{"id":230664,"date":"2026-09-04T10:15:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T10:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:45:43","slug":"hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> had a NAV of \u20b91231.394 as of 03 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b940,197 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0.81%, 10.64% and 11.75% respectively. The fund sits in the High Risk category, so our view is that it suits investors who can accept sharp short-term swings in exchange for participation in large-cap equity growth.<\/p>\n<p>Performance has been mixed in the near term, but the longer-run record is steadier than the latest 1-year reading suggests. The portfolio is still anchored in financials and other large businesses, which makes it a clearer large-cap core holding than a niche or satellite allocation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_HDFC_Large_Cap\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Large Cap?\">Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Large Cap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,231.394 as of 03 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b940,197 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>01 Jan 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Rahul Baijal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Rahul Baijal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>-2.19%<\/td>\n<td>-3.01%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>5.58%<\/td>\n<td>1.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>0.81%<\/td>\n<td>-4.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>10.64%<\/td>\n<td>5.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>11.75%<\/td>\n<td>6.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The latest 1-month and 3-month periods show a fund that has recovered unevenly. It was still negative over one month, but the 3-month figure improved enough to move clearly ahead of the benchmark over that same window. That tells us the recent pattern has been better than the index, even if it has not been smooth.<\/p>\n<p>Over 1 year, the fund stayed slightly positive while the benchmark was negative. That matters because it shows the portfolio has been more resilient than the index in a difficult stretch, although the gain is modest and does not point to strong momentum.<\/p>\n<p>The 3-year and 5-year numbers give a stronger picture. In both periods the fund is ahead of the benchmark, which supports the idea that the strategy has added value over a full cycle rather than only in a short rebound. The 5-year return of 11.75% versus 6.27% for the benchmark is the clearest sign that the fund has compounded better over time, even after a choppy path.<\/p>\n<p>Our read is that the fund has not delivered a straight-line ride. It has combined periods of weakness with a longer-term return profile that still compares favourably with the benchmark, so the recent softness should be viewed in the context of a more durable multi-year record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_HDFC_Large_Cap\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Large Cap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding HDFC Large Cap? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>0.81%<\/td>\n<td>10.64%<\/td>\n<td>11.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/taurus-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Taurus Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.95%<\/td>\n<td>13.94%<\/td>\n<td>10.55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/quant-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.61%<\/td>\n<td>14.48%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bank-of-india-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bank of India Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>7.37%<\/td>\n<td>14%<\/td>\n<td>9.94%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/invesco-india-largecap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Invesco India Largecap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.56%<\/td>\n<td>15.2%<\/td>\n<td>12.14%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bajaj-finserv-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>4.31%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. The current fund\u2019s 1-year return is much softer than the stronger peer readings available here, while its 3-year and 5-year numbers are more balanced. That creates a split story: the near-term figure trails several peers, but the longer-term record remains competitive and, in some cases, better than peer funds with published 5-year figures.<\/p>\n<p>For investors comparing large-cap funds, the key question is whether they value recent strength or steadier multi-year compounding. On that basis, this fund looks less compelling in the latest year, but its longer horizon still holds up reasonably well against peers with comparable data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>9.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Ltd.\u00a3<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>7.21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>5.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>5.28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Titan Company Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Diamond &amp; Jewellery<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>4.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>4.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bajaj Finserv Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>3.32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TREPS &#8211; Tri-Party Repo<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>3.08%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding, ICICI Bank Ltd., carries a weight of 9.86%, which is meaningful but not extreme for a large-cap equity fund. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is noticeable, moving from 9.86% to 3.08%, so the biggest names clearly matter more than the smaller positions in this disclosure set.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the top 10 holdings account for 51.79% of the portfolio, which suggests a moderate level of concentration rather than a fully spread-out book. That may help the fund express its highest-conviction ideas, while the remaining 29 disclosed holdings likely add diversification deeper in the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>Because the disclosed holdings are spread across 39 positions, the fund does not look narrowly focused on just a handful of companies. Our view is that the combination of a sizeable top slice and a longer tail can still leave the fund sensitive to moves in its largest banks and other core names, but it is not dominated by a single position.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund suits investors who can tolerate High Risk exposure and are comfortable with short-term fluctuations in a large-cap equity portfolio. The 1-year return has been muted, but the 3-year and 5-year numbers are stronger, so the investment case is better suited to a medium-to-long horizon than to near-term goals.<\/p>\n<p>The benchmark comparison also points to a fund that can lag in some shorter stretches and still remain competitive over longer periods. Investors who want a plain large-cap core holding may appreciate the portfolio\u2019s mix of large banks, telecom, consumer and pharmaceutical names, but they should be ready for uneven monthly performance.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Exit load:<\/strong> 1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the current NAV of HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>Its NAV is \u20b91231.394 as of 03 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>The fund\u2019s returns are 0.81% over 1 year, 10.64% over 3 years and 11.75% over 5 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has the fund performed against the benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>It has done better than the Nifty 50 over 3 years and 5 years, and it also stayed slightly positive over 1 year while the benchmark was negative. Over 1 month, it was less weak than the benchmark, and over 3 months it was clearly ahead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with peer funds on available return data?<\/strong><br \/>Its 1-year return trails several peer funds in the table, while its 3-year and 5-year numbers are still competitive. The longer-term record is stronger than the latest 1-year reading suggests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is managed by Rahul Baijal. The exit load is 1% on or before 1 year and nil after 1 year.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan looks better on longer-term numbers than on its latest 1-year return. It has stayed ahead of the benchmark over 3 and 5 years, while the recent year has been comparatively soft. The portfolio leans heavily on large financials and other established businesses, and the top holdings are meaningful without making the fund look overly narrow. For investors with a higher risk tolerance and a longer horizon, it fits as a large-cap core option with uneven short-term behaviour but a reasonable multi-year compounding profile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 4 September 2026 at 10:14 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"hdfc-large-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"01 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":1231.394,\"valueReference\":\"as of 03 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"40197 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.97\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":0.81},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":10.64},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":11.75},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Rahul Baijal\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of HDFC Large Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its NAV is \u20b91231.394 as of 03 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s returns are 0.81% over 1 year, 10.64% over 3 years and 11.75% over 5 years.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund performed against the benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has done better than the Nifty 50 over 3 years and 5 years, and it also stayed slightly positive over 1 year while the benchmark was negative. 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