Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

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.

₹50.59

0.9%1D

NAV as on 19 Dec 2025

32.17%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

152952 people have invested ₹ 135.1Cr 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 (19-Dec-25)

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

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-3.03%
-3.44%
1.92%
-2.64%
30.45%
27.89%
Nifty Smallcap 250
-3.2%
-6.27%
-2.41%
-9.13%
18.9%
22.46%
Small-Cap Avg
-3.21%
-4.54%
0.36%
-6.9%
18.81%
23.76%
Best in Small-Cap
-1.75%
-0.62%
4.37%
1.97%
30.26%
30.8%
Worst in Small-Cap
-6.29%
-10.63%
-8.41%
-15.23%
13.73%
19.56%
Category Rank
1/18
1/18
1/18
3/18
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Bandhan Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

1
/18
90% Performance
49% Risk Management
90% 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
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Bandhan Small Cap Fund
1/18
18,174Cr
0.4%
-2.64%
30.45%
9.91
0.89
1.27
2.31
2.17
Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct Growth
2/18
8,999Cr
0.4%
-3.28%
25.53%
7.06
0.78
1.13
1.82
0.80
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
3/18
38,020Cr
0.67%
-1.95%
20.86%
3.52
0.76
0.94
1.60
0.14
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
4/18
68,572Cr
0.63%
-7.24%
21.14%
3.10
0.82
0.91
1.49
0.24
Positive: Generated Consistent Returns
Generated Consistent Returns
Positive: Consistently beats benchmark
Consistently beats benchmark
Positive: Lower probablity of downside risk
Lower probablity of downside risk
Negative: No bad points found for this fund.
No bad points found for this fund.

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Returns Calculator

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Bandhan Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Dec-25)

Small cap
66.5%

Large cap
9.6%

Mid cap
8.7%

Small Cap allocation has gone down from 67.7% to 66.5%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 67.7% to 66.5%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 9.7% to 8.7%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 9.7% to 8.7%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 9.6% to 9.6%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 9.6% to 9.6%
Cash allocation has gone up from 11% to 12.9%
Cash allocation has gone up from 11% to 12.9%

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Financial Services
21.8%
Industrial
15.5%
Consumer Cyclical
14.5%
Health
13.8%
Basic Materials
11.8%
Real Estate
9.7%
Consumer Defensive
5.7%
Tech
4.5%
Utilities
1.7%
Communication
0.7%
Energy
0.4%

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

Nov'25

Financial Services

25%

Consumer Cyclical

14%

Health

13%

Oct'25

Financial Services

24%

Consumer Cyclical

13%

Industrial

13%

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (30-Nov-25)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
Sobha Ltd
3.13%
1.4%
REC Ltd
2.85%
13.9%
The South Indian Bank Ltd
2.31%
-0.3%
LT Foods Ltd
2.11%
4.5%
Arvind Ltd
1.52%
2.2%
Top Stocks bought last month
Info Edge (India) Ltd's allocation increased from 0.56% to 1.39%
Info Edge (India) Ltd's allocation increased from 0.56% to 1.39%
Senco Gold Ltd's allocation increased from 0.31% to 0.58%
Senco Gold Ltd's allocation increased from 0.31% to 0.58%
Karnataka Bank Ltd's allocation increased from 1.05% to 1.28%
Karnataka Bank Ltd's allocation increased from 1.05% to 1.28%
Top Stocks sold last month
Sobha Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.4 % to 3.13 %
Sobha Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.4 % to 3.13 %
LT Foods Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.18 % to 2.11 %
LT Foods Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.18 % to 2.11 %
PNB Housing Finance Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.48 % to 1.47 %
PNB Housing Finance Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.48 % to 1.47 %

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.4%
Benchmark
BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR
AUM₹18174 Cr
Inception Date26 February, 2020
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹1,000/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
51.96%
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.

Fund Manager

Kirthi Jain

Fund Manager of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 5 June 2023

Ritika Behera

Fund Manager of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 7 October 2023

Gaurav Satra

Fund Manager of Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 7 June 2024

Manish Gunwani

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

Learn more about Bandhan Mutual Fund
Parameters
Nov'25
Oct'25
Sep'25
AUM
₹ 17.4K Cr
₹ 17.4K Cr
₹ 15.7K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 17.4K Cr as of Nov'25
  • AUM has remained same between Nov'25 and Oct'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹50.59. 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?

Bandhan Small Cap Fund fund has generated a return of -2.64% in 1 year, 30.45% in 3 years, 27.89% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

The fund managers are Kirthi Jain, Ritika Behera, Gaurav Satra, Manish Gunwani.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-1 Years. 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 0.40%. 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 ₹18174 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Sobha Ltd(3.13%), REC Ltd(2.85%), The South Indian Bank Ltd(2.31%)