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Active Fund • Small cap Fund • Nifty Smallcap 250 - TRI
Nippon India Small Cap Fund(G)-Direct Plan
1 Finance Rank:
04
041 Finance Score:
71100
Sharpe Score
81
Sortino Score
80
Jensen's Score
76
Treynor Score
78
Information Ratio Score
82
Drawdown Score
79
Crash Recovery Score
50
P/E & P/B Score
76
Fund Mgr. Score
95
Stress Test Score
100
Conc. Test Score
98
1 Finance Research updated as on March 2026 1 Finance Scores reflect a holistic assessment of fund performance, risk, and costs.
AUM
₹ 61,809 Cr(As on 31-Mar-2026)NAV
₹ 194.7091(As on 21-May-2026)R- Squared
0.95%Fund Age
13 yearsNo. of Stocks
247(As on 31-Mar-2026)Expense Ratio
0.67%(As on 31-Mar-2026)
04
Active Fund • Small cap Fund • Nifty Smallcap 250 - TRI
Nippon India Small Cap Fund(G)-Direct Plan
This fund ranks 4th out of 29 funds in its category.
AUM₹ 61,809 Cr(As on 31-Mar-2026)
NAV₹ 194.7091(As on 21-May-2026)
R- Squared
0.95%
Fund Age
13 years
No. of Stocks247(As on 31-Mar-2026)
Expense Ratio0.67%(As on 31-Mar-2026)
1 Finance Score: 71/100
Sharpe Score
81
Sortino Score
80
Jensen's Score
76
Treynor Score
78
Information Ratio Score
82
Drawdown Score
79
Crash Recovery Score
50
P/E & P/B Score
76
Fund Mgr. Score
95
Stress Test Score
100
Conc. Test Score
98
Rolling Returns
| Avg. Rolling Returns | 1 year | 3 year | 5 year | 7 year |
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| Avg. Rolling Returns |
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| 1 Year |
| 3 Years |
| 5 Years |
| 7 Years |
“80% of mutual fund schemes lose 25% or more value due to commissions in 10 years.” Source: 1 Finance Research
Fundamental Ratios
Score Trend
1000
Sharpe Ratio
0.06Sortino Ratio
0.09Treynor Ratio
0.07Jensen's Alpha
0.01%Information Ratio
0.01Drawdown
-12.37%Crash Recovery
Not recovered yetP/E ratio
40.8P/B ratio
5.6Fund Age
13 yearsBeta
0.84Std. Deviation
1%*Most top-ranked mutual funds won't hold their rank for long. Source: 1 Finance Research
Portfolio summary
Asset Allocation
Equity
Others
Debt
96.03%
3.73%
0.24%
Market Capitalisation
Large Cap
14.65%
Mid Cap
11.03%
Small Cap
67.02%
Others
7.3%
Equity Sector Allocation
Capital Goods
13.81%
Healthcare
9.23%
Automobile & Ancillaries
8.24%
FMCG
7.47%
Bank
6.87%
Other
6.79%
Top Holdings
| Holding Names | Assets (%) |
|---|---|
| Tri-Party Repo (TREPS) | 3.61% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd. | 3.02% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | 1.93% |
| State Bank Of India | 1.49% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. | 1.47% |
*Most active equity funds don't beat their own benchmark over the long run. Source: 1 Finance Research
Peer comparison
| Fund List | 1 F score | Fund Size | Expense Ratio |
|---|
Pros and Cons
Pros
Strong Sharpe ratio indicating superior risk adjusted returns.
High Treynor ratio signifies better return for the market risk undertaken.
Elevated Sortino ratio suggests better downside risk protection.
Positive Jensen’s Alpha shows outperformance over CAPM expectations for the risk taken.
The fund’s active bets are paying off relative to its benchmark, reflected in a high Information Ratio.
Cons
This fund doesn't have any cons.
Should you invest?
Invest if you are :
- Seeking the highest growth potential in equity. Experienced investor who can tolerate high volatility and deep drawdowns. Having a long investment horizon of 10+ years.
Avoid if you are :
- A conservative investor or nearing financial goals. Looking for short-term stability or low volatility. Uncomfortable with sharp price swings.
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Taxation
If sold before 1 year
- short-term capital gains taxed at 20%.
If sold after 1 year
- long-term capital gains above ₹1.25 lakh taxed at 12.5%.
Scheme Details
Scheme Objective
- The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related instruments of small cap companies and the secondary objective is to generate consistent returns by investing in debt and money market securities.
Exit Load
- 1% on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y
Minimum investment amount
Lumpsum
₹ 5000 (open for subscription)
Other details
Founded In2013
Email Addresscustomercare@nipponindiaim.in
| Fund Manager Name | Total Exp. (Years) | No. of Funds Managed |
|---|---|---|
| Samir Rachh | 15.3 | 2 |
About Nippon India MF
- Nippon India Mutual Fund, sponsored by Nippon Life Insurance Co. (Japan), was founded in 1995 from Mumbai as one of India's pioneering private AMCs.
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What is the difference between direct and regular plans?
Direct plans are purchased directly from the Asset Management Company (AMC) without distributor commissions, resulting in lower expense ratios and potentially higher long-term returns. In contrast, regular plans are sold through intermediaries and include commission costs within the expense ratio.
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How do I choose between large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap funds?
Investors should allow the fund manager to determine the appropriate mix of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap exposure, rather than attempting to manage it themselves. This is why investing in a flexi cap fund is often a better choice; it provides the fund manager with the flexibility to adjust allocations based on market conditions, making it more suitable than holding separate mid-cap, small-cap, or sector-specific funds.
Disclaimer
The Information in the scoring and ranking model is provided solely for general information and educational purposes and shall not constitute any advice or recommendation. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not an indicator of future returns.
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