HDFC Gilt Fund
HDFC Gilt Fund is a gilt fund of HDFC Asset Management Company Limited with ₹1,823 cr under management. It is ahead of its benchmark (Nifty All Duration G-Sec Index) in 1 of 4 periods. Its direct plan charges 0.46% a year. Anil Bamboli has managed it for 19.1 years.
What is HDFC Gilt Fund invested in?
84% in debt, 0% in shares and 16% in cash, as of 30 Sep 2026.
Has HDFC Gilt Fund beaten its benchmark?
Ahead of its benchmark, Nifty All Duration G-Sec Index, in 1 of 4 periods in AMFI's figures; +1.29% over the last year against +0.55%.
Period returns
Direct Plan, growth · 3y and longer a year| Period | Fund | Nifty 500 TRI | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.91% | −3.60% | — |
| 3 months | −1.58% | −5.03% | — |
| 6 months | +1.25% | −1.83% | — |
| 1 year | +1.20% | −4.06% | +5.26 pts |
| 3 years | +6.14% | +9.27% | −3.13 pts |
| 5 years | +5.25% | +8.00% | −2.75 pts |
| 10 years | +5.78% | +12.69% | −6.91 pts |
| Since start from 1 Jan 2013 | +7.18% | — | — |
Official figures
AMFI performance feed, 13 Oct 2026| Period | Direct | Regular | Benchmark | Ahead | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1y | +1.29% | +0.85% | +0.55% | +0.74 | 🔒 |
| 3y | +6.17% | +5.72% | +6.21% | −0.04 | 🔒 |
| 5y | +5.27% | +4.82% | +5.44% | −0.17 | 🔒 |
| 10y | +5.76% | +5.32% | +6.31% | −0.55 | 🔒 |
Value of 100, month-end
Oct 2016 to 14 Oct 2026₹100 put in at the start of Oct 2016 would be ₹175 on 14 Oct 2026, against ₹327 in the Nifty 500 TRI.
What does HDFC Gilt Fund cost?
0.46% a year on the direct plan, 0.86% on the regular plan; 4 of 23 funds in its category charge less.
Who manages HDFC Gilt Fund?
Anil Bamboli, since 1 Sep 2007; Gopal Agrawal, since 1 Sep 2026.
Questions people ask
Who manages HDFC Gilt Fund?
Anil Bamboli (manager) since 1 Sep 2007; Gopal Agrawal (manager) since 1 Sep 2026.
What is the expense ratio of HDFC Gilt Fund?
0.46% a year on the direct plan and 0.86% on the regular plan (expense report, Oct 2026).
How has HDFC Gilt Fund done?
Its direct plan returned +6.17% a year over 3 years against +6.21% for its benchmark, Nifty All Duration G-Sec Index, as of 13 Oct 2026.




