ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

Equity

ICICI Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of ICICI Prudential Smallcap 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.

₹84.18

▼-2.2%1D

NAV as on 31 Mar 2026

15.65%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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6871 people have invested ₹ 3.3Cr in ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund in the last three months

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (31-Mar-26)

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

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-11.45%
-12.16%
-13.57%
-2.26%
13.95%
16.71%
Nifty Smallcap 250
-10.03%
-14.36%
-14.4%
-5.4%
17.59%
15.5%
Small-Cap Avg
-9.68%
-11.69%
-12.09%
-2.75%
16.33%
17%
Best in Small-Cap
-6.88%
-5.92%
-4.52%
7.05%
28.31%
22.96%
Worst in Small-Cap
-11.51%
-16.08%
-22.74%
-15.44%
10.71%
13.52%
Category Rank
9/18
9/18
10/18
13/18
9/14
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ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

8
/18
46% Performance
60% Risk Management
39% Cost

Ranked 8 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
ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund
8/18
8,355Cr
0.79%
-2.26%
13.95%
0.54
0.72
0.78
1.25
-0.47
Bandhan Small Cap Fund
1/18
20,474Cr
0.49%
1.02%
27.81%
9.26
0.89
1.27
2.30
1.94
Invesco India Smallcap Fund
2/18
9,716Cr
0.4%
1.26%
22.36%
6.09
0.80
1.10
1.73
0.61
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund
3/18
5,481Cr
0.45%
0.24%
17.86%
2.68
0.78
0.93
1.51
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Positive: Protects capital during bear phase
Protects capital during bear phase
Positive: Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Negative: 5Y returns in the bottom 25% of the category
5Y returns in the bottom 25% of the category
Negative: 3Y returns in the bottom 25% of the category
3Y returns in the bottom 25% of the category

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Returns Calculator

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ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

Small cap
76.2%
Large cap
11.5%
Mid cap
3.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 4.3% to 3.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 4.3% to 3.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 13.5% to 11.5%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 13.5% to 11.5%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 74.5% to 76.2%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 74.5% to 76.2%
Cash allocation has gone down from 4.8% to 3%
Cash allocation has gone down from 4.8% to 3%

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Industrial
30.2%
Basic Materials
27.8%
Consumer Cyclical
16.2%
Health
8.7%
Financial Services
6.4%
Consumer Defensive
3.3%
Utilities
2.8%
Real Estate
1.7%
Tech
1.3%
Energy
1.2%
Communication
0.4%

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

Feb'26

Industrial

27%

Basic Materials

23%

Consumer Cyclical

17%

Jan'26

Industrial

30%

Basic Materials

23%

Consumer Cyclical

15%

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Holdings Details

as on (28-Feb-26)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
HDFC Bank Ltd
4.46%
0%
Atul Ltd
2.78%
0%
Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd
2.65%
0%
Gillette India Ltd
2.56%
0%
Timken India Ltd
2.33%
0%
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Top Stocks bought last month
CARE Ratings Ltd's allocation increased from 0.4% to 0.77%
CARE Ratings Ltd's allocation increased from 0.4% to 0.77%
Computer Age Management Services Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 0.87% to 1.18%
Computer Age Management Services Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 0.87% to 1.18%
Timken India Ltd's allocation increased from 2.03% to 2.33%
Timken India Ltd's allocation increased from 2.03% to 2.33%
Top Stocks sold last month
HDFC Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.8 % to 4.46 %
HDFC Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.8 % to 4.46 %
Gillette India Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.78 % to 2.56 %
Gillette India Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.78 % to 2.56 %
Procter & Gamble Health Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.38 % to 2.14 %
Procter & Gamble Health Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.38 % to 2.14 %

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.79%
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250 TR INR
AUM₹8355 Cr
Inception Date2 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5,000/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
57.37%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund is an equity fund. This fund was started on 2 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Aatur Shah, Rajat Chandak, Gaurav Jain, Sharmila D’mello, Sakshat Goel. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund has ₹8355 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Mar 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.8.

Returns

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund has given a CAGR return of 15.65% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of -2.26%, 13.95% and 16.71% respectively.

Holdings

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Industrial, Basic Materials, Consumer Cyclical, Financial Services, Health, Consumer Defensive, Tech, Utilities, Real Estate, Communication. Its top holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd, Atul Ltd, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd, Gillette India Ltd, Timken India Ltd

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 ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

The primary objective of the Scheme is to seek to generate capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equity and equity related securities of small cap stocks. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme would be achieved.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 5000.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Aatur Shah

Fund Manager of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund, since 21 April 2025

Rajat Chandak

Fund Manager of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund, since 5 February 2026

Gaurav Jain

Fund Manager of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund, since 5 February 2026

Sharmila D’mello

Fund Manager of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund, since 30 June 2022

Sakshat Goel

Fund Manager of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund, since 5 February 2026

Learn more about ICICI Mutual Fund
Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 8.4K Cr
₹ 8.1K Cr
₹ 8.4K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 8.4K Cr as of Feb'26
  • AUM increased by 232.1 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26

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Frequently Asked Questions for ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund

How do I invest in ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund?

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What is the current NAV of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹84.18. 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?

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund fund has generated a return of -2.26% in 1 year, 13.95% in 3 years, 16.71% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund?

The fund managers are Aatur Shah, Rajat Chandak, Gaurav Jain, Sharmila D’mello, Sakshat Goel.

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 0.79%. 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 ₹8355 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are HDFC Bank Ltd(4.46%), Atul Ltd(2.78%), Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd(2.65%)