{"id":252583,"date":"2026-09-17T12:43:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:13:02","slug":"hdfc-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> currently has a NAV of \u20b99.1405 as of 16 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b9173 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0%, and it sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that this is a new index strategy with limited live history, so the available numbers matter more than long-run assumptions.<\/p>\n<p>The fund is best seen as a high-volatility equity option for investors who want sector-leader exposure and can wait through periods when performance does not yet separate clearly from the benchmark.<\/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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Quick_facts\" title=\"Quick facts\">Quick facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/hdfc-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_HDFC_BSE_India_Sector_Leaders_Index\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index?\">Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders 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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_HDFC_BSE_India_Sector_Leaders_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders 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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_the_fund_compare_with_its_benchmark_recently\" title=\"How does the fund compare with its benchmark recently?\">How does the fund compare with its benchmark recently?<\/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-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_top_peer_return_figures_available_for_comparison\" title=\"What are the top peer return figures available for comparison?\">What are the top peer return figures available for comparison?<\/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-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_for_this_fund\" title=\"Is there a minimum SIP for this fund?\">Is there a minimum SIP for this fund?<\/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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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-bse-india-sector-leaders-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>\u20b99.1405 as of 16 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9173 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>26 Nov 2025<\/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>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 16 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>-5.4%<\/td>\n<td>-4.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-2.69%<\/td>\n<td>-3.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/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>Recent performance has been choppy, with the fund trailing the benchmark over 1 month but doing better over 3 months. That mixed short-term pattern suggests the portfolio can move sharply with market conditions, which is consistent with a fresh sector-leader index strategy still finding its rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>Because the fund was launched only in late 2025, the longer-dated return rows do not yet tell an operating history story. The 1-year figure is still effectively a placeholder for a fund that has not built a full public track record, so it is better to rely on the shorter windows and the portfolio structure when assessing fit.<\/p>\n<p>Against the benchmark, the fund has been slightly weaker in the latest month but somewhat steadier over three months. That tells us the gap between the fund and the index is currently modest, yet it is not smooth enough to frame as a consistently defensive outcome.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, the main takeaway is that this is a high-risk equity fund where the recent pattern matters more than any long-run compounding claim. The available history points to a strategy that can participate in market moves but may also experience quick reversals, so patience and volatility tolerance matter more than chasing a neat performance line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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_BSE_India_Sector_Leaders_Index\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders 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 BSE India Sector Leaders 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-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>0%<\/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\/baroda-bnp-paribas-gold-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>34.39%<\/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\/hdfc-innovation-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>14.3%<\/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\/bajaj-finserv-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>13.33%<\/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\/quant-equity-savings-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.75%<\/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\/kotak-active-momentum-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>6.31%<\/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.<\/p>\n<p>The current fund\u2019s 1-year figure is far below the strongest recent peer numbers in this set, although the comparison is not apples-to-apples because the peer list includes funds with very different mandates. What matters more is that the fund\u2019s own short track record is still thin, so peers with published one-year figures provide a clearer picture of how varied recent equity outcomes have been.<\/p>\n<p>On the longer side, the table does not yet provide usable 3-year or 5-year peer data for this group, which keeps the focus on short-horizon behaviour. That means the current fund is not being judged against long compounding records here; it is being judged on how much evidence it has built so far, and the evidence remains limited.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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>5.35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>4.91%<\/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>Larsen and Toubro Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td>4.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Ltd.\u00a3<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>4.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>4.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys Limited<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>4.02%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>3.04%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ITC Limited<\/td>\n<td>FMCG<\/td>\n<td>2.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>2.45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 41.01% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding, ICICI Bank Ltd., carries a 5.35% weight, which is meaningful but not overpowering for a single stock. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is fairly gradual, moving from 5.35% to 2.45%, so the disclosed book does not look dominated by one outsized position.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 positions together account for 41.01% of the portfolio, while 60 holdings are disclosed overall. That combination suggests a spread-out structure with a long tail rather than a tightly concentrated portfolio, although the leading names may still have greater influence on short-term moves.<\/p>\n<p>Several banks appear among the largest positions, alongside telecom, infrastructure, IT, consumer and industrial names. That mix may help diversify company-specific risk, but it also means the fund\u2019s sector-leader approach can still be affected by shifts in a few large market themes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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 are comfortable with High Risk exposure and who can stay invested through uneven short-term performance. The limited live history means it is more suitable for people who want to follow the strategy over a longer horizon rather than judge it on a few months of movement.<\/p>\n<p>The trade-off is straightforward: you get a diversified basket of sector leaders, but you also accept that the fund can lag the benchmark in some short windows and still not yet have a full multi-year record to lean on. Investors who want a steadier outcome profile may find that uncomfortable, while those who can tolerate volatility may view it as a structured equity exposure.<\/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 16 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_BSE_India_Sector_Leaders_Index_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of HDFC BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b99.1405 as of 16 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>Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_fund_compare_with_its_benchmark_recently\"><\/span>How does the fund compare with its benchmark recently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has trailed the benchmark over 1 month but done better over 3 months. That points to mixed short-term behaviour rather than a steady lead over the index.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_top_peer_return_figures_available_for_comparison\"><\/span>What are the top peer return figures available for comparison?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the peer funds listed, Baroda BNP Paribas Gold ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan shows 34.39% for 1 year, HDFC Innovation Fund Direct Growth Plan shows 14.3%, Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan shows 13.33%, Quant Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth Plan shows 8.75% and Kotak Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan shows 6.31%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_for_this_fund\"><\/span>Is there a minimum SIP for this fund?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the minimum SIP 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. It has 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>This fund has a very short live record, so the recent return pattern matters more than any long-term impression. The latest month was weaker than the benchmark, while the three-month window was slightly better, which makes the early behaviour look uneven rather than decisive. The portfolio is spread across 60 holdings, with the top 10 accounting for 41.01%, so it does not rely on one dominant stock. For investors who can accept High Risk equity exposure and wait through noise, it offers a clear sector-leader framework, but not yet a deep performance history.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 17 September 2026 at 12:42 PM 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. 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