Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth

Equity · Small Cap
 · ★★★★
100
Min SIP
5,000
Min Lumpsum
0.71 %
Expense Ratio
★★★★
Rating
37,319
Fund Size (in Cr)
11 Years
Fund Age
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Monthly Investment
Max: ₹1,00,000
Investment Period
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Max: 5 yrs
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Scheme Performance

Returns and Ranks ( as on 08 December 2023 )
1Y1Y 3Y3Y 5Y5Y MaxMax
Trailing Returns 41.3% 41.6% 29.4% 26.8%
Category Average 38.6% 33.4% 23.4% -

Scheme Allocation

By Holding
By Sector
By Asset
1.84%
1.52%
1.51%
Others
90.71%
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Holdings Sector Instrument Asset
Tube Investments Auto Ancillaries Equity 2.68%
HDFC Bank Banks Equity 1.84%
KPIT Technologi. IT - Software Equity 1.74%
Apar Inds. Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 1.52%
B H E L Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 1.51%
Multi Comm. Exc. Miscellaneous Equity 1.44%
CreditAcc. Gram. Finance Equity 1.4%
Karur Vysya Bank Banks Equity 1.2%
Elantas Beck Chemicals Equity 1.17%
Volt.Transform. Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 1.17%
Cyient IT - Software Equity 1.17%
Hind.Aeronautics Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 1.16%
Tejas Networks Telecomm Equipment & Infra Services Equity 1.12%
NIIT Learning IT - Software Equity 1.09%
Larsen & Toubro Infrastructure Developers & Operators Equity 1.08%
Balrampur Chini Sugar Equity 1.07%
eClerx Services IT - Software Equity 1.07%
Interglobe Aviat Air Transport Service Equity 1.07%
Kirl. Brothers Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 1.05%
Jyothy Labs FMCG Equity 1.04%
ION Exchange Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 1.02%
Gokaldas Exports Readymade Garments/ Apparells Equity 0.98%
Ajanta Pharma Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.97%
Carborundum Uni. Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 0.95%
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.94%
C D S L Miscellaneous Equity 0.93%
Rategain Travel IT - Software Equity 0.9%
K P R Mill Ltd Readymade Garments/ Apparells Equity 0.9%
Jio Financial Finance Equity 0.89%
Birla Corpn. Cement Equity 0.88%
Praj Industries Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 0.85%
Zydus Wellness FMCG Equity 0.84%
Radico Khaitan Alcoholic Beverages Equity 0.82%
Timken India Bearings Equity 0.81%
CIE Automotive Castings, Forgings & Fastners Equity 0.81%
St Bk of India Banks Equity 0.81%
Vardhman Textile Textiles Equity 0.77%
TD Power Systems Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 0.76%
P & G Health Ltd Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.75%
Bajaj Electrical Consumer Durables Equity 0.74%
Dixon Technolog. Consumer Durables Equity 0.74%
Linde India Chemicals Equity 0.73%
Gland Pharma Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.73%
Astrazeneca Phar Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.73%
Fusion Microfin. Finance Equity 0.73%
Fine Organic Chemicals Equity 0.73%
Finolex Cables Cables Equity 0.71%
Tata Consumer Plantation & Plantation Products Equity 0.71%
Affle India IT - Software Equity 0.7%
Bayer Crop Sci. Agro Chemicals Equity 0.7%
Genus Power Consumer Durables Equity 0.69%
Blue Star Consumer Durables Equity 0.68%
Navin Fluo.Intl. Chemicals Equity 0.68%
NLC India Power Generation & Distribution Equity 0.67%
ISGEC Heavy Infrastructure Developers & Operators Equity 0.67%
Century Textiles Paper Equity 0.67%
Rites Infrastructure Developers & Operators Equity 0.65%
Bank of Baroda Banks Equity 0.62%
Sapphire Foods Quick Service Restaurant Equity 0.62%
Inox Wind Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 0.61%
Zensar Tech. IT - Software Equity 0.59%
H.G. Infra Engg. Construction Equity 0.59%
Kirl.Pneumatic Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 0.58%
Vindhya Telelink Infrastructure Developers & Operators Equity 0.56%
Grindwell Norton Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 0.55%
Kalpataru Proj. Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 0.55%
Deepak Nitrite Chemicals Equity 0.54%
West Coast Paper Paper Equity 0.53%
Blue Dart Expres Logistics Equity 0.53%
Orient Electric Consumer Durables Equity 0.53%
Kirloskar Oil Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 0.52%
Honda India Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 0.5%
JTEKT India Auto Ancillaries Equity 0.49%
Esab India Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 0.47%
Paradeep Phospha Fertilizers Equity 0.47%
Avalon Tech Consumer Durables Equity 0.46%
Poonawalla Fin Finance Equity 0.46%
UTI AMC Finance Equity 0.46%
Metropolis Healt Healthcare Equity 0.45%
MTAR Technologie Engineering Equity 0.44%
Tata Steel Steel Equity 0.44%
Aditya Bir. Fas. Retail Equity 0.44%
KFin Technolog. Miscellaneous Equity 0.43%
Birlasoft Ltd IT - Software Equity 0.43%
VST Till. Tract. Automobile Equity 0.42%
Emami FMCG Equity 0.42%
PNB Housing Finance Equity 0.42%
Indian Hotels Co Hotels & Restaurants Equity 0.42%
RBL Bank Banks Equity 0.42%
Harsha Engg Intl Auto Ancillaries Equity 0.41%
FDC Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.41%
Apollo Hospitals Healthcare Equity 0.4%
Texmaco Rail Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 0.4%
Sanofi India Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.39%
Automotive Axles Auto Ancillaries Equity 0.38%
Raymond Textiles Equity 0.37%
Orient Cement Cement Equity 0.37%
CARE Ratings Credit Rating Agencies Equity 0.37%
Bajaj Consumer FMCG Equity 0.36%
Sundaram Fin.Hol Finance Equity 0.36%
Fineotex Chem Chemicals Equity 0.36%
Bajaj Finance Finance Equity 0.35%
PVR Inox Entertainment Equity 0.35%
SIS Miscellaneous Equity 0.35%
eMudhra IT - Software Equity 0.35%
Chambal Fert. Fertilizers Equity 0.34%
J B Chem & Pharm Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.33%
Astra Microwave Telecomm Equipment & Infra Services Equity 0.33%
Sheela Foam Miscellaneous Equity 0.33%
PG Electroplast Consumer Durables Equity 0.32%
Data Pattern Electronics Equity 0.32%
HDFC Life Insur. Insurance Equity 0.32%
Zomato Ltd E-Commerce/App based Aggregator Equity 0.32%
Greenlam Industr Miscellaneous Equity 0.31%
NIIT Computer Education Equity 0.31%
Sun Pharma.Inds. Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.31%
Lemon Tree Hotel Hotels & Restaurants Equity 0.31%
G R Infraproject Infrastructure Developers & Operators Equity 0.3%
Brigade Enterpr. Realty Equity 0.3%
Sandhar Tech Auto Ancillaries Equity 0.3%
Angel One Stock/ Commodity Brokers Equity 0.3%
Divgi Torq Auto Ancillaries Equity 0.29%
Ambuja Cements Cement Equity 0.29%
Landmark Cars Trading Equity 0.29%
Voltas Consumer Durables Equity 0.29%
Just Dial E-Commerce/App based Aggregator Equity 0.29%
Rallis India Agro Chemicals Equity 0.28%
RHI Magnesita Refractories Equity 0.28%
Godrej Agrovet Miscellaneous Equity 0.27%
PNC Infratech Construction Equity 0.27%
Vesuvius India Refractories Equity 0.27%
Triven.Engg.Ind. Sugar Equity 0.26%
Sonata Software IT - Software Equity 0.26%
L G Balakrishnan Auto Ancillaries Equity 0.26%
Equitas Sma. Fin Banks Equity 0.25%
Castrol India Chemicals Equity 0.25%
TTK Prestige Consumer Durables Equity 0.25%
Coal India Mining & Mineral products Equity 0.25%
Styrenix Perfor. Petrochemicals Equity 0.25%
Asahi India Glas Glass & Glass Products Equity 0.25%
Shriram Finance Finance Equity 0.24%
Thyrocare Tech. Healthcare Equity 0.24%
Indoco Remedies Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.24%
Krishna Institu. Healthcare Equity 0.24%
Honeywell Auto Electronics Equity 0.24%
Persistent Sys IT - Software Equity 0.23%
Can Fin Homes Finance Equity 0.23%
Tatva Chintan Chemicals Equity 0.22%
Kaynes Tech Consumer Durables Equity 0.22%
JK Lakshmi Cem. Cement Equity 0.21%
Nazara Technolo. IT - Software Equity 0.2%
Kirl. Ferrous Steel Equity 0.2%
Rainbow Child. Healthcare Equity 0.2%
Archean Chemical Chemicals Equity 0.2%
Gujarat Fluoroch Chemicals Equity 0.2%
Venus Pipes Steel Equity 0.19%
K E C Intl. Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 0.18%
Tata Coffee Plantation & Plantation Products Equity 0.18%
Lak. Mach. Works Engineering Equity 0.18%
La Opala RG Glass & Glass Products Equity 0.17%
Rishabh Instrum. Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 0.17%
Polyplex Corpn Packaging Equity 0.17%
Gabriel India Auto Ancillaries Equity 0.16%
Pokarna Miscellaneous Equity 0.16%
Tracxn Technolo. IT - Software Equity 0.16%
Tata Technolog. IT - Software Equity 0.15%
CCL Products Plantation & Plantation Products Equity 0.15%
Cyient DLM Electronics Equity 0.14%
Indian Renewable Finance Equity 0.14%
Techno Elec.Engg Infrastructure Developers & Operators Equity 0.14%
ICICI Pru Life Insurance Equity 0.14%
Mishra Dhatu Nig Steel Equity 0.14%
Astec Lifescienc Agro Chemicals Equity 0.14%
V I P Inds. Plastic products Equity 0.14%
JM Financial Finance Equity 0.13%
KEI Industries Cables Equity 0.13%
Honasa Consumer Trading Equity 0.13%
Hitachi Energy Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment Equity 0.12%
Bharat Dynamics Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment Equity 0.12%
Century Plyboard Miscellaneous Equity 0.11%
Rolex Rings Auto Ancillaries Equity 0.11%
Ashoka Buildcon Infrastructure Developers & Operators Equity 0.11%
Hero Motocorp Automobile Equity 0.11%
Glaxosmi. Pharma Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.11%
Subros Auto Ancillaries Equity 0.1%
Paras Defence Engineering Equity 0.09%
Blue Jet Health Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.09%
Concord Biotech Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.08%
Aeroflex Steel Equity 0.08%
Union Bank (I) Banks Equity 0.07%
Westlife Food Quick Service Restaurant Equity 0.06%
Netweb Technolog IT - Software Equity 0.06%
Bajel Projects Infrastructure Developers & Operators Equity 0.06%
Tarsons Products Miscellaneous Equity 0.06%
Laurus Labs Pharmaceuticals Equity 0.04%
Yatharth Hospit. Healthcare Equity 0.03%
Jupiter Life Lin Healthcare Equity 0.03%
Industrial Products
9.77%
Electrical Equipments
7.15%
Auto Components
6.02%
Banks
5.82%
Construction
5.71%
Others
65.53%
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Sectors Asset
Industrial Products 9.77%
Electrical Equipments 7.15%
Auto Components 6.02%
Banks 5.82%
Construction 5.71%
Finance 5.63%
Consumer Durables 4.46%
IT-Software 4.1%
Textiles & Apparels 3.5%
Capital Markets 2.88%
Aerospace & Defense 2.57%
Industrial Manufacturing 2.53%
Debt 2.33%
IT-Services 2.29%
Cement & Cement Products 1.65%
Other Consumer Services 1.43%
Leisure Services 1.37%
Food Products 1.32%
Transport Services 1.2%
Retailing 1.1%
Healthcare Services 1.07%
Household Products 1%
Petroleum Products 0.8%
Beverages 0.77%
Personal Products 0.71%
Telecom-Services 0.62%
Entertainment 0.58%
Power 0.57%
Insurance 0.48%
Automobiles 0.39%
Realty 0.24%
Ferrous Metals 0.2%
Consumable Fuels 0.19%
Miscellaneous 0.09%
IT-Hardware 0.06%
Cash & Others -0.06%
Equity
96.25%
Reverse Repos
3.76%
Cash & Cash Equivalents
0.02%
Net Curr Ass/Net Receivables
-0.04%
Others
0%

Advance Ratio

0.11
Alpha
0.74
SD
0.73
Beta
0.17
Sharpe

Exit Load

Exit Load 1% if redeemed or switchd out on or efore completion of 1 months from the date of allotment of units. NIl if redeemed or switched out after the completion of 1 Months from the date of allotment of units.

Fund Objective

Nippon India Small Cap Fund is a professionally managed equity mutual fund scheme launched by Nippon India Mutual Fund on June 30, 1995. The Fund is managed by experienced fund managers Samir Rachh and Dhrumil Shah, who employ a well-structured investment approach to achieve the Fund’s objectives.

By investing primarily in the stock and equity-related securities of small-cap firms, View More

the Fund’s primary objective is to achieve long-term growth in its capital value. By purchasing debt and money-market securities, the Fund hopes to achieve its secondary goal of achieving stable returns on its investments.

Pros and Cons of Nippon India Small Cap Fund

Pros Cons
Nippon India Small Cap Fund has consistently outperformed its peers, with higher annualised returns over the past 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years. With a higher AUM, the fund may face challenges in generating higher returns in the future as it may become difficult for the fund managers to find new profitable investment opportunities.
The fund has a substantial asset base of 23701Cr, which reflects the investor’s trust in the fund’s performance and management.
The fund has a higher alpha of 8.64, indicating that it has outperformed its benchmark index, the NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index, in the last 3 years.
The expense ratio of the fund at 0.86% is lower compared to other funds in the same category, which means that the fund has been able to keep the cost of management low for the investors.

Who should invest in Nippon India Small Cap Fund?

Investors who are seeking long-term capital growth with a moderate to high-risk tolerance may benefit from investing in Nippon India Small Cap Fund. With an ET Money Rank of #4 out of 16 and a consistency rating of 5, this fund has demonstrated above-average returns with exceptional consistency.

This suggests that it could be a solid addition to an investment portfolio that is well-diversified. It is worth noting that all investments carry risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results.

Therefore, it is important for investors to carefully evaluate their investment objectives, risk tolerance, and overall financial situation before making any investment decisions.

What are the benefits of investing in the Nippon India Small Cap Fund?

Investing in Nippon India Small Cap Fund can provide several benefits to investors. First, the fund prefers to invest its money into mid-cap equities, which are shares of firms between the small- and large-cap categories. With this strategy, investors may have access to a wide variety of firms with market caps between those of big and small caps.

Secondly, the fund seeks to be moderately risky. When compared to large-cap equities, mid-cap firms provide more profitability, which might facilitate growth in an upward market. Investors seeking a middle ground between return and risk should consider them.

Third, there is the opportunity for growth when purchasing mid-cap equities. They are more resilient than smaller firms owing to their larger capital size, and their stocks have excellent growth rates while being squeezed.

Fourthly, compared to small-cap equities, mid-cap stocks trade at a higher volume of transactions. Increasing capitalisation, market penetration, and credibility all contribute to increased trading activity. Because of this, they are easier to get funding from

Fund Managers

Samir Rachh

Mr Samir Rachh joined Nippon India MF in October 2007 as Senior Investment Analyst. His total experience spans over 29 years. His current role is Fund Manager – Equity Investments. Before joining NIMF, Mr Rachh worked with Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd. as Portfolio Manager, Hinduja Finance Ltd. as Portfolio Manager, Anvicon Research Associates as Managing Partner, and Capital Market Magazine as Assistant Editor. He manages the Nippon India Small Cap Fund.

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AMC Contact Details

Nippon India Mutual Fund
AUM:
3,52,860 Cr
Address:
4th Floor, Tower A, Peninsula Busines -s Park, Ganapatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel (W), Mumbai - 400013.
Contact:
022-68087000/1860260111
Email ID:
customercare@nipponindiaim.in

Frequently Asked Questions

How to invest in Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth ?

You can invest in Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth in a quick and simple process. Follow the below steps;
  • Login to your 5paisa account, Go to the Mutual Funds section.
  • Search for Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth in the search box.
  • Click on "Start SIP" if you wish to do a SIP or click on “One-time” if you wish to invest a lumpsum amount then click on "Invest Now"

What is the NAV of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth ?

The NAV of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth is ₹147.2 as of 08 December 2023.

How to redeem Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth holding ?

You can go to your holding on the app and click on the fund name you will get two options Invest More and Redeem; click on redeem and enter the amount or units you desire to redeem or you can tick on “Redeem all units”.

What is the minimum sip amount of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth?

The minimum SIP amount of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth is ₹100

What are the top sectors Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth has invested in?

The top sectors Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth has invested in are
  1. Industrial Products - 9.77%
  2. Electrical Equipments - 7.15%
  3. Auto Components - 6.02%
  4. Banks - 5.82%
  5. Construction - 5.71%

Can I make investments in both the SIP and Lump Sum schemes of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth?

Yes, You can select both SIP or Lumpsum investment of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth based on your investment objective and risk tolerance.

How much returns have Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth generated ?

The Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth has delivered 26.8% since inception

What is the expense ratio of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth ?

The expense ratio of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth is 0.71 % as of 08 December 2023.

What is the AUM of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth?

The AUM of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth is ₹3,52,860 Cr as of 08 December 2023

What are the top stock holdings of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth?

The top stock holdings of Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth are
  1. Tube Investments - 2.68%
  2. HDFC Bank - 1.84%
  3. KPIT Technologi. - 1.74%
  4. Apar Inds. - 1.52%
  5. B H E L - 1.51%

How can I redeem my investments in Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth?

Step 1: Visit the fund house's website
Step 2: Log in to your account by adding Folio No. and M-Pin
Step 3: Click on Widhrawal > Redemption
Step 4: Select Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth in Scheme, enter the redemption amount, and click on submit button.

Is there any lock in period for Nippon India Small Cap Fund - Direct Growth?

No, there is no lock in period for Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Growth.

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