Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth NAV rises to ₹204.59 on 30 September; 5-Year CAGR at 18.36%

Key Takeaways

• Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth recorded a NAV of ₹204.59 on 30 September 2026, rising 0.12% for the day.
• The one-year return stood at 9.97%, the three-year CAGR at 14.69%, and the five-year annualised return at 18.36%.
• The fund managed approximately ₹82,580 crore and had a Direct Growth expense ratio of 0.69%.
• TREPS was the largest overall disclosed allocation at 2.59%, while BHEL was the largest listed equity position at 1.85%.

Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth recorded a NAV of ₹204.59 on 30 September 2026, increasing 0.12% from the previous valuation. The scheme belongs to the small-cap category and therefore invests predominantly in companies outside the large- and mid-cap universe. Its daily NAV movement was comparatively modest on the valuation date despite the portfolio's small-cap orientation.

The fund's one-year return stood at 9.97%. The three-year CAGR was higher at 14.69%, while the five-year annualised return reached 18.36%. The five-year figure exceeded the one-year return by 8.39 percentage points and was 3.67 percentage points above the three-year CAGR. Each number reflects a separate trailing period and should be read within that specific measurement window.

Assets under management stood at approximately ₹82,580 crore. The Direct Growth expense ratio was 0.69%. Minimum SIP investment was ₹100, whereas the minimum lump-sum purchase was ₹5,000. The retrieved profile showed a fund age of 13 years, giving the scheme a long operating history within the small-cap category.

TREPS accounted for 2.59% and was the largest overall disclosed allocation. BHEL was the largest listed equity holding at 1.85%, followed by TD Power Systems at 1.82%, Apar Industries at 1.73% and HDFC Bank at 1.71%. The relatively small individual equity weights show that no single displayed stock dominated the portfolio. Historical beta stood at 0.86, with a Sharpe ratio of 0.61.