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Nippon India Small Cap 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: ₹193.85-0.87%
22 Oct 2026
Holdings Analysis
Equity, debt and cash allocation snapshot with market cap distribution for Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth.
Market Cap Distribution
Large Cap (14.7%)
Mid Cap (13.4%)
Small Cap (71.9%)
Historical Asset Allocation
| Asset | 30 Sep 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | 31 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 97.38% | 97.17% | 97.26% | 96.94% | 97.09% | 97.17% |
| Debt | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.23% |
| Others (incl. cash) | 2.60% | 2.81% | 2.73% | 3.04% | 2.91% | 2.60% |
| Commodities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Portfolio Snapshot
No. of Securities
256
P/E Ratio
27.57
P/B Ratio
3.59
Top Holding %
2.60%
Top 5 Holdings %
9.74%
Top 10 Holdings %
15.98%
AUM
₹80,906 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.69%
Since Inception
23.08%
Max Drawdown
-0.49%
Alpha
2.70%
Sharpe Ratio
0.52
Top Portfolio Holdings by Weight
Latest portfolio holdings sorted by allocation weight. Includes instrument name, sector, number of shares, market value (₹ Cr) and percentage of net assets. Switch dates or categories using the controls below.
| Instrument | Sector | No. of Shares | Value (Rs. Cr) | Weight | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Power Systems Ltd. | Capital Goods | 1,93,07,704 | 1,517.68 | 1.88% | 0.06%↑ |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. | Capital Goods | 3,45,08,595 | 1,433.83 | 1.77% | -0.08%↓ |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Financial | 1,99,54,929 | 1,414.21 | 1.75% | 0.04%↑ |
| Apar Industries Ltd. | Consumer Staples | 8,08,204 | 1,404.98 | 1.74% | 0.01%↑ |
| ACME Solar Holdings Ltd. | Energy | 2,44,87,415 | 1,075 | 1.33% | 0.14%↑ |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. | Financial | 3,19,07,252 | 1,036.35 | 1.28% | -0.06%↓ |
| Sai Life Sciences Ltd. | Healthcare | 65,63,832 | 1,000.66 | 1.24% | 0.08%↑ |
| Sundram Fasteners Ltd. | Capital Goods | 85,22,020 | 970.91 | 1.20% | -0.04%↓ |
| State Bank of India | Financial | 1,00,00,000 | 959.5 | 1.19% | -0.09%↓ |
| Elantas Beck India Ltd. | Chemicals | 6,77,636 | 937.78 | 1.16% | 0.21%↑ |
| Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd. | Services | 28,00,000 | 924.11 | 1.14% | -0.01%↓ |
| Avalon Technologies Ltd. | Capital Goods | 38,79,742 | 891.06 | 1.10% | -0.02%↓ |
| Zydus Wellness Ltd. | Consumer Staples | 1,71,32,587 | 878.56 | 1.09% | -0.01%↓ |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | Consumer Staples | 45,26,597 | 850.59 | 1.05% | 0.36%↑ |
| Kirloskar Brothers Ltd. | Capital Goods | 45,25,148 | 803.17 | 0.99% | -0.05%↓ |
| Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. | Capital Goods | 34,00,001 | 783.43 | 0.97% | 0.11%↑ |
| MTAR Technologies Ltd. | Capital Goods | 9,54,732 | 744.4 | 0.92% | 0.11%↑ |
| Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. | Consumer Staples | 1,11,31,698 | 737.86 | 0.91% | -0.02%↓ |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | Financial | 59,77,976 | 732.9 | 0.91% | -0.03%↓ |
| NLC India Ltd. | Energy | 2,75,87,015 | 721.95 | 0.89% | 0.00% |
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Sector-wise Portfolio Allocation
Equity exposure by sector as a percentage of total net assets, tracked across recent portfolio dates. Identifies concentration risk and sector rotation trends in the fund's holdings.
| Sector | 30 Sep 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | 31 May 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Goods | 19.13% | 18.99% | 18.25% | 19.16% | 19.58% | 18.93% |
| Financial | 14.06% | 14.40% | 14.67% | 13.28% | 11.85% | 12.32% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.72% | 10.38% | 10.35% | 10.48% | 10.42% | 11.07% |
| Services | 9.32% | 9.46% | 9.24% | 8.34% | 9.04% | 9.76% |
| Healthcare | 9.05% | 9.28% | 9.71% | 9.65% | 9.49% | 8.84% |
| Chemicals | 6.68% | 6.48% | 6.20% | 6.19% | 6.29% | 6.51% |
| Automobile | 6.06% | 5.67% | 5.58% | 5.64% | 5.78% | 5.67% |
| Materials | 4.58% | 4.87% | 5.18% | 5.03% | 5.24% | 5.11% |
| Energy | 3.99% | 3.81% | 3.74% | 4.05% | 3.48% | 3.75% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 3.49% | 3.55% | 3.87% | 3.69% | 3.83% | 4.21% |
| Metals & Mining | 2.74% | 2.48% | 2.55% | 2.73% | 2.62% | 2.46% |
| Technology | 2.56% | 2.69% | 2.61% | 2.40% | 3.28% | 3.22% |
| Textiles | 1.88% | 1.87% | 1.83% | 1.97% | 1.76% | 1.83% |
| Construction | 1.40% | 1.48% | 1.50% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% |
| Communication | 1.07% | 1.08% | 1.10% | 1.71% | 1.64% | 0.81% |
| Insurance | 0.65% | 0.68% | 0.71% | 0.75% | 0.81% | 0.62% |
Equity Insights
A detailed look at the equity holdings of this scheme — aggregated scores on value, momentum, quality parameters along with diversification and performance analysis.
Style Analysis
Value score
43.3 / 100
Weighted average Value score is 43.3. This indicates that portfolio is relatively reasonably valued using composite of value measures.
Price Momentum score
55.5 / 100
Weighted average Price Momentum score is 55.5. This indicates that portfolio has average momentum using composite of momentum measures.
Quality score
62.4 / 100
Weighted average Quality score is 62.4. This indicates that portfolio has average quality using composite of quality measures.
QVM score
57.0 / 100
Weighted average QVM score is 57.0. This indicates that portfolio has average QVM score and hence a neutral stance is warranted.
Red Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top holdings of Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
The top holdings of Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth as of 30 Sep 2026 are Others (2.60%), TD Power Systems Ltd. (1.88%), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (1.77%), HDFC Bank Ltd. (1.75%), Apar Industries Ltd. (1.74%). These top 5 stocks together account for 9.74% of the total portfolio. You can view the complete holdings breakdown above.
How many stocks does Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth hold in its portfolio?
Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth holds 256 stocks in its portfolio as of 30 Sep 2026. The fund's portfolio size reflects the fund manager's investment approach, a more concentrated portfolio indicates higher conviction bets, while a larger number of holdings suggests a more diversified strategy.
What is the sector allocation of Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
As of 30 Sep 2026, Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth's top sector allocations are Capital Goods (19.13%), Financial (14.06%), Consumer Staples (10.72%). You can find detailed sector allocation above.
What is the equity and debt allocation of Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
As of 30 Sep 2026, Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth has 97.38% allocated to equity, and 0.02% to debt. You can also check the historical trends above.
What is the market cap allocation of Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
As of 30 Sep 2026, Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth's market cap allocation is 14.70% in large caps, 13.40% in mid caps, and 71.90% in small caps.
What is the PE ratio of Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth's portfolio?
The portfolio PE ratio of Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is 27.57 as of 30 Sep 2026. The portfolio PE ratio tells you how expensive or cheap the fund's holdings are relative to their earnings.
What is the credit quality of Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
A credit rating breakdown is not available for Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth — its non-equity allocation was 0.02% as of the latest disclosure. This is common when a fund's non-equity holdings are mostly cash or short-term money market instruments, which aren't assigned a credit rating the way bonds are.
When is the latest portfolio disclosure for Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
The latest portfolio disclosure for Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is as of 30 Sep 2026. SEBI requires all mutual funds to disclose their complete portfolio holdings on a monthly basis, typically within 10 days of the end of each month.