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.

₹49.62

▲0.4%1D

NAV as on 31 May 2025

35.62%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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50788 people have invested ₹ 51.2Cr 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 (31-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
9.51%
9.59%
8.16%
3 Months
20.33%
21.59%
18.47%
6 Months
-2.46%
-4.99%
-5.32%
1 Year
23.36%
7.72%
10.02%
3 Years
33.81%
24.74%
23.91%
5 Years
39.71%
36.6%
36.03%

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

1
/18
82% Performance
47% Risk Management
97% 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
10,244Cr
0.39%
23.36%
33.81%
35.62%
Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct Growth
2/18
6,200Cr
0.41%
17.07%
29.92%
25.52%
Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
3/18
9,418Cr
0.37%
12.34%
26.77%
25.38%
Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
4/18
23,318Cr
0.56%
15.01%
23.41%
24.15%
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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: Poor track record of protecting capital in bear phase
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

See fund asset allocation details as on (13-May-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (13-May-25)

Equity 88.4%

Debt & Cash 11.6%

Small cap
72%
Mid cap
9.9%
Large cap
5.8%
Cash allocation has gone up from 10.7% to 11.6%
Cash allocation has gone up from 10.7% to 11.6%

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (13-May-25)

Sector Allocation

Equity 88.4%

Debt & Cash 11.6%

Financial Services
20.2%
Industrial
18.5%
Consumer Cyclical
14.2%
Basic Materials
13.2%
Health
12.1%
Real Estate
7%
Consumer Defensive
6.1%
Tech
5.6%
Utilities
1.8%
Communication
0.7%
Energy
0.5%

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

Apr'25

Financial Services

22%

Consumer Cyclical

15%

Industrial

15%

Mar'25

Financial Services

20%

Industrial

16%

Consumer Cyclical

14%

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (30-Apr-25)

Equity

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
Sobha Ltd
3.13%
12.1%
LT Foods Ltd
2.38%
6.7%
The South Indian Bank Ltd
2.33%
2.7%
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd
2.19%
2.3%
PCBL Chemical Ltd
1.89%
3.6%
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Top Stocks bought last month
Repco Home Finance Ltd's allocation increased from 0.59% to 0.95%
Repco Home Finance Ltd's allocation increased from 0.59% to 0.95%
Power Finance Corp Ltd's allocation increased from 0.96% to 1.31%
Power Finance Corp Ltd's allocation increased from 0.96% to 1.31%
Sobha Ltd's allocation increased from 2.78% to 3.13%
Sobha Ltd's allocation increased from 2.78% to 3.13%
Top Stocks sold last month
LT Foods Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.64 % to 2.38 %
LT Foods Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.64 % to 2.38 %
PCBL Chemical Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.31 % to 1.89 %
PCBL Chemical Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.31 % to 1.89 %
Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.34 % to 1.26 %
Shaily Engineering Plastics Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.34 % to 1.26 %

Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.39%
Benchmark
BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR
AUM₹10244 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 72.0% small-cap stocks, 5.76% large-cap stocks, and 9.93% mid-cap stocks.

With an AUM of ₹10244.0 crores, Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth generated a return of 23.4% in 1 year, 33.8% in 3 years, 39.7% in 5 years. while its benchmark index (Nifty Smallcap 250) generated 7.7% in 1 year, 24.7% in 3 years, and 36.6% 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
Apr'25
Mar'25
Feb'25
AUM
₹ 9.5K Cr
₹ 9.5K Cr
₹ 8.5K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 9.5K Cr as of Apr'25
  • AUM has remained same between Apr'25 and Mar'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the Bandhan Small Cap Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
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  • Search for ‘Bandhan Small Cap Fund’.
  • Select whether you want to invest in SIP or lump sum.
  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹49.62. 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 23.36% in 1 year, 33.81% in 3 years, 39.71% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

The fund managers are 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 0.39%. 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 ₹10244 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%), LT Foods Ltd(2.38%), The South Indian Bank Ltd(2.33%)