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5 సంవత్సరాలలో ఉత్తమ స్మాల్ క్యాప్ ఈక్విటీ మ్యూచువల్ ఫండ్‌లు

Updated on February 16, 2026 , 14348 views

వెతుకుతున్నారుఉత్తమ స్మాల్ క్యాప్ ఫండ్‌లు? ఈ రోజుల్లో, చాలా మంది పెట్టుబడిదారులు పెట్టుబడి పెట్టడానికి ఆసక్తి చూపుతున్నారుస్మాల్ క్యాప్ ఫండ్స్ అవి పెద్ద సంస్థలుగా ఎదగడానికి గణనీయమైన సామర్థ్యాన్ని కలిగి ఉంటాయి. స్మాల్ క్యాప్ ఫండ్స్ ఒక రకమైన ఈక్విటీమ్యూచువల్ ఫండ్ చిన్న సైజు కంపెనీల స్టాక్స్‌లో పెట్టుబడి పెడుతుంది. ఇవి a కలిగిన సంస్థలుసంత క్యాపిటలైజేషన్ (MC=కంపెనీ జారీ చేసిన షేర్ల సంఖ్య X మార్కెట్ ధర ఒక్కో షేరుకు) INR 500 కోట్ల కంటే తక్కువ. వారి మార్కెట్ క్యాపిటలైజేషన్ పెద్ద మరియు కంటే చాలా తక్కువగా ఉందిమిడ్ క్యాప్.

స్మాల్ క్యాప్ సంస్థలు మంచి రాబడిని పొందగల సామర్థ్యాన్ని కలిగి ఉంటాయి. అనేక చిన్న క్యాప్ కంపెనీలు తమ ఉత్పత్తులు మరియు సేవలకు మంచి వినియోగదారుల డిమాండ్‌తో సముచిత మార్కెట్‌ను అందిస్తాయి. వారు గణనీయమైన భవిష్యత్ వృద్ధికి సంభావ్యతతో అభివృద్ధి చెందుతున్న పరిశ్రమలకు కూడా సేవలు అందిస్తారు. అయితే, ఇందులో ఉండే ప్రమాదాలు చాలా ఎక్కువ. కానీ, మీరు ఎక్కువ కాలం పెట్టుబడి పెట్టినట్లయితే, నష్టాలు తగ్గుతాయి.

స్మాల్ క్యాప్ ఫండ్స్‌లో పెట్టుబడి పెట్టాలనుకునే పెట్టుబడిదారులు, గత 5 సంవత్సరాల పనితీరు ఆధారంగా దిగువ జాబితా చేయబడిన ఉత్తమ పనితీరు గల స్మాల్ క్యాప్ ఫండ్‌లను ఎంచుకోవచ్చు.

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5 సంవత్సరాల పనితీరు ఆధారంగా టాప్ 6 ఉత్తమ స్మాల్ క్యాప్ మ్యూచువల్ ఫండ్‌లు

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2024 (%)
Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Growth ₹85.6928
↑ 0.39
₹4,938-21.220.318.615.6-3.7
SBI Small Cap Fund Growth ₹163.676
↑ 0.49
₹36,268-4.6-4.89.413.515.9-4.9
Kotak Small Cap Fund Growth ₹248.228
↑ 1.51
₹17,258-2.7-4.610.315.216.7-9.1
ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Growth ₹85.14
↑ 0.19
₹8,428-2.1-2.613.41719-0.4
IDBI Small Cap Fund Growth ₹28.9824
↑ 0.13
₹619-4.1-1.79.517.419.4-13.4
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Growth ₹164.073
↑ 0.31
₹13,238-4.2-2.611.319.419.8-8.4
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Feb 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 6 Funds showcased

CommentaryAditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap FundSBI Small Cap FundKotak Small Cap FundICICI Prudential Smallcap FundIDBI Small Cap FundFranklin India Smaller Companies Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹4,938 Cr).Highest AUM (₹36,268 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹17,258 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹8,428 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹619 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹13,238 Cr).
Point 2Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (8+ yrs).Established history (20+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 3★ (lower mid).Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).Not Rated.Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
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: 15.60% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 15.95% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 16.68% (lower mid).5Y return: 19.01% (upper mid).5Y return: 19.45% (upper mid).5Y return: 19.83% (top quartile).
Point 63Y return: 18.63% (upper mid).3Y return: 13.53% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 15.17% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 16.98% (lower mid).3Y return: 17.40% (upper mid).3Y return: 19.36% (top quartile).
Point 71Y return: 20.26% (top quartile).1Y return: 9.39% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 10.34% (lower mid).1Y return: 13.37% (upper mid).1Y return: 9.48% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 11.27% (upper mid).
Point 8Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: -5.53 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 1.79 (top quartile).Alpha: -8.99 (bottom quartile).Alpha: -5.23 (lower mid).
Point 9Sharpe: -0.32 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.54 (upper mid).Sharpe: -0.61 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.25 (top quartile).Sharpe: -0.72 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.60 (lower mid).
Point 10Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).Information ratio: -0.86 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.65 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: -0.59 (lower mid).Information ratio: -0.26 (upper mid).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹4,938 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.60% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.63% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 20.26% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.32 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).

SBI Small Cap Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹36,268 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.95% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 13.53% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 9.39% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.54 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Kotak Small Cap Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹17,258 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 16.68% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 15.17% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 10.34% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -5.53 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.61 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.86 (bottom quartile).

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹8,428 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 19.01% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 16.98% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 13.37% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 1.79 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.25 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.65 (bottom quartile).

IDBI Small Cap Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹619 Cr).
  • Established history (8+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 19.45% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.40% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 9.48% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -8.99 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.72 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.59 (lower mid).

Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹13,238 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 19.83% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 19.36% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 11.27% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -5.23 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.60 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.26 (upper 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 (₹4,938 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.60% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 18.63% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 20.26% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.32 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~96%).
  • Largest holding Navin Fluorine International Ltd (~3.1%).

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 (18 Feb 26) ₹85.6928 ↑ 0.39   (0.46 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹4,938 on 31 Dec 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio -0.32
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 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹15,018
31 Jan 23₹14,111
31 Jan 24₹20,591
31 Jan 25₹21,565
31 Jan 26₹22,480

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 ₹447,579.
Net Profit of ₹147,579
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 18 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 2.9%
3 Month -2%
6 Month 1.2%
1 Year 20.3%
3 Year 18.6%
5 Year 15.6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -3.7%
2023 21.5%
2022 39.4%
2021 -6.5%
2020 51.4%
2019 19.8%
2018 -11.5%
2017 -22.6%
2016 56.7%
2015 9.7%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure
Abhinav Khandelwal31 Oct 241.25 Yr.
Dhaval Joshi21 Nov 223.2 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services23.97%
Consumer Cyclical15.76%
Industrials14.94%
Health Care13.54%
Basic Materials12.16%
Consumer Defensive7.28%
Real Estate4.39%
Technology2.1%
Utility1.38%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.48%
Equity95.52%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Navin Fluorine International Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 20 | NAVINFLUOR
3%₹146 Cr240,000
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | MCX
3%₹143 Cr566,000
↓ -75,000
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | 590003
3%₹123 Cr4,072,155
↑ 263,819
TD Power Systems Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | TDPOWERSYS
2%₹107 Cr1,462,004
↓ -37,996
CCL Products (India) Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | CCL
2%₹105 Cr1,078,825
Sai Life Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | SAILIFE
2%₹104 Cr1,245,785
↑ 20,000
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | UJJIVANSFB
2%₹97 Cr14,830,393
↑ 3,000,000
Ramco Cements Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 25 | RAMCOCEM
2%₹96 Cr858,998
↑ 61,414
PNB Housing Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | PNBHOUSING
2%₹89 Cr1,081,130
↑ 25,000
Manappuram Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 25 | MANAPPURAM
2%₹83 Cr2,931,940
↑ 200,000

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 (₹36,268 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.95% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 13.53% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 9.39% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.54 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~94%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Nifty Index 24-Feb-26 (~3.7%).

Below is the key information for SBI Small Cap Fund

SBI Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Sep 09
NAV (18 Feb 26) ₹163.676 ↑ 0.49   (0.30 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹36,268 on 31 Dec 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.58
Sharpe Ratio -0.54
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 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹14,636
31 Jan 23₹15,635
31 Jan 24₹20,798
31 Jan 25₹22,927
31 Jan 26₹22,419

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 ₹447,579.
Net Profit of ₹147,579
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 18 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.6%
3 Month -4.6%
6 Month -4.8%
1 Year 9.4%
3 Year 13.5%
5 Year 15.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 18.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -4.9%
2023 24.1%
2022 25.3%
2021 8.1%
2020 47.6%
2019 33.6%
2018 6.1%
2017 -19.6%
2016 78.7%
2015 1.3%
Fund Manager information for SBI Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure
R. Srinivasan16 Nov 1312.22 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials26.43%
Consumer Cyclical24.62%
Financial Services14.76%
Basic Materials13.77%
Consumer Defensive3.68%
Technology2.8%
Health Care2.16%
Communication Services1.05%
Real Estate0.97%
Utility0.2%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.73%
Equity94.12%
Debt2.15%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Nifty Index 24-Feb-26
Derivatives, Since 31 Jan 26 | -
4%₹1,271 Cr500,175
↑ 500,175
City Union Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 20 | CUB
4%₹1,250 Cr41,418,063
↓ -161,654
Ather Energy Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 25 | ATHERENERG
4%₹1,249 Cr20,096,960
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | ZFCVINDIA
3%₹1,049 Cr700,000
↑ 440,801
Navin Fluorine International Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 20 | NAVINFLUOR
3%₹915 Cr1,500,000
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | KPIL
3%₹904 Cr7,900,000
E I D Parry India Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 24 | EIDPARRY
2%₹861 Cr9,324,049
DOMS Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | DOMS
2%₹786 Cr3,300,000
Chalet Hotels Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 19 | CHALET
2%₹784 Cr9,000,000
↓ -622,720
Honeywell Automation India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 25 | HONAUT
2%₹768 Cr230,000
↑ 127,599

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 (₹17,258 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 16.68% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 15.17% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 10.34% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -5.53 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.61 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.86 (bottom quartile).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~99%).
  • Largest holding Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (~4.0%).

Below is the key information for Kotak Small Cap Fund

Kotak Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 24 Feb 05
NAV (18 Feb 26) ₹248.228 ↑ 1.51   (0.61 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹17,258 on 31 Dec 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.66
Sharpe Ratio -0.61
Information Ratio -0.86
Alpha Ratio -5.53
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 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹16,196
31 Jan 23₹15,885
31 Jan 24₹22,115
31 Jan 25₹24,884
31 Jan 26₹23,445

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 ₹458,689.
Net Profit of ₹158,689
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 18 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 3%
3 Month -2.7%
6 Month -4.6%
1 Year 10.3%
3 Year 15.2%
5 Year 16.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 16.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -9.1%
2023 25.5%
2022 34.8%
2021 -3.1%
2020 70.9%
2019 34.2%
2018 5%
2017 -17.3%
2016 44%
2015 8.9%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure
Harish Bihani20 Oct 232.29 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials24.04%
Health Care23.57%
Consumer Cyclical19.89%
Financial Services11.94%
Basic Materials8.85%
Real Estate3.77%
Consumer Defensive3.09%
Communication Services1.9%
Technology1.74%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.2%
Equity98.8%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | ASTERDM
4%₹649 Cr11,757,234
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | 543350
3%₹562 Cr5,861,236
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | 543308
3%₹510 Cr8,454,118
Century Plyboards (India) Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 18 | CENTURYPLY
3%₹468 Cr5,826,898
Sansera Engineering Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 21 | 543358
3%₹454 Cr2,615,539
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 23 | KPIL
2%₹409 Cr3,572,133
Cyient Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 19 | CYIENT
2%₹377 Cr3,311,236
Techno Electric & Engineering Co Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 18 | TECHNOE
2%₹355 Cr3,642,296
Ajanta Pharma Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 May 23 | AJANTPHARM
2%₹339 Cr1,219,302
Vishal Mega Mart Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | VMM
2%₹325 Cr25,804,976

4. 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 (₹8,428 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 3★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 19.01% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 16.98% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 13.37% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 1.79 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.25 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.65 (bottom quartile).
  • Top sector: Industrials.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~95%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding HDFC Bank Ltd (~4.8%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 18 Oct 07
NAV (18 Feb 26) ₹85.14 ↑ 0.19   (0.22 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,428 on 31 Dec 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.78
Sharpe Ratio -0.25
Information Ratio -0.65
Alpha Ratio 1.79
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 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹15,858
31 Jan 23₹16,656
31 Jan 24₹24,127
31 Jan 25₹25,574
31 Jan 26₹25,845

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 ₹493,520.
Net Profit of ₹193,520
Invest Now

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 18 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 1.7%
3 Month -2.1%
6 Month -2.6%
1 Year 13.4%
3 Year 17%
5 Year 19%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -0.4%
2023 15.6%
2022 37.9%
2021 5.7%
2020 61%
2019 22.8%
2018 10%
2017 -22.4%
2016 42.7%
2015 6%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anish Tawakley18 Sep 232.38 Yr.
Sharmila D’mello30 Jun 223.59 Yr.
Aatur Shah21 Apr 250.78 Yr.

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

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials27.3%
Basic Materials21.42%
Consumer Cyclical13.46%
Financial Services11.43%
Health Care8.23%
Consumer Defensive3.31%
Utility2.45%
Real Estate1.87%
Technology1.19%
Energy0.94%
Communication Services0.69%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.82%
Equity95.18%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 25 | HDFCBANK
5%₹390 Cr4,200,000
↑ 134,944
Nifty 50 Index
- | -
3%₹235 Cr92,430
↑ 92,430
Gillette India Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | GILLETTE
3%₹226 Cr256,825
↑ 3,943
Atul Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | ATUL
3%₹216 Cr347,874
Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 18 | GPPL
3%₹209 Cr12,530,626
↑ 158,450
Jamna Auto Industries Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | JAMNAAUTO
2%₹198 Cr15,900,000
↓ -1,125,820
Procter & Gamble Health Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | PGHL
2%₹194 Cr365,000
↑ 2,234
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | LT
2%₹177 Cr450,000
↑ 70,000
Tata Chemicals Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | TATACHEM
2%₹173 Cr2,320,406
Pfizer Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | PFIZER
2%₹167 Cr365,366
↑ 5,366

5. IDBI Small Cap Fund

The Investment objective of the Scheme is to provide investors with the opportunities for long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in Equity and Equity related instruments of Small Cap companies. However there can be no assurance that the investment objective under the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for IDBI Small Cap Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹619 Cr).
  • Established history (8+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 19.45% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 17.40% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 9.48% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -8.99 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: -0.72 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.59 (lower mid).
  • Higher exposure to Industrials vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • Largest holding Apollo Micro Systems Ltd Ordinary Shares (~3.5%).

Below is the key information for IDBI Small Cap Fund

IDBI Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 21 Jun 17
NAV (18 Feb 26) ₹28.9824 ↑ 0.13   (0.46 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹619 on 31 Dec 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited
Rating Not Rated
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 2.3
Sharpe Ratio -0.72
Information Ratio -0.59
Alpha Ratio -8.99
Min Investment 5,000
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 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹16,437
31 Jan 23₹16,633
31 Jan 24₹23,945
31 Jan 25₹28,372
31 Jan 26₹25,876

IDBI 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 ₹493,520.
Net Profit of ₹193,520
Invest Now

Returns for IDBI 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 18 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 2.8%
3 Month -4.1%
6 Month -1.7%
1 Year 9.5%
3 Year 17.4%
5 Year 19.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 13.1%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -13.4%
2023 40%
2022 33.4%
2021 2.4%
2020 64.7%
2019 19%
2018 -4.4%
2017 -15%
2016
2015
Fund Manager information for IDBI Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure
Yogesh Patil24 Jul 250.53 Yr.
Dikshit Mittal24 Jul 250.53 Yr.
Mahesh Bendre1 Jul 241.59 Yr.

Data below for IDBI Small Cap Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials32.57%
Basic Materials14.59%
Consumer Cyclical14.13%
Financial Services8.49%
Consumer Defensive8.14%
Health Care6.77%
Technology5.15%
Utility4.86%
Communication Services1.04%
Real Estate0.77%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.5%
Equity96.5%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Apollo Micro Systems Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | APOLLO
4%₹21 Cr877,192
Manorama Industries Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | 541974
3%₹16 Cr119,603
↑ 10,497
Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 24 | ABDL
3%₹16 Cr326,140
Navin Fluorine International Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 19 | NAVINFLUOR
3%₹15 Cr25,378
Arvind Fashions Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | ARVINDFASN
2%₹13 Cr278,247
Avalon Technologies Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | AVALON
2%₹13 Cr146,747
REC Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 25 | RECLTD
2%₹13 Cr344,456
↑ 33,622
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | KIRLOSENG
2%₹12 Cr98,601
Concord Enviro Systems Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | CEWATER
2%₹11 Cr270,441
Bharat Bijlee Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 May 25 | BBL
2%₹11 Cr40,646

6. Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in mid and small cap companies.

Research Highlights for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹13,238 Cr).
  • Established history (20+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 19.83% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 19.36% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 11.27% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -5.23 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.60 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -0.26 (upper mid).
  • Top sector: Consumer Cyclical.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~95%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares (~2.6%).

Below is the key information for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund

Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund
Growth
Launch Date 13 Jan 06
NAV (18 Feb 26) ₹164.073 ↑ 0.31   (0.19 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹13,238 on 31 Dec 25
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.72
Sharpe Ratio -0.6
Information Ratio -0.26
Alpha Ratio -5.23
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 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹15,229
31 Jan 23₹15,781
31 Jan 24₹25,204
31 Jan 25₹27,364
31 Jan 26₹26,484

Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹493,520.
Net Profit of ₹193,520
Invest Now

Returns for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 18 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 0.9%
3 Month -4.2%
6 Month -2.6%
1 Year 11.3%
3 Year 19.4%
5 Year 19.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 14.9%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -8.4%
2023 23.2%
2022 52.1%
2021 3.6%
2020 56.4%
2019 18.7%
2018 -5%
2017 -17.4%
2016 43.5%
2015 10.2%
Fund Manager information for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund
NameSinceTenure
R. Janakiraman1 Feb 1115.01 Yr.
Sandeep Manam18 Oct 214.29 Yr.
Akhil Kalluri8 Sep 223.4 Yr.

Data below for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Consumer Cyclical18.78%
Financial Services18.23%
Industrials17.62%
Basic Materials10.53%
Health Care10.11%
Technology8.81%
Real Estate4%
Consumer Defensive3.95%
Utility3.34%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.62%
Equity95.38%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 20 | EQUITASBNK
3%₹337 Cr48,064,081
Syrma SGS Technology Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 22 | SYRMA
2%₹296 Cr3,895,864
CCL Products (India) Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 19 | CCL
2%₹292 Cr3,010,279
Brigade Enterprises Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 14 | BRIGADE
2%₹291 Cr3,868,691
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | ASTERDM
2%₹258 Cr4,675,704
Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 19 | ERIS
2%₹257 Cr1,866,828
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | KIRLOSENG
2%₹247 Cr2,100,935
↑ 117,972
J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 14 | JBCHEPHARM
2%₹246 Cr1,316,741
↓ -131,982
DCB Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 18 | DCBBANK
2%₹244 Cr12,199,095
Zensar Technologies Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 23 | ZENSARTECH
2%₹237 Cr3,640,478

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