Hdfc Income Fund Datagrid
Category Medium to Long Duration Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 4
Rating
Growth Option 23-10-2026
NAV ₹59.63(R) -0.07% ₹66.48(D) -0.07%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 1.65% 6.0% 4.59% 5.02% 4.82%
Direct 2.25% 6.53% 5.52% 5.89% 5.61%
Benchmark
SIP (XIRR) Regular 0.92% 1.92% 3.45% 4.05% 4.68%
Direct 1.52% 2.5% 4.16% 4.88% 5.51%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.28 0.12 0.56 0.2% 0.01
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
2.99% -3.55% -1.91% 0.98 2.18%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 910 Cr
Top Medium to Long Duration Fund
Fund Name Rank Rating
ICICI Prudential Bond Fund 1
Bandhan Medium to Long Duration Fund 2
LIC MF Medium to Long Duration Fund 3

NAV Date: 23-10-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
HDFC Income Fund - Quarterly IDCW Option 11.29
-0.0100
-0.0700%
HDFC Income Fund - Quarterly IDCW- Direct Plan 12.68
-0.0100
-0.0700%
HDFC Income Fund - Normal IDCW Option 18.81
-0.0100
-0.0700%
HDFC Income Fund - Normal IDCW - Direct Plan 21.02
-0.0200
-0.0700%
HDFC Income Fund - Growth Option 59.63
-0.0400
-0.0700%
HDFC Income Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan 66.48
-0.0500
-0.0700%

Review Date: 23-10-2026

Beginning of Analysis

HDFC Income Fund is the 7th ranked fund in the Medium to Long Duration Fund category. The category has total 13 funds. The 3 star rating shows an average past performance of the HDFC Income Fund in Medium to Long Duration Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 0.2% which is higher than the category average of -0.11%. Here the fund has shown very good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.28 which is higher than the category average of 0.21.
The past performance of the fund may or may not be sustained in the future. The review is not investment advice nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell funds. The ranking is based on proprietary methodology developed by bmsmoney. The methodology is based on the past performance of the funds and does not guarantee future performance.
Medium to Long Duration Mutual Funds are ideal for long-term investors seeking higher returns by taking advantage of interest rate movements. These funds invest in debt instruments with a portfolio duration of 4 to 7 years, making them highly sensitive to interest rate changes. While they offer the potential for significant capital appreciation in a falling interest rate environment, they also carry higher risks, including interest rate risk and volatility. Investors should carefully assess their risk tolerance, investment horizon, and financial goals before investing in these funds. Additionally, choosing funds managed by experienced professionals can help navigate interest rate cycles effectively.

HDFC Income Fund Return Analysis

  • The fund has given a return of -1.43%, -1.21 and 1.3 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -1.19%, -0.91% and 1.24% respectively.
  • HDFC Income Fund has given a return of 2.25% in last one year. In the same period the Medium to Long Duration Fund category average return was 2.36%.
  • The fund has given a return of 6.53% in last three years and ranked 5.0th out of thirteen funds in the category. In the same period the Medium to Long Duration Fund category average return was 6.5%.
  • The fund has given a return of 5.52% in last five years and ranked 8th out of thirteen funds in the category. In the same period the Medium to Long Duration Fund category average return was 5.93%.
  • The fund has given a return of 5.61% in last ten years and ranked 11th out of thirteen funds in the category. In the same period the category average return was 6.22%.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 1.52% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 1.74%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 8th in 13 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 2.5% in last three years and ranks 8th in 12 funds. Bandhan Medium to Long Duration Fund has given the highest SIP return (3.59%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 4.16% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 4.28%.

HDFC Income Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 2.99 and semi deviation of 2.18. The category average standard deviation is 2.73 and semi deviation is 1.95.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -3.55 and a maximum drawdown of -1.91. The category average VaR is -2.84 and the maximum drawdown is -1.69. The fund has a beta of 1.02 which shows that fund is more volatile than the benchmark.

Standard deviation measures the fund's return volatility and Semi deviation focuses on downside volatility. Value at Risk (VaR) is a measure of the risk of investments. Maximum Drawdown is the maximum loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the fund will move in line with the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the fund will be more volatile than the benchmark and vice versa.


  • Very Good Performance in Medium to Long Duration Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Medium to Long Duration Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Medium to Long Duration Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Medium to Long Duration Fund Category

    • Investors beware: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the scheme related documents carefully.

    Data Source: www.amfiindia.com

    SEBI Categorization


    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -1.48
    -1.25
    		-1.71 | -0.24 10 | 14 Average
    3M Return % -1.35
    -1.08
    		-1.55 | 0.12 10 | 14 Average
    6M Return % 1.00
    0.90
    		-1.08 | 2.34 9 | 14 Average
    1Y Return % 1.65
    1.72
    		0.22 | 4.22 9 | 14 Average
    3Y Return % 6.00
    5.76
    		4.86 | 6.44 4 | 13 Very Good
    5Y Return % 4.59
    5.17
    		3.99 | 8.57 9 | 13 Average
    7Y Return % 5.02
    5.64
    		4.32 | 9.15 10 | 13 Average
    10Y Return % 4.82
    5.44
    		3.63 | 6.55 11 | 13 Average
    15Y Return % 6.52
    6.96
    		6.20 | 7.62 10 | 12 Poor
    1Y SIP Return % 0.92
    1.09
    		-1.06 | 4.41 9 | 14 Average
    3Y SIP Return % 1.92
    1.86
    		0.44 | 2.83 7 | 13 Good
    5Y SIP Return % 3.45
    3.54
    		2.51 | 4.17 7 | 13 Good
    7Y SIP Return % 4.05
    4.50
    		3.32 | 6.83 10 | 13 Average
    10Y SIP Return % 4.68
    5.12
    		3.72 | 6.70 10 | 13 Average
    15Y SIP Return % 5.34
    5.71
    		3.95 | 6.87 9 | 13 Average
    Standard Deviation 2.99
    2.73
    		2.28 | 4.20 12 | 13 Average
    Semi Deviation 2.18
    1.95
    		1.61 | 2.98 12 | 13 Average
    Max Drawdown % -1.91
    -1.69
    		-3.60 | -1.21 10 | 13 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -3.55
    -2.84
    		-4.00 | -1.64 12 | 13 Average
    Average Drawdown % 0.65
    0.71
    		0.52 | 1.45 7 | 13 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.28
    0.21
    		-0.15 | 0.58 4 | 13 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.56
    0.55
    		0.48 | 0.65 5 | 13 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.12
    0.10
    		-0.05 | 0.26 4 | 13 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 0.20
    -0.11
    		-1.09 | 0.84 4 | 13 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio 0.01
    0.01
    		0.00 | 0.02 5 | 13 Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 0.70
    0.53
    		-0.37 | 1.46 4 | 13 Very Good
    Alpha % 0.18
    -0.25
    		-1.40 | 0.70 2 | 13 Very Good
    Return data last Updated On : Oct. 23, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : June 30, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Benchmark Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -1.43 -1.19 -1.65 | -0.16 10 | 14 Average
    3M Return % -1.21 -0.91 -1.45 | 0.38 10 | 14 Average
    6M Return % 1.30 1.24 -0.57 | 2.81 8 | 14 Good
    1Y Return % 2.25 2.36 1.16 | 5.05 7 | 14 Good
    3Y Return % 6.53 6.50 5.97 | 7.35 5 | 13 Good
    5Y Return % 5.52 5.93 5.08 | 9.37 8 | 13 Good
    7Y Return % 5.89 6.41 5.01 | 9.90 9 | 13 Average
    10Y Return % 5.61 6.22 4.42 | 7.29 11 | 13 Average
    1Y SIP Return % 1.52 1.74 -0.08 | 5.31 8 | 13 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 2.50 2.57 1.38 | 3.59 8 | 12 Average
    5Y SIP Return % 4.16 4.28 3.60 | 4.99 8 | 12 Average
    7Y SIP Return % 4.88 5.20 4.51 | 7.68 8 | 12 Average
    10Y SIP Return % 5.51 5.93 4.40 | 7.46 10 | 12 Poor
    Standard Deviation 2.99 2.73 2.28 | 4.20 12 | 13 Average
    Semi Deviation 2.18 1.95 1.61 | 2.98 12 | 13 Average
    Max Drawdown % -1.91 -1.69 -3.60 | -1.21 10 | 13 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -3.55 -2.84 -4.00 | -1.64 12 | 13 Average
    Average Drawdown % 0.65 0.71 0.52 | 1.45 7 | 13 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.28 0.21 -0.15 | 0.58 4 | 13 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.56 0.55 0.48 | 0.65 5 | 13 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.12 0.10 -0.05 | 0.26 4 | 13 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 0.20 -0.11 -1.09 | 0.84 4 | 13 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio 0.01 0.01 0.00 | 0.02 5 | 13 Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 0.70 0.53 -0.37 | 1.46 4 | 13 Very Good
    Alpha % 0.18 -0.25 -1.40 | 0.70 2 | 13 Very Good
    Return data last Updated On : Oct. 23, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : June 30, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

    Disclaimer: Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and should not be used as a basis for comparison with other investments. Returns for periods above 1 year are annualised.


    Date Hdfc Income Fund NAV Regular Growth Hdfc Income Fund NAV Direct Growth
    23-10-2026 59.6348 66.481
    22-10-2026 59.6785 66.5287
    21-10-2026 59.764 66.623
    19-10-2026 59.8911 66.7627
    16-10-2026 59.8991 66.7684
    15-10-2026 59.8684 66.7332
    14-10-2026 59.8377 66.6979
    13-10-2026 59.955 66.8277
    12-10-2026 59.9009 66.7663
    09-10-2026 60.1173 67.0044
    08-10-2026 60.1068 66.9917
    07-10-2026 60.2156 67.1119
    06-10-2026 60.2393 67.1373
    05-10-2026 60.2143 67.1084
    01-10-2026 60.174 67.0593
    30-09-2026 60.2273 67.1177
    29-09-2026 60.2116 67.0992
    28-09-2026 60.1548 67.0349
    25-09-2026 60.3195 67.2153
    24-09-2026 60.3642 67.264
    23-09-2026 60.5309 67.4487

    Fund Launch Date: 11/Sep/2000
    Fund Category: Medium to Long Duration Fund
    Investment Objective: To generate income / capital appreciation through investments in debt and money market instruments. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.
    Fund Description: An open ended medium term debt scheme investing in instruments such that the Macaulay Duration of the Portfolio is between 4 years and 7 years.
    Fund Benchmark: CRISIL Composite Bond Fund Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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