Tata Small Cap Fund

Tata Small Cap Fund

Equity

Tata Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of Tata Small Cap Fund. 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.

₹35.61

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NAV as on 16 Mar 2026

18.87%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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52776 people have invested ₹ 17.6Cr in Tata Small Cap Fund in the last three months

Tata Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (16-Mar-26)

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

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-9.76%
-13.94%
-22.28%
-7.71%
12.44%
17.04%
Nifty Smallcap 250
-7.03%
-9.01%
-14.52%
5.41%
19.09%
15.66%
Small-Cap Avg
-7.81%
-9.13%
-12.7%
6.33%
17.33%
17.32%
Best in Small-Cap
-5.69%
-4.94%
-6.03%
15.19%
29.03%
23.91%
Worst in Small-Cap
-10.01%
-13.31%
-20.4%
-6.88%
12.32%
13.46%
Category Rank
11/18
8/18
3/18
5/18
2/14
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Tata Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

14
/18
32% Performance
31% Risk Management
98% Cost

Ranked 14 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
Tata Small Cap Fund
14/18
10,715Cr
0.41%
-7.71%
12.44%
-3.02
0.80
0.55
0.86
-0.90
Bandhan Small Cap Fund
1/18
20,474Cr
0.48%
10.01%
29.18%
9.27
0.89
1.27
2.30
1.94
Invesco India Smallcap Fund
2/18
9,716Cr
0.4%
11.77%
23.62%
6.09
0.80
1.10
1.73
0.61
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund
3/18
5,481Cr
0.45%
9.2%
19.32%
2.68
0.78
0.93
1.51
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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: Higher probablity of downside risk
Higher probablity of downside risk
Negative: Underperforms benchmarks during bull run
Underperforms benchmarks during bull run

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Tata Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

Small cap
84.4%
Mid cap
7.7%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 84.3% to 84.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 84.3% to 84.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 8.2% to 7.7%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 8.2% to 7.7%
Cash allocation has gone up from 7% to 7.4%
Cash allocation has gone up from 7% to 7.4%

Tata Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Sector Allocation

Industrial
28.4%
Basic Materials
22.1%
Consumer Cyclical
20.6%
Health
10.3%
Financial Services
5.4%
Real Estate
4.8%
Tech
4.7%
Consumer Defensive
2.6%
Utilities
1.2%

Top 3 Sectors in February were Industrial, Basic Materials & Consumer Cyclical

Feb'26

Industrial

34%

Basic Materials

20%

Consumer Cyclical

18%

Jan'26

Industrial

33%

Basic Materials

19%

Consumer Cyclical

18%

Tata Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (28-Feb-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Graphite India Ltd's allocation increased from 2.16% to 2.52%
Graphite India Ltd's allocation increased from 2.16% to 2.52%
Sundaram Clayton Ltd's allocation increased from 1.74% to 2.04%
Sundaram Clayton Ltd's allocation increased from 1.74% to 2.04%
Tega Industries Ltd's allocation increased from 4.03% to 4.33%
Tega Industries Ltd's allocation increased from 4.03% to 4.33%
Top Stocks sold last month
IDFC First Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.64 % to 4.1 %
IDFC First Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.64 % to 4.1 %
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.09 % to 4.03 %
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.09 % to 4.03 %
CE Info Systems Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.96 % to 2.61 %
CE Info Systems Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.96 % to 2.61 %

Tata Small Cap Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.41%
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250 TR INR
AUM₹10715 Cr
Inception Date13 November, 2018
Min Lumpsum/SIP--/₹100
Exit Load
0.5%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
15.44%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Tata Small Cap Fund

Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is a small-cap mutual fund that invests at least 65% of its assets in small-cap companies. SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has classified small-cap stocks as those that rank 251st and beyond on the stock market as per their market capitalization.

 

Small-cap companies are businesses that are small in size but have high growth potential. The fund manager allocates the remaining assets in equities other than small-cap companies, debt and money market instruments to diversify. The fund is benchmarked against Nifty Small Cap 250 TRI. 

 

Investment Strategy

The fund is managed by Mr. Chandraprakash, who has been managing the fund since 2018. Tata Small Cap Fund’s portfolio is built on a bottom-up approach. This includes researching high-growth stocks that are undervalued or underowned. 

 

Taxation On Tata Small Cap Mutual Fund

Tax on your gains from the Tata Small Cap Fund depends on how long you have held the fund for. All equity mutual funds sold within 12 months are considered Short-term Capital Gain (STCG) and investments sold after 12 months are considered Long-term Capital Gain (LTCG). The taxes are as follows:

 

  • Long-term Capital Gain: Exemption of up to ₹1,25,000 and then 12.5%
  • Short-term Capital Gain: 20% 

 

Who Should Invest In Tata Small Cap Fund

Small-cap mutual funds tend to face high market volatility owing to the nature of the companies they invest in. They are suitable for investors who:

-Have a long-term investment horizon

-Possess a high-risk appetite

-Are comfortable navigating market ups and downs

 

Allocation & Historical Returns

Fund Manager

Chandraprakash Padiyar

Fund Manager of Tata Small Cap Fund, since 13 November 2018

Jeetendra Khatri

Fund Manager of Tata Small Cap Fund, since 3 October 2023

Learn more about Tata Mutual Fund
Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 10.7K Cr
₹ 10.8K Cr
₹ 11.3K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 10.7K Cr as of Feb'26
  • AUM decreased by 46.1 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26

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Frequently Asked Questions for Tata Small Cap Fund

How do I invest in Tata Small Cap Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the Tata Small Cap Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
  • Download the INDmoney app.
  • Search for ‘Tata 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 Tata Small Cap Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹35.61. 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?

Tata Small Cap Fund fund has generated a return of -7.71% in 1 year, 12.44% in 3 years, 17.04% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Tata Small Cap Fund?

The fund managers are Chandraprakash Padiyar, Jeetendra Khatri.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 0.5% if redeemed in 0-30 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 0.41%. 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 ₹10715 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Tata Small Cap Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Kirloskar Pneumatic Co Ltd(4.55%), Usha Martin Ltd(4.53%), Tega Industries Ltd(4.33%)