Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

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Axis Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of Axis Small Cap Fund Direct 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.

₹135.19

NAV as on 17 Sep 2026

22.52%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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93400 people have invested ₹ 40.8Cr in Axis Small Cap Fund in the last three months

Axis Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (17-Sep-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
-1.73%
5.18%
20.62%
7.6%
14.68%
15.49%
Nifty Smallcap 250
-1.65%
2.93%
20.95%
3.08%
13.55%
14.15%
Small-Cap Avg
-1.33%
5.32%
24.69%
8.57%
14.6%
15.25%
Best in Small-Cap
8.83%
20.84%
40.71%
28.42%
23.94%
19.64%
Worst in Small-Cap
-3.35%
1.49%
10.95%
-3.48%
10.07%
12.16%
Category Rank
7/23
8/22
6/18
5/18
5/16
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Axis Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

10
/23
32% Performance
84% Risk Management
65% Cost

Ranked 10 out of 23 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
Axis Small Cap Fund
10/23
31,448Cr
0.77%
7.6%
14.68%
2.28
0.75
0.64
1.01
0.08
Bandhan Small Cap Fund
1/23
31,103Cr
0.6%
8.53%
23.95%
10.28
0.92
0.93
1.66
2.58
Invesco India Small Cap Fund
2/23
15,744Cr
0.41%
13.47%
22.16%
9.20
0.86
0.89
1.40
1.42
ITI Small Cap Fund
3/23
3,603Cr
0.85%
17.75%
23.83%
9.36
0.88
0.96
1.66
1.65
See all
Positive: Lower volatility within category
Lower volatility within category
Positive: Protects capital during bear phase
Protects capital during bear phase
Positive: Recovers losses quickly
Recovers losses quickly
Negative: No bad points found for this fund.
No bad points found for this fund.

Axis Small Cap Fund Returns Calculator

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Axis Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Sep-26)

Small cap
74.4%
Mid cap
10.3%
Large cap
6.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 6.9% to 6.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 6.9% to 6.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 74.3% to 74.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 74.3% to 74.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 10.4% to 10.3%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 10.4% to 10.3%
Cash allocation has gone up from 7.5% to 7.6%
Cash allocation has gone up from 7.5% to 7.6%

Axis Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Financial Services
19.7%
Industrial
18.4%
Health
14.9%
Consumer Cyclical
12.9%
Basic Materials
11.9%
Tech
8.7%
Consumer Defensive
5.9%
Real Estate
4.3%
Energy
1.6%
Utilities
1%
Communication
0.7%

Top 3 Sectors in August were Financial Services, Industrial & Health

Aug'26

Financial Services

19%

Industrial

18%

Health

16%

Jul'26

Financial Services

19%

Industrial

17%

Health

17%

Axis Small Cap Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Aug-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Piramal Finance Ltd's allocation increased from 0.18% to 0.65%
Piramal Finance Ltd's allocation increased from 0.18% to 0.65%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 2.29% to 2.71%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 2.29% to 2.71%
TBO Tek Ltd's allocation increased from 0.63% to 1.02%
TBO Tek Ltd's allocation increased from 0.63% to 1.02%
Top Stocks sold last month
CCL Products (India) Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.7 % to 2.58 %
CCL Products (India) Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.7 % to 2.58 %
City Union Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.86 % to 1.8 %
City Union Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.86 % to 1.8 %
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.56 % to 1.41 %
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd's allocation decreased from 1.56 % to 1.41 %

Axis Small Cap Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.77%
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250 TR INR
AUM₹31448 Cr
Inception Date5 December, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
43.87%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Axis Small Cap Fund

Axis Small Cap Fund is a small-cap mutual fund that invests a minimum of 65% of its assets in equity and equity-related instruments of small-cap companies. The rest is allocated across non-small-cap companies, debt and money market instruments, derivatives, REITs, and InvITs. Small-cap stocks are defined as those ranked 251st and beyond in terms of full market capitalization, as per SEBI guidelines. These companies often carry high-growth potential and may evolve into mid or large-cap businesses over time.

 

The fund tracks the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI as its benchmark. This index represents the performance of the top 250 small-cap companies, including dividends paid. Axis Small Cap Fund follows a fair-value-based research approach, with a strong emphasis on identifying quality business models, sustainable competitive advantages, and long-term growth prospects.

Fund Manager

Tejas Sheth

Fund Manager of Axis Small Cap Fund, since 13 May 2024

Mayank Hyanki

Fund Manager of Axis Small Cap Fund, since 3 August 2023

Krishnaa N

Fund Manager of Axis Small Cap Fund, since 1 March 2024

Learn more about Axis Mutual Fund
Parameters
Aug'26
Jul'26
Jun'26
AUM
₹ 31.4K Cr
₹ 30.1K Cr
₹ 29.4K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 31.4K Cr as of Aug'26
  • AUM increased by 1.4K Cr between Aug'26 and Jul'26

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Frequently Asked Questions for Axis Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Axis Small Cap Fund?

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  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
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What is the current NAV of Axis Small Cap Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹135.19. 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?

Axis Small Cap Fund fund has generated a return of 7.60% in 1 year, 14.68% in 3 years, 15.49% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Axis Small Cap Fund?

The fund managers are Tejas Sheth, Mayank Hyanki, Krishnaa N.

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 0.77%. 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 ₹31448 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Axis Small Cap Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd(2.43%), Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd(2.39%), CCL Products (India) Ltd(2.31%)