DSP Small Cap Fund

DSP Small Cap Fund

Equity

DSP Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of DSP 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.

₹199.86

▲0.3%1D

NAV as on 20 Mar 2026

20.18%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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12964 people have invested ₹ 6.6Cr in DSP Small Cap Fund in the last three months

DSP Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (20-Mar-26)

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
-7.05%
-7.03%
-9.2%
7.11%
19.56%
19.31%
Nifty Smallcap 250
-6.9%
-9.45%
-15.13%
-2.52%
18.98%
16.41%
Small-Cap Avg
-7.56%
-9.04%
-13%
1.49%
17.57%
17.99%
Best in Small-Cap
-4.76%
-4.47%
-6.81%
10.71%
29.84%
24.05%
Worst in Small-Cap
-9.14%
-13.53%
-22.5%
-11.44%
12.78%
14.43%
Category Rank
13/18
15/18
15/18
16/18
13/14
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DSP Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

9
/18
64% Performance
37% Risk Management
36% Cost

Ranked 9 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
DSP Small Cap Fund
9/18
16,886Cr
0.81%
7.11%
19.56%
1.39
0.91
0.81
1.39
0.03
Bandhan Small Cap Fund
1/18
20,474Cr
0.48%
5.33%
29.84%
9.27
0.89
1.27
2.30
1.94
Invesco India Smallcap Fund
2/18
9,716Cr
0.4%
6.25%
24.05%
6.09
0.80
1.10
1.73
0.61
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund
3/18
5,481Cr
0.45%
3.73%
19.39%
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: Highly volatile within category
Highly volatile within category

DSP Small Cap Fund Returns Calculator

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DSP Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

Small cap
90.2%
Mid cap
4.5%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 90% to 90.2%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 90% to 90.2%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 4.2% to 4.5%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 4.2% to 4.5%
Cash allocation has gone down from 5.8% to 5.3%
Cash allocation has gone down from 5.8% to 5.3%

DSP Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Consumer Cyclical
34.3%
Basic Materials
19.2%
Industrial
16.9%
Health
9.6%
Consumer Defensive
8.3%
Financial Services
6.9%
Tech
3.7%
Communication
0.8%
Utilities
0.1%

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

Feb'26

Consumer Cyclical

37%

Basic Materials

17%

Industrial

17%

Jan'26

Consumer Cyclical

35%

Basic Materials

17%

Industrial

16%

DSP Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (28-Feb-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd's allocation increased from 5.18% to 6.45%
Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd's allocation increased from 5.18% to 6.45%
Sansera Engineering Ltd's allocation increased from 1.9% to 2.46%
Sansera Engineering Ltd's allocation increased from 1.9% to 2.46%
Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd's allocation increased from 3.45% to 3.93%
Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd's allocation increased from 3.45% to 3.93%
Top Stocks sold last month
Dodla Dairy Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.75 % to 2.59 %
Dodla Dairy Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.75 % to 2.59 %
Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 2.76 % to 2.43 %
Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 2.76 % to 2.43 %
eClerx Services Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.19 % to 2.08 %
eClerx Services Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.19 % to 2.08 %

DSP Small Cap Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.81%
Benchmark
S&P BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR
AUM₹16886 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
23.77%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About DSP Small Cap Fund

DSP Small Cap Fund is an equity fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Vinit Sambre. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. DSP Small Cap Fund has ₹16886 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

DSP Small Cap Fund has given a CAGR return of 20.18% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 7.11%, 19.56% and 19.31% respectively.

Holdings

DSP Small Cap Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Industrial, Health, Financial Services, Consumer Defensive, Tech, Communication, Utilities. Its top holdings are Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd, Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd, Welspun Corp Ltd, Dodla Dairy 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 DSP Small Cap Fund

The primary investment objective is to seek to generate long term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is substantially constituted of equity and equity related securities of small cap companies. From time to time, the fund manager will also seek participation in other equity and equity related securities to achieve optimal portfolio construction. 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. DSP Small Cap Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Vinit Sambre

Fund Manager of DSP Small Cap Fund, since 21 June 2010

Learn more about DSP Mutual Fund
Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 16.9K Cr
₹ 16.1K Cr
₹ 16.9K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 16.9K Cr as of Feb'26
  • AUM increased by 750.2 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26

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Frequently Asked Questions for DSP Small Cap Fund

How do I invest in DSP Small Cap Fund?

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

The NAV of the fund today is ₹199.86. 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?

DSP Small Cap Fund fund has generated a return of 7.11% in 1 year, 19.56% in 3 years, 19.31% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of DSP Small Cap Fund?

The fund managers are Vinit Sambre.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-12 Months. 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 0.81%. 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 ₹16886 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of DSP Small Cap Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd(6.45%), Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd(3.93%), Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd(3.25%)