HDFC Defence Fund gave 145% return before restriction on fresh investment kicks in

The scheme is benchmarked against Nifty India Defence Index TRI. The fund aims to capitalise on the opportunities in the space and has seen good interest from investors. The government's focus on modernising its defence forces and push toward self-reliance should drive the long-term growth of the sector. As global geopolitical tensions rise, many nations are spending on enhancing defence capabilities.