HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund
HDFC Mutual Fund · Debt Index Fund · Regular plan, growth option
NAV (₹), 2 Oct 2026
12.9283
1-day change
-0.09%
1Y return
4.1%
3Y CAGR
7.3%
5Y CAGR
n/a
Max drawdown, 5Y
n/a
NAV history month-end NAV, ₹ · 10 Mar 2023 to 1 Oct 2026
Returns vs Debt Index Fund median (106 schemes) and “Target maturity 2029” median (7)
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Target maturity 2029 median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -0.4% | 0.2% | -0.4% |
| 3 months | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| 6 months | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Year to date | 2.8% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| 1 year | 4.1% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 7.2% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 5.8% | n/a |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 7.5% | – | – |
“Target maturity 2029” is MFIC's grouping of Debt Index Fund schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
Rolling returns every business-day start date
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 8.4% | 7.6% |
| 3Y rolling median | 7.5% | 7.3% |
| 3Y rolling worst | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 3Y periods positive | 100% | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 5.9% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 5.7% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
Benchmark: none available in MFIC's free data for this category.
Risk 36 months, monthly returns, Rf 6.5%
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.41 | 0.49 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.61 | 0.78 |
| Beta | n/a | n/a |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | n/a |
| Upside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Downside capture | n/a | n/a |
Drawdowns peak-to-trough falls in NAV
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −1.0% | −0.8% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | n/a |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −3.2% |
| Current drawdown | −0.5% | 0.0% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
Fund managers and scheme facts Scheme Summary Document via AMFI
Objective: To generate returns that are commensurate (before fees and expenses) with the performance of the Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index (Underlying Index), subject to tracking difference. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Stated asset allocation: Government Securities/SDL, TREPS on Government Securities/Treasury bills : 95% - 100% : Money Market Instruments and Units of liquid and debt mutual fund schemes : 0% - 5% For detailed asset allocation, refer Scheme Information Document (SID) available on the website.
Benchmark (tier 1): Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index.
Minimum application: Rs.100
Allotment date: 10 Mar 2023
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
Cost, size and riskometer as disclosed to AMFI
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Regular plan | n/a | 0.40% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 153 | 266 |
| Riskometer | Low to Moderate | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
Official benchmark and category consistency
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|
Official benchmark: Nifty G-sec Apr 2029 Index (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Debt Index Fund Regular plans; how it is calculated.
Calendar-year returns NAV change from 31 Dec to 31 Dec
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 2.8% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | 8.5% | n/a | – |
| 2024 | 8.4% | n/a | – |
No free benchmark proxy for this category. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
Monthly SIP of ₹10,000 first business day of each month, ending 2 Oct 2026
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,22,376 | 3.7% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,95,829 | 6.3% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
Scheme facts
AMC: HDFC Mutual Fund
Category: Debt Index Fund
Plan / option: Regular · Growth
AMFI scheme code: 151496
ISIN: INF179KC1FR8
First NAV in MFIC data: 10 Mar 2023
History: 3.6 years
Expense ratio, AUM, portfolio: see the scheme's factsheet
Schemes that behaved similarly correlation of monthly returns, last 5 years
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Crisil IBX Gilt -Apr 2029 Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 1.00 | 7.3% |
| SBI CRISIL IBX Gilt Index - April 2029 Fund | Debt Index Fund | 1.00 | 7.2% |
| Tata Nifty G-Sec Dec 2029 Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 1.00 | 7.2% |
| Nippon India Nifty G-Sec Oct 2028 Maturity Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 0.98 | 7.1% |
| DSP Nifty SDL Plus G-Sec Jun 2028 30:70 Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 0.97 | 7.3% |
| HSBC CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL Apr 2028 Index Fund | Debt Index Fund | 0.96 | 7.2% |
Questions about HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund
- What is the latest NAV of HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund?
- The NAV of the Regular plan (growth option) was ₹12.9283 on 2 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund in?
- It is classified as Debt Index Fund in AMFI's daily NAV file. MFIC compares it with 106 Debt Index Fund schemes (Regular plans).
- What returns has HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by 4.1%. The 3-year CAGR is 7.3% (category median 7.1%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How consistent have its 3-year returns been?
- Measuring a 3-year CAGR from every business day in its history, the median was 7.5%, the lowest was 6.9%, and 100% of 3-year periods ended with a gain.
- What was the largest fall in HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 1.0%.
- How volatile is HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 1.9%, which is above the Debt Index Fund category median of 1.3%.
- What would a monthly SIP in HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund have grown to?
- A SIP of ₹10,000 on the first business day of each month for the last 3 years (36 instalments, ₹3,60,000 invested) would have been worth about ₹3,95,829 on 2 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 6.3%. This uses the Regular plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How large is HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹153 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Low to Moderate”, and its benchmark's as “Moderate”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- Who manages HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund is managed by FM 1, FM 2.
- What is the minimum investment in HDFC Nifty G-Sec Apr 2029 Index Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs.100. SIP details: For SIP DSIP, WSIP, MSIP - Rs. 100; QSIP - Rs. 1500; HSIP - Rs. 2500; YSIP - Rs. 5000. For SWAP Fixed SWAP - Rs. 100; Variable SWAP - Rs. 300. For STP Fixed STP (FSTP) Daily FSTP - Rs. 500; Weekly FSTP - Rs. 500; Monthly FSTP - Rs. 1000; Quarterly FSTP -Rs. 3000. Capital Appreciation STP (CASTP) Monthly CASTP - Rs. 300; Quarterly CASTP - Rs 1000..
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by 4.3% and the Regular plan's by 4.1%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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Data & disclosure. Source: AMFI daily NAV file and historical NAVs via mfapi.in; calculations by MFIC, as of 2 Oct 2026. Category medians use Regular plans in the same AMFI category. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. This page is for research and education only and is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any scheme. Integrato Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. is an AMFI-registered Mutual Fund Distributor (ARN-173155). Methodology.