Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Equity

Bandhan Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of Bandhan 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.

₹46.16

▲3.9%1D

NAV as on 12 May 2025

34.14%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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46023 people have invested ₹ 44Cr in Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (12-May-25)

The fund has consistently outperformed the benchmark (Nifty Smallcap 250) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
This Fund
Nifty Smallcap 250
Category Avg
1 Month
6.02%
6.07%
6.11%
3 Months
4.25%
4.21%
3.84%
6 Months
-6.14%
-8.79%
-7.75%
1 Year
17.97%
3.84%
7.34%
3 Years
33.1%
24.12%
23.57%
5 Years
38.87%
35.67%
35.55%

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

1
/18
82% Performance
47% Risk Management
80% Cost

Ranked 1 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
Inception Returns
Bandhan Small Cap Fund
1/18
9,516Cr
0.5%
17.97%
33.1%
34.14%
Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct Growth
2/18
6,200Cr
0.41%
15.51%
29.66%
24.67%
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
6/18
58,029Cr
0.74%
6.13%
28.49%
25.16%
Quant Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
7/18
26,222Cr
0.68%
1.59%
29.72%
17.98%
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Generated Consistent Returns
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Consistently beats benchmark
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Lower probablity of downside risk
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Poor track record of protecting capital in bear phase

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Returns Calculator

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Bandhan Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

as on (31-Mar-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (31-Mar-25)

Equity 89.3%

Debt & Cash 10.7%

Small cap
72.5%
Mid cap
10.3%
Large cap
5.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 11.2% to 10.3%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 11.2% to 10.3%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 5.3% to 5.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 5.3% to 5.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 74.1% to 72.5%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 74.1% to 72.5%
Cash allocation has gone up from 8.3% to 10.7%
Cash allocation has gone up from 8.3% to 10.7%

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

as on (31-Mar-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 89.3%

Debt & Cash 10.7%

Financial Services
20.9%
Industrial
16.5%
Consumer Cyclical
13.7%
Basic Materials
12.7%
Health
12.1%
Tech
7.2%
Consumer Defensive
6.1%
Real Estate
5%
Communication
2.7%
Utilities
2.3%
Energy
0.7%

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

Mar'25

Financial Services

20%

Industrial

16%

Consumer Cyclical

14%

Feb'25

Financial Services

21%

Industrial

16%

Consumer Cyclical

15%

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (30-Apr-25)

Equity

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
Sobha Ltd
2.78%
3.7%
LT Foods Ltd
2.64%
-0%
PCBL Chemical Ltd
2.31%
-3.1%
The South Indian Bank Ltd
2.21%
0.9%
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd
2.17%
0%
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Top Stocks bought last month
Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd's allocation increased from 0.53% to 0.81%
Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd's allocation increased from 0.53% to 0.81%
Yatharth Hospital and Trauma Care Services Ltd's allocation increased from 1.25% to 1.45%
Yatharth Hospital and Trauma Care Services Ltd's allocation increased from 1.25% to 1.45%
Power Mech Projects Ltd's allocation increased from 0.38% to 0.51%
Power Mech Projects Ltd's allocation increased from 0.38% to 0.51%
Top Stocks sold last month
Sobha Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.95 % to 2.78 %
Sobha Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.95 % to 2.78 %
LT Foods Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.64 % to 2.64 %
LT Foods Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.64 % to 2.64 %
The South Indian Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.54 % to 2.21 %
The South Indian Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.54 % to 2.21 %

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.5%
Benchmark
BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR
AUM₹9516 Cr
Inception Date26 February, 2020
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹1000/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
89.28%
STCGSelling mutual fund before 1 year, returns taxed at 20%.
LTCGAfter 1 year, 12.5% tax on returns over ₹1.25 lakh/year.
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Bandhan Small Cap Fund

Bandhan Small Cap Fund is a small-cap mutual fund required by SEBI to invest at least 65% of its assets in small-cap companies. Companies are ranked on the stock exchange based on their market capitalization. Small-cap companies rank 250th and beyond. 

 

The fund follows BSE 250 Small Cap TRI as its benchmark index. This helps them measure their performance against a broader market of small-cap companies. They maintain a strong focus on industries like Financials, Healthcare, Construction, etc. 

 

Bandhan Small Cap Fund follows the GARP strategy to pick stocks for its small-cap fund. GARP means growth at reasonable prices. They further believe in lower concentration in a single stock. This helps reduce exposure across major stocks and diversify macro risks. As a general rule, the fund house keeps its top 10 stocks less than 30% of its portfolio.

Currently, the fund's portfolio comprises 72.5% small-cap stocks, 5.36% large-cap stocks, and 10.30% mid-cap stocks.

With an AUM of ₹9516.0 crores, Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth generated a return of 18.0% in 1 year, 33.1% in 3 years, 38.9% in 5 years. while its benchmark index (Nifty Smallcap 250) generated 3.8% in 1 year, 24.1% in 3 years, and 35.7% in 5 years.

Fund Manager

Manish Gunwani

Fund Manager of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 28 January 2023

Learn more about Bandhan Mutual Fund
Parameters
Mar'25
Feb'25
Jan'25
AUM
₹ 9.5K Cr
₹ 8.5K Cr
₹ 9.7K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 9.5K Cr as of Mar'25
  • AUM increased by 1K Cr between Mar'25 and Feb'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

What is the current NAV of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The current NAV of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is ₹46.16 as on 12-May-2025.

What are the average returns of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Existing (Absolute + CAGR) as on 12-May-2025.
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
Absolute Returns
CAGR Returns
1 Month Returns
6.02%
6.02%
6 Month Returns
-6.14%
-6.14%
1 Year Returns
17.97%
17.97%
3 Years Returns
135.77%
33.1%

How do I invest in Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

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What is the expense ratio of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

0.5% as on April 2025

What is net assets under management (AUM) of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

₹9516 Cr as on April 2025

What are the top 5 holdings of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Sobha Ltd(2.78%), LT Foods Ltd(2.64%), PCBL Chemical Ltd(2.31%), The South Indian Bank Ltd(2.21%), Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd(2.17%) as on April 2025

What are the top 3 sectors that this Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has invested in?

Financial Services(17.87%), Industrial(14.32%), Consumer Cyclical(12.73%) as on April 2025

What is the alpha of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The alpha ratio for the Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Alpha 1 Year
Alpha 3 Years
Alpha 5 Years
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
10.17
8.09
4.93
As on April 2025
The alpha for Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is calculated against BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR. Higher alpha indicates that this fund has generated extra returns compared to the benchmark index. An alpha of 1.0 means the fund has outperformed its benchmark index by 1%.

What is the beta of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth??

The Beta ratio for the Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Beta 1 Year
Beta 3 Years
Beta 5 Years
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
0.92
0.88
0.87
As on April 2025
The Beta for Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is calculated with BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR. Beta tells the volatility of the mutual fund relative to its benchmark. If the beta of a mutual fund is more than 1, then the mutual fund is more volatile than its benchmark. If beta is less than 1, then the mutual fund is less volatile than the benchmark.

What is the sharpe ratio of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The sharpe ratio for the Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Sharpe Ratio 1 Year
Sharpe Ratio 3 Years
Sharpe Ratio 5 Years
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
0.32
1.08
1.54
As on April 2025
The sharpe ratio for Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is calculated with BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR. Sharpe ratio tells risk-adjusted-returns of the mutual fund. The higher a fund's Sharpe ratio, the better a fund's returns have been relative to the risk it has taken on.

What is the standard deviation of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The standard deviation for the Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth for various period is as follows:
Fund Name
Standard Deviation 1 Year
Standard Deviation 3 Years
Standard Deviation 5 Years
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
22.42
18.31
18.36
As on April 2025
Standard deviation tells the volatility of the returns of the mutual fund. The higher a fund's Standard deviation, the higher the volatility of the fund's returns.

What is the Sortino ratio of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Sortino ratio is 1.91 as on April 2025. Sortino ratio tells the downside risk-adjusted-returns of the mutual fund.

What is the information ratio of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Information ratio is 1.63 as on April 2025. It tells the consistency of the fund in generating superior risk-adjusted performance

Who is the manager of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

Manish Gunwani is the fund manager of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

What is the exit load of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The Exit load of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is 1%