (bottom quartile).

HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹3,614 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.40% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.38% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.14 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.05% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.02 yrs (upper mid).

HDFC Income Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹830 Cr).
  • Established history (26+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 4.15% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.22% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.47 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.09% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 6.63 yrs (lower mid).

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹15,081 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 5.67% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.21% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.06 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.48% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.50 yrs (top quartile).

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1. HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC Medium Term Opportunities Fund)

To generate regular income through investments in Debt/ Money Market Instruments and Government Securities with maturities not exceeding 60 months.

Research Highlights for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹30,664 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 4.92% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.03% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.29 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.31% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 4.21 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 7.10 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.9% Govt Stock 2065 (~4.3%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
Growth
Launch Date 29 Jun 10
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹34.4213 ↑ 0.02   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹30,664 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Corporate Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.6
Sharpe Ratio -0.29
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.31%
Effective Maturity 7 Years 1 Month 6 Days
Modified Duration 4 Years 2 Months 16 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,277
31 Aug 23₹10,974
31 Aug 24₹11,847
31 Aug 25₹12,775
31 Aug 26₹13,401

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 2.4%
6 Month 2.5%
1 Year 4.9%
3 Year 6.9%
5 Year 6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.3%
2023 8.6%
2022 7.2%
2021 3.3%
2020 3.9%
2019 11.8%
2018 10.3%
2017 6.5%
2016 6.5%
2015 10.6%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anupam Joshi27 Oct 1510.85 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.19 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Corporate Bond Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.15%
Debt96.51%
Other0.34%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate62.58%
Government33.91%
Cash Equivalent3.17%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹1,302 Cr140,000,000
Bajaj Finance Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹1,074 Cr110,000
State Bank Of India
Debentures | -
3%₹775 Cr775
HDFC Bank Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹502 Cr50,000
LIC Housing Finance Ltd
Debentures | -
2%₹502 Cr5,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹501 Cr50,000
6.68% Govt Stock 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹488 Cr50,000,000
6.75% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹468 Cr45,000,000
↓ -2,500,000
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹462 Cr4,500
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹462 Cr46,542

2. HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund

To generate regular income through investments in debt and money market instruments consisting predominantly of securities issued by entities such as Scheduled Commercial Banks and Public Sector undertakings. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹5,209 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (top quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 5.19% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.06% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.26 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.18% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.99 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.05 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~94%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (~5.3%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund

HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 26 Mar 14
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹24.4019 ↑ 0.01   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,209 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Banking & PSU Debt
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.78
Sharpe Ratio -0.27
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.18%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 18 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 11 Months 26 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,276
31 Aug 23₹10,935
31 Aug 24₹11,754
31 Aug 25₹12,668
31 Aug 26₹13,304

HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.1%
3 Month 2.3%
6 Month 2.6%
1 Year 5.2%
3 Year 6.8%
5 Year 5.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.5%
2023 7.9%
2022 6.8%
2021 3.3%
2020 3.7%
2019 10.6%
2018 10.2%
2017 5.9%
2016 6.3%
2015 10.8%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anil Bamboli26 Mar 1412.44 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.19 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Banking and PSU Debt Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash6.11%
Debt93.53%
Other0.35%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate60.51%
Government35.34%
Cash Equivalent3.79%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹277 Cr27,500
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹152 Cr15,000
Bajaj Housing Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹151 Cr15,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹151 Cr1,500
Housing And Urban Development Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹129 Cr1,250
Power Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹127 Cr12,500
HDFC Bank Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹127 Cr12,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹125 Cr12,500
Punjab National Bank
Debentures | -
2%₹124 Cr12,500
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
2%₹101 Cr10,000

3. HDFC Gilt Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC Gilt Fund - Long Term Plan)

The scheme seeks to generate credit risk - free returns through investments in sovereign securities issued by the Central Government and / or State Governments.

Research Highlights for HDFC Gilt Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹2,029 Cr).
  • Established history (25+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 3.61% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.43% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.50 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.18% (lower mid).
  • Modified duration: 9.25 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 22.38 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Government (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~96%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 6.9% Govt Stock 2065 (~16.2%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~38.6%.

Below is the key information for HDFC Gilt Fund

HDFC Gilt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Jul 01
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹57.0645 ↓ 0.00   (0.00 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,029 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Government Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 0.88
Sharpe Ratio -0.51
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.18%
Effective Maturity 22 Years 4 Months 17 Days
Modified Duration 9 Years 3 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,128
31 Aug 23₹10,766
31 Aug 24₹11,693
31 Aug 25₹12,286
31 Aug 26₹12,859

HDFC Gilt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹197,169.
Net Profit of ₹17,169
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Gilt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.4%
3 Month 2.2%
6 Month 1.5%
1 Year 3.6%
3 Year 6.1%
5 Year 5.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 5.1%
2023 8.7%
2022 7.1%
2021 1.7%
2020 2.2%
2019 10.7%
2018 8.6%
2017 5.4%
2016 1.8%
2015 16.6%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Gilt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anil Bamboli1 Sep 0719.01 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.19 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Gilt Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.65%
Debt96.35%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government96.35%
Cash Equivalent3.65%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
16%₹330 Cr35,500,000
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
12%₹237 Cr24,030,000
7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -
11%₹223 Cr22,500,000
7.26% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
8%₹171 Cr16,500,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹132 Cr12,750,000
7.24% Govt Stock 2055
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹109 Cr11,000,000
6.94% Govt Stock 2036
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹101 Cr10,000,000
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹93 Cr9,000,000
7.25% Govt Stock 2063
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹83 Cr8,500,000
Gujarat SDL
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹80 Cr8,000,000

4. HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC Corporate Debt Opportunities Fund)

To generate regular income and capital appreciation by investing predominantly in corporate debt.

Research Highlights for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹7,666 Cr).
  • Established history (12+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 7.22% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.62% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.60 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.28% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 2.41 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 3.61 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-12 Months (1%),12-18 Months (0.5%),18 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~89%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~92%).
  • Largest holding GMR Airports Limited (~4.8%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Mar 14
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹26.0854 ↑ 0.01   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,666 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Credit Risk
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.51
Sharpe Ratio 0.6
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12-18 Months (0.5%),18 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 8.28%
Effective Maturity 3 Years 7 Months 10 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 4 Months 28 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,363
31 Aug 23₹11,015
31 Aug 24₹11,881
31 Aug 25₹12,809
31 Aug 26₹13,726

HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.6%
3 Month 2.8%
6 Month 3.8%
1 Year 7.2%
3 Year 7.7%
5 Year 6.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 8%
2023 8.2%
2022 6.6%
2021 3.7%
2020 7%
2019 10.9%
2018 8.6%
2017 5.4%
2016 6.6%
2015 11%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Praveen Jain7 Mar 260.48 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.19 Yr.
Bhavyesh Divecha7 Mar 260.48 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Credit Risk Debt Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.84%
Equity6.41%
Debt89.16%
Other1.59%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate74.44%
Government14.72%
Cash Equivalent2.84%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A7.95%
AA62.56%
AAA29.49%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
GMR Airports Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹369 Cr35,000
Nirma Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹301 Cr30,000
Indus Infra Trust Unit (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | 544137
3%₹252 Cr18,951,606
Triumph Composites Private Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹241 Cr24,000
↑ 24,000
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹214 Cr19,190
Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹211 Cr21,000
Bamboo Hotel And Global Centre (Delhi) Private Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹201 Cr20,000
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹200 Cr20,000
Jubilant Bevco Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹199 Cr17,750
Evonith Value Steel Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹175 Cr17,500

5. HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC High Interest Fund - Dynamic Plan)

Seeks to generate income by investing in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturity dates with a view to maximise income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity.

Research Highlights for HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹525 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (29 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 4.67% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: -0.01% (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.45 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.17% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 7.89 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Average maturity: 20.78 yrs (bottom quartile).
  • Exit load: 0-6 Months (0.5%),6 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Higher exposure to Government (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~87%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.34% Govt Stock 2064 (~14.5%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund

HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 28 Apr 97
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹93.1466 ↑ 0.02   (0.02 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹525 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Dynamic Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.53
Sharpe Ratio -0.45
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load 0-6 Months (0.5%),6 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.17%
Effective Maturity 20 Years 9 Months 11 Days
Modified Duration 7 Years 10 Months 20 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,081
31 Aug 23₹10,686
31 Aug 24₹11,600
31 Aug 25₹12,118
31 Aug 26₹12,788

HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹194,235.
Net Profit of ₹14,235
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0%
3 Month 2.7%
6 Month 2.4%
1 Year 4.7%
3 Year 6.1%
5 Year 5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 4.7%
2023 8.5%
2022 6.7%
2021 1.6%
2020 7.4%
2019 8.9%
2018 3.2%
2017 4.1%
2016 2.7%
2015 14.7%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anil Bamboli16 Feb 0422.55 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.19 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Dynamic Debt Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.92%
Equity7.99%
Debt86.99%
Other2.1%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government78.73%
Corporate8.26%
Cash Equivalent2.92%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.34% Govt Stock 2064
Sovereign Bonds | -
14%₹73 Cr7,420,000
7.25% Govt Stock 2063
Sovereign Bonds | -
11%₹54 Cr5,500,000
7.3% Govt Stock 2053
Sovereign Bonds | -
9%₹45 Cr4,500,000
Rec Limited
Debentures | -
5%₹26 Cr250
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
5%₹25 Cr2,500
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
5%₹25 Cr2,500
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹23 Cr2,500,000
Indus Infra Trust Unit (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | 544137
4%₹22 Cr1,630,546
Gujarat SDL
Sovereign Bonds | -
4%₹20 Cr2,000,000
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹15 Cr1,500

6. HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC High Interest Fund - Short Term Plan)

To generate income by investing in a range of debt and money market instruments of various maturity dates with a view to maximising income while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity. The objective is to cater to the needs of investors with shorter term investment horizons and to provide stable returns over shorter periods.

Research Highlights for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹3,614 Cr).
  • Established history (24+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 6.40% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 0.38% (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.14 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 8.05% (top quartile).
  • Modified duration: 3.02 yrs (upper mid).
  • Average maturity: 4.46 yrs (upper mid).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~92%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~92%).
  • Largest holding 7.18% Govt Stock 2037 (~5.2%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 6 Feb 02
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹60.4093 ↑ 0.03   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,614 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Medium term Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.29
Sharpe Ratio 0.14
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 8.05%
Effective Maturity 4 Years 5 Months 16 Days
Modified Duration 3 Years 7 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,263
31 Aug 23₹10,916
31 Aug 24₹11,750
31 Aug 25₹12,636
31 Aug 26₹13,449

HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.4%
3 Month 2.6%
6 Month 3.3%
1 Year 6.4%
3 Year 7.3%
5 Year 6.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.7%
2023 8.1%
2022 6.7%
2021 2.9%
2020 5%
2019 10%
2018 9.1%
2017 5.6%
2016 5.5%
2015 11.5%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anil Bamboli7 Mar 260.4 Yr.
Praveen Jain7 Mar 260.4 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.11 Yr.
Bhavyesh Divecha1 Mar 251.42 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Medium Term Debt Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.89%
Equity3.2%
Debt92.32%
Other1.59%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate73.56%
Government18.75%
Cash Equivalent2.89%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
A7.75%
AA44.28%
AAA47.97%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.18% Govt Stock 2037
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹186 Cr18,047,700
SIDDHIVINAYAK SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
5%₹174 Cr175
GMR Airports Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹158 Cr15,000
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹120 Cr10,720
7.23% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹108 Cr10,500,000
6.68% Govt Stock 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹108 Cr11,040,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
3%₹101 Cr10,000
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹100 Cr10,000
SK Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹100 Cr10,000
Sbfc Finance Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹99 Cr10,000

7. HDFC Income Fund

Aims to optimise returns while maintaining a balance of safety, yield and liquidity.

Research Highlights for HDFC Income Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹830 Cr).
  • Established history (26+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderate.
  • 1Y return: 4.15% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: -0.22% (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.47 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.09% (bottom quartile).
  • Modified duration: 6.63 yrs (lower mid).
  • Average maturity: 13.04 yrs (lower mid).
  • Exit load: 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL).
  • Top sector: Real Estate.
  • Higher exposure to Government (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~92%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding 7.24% Govt Stock 2055 (~14.7%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Income Fund

HDFC Income Fund
Growth
Launch Date 11 Sep 00
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹60.5242 ↑ 0.02   (0.03 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹830 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Medium to Long term
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderate
Expense Ratio 1.37
Sharpe Ratio -0.47
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load 0-1 Months (0.25%),1 Months and above(NIL)
Yield to Maturity 7.09%
Effective Maturity 13 Years 14 Days
Modified Duration 6 Years 7 Months 17 Days

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,048
31 Aug 23₹10,610
31 Aug 24₹11,508
31 Aug 25₹12,156
31 Aug 26₹12,737

HDFC Income Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹194,235.
Net Profit of ₹14,235
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Income Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.2%
3 Month 2.4%
6 Month 2.3%
1 Year 4.2%
3 Year 6.3%
5 Year 4.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 5.5%
2023 9%
2022 6.1%
2021 0.9%
2020 2.1%
2019 9.3%
2018 8.7%
2017 3.6%
2016 1.3%
2015 14.5%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Income Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anupam Joshi7 Mar 260.4 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.11 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Income Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash7.3%
Equity0.57%
Debt91.81%
Other0.32%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Government63.81%
Corporate28%
Cash Equivalent7.3%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AAA100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
7.24% Govt Stock 2055
Sovereign Bonds | -
15%₹123 Cr12,500,000
↑ 2,500,000
6.9% Govt Stock 2065
Sovereign Bonds | -
7%₹60 Cr6,500,000
Small Industries Development Bank Of India
Debentures | -
6%₹49 Cr5,000
↑ 5,000
6.68% Govt Stock 2040
Sovereign Bonds | -
6%₹49 Cr5,030,000
↓ -2,500,000
7.23% Govt Stock 2039
Sovereign Bonds | -
5%₹41 Cr4,000,000
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹35 Cr350
Hdb Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹35 Cr3,500
Smfg India Credit Company Limited
Debentures | -
4%₹35 Cr3,500
7.71% Govt Stock 2066
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹26 Cr2,500,000
6.64% Govt Stock 2031
Sovereign Bonds | -
3%₹26 Cr2,500,000

8. HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

(Erstwhile HDFC Short Term Opportunities Fund)

To generate regular income through investments in Debt/Money Market Instruments and Government Securities with maturities not exceeding 36 months.

Research Highlights for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

  • Top quartile AUM (₹15,081 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately Low.
  • 1Y return: 5.67% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 0.21% (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.06 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Yield to maturity (debt): 7.48% (upper mid).
  • Modified duration: 2.50 yrs (top quartile).
  • Average maturity: 3.55 yrs (top quartile).
  • Exit load: NIL.
  • Higher exposure to Corporate (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Debt-heavy allocation (~96%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Jubilant Beverages Limited (~2.8%).

Below is the key information for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Jun 10
NAV (04 Sep 26) ₹34.2005 ↑ 0.02   (0.05 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹15,081 on 31 Jul 26
Category Debt - Short term Bond
AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately Low
Expense Ratio 0.69
Sharpe Ratio -0.06
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 300
Exit Load NIL
Yield to Maturity 7.48%
Effective Maturity 3 Years 6 Months 18 Days
Modified Duration 2 Years 6 Months

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Aug 21₹10,000
31 Aug 22₹10,283
31 Aug 23₹10,972
31 Aug 24₹11,840
31 Aug 25₹12,815
31 Aug 26₹13,518

HDFC Short Term Debt Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹180,000
expected amount after 3 Years is ₹200,132.
Net Profit of ₹20,132
Invest Now

Returns for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Sep 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.2%
3 Month 2.2%
6 Month 2.8%
1 Year 5.7%
3 Year 7.3%
5 Year 6.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 7.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 7.8%
2023 8.3%
2022 7.1%
2021 3.5%
2020 3.9%
2019 11%
2018 9.7%
2017 7%
2016 6.5%
2015 9.3%
Fund Manager information for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anil Bamboli25 Jun 1016.19 Yr.
Dhruv Muchhal22 Jun 233.19 Yr.

Data below for HDFC Short Term Debt Fund as on 31 Jul 26

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.96%
Debt95.7%
Other0.34%
Debt Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Corporate74.14%
Government22.51%
Cash Equivalent3%
Credit Quality
RatingValue
AA14.79%
AAA85.21%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Jubilant Beverages Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹430 Cr38,500
Jtpm Metal TRaders Limited
Debentures | -
3%₹389 Cr36,000
Jamnagar Utilities & Power Private Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹353 Cr35,000
SHIVSHAKTI SECURITISATION TRUST
Unlisted bonds | -
2%₹346 Cr350
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹317 Cr31,670
Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹311 Cr31,000
National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development
Debentures | -
2%₹301 Cr30,000
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹249 Cr24,500
TATA Communications Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹247 Cr25,000
Ultratech Cement Limited
Debentures | -
2%₹240 Cr24,000
↑ 24,000

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