HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth

HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth

Equity

HDFC Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of HDFC Small Cap Fund 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.

₹142.69

▲0.2%1D

NAV as on 20 Aug 2025

16.53%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (20-Aug-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
-0.81%
7.99%
18.43%
2.34%
24.62%
30.63%
Nifty Smallcap 250
-4.72%
4.25%
15.56%
-3.77%
23.58%
28.64%
Small-Cap Avg
-2.89%
5.05%
15.13%
-1.59%
21.84%
29.57%
Best in Small-Cap
-0.97%
8.03%
21.45%
7.13%
31.83%
37.38%
Worst in Small-Cap
-5.1%
0.07%
10.32%
-7.35%
16.96%
25.54%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth
-
36,353Cr
1.57%
2.34%
24.62%
3.15
0.78
1.16
1.97
-0.10
Bandhan Small Cap Fund Regular
1/18
14,062Cr
1.66%
1.88%
29.96%
5.92
0.89
1.29
2.35
1.05
Invesco India Smallcap Fund Regular
2/18
7,580Cr
1.74%
5.46%
26.56%
3.94
0.78
1.17
1.85
0.06
Tata Small Cap Fund Regular
3/18
11,576Cr
1.66%
-2.75%
22.75%
3.24
0.77
1.09
1.81
-0.08
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HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Aug-25)

Equity 91.1%

Debt & Cash 8.9%

Small cap
80.3%
Mid cap
7%
Large cap
3.7%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 8.2% to 7%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 8.2% to 7%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 3.9% to 3.7%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 3.9% to 3.7%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 81.2% to 80.3%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 81.2% to 80.3%
Cash allocation has gone up from 6.6% to 8.9%
Cash allocation has gone up from 6.6% to 8.9%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Equity 91.1%

Debt & Cash 8.9%

Industrial
25.5%
Consumer Cyclical
20.1%
Tech
15.9%
Financial Services
13.1%
Health
13.1%
Basic Materials
7.2%
Communication
2.4%
Consumer Defensive
2.3%
Utilities
0.5%

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

Jul'25

Industrial

26%

Consumer Cyclical

20%

Tech

14%

Jun'25

Industrial

26%

Consumer Cyclical

19%

Financial Services

15%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth Holdings Details

as on (31-Jul-25)

Equity

Top Stocks bought last month
Gabriel India Ltd's allocation increased from 2.38% to 3.28%
Gabriel India Ltd's allocation increased from 2.38% to 3.28%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.63% to 2.3%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.63% to 2.3%
Sharda Cropchem Ltd's allocation increased from 1.23% to 1.69%
Sharda Cropchem Ltd's allocation increased from 1.23% to 1.69%
Top Stocks sold last month
Firstsource Solutions Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.7 % to 5.12 %
Firstsource Solutions Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.7 % to 5.12 %
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 4.06 % to 4.01 %
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 4.06 % to 4.01 %
Bank of Baroda's allocation decreased from 3.26 % to 3.06 %
Bank of Baroda's allocation decreased from 3.26 % to 3.06 %

HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio1.57%
Benchmark
BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR
AUM₹36353 Cr
Inception Date3 April, 2008
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
11.71%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth

HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 3 April, 2008. The fund is managed by Dhruv Muchhal, Chirag Setalvad. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth has ₹36353 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Aug 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.6.

Returns

HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth has given a CAGR return of 16.53% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 2.34%, 24.62% and 30.63% respectively.

Holdings

HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Industrial, Consumer Cyclical, Tech, Health, Financial Services, Basic Materials, Consumer Defensive, Communication, Utilities. Its top holdings are Firstsource Solutions Ltd, Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares, eClerx Services Ltd, Gabriel India Ltd, Bank of Baroda

Taxation

As it is a small-cap 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 Small Cap Fund Growth

To provide long-term capital appreciation /income by investing predominantly in Small-Cap companies. 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 Small Cap Fund Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Dhruv Muchhal

Fund Manager of HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth, since 22 June 2023

Chirag Setalvad

Fund Manager of HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth, since 28 June 2014

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jul'25
Jun'25
May'25
AUM
₹ 36.4K Cr
₹ 35.8K Cr
₹ 34K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 36.4K Cr as of Jul'25
  • AUM increased by 572.5 Cr between Jul'25 and Jun'25

Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth

How do I invest in HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth?

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What is the current NAV of HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹142.69. 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 Small Cap Fund Growth fund has generated a return of 2.34% in 1 year, 24.62% in 3 years, 30.63% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth?

The fund managers are Dhruv Muchhal, Chirag Setalvad.

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 1.57%. 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 ₹36353 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of HDFC Small Cap Fund Growth?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Firstsource Solutions Ltd(5.12%), Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares(4.01%), eClerx Services Ltd(3.91%)