HDFC ELSS Tax Saver
HDFC Mutual Fund · ELSS
An Open-ended Equity Linked Savings Scheme with a statutory lock in of 3 years and tax benefit
HDFC ELSS Tax Saver is a ELSS scheme from HDFC Mutual Fund. An Open-ended Equity Linked Savings Scheme with a statutory lock in of 3 years and tax benefit. The AMC's SEBI riskometer rates it Very High as of Jun 17, 2026. It is benchmarked to NIFTY 500 Index (Total Returns Index). The Regular plan's total expense ratio is 1.69% as of May 31, 2026.
Snapshot
| AMC | HDFC Mutual Fund |
|---|---|
| Category | Equity › ELSS |
| Riskometer |
Very High as of Jun 17, 2026
The AMC's SEBI riskometer, not a FinSet view. |
| Benchmark | NIFTY 500 Index (Total Returns Index) |
| Total expense ratio |
Regular 1.69%
· Direct 1.11%
as of May 31, 2026
Direct and Regular hold the same portfolio. They differ only by distributor commission. Neither is better. |
| Lock-in | 3 years (statutory ELSS lock-in) |
| Minimum investment | ₹500 |
Plans and options
| Plan | Option | IDCW detail | ISIN | AMFI code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Growth | Not Applicable | INF179K01BB8 | 101979 |
| Regular | IDCW Payout | IDCW | INF179K01AZ9 | 101980 |
| Regular | IDCW Payout | IDCW | INF179K01BA0 | 101980 |
| Direct | Growth | Not Applicable | INF179K01YS4 | 119060 |
| Direct | IDCW Payout | IDCW | INF179K01YQ8 | 119059 |
| Direct | IDCW Payout | IDCW | INF179K01YR6 | 119059 |
Mandate and risk class
Investment objective
To generate capital appreciation / income from a portfolio, comprising predominantly of equity & equity related instruments. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
Stated asset allocation
| Instrument | Min % | Max % |
|---|---|---|
| Equity and Equity Related Instruments | 80% | 100% |
| Debt Securities and money market instruments | 0% | 20% |
This is the allocation range permitted by the Scheme Information Document. It is the mandate, not the current portfolio holdings.
Service providers
| Registrar (RTA) | Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) |
|---|---|
| Custodian | SBI-SG Global Securities Services |
| Auditor |
S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP
EY (Ernst & Young) member firm |
House-level providers for HDFC Mutual Fund. The registrar processes your transactions and the custodian holds the securities.
Transacting and provisions
| Min additional | ₹500 |
|---|---|
| Min switch | ₹500 |
| Face value | ₹10 |
Documents
Every fact, dated and sourced. No buy or sell call.
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme related documents carefully.
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