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HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth
Equity
Small Cap
Very High Risk
Latest AUM
₹ 530.9 Cr.
NAV as on 24 jul, 2026
₹ 19.18
+20.58%
3 years annulised
This Fund
Fund Details
Fund Names
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth
Inception Date
21 Apr 2023
Lock In
No Lock-in
SIP Minimum Investment amount
₹100
SWP Minimum Investment amount
₹100
STP Minimum Investment amount
₹500
Risk
Principal at very high risk
Portfolio Composition Analysis
Equity
99.89%
Cash
0.11%
Portfolio Updated on: 10 Jul, 2026
Sector Allocations
Equity
Financial
Healthcare
Materials
Industrials
Consumer Discretionary
Technology
Energy & Utilities
Consumer Staples
Real Estate
Portfolio Updated on: 24 jul, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
| Name | Sector | Instruments | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd | Financial | Equity | 3.40% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd | Financial | Equity | 3.26% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd | Financial | Equity | 2.83% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd | Financial | Equity | 2.58% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd | Financial | Equity | 2.29% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd | Financial | Equity | 2.29% |
| Laurus Labs Ltd. | Healthcare | Equity | 2.14% |
| Laurus Labs Ltd. | Healthcare | Equity | 2.18% |
| Laurus Labs Ltd. | Healthcare | Equity | 2.01% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd | Financial | Equity | 2.00% |
Debt & Credit Risk Analysis
| Alpha | 1.00% |
| Beta | 1.00% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.00% |
| Standard Deviation | 1.00% |
Returns Analysis
| Tenure | Absolute | Annualised | Category Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Months | 7.36% | NA | 3.93% |
| 6 Months | 14.98% | NA | 14.88% |
| 9 Months | 2.28% | NA | 0.29% |
| 1 Year | -0.61% | -0.61% | -4.64% |
| 2 Years | 0.46% | 0.23% | 20.41% |
| 3 Years | 57.87% | 16.44% | 22.04% |
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth is one Equity mutual fund offered by HDFC Mutual Fund. Launched on 21 Apr 2023, the fund aims Returns that are commensurate (before fees and expenses) with the performance of the NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index (TRI) over long term, subject to tracking error. Investment in equity securities covered by the NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index. It manages assets worth ₹530.9 crore as on Tue Mar 31, 2026. The expense ratio stands at 0.3%.
Nandita Menezes has experience Prior to joining HDFC AMC, she was associated with S.V. Ghatalia & Associates LLP.
Arun Agarwal has experience Prior to joining HDFC Asset Management Company Limited, he has worked with SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd., ICICI Bank Limited, UTI Asset Management Pvt. Ltd.
Top Performing Mutual Funds
| Fund name | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | 20,129.7 | +0.47% | +6.80% | +15.50% | +5.60% | +27.24% | +20.06% |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | 20,129.7 | +0.47% | +6.80% | +15.50% | +5.60% | +27.24% | +20.06% |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | 20,129.7 | +0.47% | +6.80% | +15.50% | +5.60% | +27.24% | +20.06% |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | 20,129.7 | +0.47% | +6.80% | +15.50% | +5.60% | +27.24% | +20.06% |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | 20,129.7 | +0.47% | +6.80% | +15.50% | +5.60% | +27.24% | +20.06% |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | 20,129.7 | +0.47% | +6.80% | +15.50% | +5.60% | +27.24% | +20.06% |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | 20,129.7 | +0.47% | +6.80% | +15.50% | +5.60% | +27.24% | +20.06% |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | 20,129.7 | +0.47% | +6.80% | +15.50% | +5.60% | +27.24% | +20.06% |
| Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct-growth | 9,207.6 | -0.60% | +10.93% | +19.86% | +8.39% | +23.09% | +19.76% |
| Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct-idcw | 9,208.0 | -0.60% | +10.93% | +19.86% | +8.39% | +23.09% | +19.76% |
growth is based on 1-month returns of the funds & Top fund are based on 3Y Returns
More Funds from HDFC Mutual Fund
| Fund name | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular-growth | 33,724.3 | -0.84% | +4.98% | +5.50% | -4.24% | +11.70% | +14.45% |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | 33,724.3 | -0.77% | +5.19% | +5.93% | -3.43% | +12.68% | +15.50% |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular-idcw | 33,724.3 | -0.84% | +4.98% | +5.50% | -4.24% | +11.70% | +14.45% |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | 33,724.3 | -0.77% | +5.19% | +5.93% | -3.43% | +12.68% | +15.50% |
| HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Etf-growth | 2,020.4 | -0.93% | +7.38% | +15.05% | -0.49% | +16.72% | — |
| HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Regular-growth | 530.9 | -0.97% | +7.24% | +14.71% | -1.07% | +15.82% | — |
growth is based on 1-month returns of the funds
Top Mutual Funds
| Fund name | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | 61,808.8 | -1.76% | +5.86% | +15.34% | +3.10% | +16.94% | +19.31% |
| Nippon India Small Cap Fund-growth | 61,808.8 | -1.81% | +5.68% | +14.93% | +2.34% | +16.04% | +18.34% |
| Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | 61,808.8 | -1.76% | +5.86% | +15.34% | +3.10% | +16.94% | +19.31% |
| Nippon India Small Cap Fund-idcw | 61,808.8 | -1.81% | +5.68% | +14.93% | +2.34% | +16.04% | +18.34% |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular-growth | 33,724.3 | -0.84% | +4.98% | +5.50% | -4.24% | +11.70% | +14.45% |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | 33,724.3 | -0.77% | +5.19% | +5.93% | -3.43% | +12.68% | +15.50% |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Regular-idcw | 33,724.3 | -0.84% | +4.98% | +5.50% | -4.24% | +11.70% | +14.45% |
| HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | 33,724.3 | -0.77% | +5.19% | +5.93% | -3.43% | +12.68% | +15.50% |
| SBI Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | 32,285.6 | -0.10% | +7.23% | +13.93% | +1.05% | +12.67% | +14.42% |
| SBI Small Cap Fund-growth | 32,285.6 | -0.17% | +7.02% | +13.48% | +0.23% | +11.68% | +13.34% |
Top funds are based on Fund AUM
Top Equity Funds
| Fund name | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | ₹55.11 | +27.24% | +20.06% | — |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | ₹55.11 | +27.24% | +20.06% | — |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | ₹55.11 | +27.24% | +20.06% | — |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-growth | ₹55.11 | +27.24% | +20.06% | — |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | ₹38.35 | +27.24% | +20.06% | — |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | ₹38.35 | +27.24% | +20.06% | — |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | ₹38.35 | +27.24% | +20.06% | — |
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund Direct-idcw | ₹38.35 | +27.24% | +20.06% | — |
| Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct-growth | ₹51.67 | +23.09% | +19.76% | — |
| Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct-idcw | ₹38.38 | +23.09% | +19.76% | — |
growth is based on 5Y returns of the funds
Historical NAV
| Date | NAV |
|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | ₹19.18 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | ₹19.23 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | ₹19.46 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | ₹19.72 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | ₹19.63 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | ₹19.61 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | ₹19.72 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | ₹19.71 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | ₹19.57 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | ₹19.79 |
| 10 Jul 2026 | ₹19.73 |
| 09 Jul 2026 | ₹19.46 |
| 08 Jul 2026 | ₹19.16 |
| 07 Jul 2026 | ₹19.55 |
| 06 Jul 2026 | ₹19.68 |
| 03 Jul 2026 | ₹19.59 |
| 02 Jul 2026 | ₹19.58 |
| 01 Jul 2026 | ₹19.38 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | ₹19.29 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | ₹19.18 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | ₹19.28 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | ₹19.36 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | ₹19.32 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | ₹19.43 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | ₹19.28 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | ₹19.17 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | ₹19.05 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | ₹18.83 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | ₹18.59 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | ₹18.12 |
Portfolio Updated on: 25 Jul, 2026
Fund Growth & Size Analysis
+₹530.9 Cr
Since Launch
This Fund
Category Average
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HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth FAQ'S
- Sharpe Ratio: 1.00%
- Standard Deviation: 1.00%
- Beta: 1.00%
- Alpha: 1.00%
Additional important ratios:
As of Tue Mar 31, 2026, the total assets managed under HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth stand at approximately ₹ 530.9 crore.
The HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth has delivered the following short-term performance:
- 3 Months Return: 7.36%
- 6 Months Return: 14.98%
The historical growth of the HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth is reflected through its CAGR returns:
- 3 Year CAGR: 16.44%
- Return Since Launch: 22.11%
The portfolio of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth is distributed across different asset classes as follows:
- Equity: 99.89%
- Other Assets: 0.11%
The HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth is managed by Arun Agarwal, representing HDFC Mutual Fund.
The HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth investments are allocated across market caps in the following manner:
- Mid Cap Stocks: 1.00%
- Small Cap Stocks: 1.00%
Top stock holdings of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth include:
- Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd – represents 3.40% of the portfolio
- Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd – represents 3.26% of the portfolio
- Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd – represents 2.83% of the portfolio
- Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd – represents 2.58% of the portfolio
- Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd – represents 2.29% of the portfolio
- Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd – represents 2.29% of the portfolio
- Laurus Labs Ltd – represents 2.14% of the portfolio
- Laurus Labs Ltd – represents 2.18% of the portfolio
- Laurus Labs Ltd – represents 2.01% of the portfolio
- Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd – represents 2.00% of the portfolio
Major sector exposures in HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-growth are:
- Financial – accounts for 190.82% of the portfolio
- Healthcare – accounts for 89.40% of the portfolio
- Materials – accounts for 51.20% of the portfolio
- Industrials – accounts for 44.96% of the portfolio
- Consumer Discretionary – accounts for 41.36% of the portfolio
