HDFC Mutual Fund has launched the HDFC Innovation Fund, an open-ended equity scheme targeted at companies driving transformation through new technologies and strategies.
The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on 27 June 2025, and it closes on 11 July 2025, welcoming investors to participate with a minimum investment of Rs 100. The fund is available in both direct and regular plans, offering flexibility through growth and income distribution cum capital withdrawal (IDCW) options to suit varying investment goals.
Aiming to harness the momentum of India’s transition toward a digital-first, innovation-driven economy, the HDFC Innovation Fund will allocate at least 80% of its net assets to equity and equity-related instruments. With a laser focus on product innovation, process innovation, and business model innovation, the fund offers broad exposure to companies that are leading or embracing change across sectors.
Taking a bottom-up approach, the fund's management team -- led by Amit Sinha, senior equity analyst and fund manager -- will select quality firms based on strong unit economics, competitive positioning, and long-term growth potential.
To measure its performance, the fund will benchmark against the NIFTY 500 Total Returns Index, ensuring broad-market relevance. In keeping with a valuation-conscious stance, investors should note an exit load of 1% applies on redemptions made within one month of allotment; after that, no exit load will be charged.
Amit Sinha-fund manager and senior equity analyst, HDFC Asset Management Company, said, "The Indian Economy is at an exciting juncture with key pillars supporting the innovation ecosystem. HDFC Innovation Fund offers investors an opportunity to participate in India's innovation-led growth story by gaining exposure to companies adopting transformative strategies across products, processes, and business models."