HDFC Small Cap Fund

HDFC Small Cap Fund

Equity

HDFC Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of HDFC 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.

₹138.59

▲1.9%1D

NAV as on 24 Mar 2026

17.79%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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97163 people have invested ₹ 38.7Cr in HDFC Small Cap Fund in the last three months

HDFC Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (24-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
-9.66%
-12.64%
-15.36%
0.09%
16.41%
19.52%
Nifty Smallcap 250
-6.75%
-10.74%
-13.43%
-3.48%
19.49%
16.64%
Small-Cap Avg
-8.28%
-11.03%
-12.79%
-2.6%
17.1%
17.79%
Best in Small-Cap
-7.87%
-9.48%
-8.95%
4.83%
27.84%
22.83%
Worst in Small-Cap
-12.59%
-17.51%
-24.94%
-16.38%
10.49%
13.41%
Category Rank
6/18
3/18
6/18
15/18
11/14
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HDFC Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

5
/18
58% Performance
60% Risk Management
58% Cost

Ranked 5 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
HDFC Small Cap Fund
5/18
37,424Cr
0.73%
0.09%
16.41%
1.59
0.77
0.86
1.44
-0.25
Bandhan Small Cap Fund
1/18
20,474Cr
0.48%
0.95%
29.14%
9.27
0.89
1.27
2.30
1.94
Invesco India Smallcap Fund
2/18
9,716Cr
0.4%
1.8%
23.4%
6.09
0.80
1.10
1.73
0.61
Edelweiss Small Cap Fund
3/18
5,481Cr
0.45%
0.14%
19.22%
2.68
0.78
0.93
1.51
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Positive: Larger AUM within category
Larger AUM within category
Positive: 5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
Positive: Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Negative: No bad points found for this fund.
No bad points found for this fund.

HDFC Small Cap Fund Returns Calculator

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HDFC Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

Small cap
74.9%
Mid cap
10.4%
Large cap
6.6%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 75.9% to 74.9%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 75.9% to 74.9%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 9.4% to 10.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 9.4% to 10.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 6.2% to 6.6%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 6.2% to 6.6%
Cash allocation has gone down from 8.5% to 8.1%
Cash allocation has gone down from 8.5% to 8.1%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Industrial
24.9%
Consumer Cyclical
20.8%
Tech
15%
Health
14%
Financial Services
12%
Basic Materials
8.4%
Consumer Defensive
2.6%
Communication
2.1%
Utilities
0.3%

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

Feb'26

Industrial

25%

Consumer Cyclical

22%

Financial Services

15%

Jan'26

Industrial

24%

Consumer Cyclical

21%

Financial Services

15%

HDFC Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (28-Feb-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 3.58% to 4.21%
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 3.58% to 4.21%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.63% to 2.22%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.63% to 2.22%
Apar Industries Ltd's allocation increased from 1.09% to 1.51%
Apar Industries Ltd's allocation increased from 1.09% to 1.51%
Top Stocks sold last month
Firstsource Solutions Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.79 % to 3.2 %
Firstsource Solutions Ltd's allocation decreased from 4.79 % to 3.2 %
eClerx Services Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.78 % to 2.58 %
eClerx Services Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.78 % to 2.58 %
Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs's allocation decreased from 2.44 % to 2.4 %
Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs's allocation decreased from 2.44 % to 2.4 %

HDFC Small Cap Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.73%
Benchmark
BSE 250 SmallCap TR INR
AUM₹37424 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
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

HDFC Small Cap Fund is a small-cap mutual fund. As per SEBI’s classification, small-cap funds are required to invest at least 65% of their assets in small-cap companies, those ranked 251st and below by market capitalization.

 

The fund uses the BSE 250 Small Cap TRI as its benchmark, which helps measure its performance against a broad universe of similar small-cap stocks. The fund has a strong presence in sectors like Healthcare, Technology, Financials, Automobiles, and Infrastructure.

 

India offers a wide and fast-growing base of small-cap companies, which the fund house believes can deliver strong long-term returns. HDFC Small Cap Mutual Fund focuses on selecting fundamentally sound businesses with reasonable valuations, aiming to generate alpha while managing risk effectively.


Fund Manager

Chirag Setalvad

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

Dhruv Muchhal

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

Learn more about HDFC Mutual Fund
Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 37.4K Cr
₹ 36.9K Cr
₹ 37.8K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 37.4K Cr as of Feb'26
  • AUM increased by 483.4 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26

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Frequently Asked Questions for HDFC Small Cap Fund

How do I invest in HDFC Small Cap Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the HDFC Small Cap Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
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  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
  • Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.

What is the current NAV of HDFC Small Cap Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹138.59. 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 fund has generated a return of 0.09% in 1 year, 16.41% in 3 years, 19.52% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of HDFC Small Cap Fund?

The fund managers are Chirag Setalvad, Dhruv Muchhal.

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 0.73%. 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 ₹37424 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?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares(4.21%), Bank of Baroda(4.03%), Firstsource Solutions Ltd(3.2%)