SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is a high-risk equity mutual fund launched by SBI Mutual Fund on 29th June 1987. Managed by Rama Iyer Srinivasan and others, it has an AUM of ₹30,829 Crs and a NAV of ₹173.40 (as of 9th April 2025). The fund mainly invests in small-cap stocks (65%) with some exposure to large/mid-cap, debt, and money market instruments. It follows a blend of growth and value investing and is sector-agnostic. Minimum SIP starts at ₹500, with a 1% exit load if redeemed within a year.

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About SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is an equity mutual fund scheme offered by SBI Mutual Fund, launched on 29th June 1987. Managed by Rama Iyer Srinivasan, the fund has grown significantly over the years and currently holds an impressive Asset Under Management (AUM) of ₹30,829 Crs. As of 9th April 2025, its Net Asset Value (NAV) stands at ₹173.40. Designed for investors with a high-risk appetite, this fund is rated as "Very High" risk. It allows a minimum SIP investment of ₹500 and charges an exit load of 1% if units are redeemed within one year. The fund primarily invests in small-cap companies (around 65%), while also maintaining a 35% allocation to large and mid-cap stocks, debt, and money market instruments. Its stock selection strategy blends both growth and value investing approaches and remains sector-agnostic, aiming for long-term capital appreciation.

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Key Information About SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Fund House SBI Mutual Fund
Date of Incorporation 1 January 2013
Total AUM ₹30,829 Crs
Fund Benchmark S&P BSE 250 SmallCap TRI
NAV of the Fund ₹173.4
Min. SIP Investment ₹500
Expense Ratio 0.72%
Returns since inception 23.6% p.a.
Risk Level Very High
Investment Objective The scheme seeks to provide investors with opportunities for long-term growth in capital along with the liquidity of an open-ended scheme by investing predominantly in a well diversified basket of equity stocks of small cap companies.
Top Fund Managers Rama Srinivasan
Pradeep Kesavan

Mohan Lal
Other Plans in the Same Fund SBI Small Cap Fund Direct IDCW

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Performance of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

1 Year 3 Year 5 Year All
Fund returns -1.1% 13.6% 29.9% 23.6%
Category average -3.6% 13.5% 32.5% NA
Rank with in category 16 16 21 NA

What are the Top 10 Holdings of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

The top 10 holdings of the fund are:

Name Sector Instrument Assets
DOMS Industries Ltd. Consumer Staples Equity 3.08%
Chalet Hotels Ltd. Services Equity 2.58%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd Healthcare Equity 2.56%
SBFC Finance Ltd. Financial Equity 2.56%
Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. Capital Goods Equity 2.50%
SBI Liquid Fund Direct Plan-Growth NA Mutual Fund 2.45%
E.I.D. - Parry (India) Ltd. Consumer Staples Equity 2.38%
Blue Star Ltd. Consumer Discretionary Equity 2.29%
K.P.R. Mill Ltd. Textiles Equity 2.26%
CMS Info Systems Ltd. Services Equity 2.25%

Equity Sector Allocation of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

The equity sector allocation of the fund is as follows:

Sector Weightage (%)
Services 17.0%
Financial 14.3%
Consumer Staples 13.2%
Chemicals 10.9%
Others 10.2%
Consumer Discretionary 9.9%
Construction 9.8%
Capital Goods 8.8%
Metals & Mining 6.0%

Expense Ratio, Exit Load and Taxation of the SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth

Category Percentage/Details
Expense Ratio 0.72%
Exit Load Exit load of 1% (redeemed within 1 year)
Stamp Duty 0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)

Taxation

If you redeem your investment within one year, the returns are taxed at 20%. For redemptions after one year, a Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax of 12.5% applies on returns exceeding ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year.

FAQs

  • What is the return of SBI Small Cap Fund 2025?

    The return of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth as of April 11 2025 is 13.61%.

  • Can I invest in SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth through SIP or lump sum?

    Yes, you can choose to invest either via SIP or a lump sum, depending on your financial goals and risk appetite.

  • What are the PE and PB ratios of SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth?

    The PE (Price-to-Earnings) ratio is calculated by dividing the market price by the earnings per share, while the PB (Price-to-Book) ratio is derived by dividing the stock's market price by its book value per share.

  • Does this mutual fund have a lock-in period?

    No, SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth does not come with a lock-in period.

  • What is the expense ratio of this mutual fund?

    The fund has an expense ratio of 0.72%, which covers its management and administrative costs and is deducted from the annual returns, affecting your overall gains.

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