Synopsis: The article lists out the top performing mutual funds in the Defence sector that has delivered 23% returns in past 6 months. These funds have given strong returns from April to September, 2025.

Defence mutual funds invest in only stocks in the defence sector that contribute to the country’s defence infrastructure, such as arms, ammunition, vehicles, aircraft and satellite producers, shipbuilding, naval tech, and more. Here are 4 Defence Mutual Funds that have provided strong returns in last 6 months-

1. HDFC defence Fund

Category: Thematic Equity

AUM: ₹7,024.28 Crore

Expense Ratio: 0.75

6 month Return: 23.45%

Minimum SIP: ₹100

Exit Load: 1% if redeemed within 1 year

2. Motilal Oswal Nifty India defence Index Fund Direct Growth

Category: Index Fund (Passive)

AUM: ₹3

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