Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth NAV Rises to ₹44.20 on 12 October 2026; Expense Ratio at 0.51%

Key Takeaways:

• Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth recorded a NAV of ₹44.20 on 12 October 2026, increasing 0.55% during the valuation day. 
• The scheme's historical returns stood at -1.13% over one year, 10.65% annualised over three years and 14.21% annualised over five years. 
• The latest fund snapshot showed ₹13,094 crore in assets, a Direct Growth expense ratio of 0.51% and Sudarshan Chemical Industries accounting for 4.54% of disclosed holdings. 

Tata Small Cap Fund Direct Growth ended the 12 October 2026 valuation day with a NAV of ₹44.20, recording a daily increase of 0.55%. 

The scheme predominantly invests in equity and equity-related securities of small-cap companies. Its investment universe consists of businesses that fall outside the larger market-cap categories, with portfolio exposure extending across several industries. 

Historical performance figures showed a one-year return of -1.13%. The three-year CAGR stood at 10.65%, while the five-year annualised return reached 14.21%. 

These periods provide different perspectives on the scheme's recorded performance. The latest daily increase does not alter the distinction between the one-year negative return and positive longer-period returns. 

The fund-size display showed assets under management of ₹13,094 crore. The Direct Growth expense ratio was 0.51%, with a minimum SIP investment of ₹100 and a minimum lump-sum requirement of ₹5,000. 

Sudarshan Chemical Industries represented the largest disclosed holding at 4.54%. Usha Martin followed with a 4.38% allocation, while Kirloskar Pneumatic accounted for 4.30%. 

Tega Industries represented 4.15%, followed by IDFC First Bank at 3.68%. 

Together, the five largest displayed equity holdings represented 21.05% of the portfolio. 

The holdings reflect exposure to chemicals, industrial products, manufacturing and financial services. Their allocation weights are taken from the latest displayed portfolio snapshot and are not assumed to be identical to the holdings on the NAV valuation date. 

Risk statistics included standard deviation of 5.75, beta of 0.86 and Sharpe ratio of 0.41. 

The disclosed exit-load schedule specified 0.50% for redemption within 30 days of allotment and nil after that period. 

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