{"id":247674,"date":"2026-09-16T08:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T02:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T08:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T02:51:15","slug":"hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> currently has a NAV of \u20b98.632 as of 15 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b9157 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -5.51%, 0% and 0%, and the scheme sits in the High Risk bucket.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this fund is better suited to investors who want focused exposure to India\u2019s digital theme and can accept sharp swings. The portfolio is concentrated in a small set of names, with technology and digital-platform businesses taking the lead, so short-term moves can differ meaningfully from the broader market.<\/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 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-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-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_HDFC_Nifty_India_Digital_Index\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Nifty India Digital Index?\">Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Nifty India Digital Index?<\/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-nifty-india-digital-index-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-nifty-india-digital-index-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-nifty-india-digital-index-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-nifty-india-digital-index-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-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_HDFC_Nifty_India_Digital_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_performed_against_its_benchmark\" title=\"How has the fund performed against its benchmark?\">How has the fund performed against its benchmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_shown_here\" title=\"How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?\">How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"What is the minimum SIP amount?\">What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\" title=\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\">Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-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>\u20b98.632 as of 15 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9157 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>11 Dec 2024<\/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>Index Funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>No exit load<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Arun Agarwal, Nandita Menezes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Arun Agarwal and Nandita Menezes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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>-2.24%<\/td>\n<td>-4.81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>9.03%<\/td>\n<td>-3.63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>-5.51%<\/td>\n<td>-8.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent path has been uneven, but the fund\u2019s 3-month return stands out as a clear rebound after a weaker patch. That is important because the 1-month figure is still negative, so the recovery has not been smooth or linear.<\/p>\n<p>Over the 1-year period, the fund remains negative, yet it has done better than the benchmark over the same stretch. That tells us the strategy has not escaped volatility, but it has held up better than the comparison index over a full year.<\/p>\n<p>The time pattern is more mixed than a simple one-way move. The shorter window shows recovery, while the year-long view still reflects earlier pressure, which is typical of a concentrated theme fund that can move sharply when sentiment changes.<\/p>\n<p>Because 3-year and 5-year figures are not available yet, we do not see a long compounding record here. For now, the most useful read is that the fund has beaten the benchmark in recent windows, but the longer holding-period story is still unproven.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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_Nifty_India_Digital_Index\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC Nifty India Digital Index?<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 Nifty India Digital Index? 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-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-5.51%<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-nasdaq-100-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>32.61%<\/td>\n<td>29.92%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-nifty-india-defence-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26.23%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/aditya-birla-sl-nifty-india-defence-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26.22%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-nifty-capital-market-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26.18%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/tata-nifty-capital-markets-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25.91%<\/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.<\/p>\n<p>The comparison data suggests this fund has lagged the stronger short-term returns posted by several theme-focused peers, especially over 1 year. Its own 3-month bounce is encouraging, but the 1-year figure is still negative while the peers shown are firmly positive.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the longer-window picture is not yet settled for most peers in this set, and this fund also lacks a longer live record. So the short-term comparison points one way, but the absence of a deeper history means the broader story is still developing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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>Eternal Limited<\/td>\n<td>Retailing<\/td>\n<td>8.45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HCL Technologies Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>7.78%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>7.51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>7.08%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>6.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>One 97 Communications Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>5.92%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tech Mahindra Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>5.48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PB Fintech Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>5.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Info Edge (India) Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>4.12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FSN Ecommerce Ventures Limited (Nykaa)<\/td>\n<td>Retailing<\/td>\n<td>3.92%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 61.94% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding, Eternal Limited, carries an 8.45% weight, so it could have a noticeable influence on day-to-day movement. The next few positions are also fairly large, which means the fund does not rely on a single name alone, but the top slice still matters meaningfully.<\/p>\n<p>Weights ease down from 8.45% at the top to 3.92% by the tenth holding. That is not an abrupt collapse, but it does show that the portfolio is tilted toward a handful of core positions rather than spread evenly across all 32 disclosed holdings.<\/p>\n<p>With the top 10 making up 61.94% of the portfolio, the tail beyond those names may be important, but less influential individually. In our view, that structure supports a clear theme focus, while also leaving the fund somewhat exposed if a few major digital and technology names move sharply.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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 fits investors who are comfortable with High Risk exposure and want a theme-led equity allocation rather than a broad market core holding. The recent 3-month rebound shows the strategy can recover quickly, but the 1-year return is still negative, so patience is important.<\/p>\n<p>A longer investment horizon makes more sense here because the live record is short and the holding mix is concentrated in digital, IT and telecom names. The main trade-off is accepting sharper swings and uneven short-term results in exchange for participation in a specialised growth theme.<\/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> No exit load.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_NAV_of_HDFC_Nifty_India_Digital_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b98.632 as of 15 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year return is -5.51%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are 0% in the available record. The short-term picture is weaker than the benchmark over 1 year, but the 3-month return has improved sharply.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_the_fund_performed_against_its_benchmark\"><\/span>How has the fund performed against its benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has done better than the benchmark over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year. The gap is most visible over 3 months, where the fund is positive while the benchmark is negative.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_peer_funds_shown_here\"><\/span>How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year return is lower than the peer funds listed here, which have stronger positive 1-year numbers. The longer-horizon comparison is less complete because several peer funds do not yet have 3-year or 5-year figures available.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>What is the minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\"><\/span>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Arun Agarwal and Nandita Menezes. There is no exit load.<\/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>The fund\u2019s recent rebound is better than its 1-year record, but the longer view is still limited because the scheme is young. It has also lagged the stronger 1-year returns shown by the peer funds in this review, even though it has held up better than the benchmark in the recent windows. The portfolio is concentrated in a narrow set of digital and technology-led names, which can lift upside but also amplify swings. That makes it a better fit for investors who understand theme risk and can stay invested through uneven periods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 16 September 2026 at 8:19 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 Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"hdfc-nifty-india-digital-index-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Index Funds\",\"dateCreated\":\"11 Dec 2024\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":8.632,\"valueReference\":\"as of 15 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"157 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.4\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":-5.51},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Arun Agarwal, Nandita Menezes\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of HDFC Nifty India Digital Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b98.632 as of 15 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 1-year return is -5.51%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are 0% in the available record. 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