EquityIndex - Small CapVery High Risk

HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan

HDFC Asset Management Company Limited · Direct Plan · Growth

…annualised since inception₹18.55NAV · 21 Oct 2026

Fund overview

AUM
₹754 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.33%
Launch Date
21-Apr-23
Benchmark
NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index
Min. SIP
₹100
Min. Lumpsum
₹100
CAGR (Inception)
19.3%
Risk Level
Very High
Exit Load

Nil

Returns & rankings

PeriodFund ReturnsCategory Avg.RankVS Category
…

Green = fund outperformed the category average for that period; red = underperformed. Periods under 1 year always show absolute (non-annualised) returns. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

Return calculator

One-time investment

₹1,000

Over the pastTotal investmentWould've becomeReturns
1 Year₹1,000₹1,193+193
3 Years₹1,000₹1,697+697
5 Years₹1,000₹2,414+1,414

Calculated using the fund's annualised return since inception (19.3% p.a.) as period-wise historical returns aren't available in the current feed. Actual returns fluctuate and are not guaranteed. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.

Holdings

251 securities

Top 10 holdings make up 12.4% of the portfolio.

SecuritySectorMarket CapWeight
TREPS - Tri-party RepoCash/Deposits/Margins/Treps/Repo/Swaps—1.93%
Sona Blw Precision Forgings LtdAuto ComponentsMid Cap1.67%
Welspun Corp LtdIndustrial ProductsSmall Cap1.60%
Karur Vysya Bank LtdBanksSmall Cap1.38%
Navin Fluorine International LtdChemicals & PetrochemicalsSmall Cap1.36%
Ather Energy LtdAutomobiles & ComponentsSmall Cap1.21%
RBL Bank LtdBanksSmall Cap1.12%
Delhivery LtdTransport ServicesSmall Cap1.10%
Redington LtdCommercial Services & SuppliesSmall Cap1.08%
Gland Pharma LtdPharmaceuticals & BiotechnologySmall Cap1.04%

Portfolio Allocation

Equity / Debt / Cash

Equity
97.0%
Cash
1.7%
Real Estate
1.3%

Total Value

₹754 Cr

Market Cap Split

Mid Cap
2.8%
Small Cap
97.2%

Total Value

100%

Equity sector allocation

Industrial Products
8.88%
Auto Components
8.68%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
7.97%
Financial Services
7.84%
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
5.91%
Capital Markets
5.54%
Banks
5.27%
Construction
3.30%
Industrial Manufacturing
2.99%
Consumer Durables
2.90%
IT - Services
2.87%
Electrical Equipment
2.67%
Power
2.67%
Healthcare Services
2.58%
Automobiles & Components
2.24%
Commercial Services & Supplies
2.11%
Transport Services
2.05%
Personal Products
1.88%
Oil & Gas
1.75%
IT - Software
1.73%
Agricultural Food & Other Products
1.39%
Realty
1.30%
Telecom - Services
1.26%
Aerospace & Defense
1.26%
Retailing
1.25%
Cement & Cement Products
1.24%
Leisure Services
1.16%
Media, Entertainment & Publication
1.15%
Insurance
1.01%
Petroleum Products
0.90%
Fertilizers & Agrochemicals
0.83%
Textiles & Apparels
0.71%
Ferrous Metals
0.68%
Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles
0.59%
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
0.46%
Financial Technology (Fintech)
0.44%
Telecom - Equipment & Accessories
0.44%
Minerals & Mining
0.41%
Other Consumer Services
0.34%
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies
0.30%
Paper Forest & Jute Products
0.28%
Packaged Foods
0.23%
Household Products
0.22%
Beverages
0.18%
Diversified Metals
0.09%
Consumable Fuels
0.07%

Total Value

₹731 Cr

Exit load, stamp duty & tax

Exit Load History

21-Apr-23

Nil

Stamp Duty

0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)

Tax Implication

Taxation depends on the fund category and holding period. Consult the scheme document or a tax advisor for details.

Risk & Performance Ratios (1Y)

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Fund management

A
Arun Agarwal
Lead Fund Manager
N
Nandita Menezes
Fund Manager

Scheme Details

ISININF179KC1GE4
Exit LoadNil
Age3 years 6 months

Investment objective

The Investment Objective Of The Scheme Is To Generate Returns That Are Commensurate (Before Fees And Expenses) With The Performance Of The Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Tri (Underlying Index), Subject To Tracking Error.

Fund house

HDFC Asset Management Company Limited

Total AUM (this fund)
₹754 Cr
AMC Code
AMC12
Scheme Code
151727
ISIN (Growth/Payout)
INF179KC1GE4
Scheme Documents
View on AMC website

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

The NAV of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is ₹18.55 as of 21 Oct 2026. NAV is updated at the end of every trading day.

How much expense ratio is charged by HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

The expense ratio charged by HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is 0.33%.

What is the Min. SIP of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

The minimum SIP investment in HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is ₹100 per month.

What is the Min. Lumpsum of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

The minimum lumpsum investment in HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan is ₹100.

What is the Exit Load of HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan?

HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Growth Option - Direct Plan does not charge an exit load.

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