Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹94.85

-0.2%1D

NAV as on 14 Aug 2025

16.87%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

14003 people have invested ₹ 4.2Cr in Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (14-Aug-25)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty Smallcap 250) over 1Y, but underperformed over 3Y, 5Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-4.56%
2.57%
15.55%
-1.34%
19.13%
26.03%
Nifty Smallcap 250
-7.63%
1.53%
15.13%
-4.11%
22.26%
28.81%
Small-Cap Avg
-4.34%
3.95%
13.62%
-0.71%
21.02%
29.99%
Best in Small-Cap
-1.26%
9.36%
17.98%
8.57%
31.52%
37.37%
Worst in Small-Cap
-6.5%
0.07%
7.86%
-6.86%
16.56%
26.02%
Category Rank
18/18
18/18
18/18
17/17
15/15
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Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

18
/18
21% Performance
17% Risk Management
3% Cost

Ranked 18 out of 18 mutual funds in the small-cap category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund
18/18
5,011Cr
0.89%
-1.34%
19.13%
-2.63
0.88
0.80
1.31
-1.16
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
1/18
14,062Cr
0.39%
5.68%
31.52%
7.37
0.89
1.37
2.54
1.44
Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct Growth
2/18
7,580Cr
0.4%
8.57%
27.78%
5.36
0.78
1.26
2.02
0.32
Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
3/18
11,576Cr
0.33%
-0.13%
24.16%
4.81
0.77
1.18
2.00
0.18
Positive: Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Negative: Has not generated consistent returns
Has not generated consistent returns
Negative: Does not beat the benchmark consistently
Does not beat the benchmark consistently
Negative: Higher probablity of downside risk
Higher probablity of downside risk

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Returns Calculator

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Aug-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Aug-25)

Equity 94.7%

Debt & Cash 5.3%

Small cap
74%

Mid cap
16.4%

Large cap
3.1%

Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 11.7% to 16.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 11.7% to 16.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 3.3% to 3.1%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 3.3% to 3.1%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 77.8% to 74%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 77.8% to 74%
Cash allocation has gone down from 5.8% to 5.3%
Cash allocation has gone down from 5.8% to 5.3%

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Aug-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 94.7%

Debt & Cash 5.3%

Industrial
24.3%
Consumer Cyclical
20.9%
Financial Services
13.7%
Basic Materials
12.1%
Health
9.2%
Consumer Defensive
7.1%
Tech
6.1%
Real Estate
5.6%
Utilities
1%

Top 3 Sectors in July were Industrial, Financial Services & Consumer Cyclical

Jul'25

Industrial

20%

Consumer Cyclical

18%

Financial Services

18%

Jun'25

Industrial

21%

Financial Services

19%

Consumer Cyclical

19%

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Jul-25)

Equity

Top Stocks bought last month
Navin Fluorine International Ltd's allocation increased from 2.1% to 2.62%
Navin Fluorine International Ltd's allocation increased from 2.1% to 2.62%
Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs's allocation increased from 1.12% to 1.46%
Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs's allocation increased from 1.12% to 1.46%
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd's allocation increased from 0.61% to 0.93%
Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd's allocation increased from 0.61% to 0.93%
Top Stocks sold last month
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.98 % to 2.09 %
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.98 % to 2.09 %
PNB Housing Finance Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.96 % to 1.88 %
PNB Housing Finance Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.96 % to 1.88 %
Hitachi Energy India Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 1.95 % to 1.79 %
Hitachi Energy India Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 1.95 % to 1.79 %

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.89%
Benchmark
S&P BSE 250 SmallCap Index TR INR
AUM₹5011 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹1000/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
39.45%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Dhaval Joshi, Abhinav Khandelwal. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has ₹5011 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Aug 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.9.

Returns

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 16.87% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of -1.34%, 19.13% and 26.03% respectively.

Holdings

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Industrial, Consumer Cyclical, Financial Services, Basic Materials, Health, Consumer Defensive, Real Estate, Tech, Utilities. Its top holdings are Navin Fluorine International Ltd, Tega Industries Ltd, JK Cement Ltd, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd

Taxation

As it is a small-cap mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

The Scheme seeks to generate consistent long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Small cap companies.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 1000.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Dhaval Joshi

Fund Manager of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 21 November 2022

Abhinav Khandelwal

Fund Manager of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 31 October 2024

Learn more about Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jul'25
Jun'25
May'25
AUM
₹ 5K Cr
₹ 5.1K Cr
₹ 4.9K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 5K Cr as of Jul'25
  • AUM decreased by 122.7 Cr between Jul'25 and Jun'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹94.85. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund fund has generated a return of -1.34% in 1 year, 19.13% in 3 years, 26.03% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund?

The fund managers are Dhaval Joshi, Abhinav Khandelwal.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-90 Days. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.89%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹5011 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Navin Fluorine International Ltd(2.62%), Tega Industries Ltd(2.13%), JK Cement Ltd(2.13%)