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JioBlackRock Mutual Fund

JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth

Equity: Small Cap - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Small CapBenchmark: NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹10.85+1.55%
18 Sept 2026
1 Week returns: -0.28 %
Category rank: 23/52
1 Month returns: -0.30 %
Category rank: 36/52
1 Year CAGR: 4.87 %
Category rank: 33/46
3 Years CAGR: -
Category rank: -
5 Years CAGR: -
Category rank: -
52 week high/low
₹8.42
₹11.00
AUM
404.18
Expense Ratio
0.34
Inception
1755820.00
P/E
29.20
P/B
3.15
Tracking Error
0.09
Tracking Diff 1Y
-0.40
Tracking Diff 3Y
-
Tracking Diff 5Y
-
Return 1Y
4.87
Return 3Y
-
Return 5Y
-

Key Talking Points

Important talking points about the scheme's performance, expense ratio and other factors — grouped by positive, negative, and neutral stance.
Positive
Relatively low expense ratio

Expense ratio of the Index fund (0.34%) is lower than average expense ratio of other Index funds/ETFs (0.66%) tracking NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index

This measures the relative expense of the index fund/ETF with respect to average expense ratio all index funds/ETFs tracking the same benchmark. Investors should always prefer schemes with lower expense, everything else remaining the same

What is Expense ratio?

Low tracking error

Tracking error of the Index fund (0.09%) is low

This is a measure of how well an Index fund/ETF has been able to replicate the performance of the benchmark its tracking. As a passive investor, lower tracking error is always better

What is Tracking Error?

Low tracking difference

Tracking difference of the Index fund (0.4%) is low

This measures the difference in returns (last 1 year) between the Index fund/ETF and its respective benchmark. Lower absolute tracking difference is better

What is Tracking Difference (1Y)?

Relatively in line tracking difference

Tracking difference of the Index fund is lower than average tracking difference of other Index funds/ETFs (0.75%) tracking NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index

This measures the relative tracking difference of the Index fund/ETF with respect to average tracking difference all index funds/ETFs tracking the same benchmark.

What is Tracking Difference (1Y)?

Negative
Not enough talking points with negative stance
Neutral
Not enough performance data

Since this is a relatively new scheme (less than 3 years), we do not have sufficient data to conduct meaningful performance analysis

Relatively low tracking error

Tracking error of the Index fund is lower than average tracking error of other Index funds/ETFs (0.12%) tracking NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index

This measures the relative tracking error of the Index fund/ETF with respect to average tracking error all index funds/ETFs tracking the same benchmark.

What is Tracking Error?

Scheme Overview

The scheme seeks to passive investment in equity and equity related securities replicating the composition of Nifty Smallcap 250 Index, subject to tracking errors.

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Plan Variants

No variants available.

Fund Managers

Haresh Mehta
Since: 5 Aug 2025
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Education
Mr. Mehta has done MBA and CFA
Past Experience
Prior to joining Jio BlackRock AMC, he was associated with Bajaj Finserv AMC, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd, Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management India Pvt. Ltd and First Global Stockbroking Pvt. Ltd
Tanvi Kacheria
Since: 5 Aug 2025
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Anand Shah
Since: 5 Aug 2025
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Education
PGDBA from K.C. College of Management Studies, Bachelor in Commerce from Mumbai University
Past Experience
Prior to joining the JioBlackRock AMC, he was associated with Jio Financial Services, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company, BOI AXA Investment Managers Pvt Ltd, Zyfin Capital Advisors Pvt Ltd, Daiwa Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd.

Key Scheme Details

Inception
21 Aug 2025
Expense Ratio
0.34%
AUM
₹404.18 Cr
Lock in
No lock in
Taxation
Equity
Min. Investment
₹500
Min. Addl Investment
-
Min. SIP Investment
₹500
Exit load
-

AMC Overview

JioBlackRock Mutual Fund background and AUM insights, category-wise distribution and historical AUM growth.

AUM Analysis

AUM distribution as on date:
Aug 31, 2026
Total AUM: ₹ 22,552 Cr
Debt
₹ 17,216 Cr
Equity
₹ 4,750 Cr
Hybrid
₹ 587 Cr
Jul 31, 2025Aug 31, 2025Sep 30, 2025Oct 31, 2025Nov 30, 2025Dec 31, 2025Jan 31, 2026Feb 28, 2026Mar 31, 2026Apr 30, 2026May 31, 2026Jun 30, 2026Jul 31, 2026Aug 31, 2026
equity-318 Cr422 Cr2,366 Cr2,872 Cr3,227 Cr3,399 Cr3,735 Cr3,648 Cr4,209 Cr4,333 Cr4,520 Cr4,653 Cr4,750 Cr
hybrid-----232 Cr338 Cr329 Cr385 Cr477 Cr530 Cr559 Cr563 Cr587 Cr
debt17,903 Cr12,195 Cr12,623 Cr10,648 Cr11,176 Cr11,271 Cr13,026 Cr13,450 Cr11,225 Cr12,810 Cr12,181 Cr11,535 Cr16,426 Cr17,216 Cr
commodities--------------
Total17,903 Cr12,513 Cr13,045 Cr13,014 Cr14,048 Cr14,730 Cr16,763 Cr17,514 Cr15,258 Cr17,496 Cr17,044 Cr16,614 Cr21,642 Cr22,552 Cr

AMC Details

AMC
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund
CEO
Sid Swaminathan(Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer)
Trustee
Jio BlackRock Trustee Private Ltd
Address
Unit No. 1301, 13th Floor, Altimus Building, Plot No. 130,, Worli Estate, Pandurang Budhkar Marg,Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Mumbai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current NAV of JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The current NAV of JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is ₹10.85 as of 17 Sep 2026. The NAV of a mutual fund reflects the per-unit market value of the fund's holdings and is updated at the end of every trading day.
What is the AUM of JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is ₹404.18 crore. AUM represents the total market value of assets the fund currently manages on behalf of its investors.
What is the expense ratio of JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The expense ratio of JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is 0.34% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund house to manage your investment. A lower expense ratio means more of your returns stay with you — which is one reason direct plans have a lower expense ratio than regular plans.
Who is the fund manager of JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is managed by Haresh Mehta, Tanvi Kacheria, Anand Shah. You can check the full list of fund managers in the "Fund Manager" section above.
What is the benchmark of JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The benchmark of JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is NIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index. This is the index against which the fund's performance is measured. Consistently beating the benchmark over long periods is a key indicator of a fund manager's skill.
When was JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth launched?
JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth was launched on 21 Aug 2025. The fund has been in existence for 1 years. A longer track record gives investors more data to evaluate how the fund has performed across different market cycles.
What is the minimum investment in JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The minimum investment in JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is ₹500 for a lump sum and ₹500 per month for a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan). SIPs allow you to invest a fixed amount regularly, making it easier to build wealth over time without needing a large upfront amount.
What is the exit load on JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth?
The exit load on JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Scheme Overview section above. Exit load is charged to discourage early withdrawals and protect long-term investors in the fund.
What category does JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth belong to?
JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct-Growth belongs to the Equity: Small Cap category. You can view other funds in this category.