To generate capital appreciation along with current income from a combined portfolio of equity & equity related and debt & money market instruments.
HDFC Balanced Fund - Growth charges 1.0% of sell value; if fund sold before 365 days. There are no other charges.
If sold after 1 year from purchase date, long term capital gain tax will be applicable. Current tax rate is 12.5%, if your total long term capital gain exceeds 1.25 lakh. Any cess/surcharge is not included. If sold before 1 year from purchase date, short term capital gain tax will be applicable. Current tax rate is 20%. Any cess/surcharge is not included in the 20%.