HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth

HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth

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Get the latest NAV of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index 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.

₹19.36

▲0.8%1D

NAV as on 30 Jun 2025

34.85%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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11271 people have invested ₹ 2.5Cr in HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund
-
473Cr
0.3%
3.71%
-
34.85%
Navi Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth
1/17
2,922Cr
0.06%
9.82%
16.69%
13.37%
Kotak Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Direct Growth
1/12
596Cr
0.1%
-1.87%
21.86%
17.28%
ICICI Prudential BSE Sensex Index Fund Direct Growth
2/7
1,886Cr
0.19%
9.78%
15.91%
13.83%
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HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jun-25)

Equity 99.9%

Debt & Cash 0.1%

Small cap
97.8%
Mid cap
1.8%
Large cap
0.1%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 1.8% to 1.8%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 1.8% to 1.8%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 0.1% to 0.1%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 0.1% to 0.1%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 98.1% to 97.8%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 98.1% to 97.8%
Cash allocation has gone up from -0% to 0.1%
Cash allocation has gone up from -0% to 0.1%

HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Equity 99.9%

Debt & Cash 0.1%

Industrial
23.2%
Financial Services
18.8%
Basic Materials
14.1%
Health
12.8%
Consumer Cyclical
9.8%
Tech
8.4%
Consumer Defensive
4.1%
Communication
3.2%
Real Estate
2.3%
Utilities
1.9%
Energy
1.4%

Top 3 Sectors in May were Industrial, Financial Services & Health

May'25

Industrial

23%

Financial Services

20%

Health

13%

Apr'25

Industrial

22%

Financial Services

20%

Health

13%

HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-May-25)

Equity

Top Stocks bought last month
Reliance Power Ltd's allocation increased from 0.64% to 0.85%
Reliance Power Ltd's allocation increased from 0.64% to 0.85%
Angel One Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 0.77% to 0.92%
Angel One Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 0.77% to 0.92%
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd's allocation increased from 0.32% to 0.46%
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd's allocation increased from 0.32% to 0.46%
Top Stocks sold last month
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.8 % to 1.77 %
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.8 % to 1.77 %
Laurus Labs Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.36 % to 1.25 %
Laurus Labs Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.36 % to 1.25 %
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.25 % to 1.19 %
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.25 % to 1.19 %

HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.3%
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250
AUM₹473 Cr
Inception Date21 April, 2023
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
0%
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 HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund

HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 21 April, 2023. The fund is managed by . The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth has ₹473 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jun 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.3.

Returns

HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 34.85% since inception. Over the last 1 year the fund has given a CAGR return of 3.71%.

Holdings

HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Industrial, Financial Services, Health, Basic Materials, Consumer Cyclical, Tech, Consumer Defensive, Communication, Utilities, Real Estate, Energy. Its top holdings are Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd, Laurus Labs Ltd, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd, Radico Khaitan Ltd

Taxation

As it is a index funds 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 HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate returns that are commensurate (before fees and expenses) with the performance of the NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index TRI (Underlying Index), subject to tracking error. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

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Parameters
May'25
Apr'25
Mar'25
AUM
₹ 473.4 Cr
₹ 420.4 Cr
₹ 400.4 Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 473.4 Cr as of May'25
  • AUM increased by 53.1 Cr between May'25 and Apr'25

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?

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What is the current NAV of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹19.36. 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?

HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund fund has generated a return of 3.71% in 1 year

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?

The fund managers are .

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is . 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 0.30%. 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 ₹473 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd(1.77%), Central Depository Services (India) Ltd(1.43%), Laurus Labs Ltd(1.25%)