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Best Small Cap Equity Mutual Funds in 5 Years

Updated on November 1, 2025 , 14219 views

Looking for Best Small Cap Funds? Nowadays, many investors are keen to invest in Small cap funds as they have substantial potential to grow into big enterprises. Small cap funds are a type of equity Mutual Fund that invests in stocks of small sized companies. These are firms with a Market capitalization (MC=no of shares issued by the company X market price per share) of less than INR 500 Crore. Their market capitalization is much lower than the large and mid-cap.

Small cap firms have the potential to generate good returns. Many small cap companies serve a niche market with sound consumer demand for their products and services. They also serve emerging industries with the potential for substantial future growth. However, the risks involved in it are very high. But, if you invest for a longer duration, the risks tend to lower down.

Investors who wish to invest in small cap funds, can choose the best performing small cap funds that are listed below based on past 5 year performances.

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Top 6 Best Small Cap Mutual Funds based on 5 Year Performance

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2024 (%)
Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Growth ₹88.5797
↑ 0.99
₹4,8244.914.5-0.918.823.721.5
SBI Small Cap Fund Growth ₹175.192
↑ 0.99
₹35,2452.910.2-2.71524.424.1
Kotak Small Cap Fund Growth ₹263.334
↑ 2.39
₹17,5081.411.3-4.816.826.425.5
DSP Small Cap Fund  Growth ₹197.852
↑ 1.89
₹16,6281.216.70.420.426.725.6
ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Growth ₹88.15
↑ 0.01
₹8,4411.111.8-0.61727.715.6
Sundaram Small Cap Fund Growth ₹268.451
↑ 1.76
₹3,2825.915.42.321.227.919.1
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 3 Nov 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 6 Funds showcased

CommentaryAditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap FundSBI Small Cap FundKotak Small Cap FundDSP Small Cap Fund ICICI Prudential Smallcap FundSundaram Small Cap Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹4,824 Cr).Highest AUM (₹35,245 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹17,508 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹16,628 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹8,441 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,282 Cr).
Point 2Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (20 yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.
Point 55Y return: 23.73% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 24.37% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 26.35% (lower mid).5Y return: 26.67% (upper mid).5Y return: 27.73% (upper mid).5Y return: 27.90% (top quartile).
Point 63Y return: 18.84% (upper mid).3Y return: 15.00% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 16.75% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 20.37% (upper mid).3Y return: 16.96% (lower mid).3Y return: 21.16% (top quartile).
Point 71Y return: -0.90% (lower mid).1Y return: -2.66% (bottom quartile).1Y return: -4.83% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 0.43% (upper mid).1Y return: -0.61% (upper mid).1Y return: 2.29% (top quartile).
Point 8Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).Alpha: -1.53 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.15 (upper mid).Alpha: 0.97 (top quartile).
Point 9Sharpe: -0.56 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.72 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.59 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.30 (top quartile).Sharpe: -0.49 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.47 (upper mid).
Point 10Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: -0.92 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: -0.58 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.47 (lower mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹4,824 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 23.73% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.84% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: -0.90% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.56 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).

SBI Small Cap Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹35,245 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 24.37% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 15.00% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -2.66% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.72 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Kotak Small Cap Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹17,508 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (20 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 26.35% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 16.75% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -4.83% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -1.53 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.59 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.92 (bottom quartile).

DSP Small Cap Fund 

  • Upper mid AUM (₹16,628 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 26.67% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 20.37% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 0.43% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.30 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹8,441 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 27.73% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 16.96% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: -0.61% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.15 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.49 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.58 (bottom quartile).

Sundaram Small Cap Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,282 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 27.90% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 21.16% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 2.29% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.97 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.47 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.47 (lower mid).

1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

(Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Small & Midcap Fund)

An Open ended Small and Mid Cap Equity Scheme with an objective to generate consistent long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies considered to be small and midcap. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in fixed income securities including money market instruments, in order to meet liquidity requirements from time to time.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹4,824 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 23.73% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.84% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: -0.90% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.56 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~95%).
  • Largest holding Navin Fluorine International Ltd (~2.5%).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 31 May 07
NAV (03 Nov 25) ₹88.5797 ↑ 0.99   (1.13 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹4,824 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio -0.56
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹17,963
31 Oct 22₹17,176
31 Oct 23₹21,138
31 Oct 24₹29,123
31 Oct 25₹28,540

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹543,623.
Net Profit of ₹243,623
Invest Now

Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 4.8%
3 Month 4.9%
6 Month 14.5%
1 Year -0.9%
3 Year 18.8%
5 Year 23.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 21.5%
2023 39.4%
2022 -6.5%
2021 51.4%
2020 19.8%
2019 -11.5%
2018 -22.6%
2017 56.7%
2016 9.7%
2015 13.4%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure
Abhinav Khandelwal31 Oct 240.92 Yr.
Dhaval Joshi21 Nov 222.86 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services19.18%
Industrials18.97%
Consumer Cyclical16.52%
Health Care14.05%
Basic Materials11.49%
Consumer Defensive7.43%
Real Estate4.08%
Technology2.1%
Utility1.46%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.72%
Equity95.28%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Navin Fluorine International Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 20 | NAVINFLUOR
2%₹120 Cr260,056
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | MCX
2%₹114 Cr146,200
TD Power Systems Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | TDPOWERSYS
2%₹112 Cr1,890,924
Sai Life Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | SAILIFE
2%₹106 Cr1,225,785
Fortis Healthcare Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | 532843
2%₹103 Cr1,059,322
↓ -50,000
Tega Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 21 | 543413
2%₹101 Cr535,000
↓ -25,000
SJS Enterprises Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 21 | 543387
2%₹98 Cr673,153
↓ -23,725
CCL Products (India) Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | CCL
2%₹91 Cr1,078,825
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | 543308
2%₹91 Cr1,301,548
↓ -66,076
Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 25 | 532215
2%₹85 Cr750,000

2. SBI Small Cap Fund

(Erstwhile SBI Small & Midcap Fund)

The Scheme seeks to generate income and long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of predominantly in equity and equity related securities of small & midcap Companies

Research Highlights for SBI Small Cap Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹35,245 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 24.37% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 15.00% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -2.66% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.72 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Higher exposure to Cash Equivalent (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~83%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Ather Energy Ltd (~3.2%).

Below is the key information for SBI Small Cap Fund

SBI Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Sep 09
NAV (03 Nov 25) ₹175.192 ↑ 0.99   (0.57 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹35,245 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.58
Sharpe Ratio -0.72
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹17,564
31 Oct 22₹19,519
31 Oct 23₹22,326
31 Oct 24₹30,682
31 Oct 25₹29,696

SBI Small Cap Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹556,833.
Net Profit of ₹256,833
Invest Now

Returns for SBI Small Cap Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 2.3%
3 Month 2.9%
6 Month 10.2%
1 Year -2.7%
3 Year 15%
5 Year 24.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 19.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 24.1%
2023 25.3%
2022 8.1%
2021 47.6%
2020 33.6%
2019 6.1%
2018 -19.6%
2017 78.7%
2016 1.3%
2015 20.6%
Fund Manager information for SBI Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure
R. Srinivasan16 Nov 1311.88 Yr.

Data below for SBI Small Cap Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials26.03%
Consumer Cyclical20.26%
Financial Services13.4%
Basic Materials13.08%
Consumer Defensive3.9%
Health Care2.42%
Communication Services1.38%
Real Estate1.12%
Technology1.04%
Utility0.23%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash14.66%
Equity82.86%
Debt2.47%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Ather Energy Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 25 | ATHERENERG
3%₹1,136 Cr20,096,960
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | KPIL
3%₹991 Cr7,900,000
E I D Parry India Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 24 | EIDPARRY
3%₹956 Cr9,324,049
SBFC Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | SBFC
3%₹947 Cr89,318,180
Chalet Hotels Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 19 | CHALET
3%₹924 Cr9,716,991
City Union Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 20 | CUB
3%₹891 Cr41,665,000
182 Day T-Bill 27.02.26
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹880 Cr90,000,000
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | 543308
2%₹863 Cr12,323,990
DOMS Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | DOMS
2%₹820 Cr3,300,000
K.P.R. Mill Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | KPRMILL
2%₹820 Cr7,700,000

3. Kotak Small Cap Fund

(Erstwhile Kotak Midcap Scheme)

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related securities.

Research Highlights for Kotak Small Cap Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹17,508 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (20 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 26.35% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 16.75% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -4.83% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -1.53 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.59 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.92 (bottom quartile).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~98%).
  • Largest holding Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (~4.2%).

Below is the key information for Kotak Small Cap Fund

Kotak Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 24 Feb 05
NAV (03 Nov 25) ₹263.334 ↑ 2.39   (0.91 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹17,508 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.66
Sharpe Ratio -0.59
Information Ratio -0.92
Alpha Ratio -1.53
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹19,962
31 Oct 22₹20,371
31 Oct 23₹23,749
31 Oct 24₹34,173
31 Oct 25₹32,227

Kotak Small Cap Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹584,107.
Net Profit of ₹284,107
Invest Now

Returns for Kotak Small Cap Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 2.1%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 11.3%
1 Year -4.8%
3 Year 16.8%
5 Year 26.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 25.5%
2023 34.8%
2022 -3.1%
2021 70.9%
2020 34.2%
2019 5%
2018 -17.3%
2017 44%
2016 8.9%
2015 7.4%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure
Harish Bihani20 Oct 231.95 Yr.

Data below for Kotak Small Cap Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials26.53%
Health Care23.7%
Consumer Cyclical19.55%
Basic Materials10.27%
Financial Services7.3%
Real Estate3.93%
Consumer Defensive2.65%
Communication Services1.93%
Technology1.69%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash2.46%
Equity97.54%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | ASTERDM
4%₹737 Cr11,757,234
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | 543308
3%₹592 Cr8,454,118
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | 543350
3%₹542 Cr5,422,493
↑ 387
Century Plyboards (India) Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 18 | 532548
3%₹539 Cr6,626,898
Techno Electric & Engineering Co Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 18 | TECHNOE
3%₹486 Cr3,642,296
↓ -49,009
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | KPIL
2%₹436 Cr3,472,133
Vishal Mega Mart Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | VMM
2%₹385 Cr25,804,976
↓ -587,864
Cyient Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 19 | CYIENT
2%₹380 Cr3,311,236
↓ -263,616
Brigade Enterprises Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | 532929
2%₹368 Cr4,112,297
Sansera Engineering Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 21 | 543358
2%₹359 Cr2,615,539
↓ -200,000

4. DSP Small Cap Fund 

(Erstwhile DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund)

The primary investment objective is to seek to generate long term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is substantially constituted of equity and equity related securities of small cap companies. From time to time, the fund manager will also seek participation in other equity and equity related securities to achieve optimal portfolio construction. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized

Research Highlights for DSP Small Cap Fund 

  • Upper mid AUM (₹16,628 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 26.67% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 20.37% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 0.43% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.30 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Higher exposure to Consumer Cyclical vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~91%).
  • Largest holding Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd (~4.7%).

Below is the key information for DSP Small Cap Fund 

DSP Small Cap Fund 
Growth
Launch Date 14 Jun 07
NAV (03 Nov 25) ₹197.852 ↑ 1.89   (0.97 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹16,628 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.72
Sharpe Ratio -0.3
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹17,449
31 Oct 22₹18,547
31 Oct 23₹23,213
31 Oct 24₹32,417
31 Oct 25₹32,246

DSP Small Cap Fund  SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹584,107.
Net Profit of ₹284,107
Invest Now

Returns for DSP Small Cap Fund 

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 1.7%
3 Month 1.2%
6 Month 16.7%
1 Year 0.4%
3 Year 20.4%
5 Year 26.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.6%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 25.6%
2023 41.2%
2022 0.5%
2021 58.9%
2020 33.1%
2019 0.7%
2018 -25.5%
2017 42.8%
2016 12.7%
2015 20.4%
Fund Manager information for DSP Small Cap Fund 
NameSinceTenure
Vinit Sambre21 Jun 1015.29 Yr.

Data below for DSP Small Cap Fund  as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Consumer Cyclical31.93%
Basic Materials17.05%
Industrials15.01%
Health Care8.95%
Consumer Defensive7.33%
Financial Services6.44%
Technology3.19%
Communication Services0.78%
Utility0.18%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash9.14%
Equity90.86%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | LUMAXTECH
5%₹774 Cr6,196,634
Dodla Dairy Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 21 | 543306
3%₹497 Cr3,750,000
Welspun Corp Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | 532144
3%₹472 Cr5,500,000
Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 22 | JUBLINGREA
3%₹448 Cr7,000,000
eClerx Services Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 18 | ECLERX
3%₹444 Cr1,105,918
LT Foods Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | 532783
2%₹406 Cr10,000,000
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | KIRLOSENG
2%₹368 Cr4,000,000
Cyient Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 21 | CYIENT
2%₹344 Cr3,000,000
Dhanuka Agritech Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 16 | DHANUKA
2%₹340 Cr2,209,513
↑ 89,099
Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 21 | THANGAMAYL
2%₹338 Cr1,677,908

5. ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Indo Asia Equity Fund)

ICICI Prudential Indo Asia Equity Fund is an OE equity scheme that seeks to generate long term capital appreciation by investing in equity, equity related securities and or share classes/units of equity funds of companies, which are incorporated or have their area of primary activity, in the Asia Pacific region. Initially the Scheme will invest in share classes of International Opportunities Fund Asian Equity Fund and thereafter the Fund Manager of the Indo Asia Equity Fund may choose to make investment in listed equity shares, securities in the Asia Pacific region. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹8,441 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 27.73% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 16.96% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: -0.61% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.15 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.49 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.58 (bottom quartile).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Higher exposure to Cash Equivalent (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~86%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Larsen & Toubro Ltd (~3.4%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 18 Oct 07
NAV (03 Nov 25) ₹88.15 ↑ 0.01   (0.01 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,441 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.78
Sharpe Ratio -0.49
Information Ratio -0.58
Alpha Ratio 0.15
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹19,459
31 Oct 22₹21,040
31 Oct 23₹25,274
31 Oct 24₹34,020
31 Oct 25₹33,809

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹598,181.
Net Profit of ₹298,181
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Returns for ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.2%
3 Month 1.1%
6 Month 11.8%
1 Year -0.6%
3 Year 17%
5 Year 27.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 15.6%
2023 37.9%
2022 5.7%
2021 61%
2020 22.8%
2019 10%
2018 -22.4%
2017 42.7%
2016 6%
2015 0.5%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anish Tawakley18 Sep 232.04 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello30 Jun 223.26 Yr.
Aatur Shah21 Apr 250.45 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials26.86%
Basic Materials23.37%
Consumer Cyclical13.22%
Health Care7.27%
Financial Services6.09%
Consumer Defensive2.71%
Utility2.57%
Real Estate1.35%
Energy1.2%
Technology1.04%
Communication Services0.33%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash13.98%
Equity86.02%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | LT
3%₹285 Cr780,000
↑ 31,032
Procter & Gamble Health Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | PGHL
3%₹225 Cr356,022
↓ -11,516
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 25 | HDFCBANK
3%₹219 Cr2,300,000
↑ 500,000
Tata Chemicals Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | TATACHEM
3%₹212 Cr2,300,000
↑ 25,000
Atul Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | ATUL
2%₹210 Cr346,657
↑ 11,540
Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 18 | 533248
2%₹209 Cr13,229,877
↑ 29,877
TVS Holdings Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | 520056
2%₹196 Cr153,865
↓ -3,135
SKF India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | SKFINDIA
2%₹192 Cr407,409
Jamna Auto Industries Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | JAMNAAUTO
2%₹186 Cr18,511,151
UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | 532538
2%₹183 Cr150,000
↓ -29,056

6. Sundaram Small Cap Fund

(Erstwhile Sundaram SMILE Fund)

To primarily achieve capital appreciation by investing in diversified stocks that are generally termed as small and mid-caps and by investing in other equities.

Research Highlights for Sundaram Small Cap Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,282 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 27.90% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 21.16% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 2.29% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.97 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.47 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.47 (lower mid).
  • Top sector: Consumer Cyclical.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~94%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (~3.6%).

Below is the key information for Sundaram Small Cap Fund

Sundaram Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 15 Feb 05
NAV (03 Nov 25) ₹268.451 ↑ 1.76   (0.66 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,282 on 31 Aug 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC Sundaram Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.94
Sharpe Ratio -0.47
Information Ratio -0.47
Alpha Ratio 0.97
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹18,619
31 Oct 22₹19,219
31 Oct 23₹24,060
31 Oct 24₹33,312
31 Oct 25₹33,850

Sundaram Small Cap Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹598,181.
Net Profit of ₹298,181
Invest Now

Returns for Sundaram Small Cap Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 3 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 3.3%
3 Month 5.9%
6 Month 15.4%
1 Year 2.3%
3 Year 21.2%
5 Year 27.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.2%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 19.1%
2023 45.3%
2022 -2.1%
2021 60.3%
2020 26.2%
2019 -6.1%
2018 -29.2%
2017 55.6%
2016 -0.1%
2015 7.8%
Fund Manager information for Sundaram Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure
Rohit Seksaria1 Nov 222.92 Yr.

Data below for Sundaram Small Cap Fund as on 31 Aug 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Consumer Cyclical21.13%
Industrials18.55%
Financial Services18.08%
Health Care12.08%
Basic Materials7.98%
Communication Services5.47%
Technology4.45%
Consumer Defensive2.7%
Real Estate2.41%
Utility1.14%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.89%
Equity93.99%
Debt0.11%
Other0.01%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 23 | ASTERDM
4%₹119 Cr1,898,655
Affle 3i Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 21 | AFFLE
3%₹103 Cr530,036
Craftsman Automation Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | CRAFTSMAN
3%₹96 Cr140,821
Safari Industries (India) Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | 523025
3%₹95 Cr431,921
SJS Enterprises Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | 543387
3%₹93 Cr641,783
↓ -7,163
E I D Parry India Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | EIDPARRY
3%₹92 Cr899,463
Rategain Travel Technologies Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | 543417
3%₹91 Cr1,407,678
PNB Housing Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | PNBHOUSING
3%₹86 Cr991,559
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | UJJIVANSFB
2%₹77 Cr16,665,062
Sundaram Liquid Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -
2%₹75 Cr317,556
↑ 317,556

Disclaimer:
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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