Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth NAV at ₹43.95 on 9 October 2026; 5-Year CAGR at 14.34%

Key Takeaways:

• Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth recorded a NAV of ₹43.95 on 9 October 2026, declining 0.21% during the valuation day. 
• Historical returns stood at -1.38% over one year, 11.25% annualised over three years and 14.34% annualised over five years. 
• The latest fund-size display showed ₹13,094 crore and a Direct Growth expense ratio of 0.51%, with Sudarshan Chemical Industries representing 4.54% of disclosed holdings. 

Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth recorded a NAV of ₹43.95 on 9 October 2026, slipping 0.21% during the valuation day. 

The decline was comparatively modest, but it followed the same valuation mechanism as any other mutual fund NAV movement: the combined change in the underlying portfolio's value after accounting for expenses and liabilities. 

The fund predominantly holds equity and equity-related securities of small-cap companies, a segment where share prices can experience substantial fluctuations. 

Its one-year trailing return stood at -1.38%. The three-year CAGR was 11.25%, while the five-year annualised return reached 14.34%. 

The difference between the three-year and five-year figures was 3.09 percentage points, although both were measured over different historical periods. 

The latest fund-size display showed assets of ₹13,094 crore. Its Direct Growth expense ratio was 0.51%, with minimum SIP and lump-sum amounts of ₹100 and ₹5,000, respectively. 

Sudarshan Chemical Industries represented the largest disclosed holding at 4.54%. Usha Martin followed at 4.38%, Kirloskar Pneumatic at 4.30%, Tega Industries at 4.15% and IDFC First Bank at 3.68%. 

These five holdings together represented 21.05% of the portfolio. 

The displayed risk metrics included beta of 0.86 and a Sharpe ratio of 0.41. The exit-load disclosure specified 0.50% for redemption or switching on or before 30 days, with no exit load thereafter. 

The single-day decline should be read separately from the longer-term return record and the fund's broader portfolio composition. 

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