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Best Small Cap Equity Mutual Funds in 5 Years

Updated on October 10, 2025 , 14199 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 ₹84.9198
↑ 0.50
₹4,824-3.217.9-7.617.122.921.5
SBI Small Cap Fund Growth ₹170.181
↑ 0.07
₹35,245-3.412-8.413.92424.1
DSP Small Cap Fund  Growth ₹193.511
↑ 0.86
₹16,628-4.619.7-4.419.126.225.6
Kotak Small Cap Fund Growth ₹258.617
↑ 1.03
₹17,508-3.514.9-9.715.826.425.5
Sundaram Small Cap Fund Growth ₹260.392
↑ 0.23
₹3,282-1.219.9-2.920.227.119.1
ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Growth ₹87.65
↑ 0.27
₹8,441-1.517.6-3.917.527.315.6
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 10 Oct 25

Research Highlights & Commentary of 6 Funds showcased

CommentaryAditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap FundSBI Small Cap FundDSP Small Cap Fund Kotak Small Cap FundSundaram Small Cap FundICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹4,824 Cr).Highest AUM (₹35,245 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹16,628 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹17,508 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,282 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹8,441 Cr).
Point 2Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (20 yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower 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: 22.89% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 24.02% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 26.19% (lower mid).5Y return: 26.44% (upper mid).5Y return: 27.08% (upper mid).5Y return: 27.34% (top quartile).
Point 63Y return: 17.12% (lower mid).3Y return: 13.91% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 19.08% (upper mid).3Y return: 15.85% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 20.23% (top quartile).3Y return: 17.51% (upper mid).
Point 71Y return: -7.59% (lower mid).1Y return: -8.41% (bottom quartile).1Y return: -4.45% (upper mid).1Y return: -9.74% (bottom quartile).1Y return: -2.91% (top quartile).1Y return: -3.89% (upper mid).
Point 8Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Alpha: -1.53 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.97 (top quartile).Alpha: 0.15 (upper mid).
Point 9Sharpe: -0.56 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.72 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.30 (top quartile).Sharpe: -0.59 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.47 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.49 (upper mid).
Point 10Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: -0.92 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.47 (lower mid).Information ratio: -0.58 (bottom quartile).

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: 22.89% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 17.12% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: -7.59% (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: 24.02% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 13.91% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -8.41% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.72 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

DSP Small Cap Fund 

  • Upper mid AUM (₹16,628 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 26.19% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.08% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: -4.45% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.30 (top 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: 26.44% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 15.85% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -9.74% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -1.53 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.59 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.92 (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: 27.08% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 20.23% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: -2.91% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.97 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.47 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.47 (lower 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: 27.34% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 17.51% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: -3.89% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.15 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.49 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.58 (bottom quartile).

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: 22.89% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 17.12% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: -7.59% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.56 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).

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 (10 Oct 25) ₹84.9198 ↑ 0.50   (0.59 %)
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

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 ₹530,691.
Net Profit of ₹230,691
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 10 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -0.5%
3 Month -3.2%
6 Month 17.9%
1 Year -7.6%
3 Year 17.1%
5 Year 22.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.3%
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 240.84 Yr.
Dhaval Joshi21 Nov 222.78 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials18.89%
Consumer Cyclical17.36%
Financial Services17.22%
Health Care14.13%
Basic Materials12.45%
Consumer Defensive7.92%
Real Estate4.49%
Technology2.22%
Utility1.39%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.94%
Equity96.06%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Navin Fluorine International Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 20 | NAVINFLUOR
3%₹122 Cr260,056
JK Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 18 | JKCEMENT
2%₹111 Cr160,054
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | MCX
2%₹108 Cr146,200
↑ 10,000
Tega Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 21 | 543413
2%₹103 Cr560,000
Fortis Healthcare Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | FORTIS
2%₹101 Cr1,109,322
Sai Life Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | SAILIFE
2%₹101 Cr1,225,785
↑ 706,395
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | 543308
2%₹99 Cr1,367,624
↓ -28,200
TD Power Systems Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | TDPOWERSYS
2%₹95 Cr1,890,924
CCL Products (India) Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | CCL
2%₹94 Cr1,078,825
↑ 39,825
SJS Enterprises Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 21 | 543387
2%₹90 Cr696,878

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: 24.02% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 13.91% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -8.41% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.72 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for SBI Small Cap Fund

SBI Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Sep 09
NAV (10 Oct 25) ₹170.181 ↑ 0.07   (0.04 %)
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

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 10 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -1.9%
3 Month -3.4%
6 Month 12%
1 Year -8.4%
3 Year 13.9%
5 Year 24%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 19.3%
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 1311.8 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials26.19%
Consumer Cyclical20.11%
Basic Materials13.55%
Financial Services13.08%
Consumer Defensive4.22%
Health Care2.53%
Communication Services1.51%
Real Estate1.16%
Technology1.12%
Utility0.24%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash13.81%
Equity83.71%
Debt2.49%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
E I D Parry India Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 24 | EIDPARRY
3%₹1,050 Cr9,324,049
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | KPIL
3%₹987 Cr7,900,000
Chalet Hotels Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 19 | CHALET
3%₹982 Cr9,716,991
SBFC Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | SBFC
3%₹943 Cr89,318,180
Ather Energy Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 25 | ATHERENERG
3%₹905 Cr20,096,960
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | 543308
3%₹892 Cr12,323,990
182 Day T-Bill 27.02.26
Sovereign Bonds | -
2%₹876 Cr90,000,000
↑ 90,000,000
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 25 | KAJARIACER
2%₹847 Cr7,000,000
↑ 92,098
City Union Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 20 | CUB
2%₹817 Cr41,665,000
DOMS Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | DOMS
2%₹802 Cr3,300,000

3. 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: 26.19% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 19.08% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: -4.45% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.30 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Below is the key information for DSP Small Cap Fund 

DSP Small Cap Fund 
Growth
Launch Date 14 Jun 07
NAV (10 Oct 25) ₹193.511 ↑ 0.86   (0.45 %)
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

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 10 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -2.5%
3 Month -4.6%
6 Month 19.7%
1 Year -4.4%
3 Year 19.1%
5 Year 26.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.5%
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 1015.21 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Consumer Cyclical31.05%
Basic Materials17.43%
Industrials15.29%
Health Care8.68%
Consumer Defensive7.55%
Financial Services6.29%
Technology3.38%
Communication Services0.75%
Utility0.13%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash9.44%
Equity90.56%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 18 | LUMAXTECH
4%₹728 Cr6,196,634
↑ 46,634
Dodla Dairy Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 21 | 543306
3%₹511 Cr3,750,000
Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 22 | JUBLINGREA
3%₹508 Cr7,000,000
eClerx Services Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 18 | ECLERX
3%₹467 Cr1,105,918
↓ -194,082
Welspun Corp Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | WELCORP
3%₹463 Cr5,500,000
LT Foods Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | LTFOODS
3%₹421 Cr10,000,000
Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 21 | THANGAMAYL
2%₹378 Cr1,677,908
↑ 1,216
Techno Electric & Engineering Co Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 19 | TECHNOE
2%₹378 Cr2,500,000
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | KIRLOSENG
2%₹359 Cr4,000,000
Cyient Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 21 | CYIENT
2%₹350 Cr3,000,000

4. 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: 26.44% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 15.85% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: -9.74% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -1.53 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.59 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.92 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for Kotak Small Cap Fund

Kotak Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 24 Feb 05
NAV (10 Oct 25) ₹258.617 ↑ 1.03   (0.40 %)
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

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 10 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -1.3%
3 Month -3.5%
6 Month 14.9%
1 Year -9.7%
3 Year 15.8%
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 231.87 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials27.22%
Health Care24%
Consumer Cyclical21.01%
Basic Materials11.16%
Financial Services5.46%
Real Estate3.95%
Consumer Defensive2.94%
Communication Services2.04%
Technology1.53%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash0.69%
Equity99.31%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | ASTERDM
4%₹707 Cr11,757,234
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | 543308
3%₹612 Cr8,454,118
Techno Electric & Engineering Co Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 18 | TECHNOE
3%₹558 Cr3,691,305
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | 543350
3%₹546 Cr5,422,106
↑ 192,989
Century Plyboards (India) Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 18 | CENTURYPLY
3%₹495 Cr6,626,898
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | KPIL
2%₹434 Cr3,472,133
↑ 150,000
Cyient Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 19 | CYIENT
2%₹418 Cr3,574,852
Vishal Mega Mart Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | VMM
2%₹394 Cr26,392,840
Brigade Enterprises Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | BRIGADE
2%₹380 Cr4,112,297
Garware Technical Fibres Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 21 | GARFIBRES
2%₹366 Cr4,778,806

5. 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: 27.08% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 20.23% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: -2.91% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.97 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.47 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.47 (lower mid).

Below is the key information for Sundaram Small Cap Fund

Sundaram Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 15 Feb 05
NAV (10 Oct 25) ₹260.392 ↑ 0.23   (0.09 %)
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

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 10 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.3%
3 Month -1.2%
6 Month 19.9%
1 Year -2.9%
3 Year 20.2%
5 Year 27.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.1%
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 222.83 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Consumer Cyclical21.48%
Industrials19.02%
Financial Services17.74%
Health Care12.28%
Basic Materials8.03%
Communication Services5.4%
Technology4.17%
Consumer Defensive3.12%
Real Estate2.41%
Utility1.09%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.17%
Equity94.73%
Debt0.1%
Other0%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 23 | ASTERDM
3%₹114 Cr1,898,655
E I D Parry India Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | EIDPARRY
3%₹101 Cr899,463
Affle 3i Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 21 | AFFLE
3%₹101 Cr530,036
Craftsman Automation Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | CRAFTSMAN
3%₹97 Cr140,821
Safari Industries (India) Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | 523025
3%₹93 Cr431,921
↑ 21,112
SJS Enterprises Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | 543387
3%₹84 Cr648,946
PNB Housing Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | PNBHOUSING
2%₹75 Cr991,559
Rategain Travel Technologies Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | 543417
2%₹72 Cr1,407,678
↑ 174,724
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | UJJIVANSFB
2%₹71 Cr16,665,062
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 20 | CHOLAHLDNG
2%₹68 Cr395,668

6. 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: 27.34% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 17.51% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: -3.89% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.15 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.49 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.58 (bottom quartile).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 18 Oct 07
NAV (10 Oct 25) ₹87.65 ↑ 0.27   (0.31 %)
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

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 10 Oct 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -1.2%
3 Month -1.5%
6 Month 17.6%
1 Year -3.9%
3 Year 17.5%
5 Year 27.3%
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 231.96 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello30 Jun 223.17 Yr.
Aatur Shah21 Apr 250.36 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials25.84%
Basic Materials23.73%
Consumer Cyclical13.81%
Health Care7.45%
Financial Services5.47%
Consumer Defensive2.83%
Utility2.42%
Real Estate1.49%
Technology1.11%
Energy1.03%
Communication Services0.31%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash14.52%
Equity85.48%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | LT
3%₹270 Cr748,968
Hero MotoCorp Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | HEROMOTOCO
3%₹244 Cr480,000
Procter & Gamble Health Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | PGHL
3%₹234 Cr367,538
↓ -27,058
UltraTech Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | ULTRACEMCO
3%₹226 Cr179,056
↓ -44,306
Atul Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | ATUL
2%₹210 Cr335,117
↑ 35,117
Tata Chemicals Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | TATACHEM
2%₹209 Cr2,275,000
↑ 25,000
Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 18 | GPPL
2%₹197 Cr13,200,000
Jamna Auto Industries Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | JAMNAAUTO
2%₹192 Cr18,511,151
Gillette India Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | GILLETTE
2%₹186 Cr184,649
TVS Holdings Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | TVSHLTD
2%₹186 Cr157,000

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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