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Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth

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  • Equity
  • Small-Cap
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NAV as on Oct 28, 2025
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Price per unit of the scheme.
₹ 99.0693-0.36%1 Day Change
4.58%
Minimum Investment₹1000
Expense Ratio0.91%

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bt_logoFUND PERFORMANCE

As On Oct 28, 2025
Compare fund’s performance against category average across different time periods
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6Out of 26 funds in the category
Category Avg Return
3.21%
Fund Return 4.58%
Low1.17%15.37%High
Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
For calculating Category Return & Scheme Ranking, only Growth & Direct schemes are considered.

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This Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
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Equity: Small-Cap Average NAV
    Topper in Equity: Small-Cap
    Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct Growth
    All Fund
    *For the other fund, rescaled NAVs are used
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    Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Investment Type
    Monthly Investment
    Time Period (yrs)
    Annual Return in %
    • Invested Amount
      ₹3,60,000
    • Return
      ₹92,631
    • Current Value
      ₹4,52,631

    bt_logoFUND SUMMARY

    Benchmark
    S&P BSE 250 SmallCap Index TR INR
    Expense Ratio
    0.91%
    Category Avg Expense Ratio
    0.68%
    Minimum Investment (Lumpsum/SIP)
    ₹ 1000 /₹ 1000
    Lock In (Years)
    No Lock-in
    Fund Size
    ₹ 4,881.59 Cr(As on Sep, 2025)
    Inception Date
    Jan 01, 2013
    Turnover
    34.00 %
    Exit Load
    For redemption / switch-out of units on or before 90 days from the date of allotment: 1.00% of applicable NAV. For redemption / switch-out of units after 90 days from the date of allotment: Nil. For units issued in Reinvestment of IDCW: Nil.

    bt_logoABOUT THE FUND

    Objective: The Scheme seeks to generate consistent long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of Small cap companies.

    Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth is an Equity - Small-Cap fund. The fund was launched inJan 01, 2013. Its risk level is . The NAV of the fund as onOct 28, 2025 is ₹99.07. Its expense ratio is 0.91 %. The fund has an AUM of ₹4,881.59 Cr.The fund is managed byVishal Gajwani,Dhaval Joshi,Abhinav Khandelwal.
    The minimum initial investment is  ₹1000 in Lumpsum mode.

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    bt_logoFUND MANAGER

    Vishal Gajwani
    Vishal Gajwani
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Apr 1, 2022 - Present
    • Fund Manager Rank8Out of 23
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      Rank measured on the basis of consistent alpha the fund manager delivered in the same category over a period of three years (factors only Direct plan, Growth option)
    • Schemes managed5
    • Total AUM₹ 25,863.57 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr9.63 %
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    1M
    3M
    6M
    1Y
    3Y
    5Y
    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 99.07
    4.58%
    3.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹4,881.59Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    ₹ 124.11
    3.25%
    2.87%
    Very High Risk
    ₹8,370.71Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Savings Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 25.04
    1.54%
    1.70%
    Moderately High risk
    ₹911.51Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 99.07
    • Fund Size₹4,881.59Cr
    Fund Return4.58%
    Category Return3.61%
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Plan Growth Option
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 124.11
    • Fund Size₹8,370.71Cr
    Fund Return3.25%
    Category Return2.87%
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Savings Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Moderately High risk
    • NAV₹ 25.04
    • Fund Size₹911.51Cr
    Fund Return1.54%
    Category Return1.70%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Dhaval Joshi
    Dhaval Joshi
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Nov 21, 2022 - Present
    • Schemes managed57
    • Total AUM₹ 3,30,442.87 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr33.50 %
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    1M
    3M
    6M
    1Y
    3Y
    5Y
    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund - The 30s Pln Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 22.85
    4.82%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹410.53Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund - The 40s Pln Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 21.49
    4.77%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹113.45Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Dir Growth
    --
    ₹ 28.01
    6.10%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹825.44Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund - The 30s Pln Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 22.85
    • Fund Size₹410.53Cr
    Fund Return4.82%
    Category Return--
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund - The 40s Pln Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 21.49
    • Fund Size₹113.45Cr
    Fund Return4.77%
    Category Return--
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Dir Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 28.01
    • Fund Size₹825.44Cr
    Fund Return6.10%
    Category Return--
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)
    Abhinav Khandelwal
    Abhinav Khandelwal
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    Lead Fund Manager.
    Oct 31, 2024 - Present
    • Schemes managed8
    • Total AUM₹ 23,421.65 Cr
    • Highest Return In 1 Yr7.23 %
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    3M
    6M
    1Y
    3Y
    5Y
    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAVFund ReturnCategory ReturnRiskFund Size
    Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 20.94
    5.38%
    3.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹4,065.07Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Consumption Fund Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 26.51
    3.10%
    -%
    Very High Risk
    ₹540.44Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Large & Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 30.50
    5.75%
    4.56%
    Very High Risk
    ₹2,646.53Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 20.94
    • Fund Size₹4,065.07Cr
    Fund Return5.38%
    Category Return3.61%
    Mahindra Manulife Consumption Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 26.51
    • Fund Size₹540.44Cr
    Fund Return3.10%
    Category Return--
    Mahindra Manulife Large & Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 30.50
    • Fund Size₹2,646.53Cr
    Fund Return5.75%
    Category Return4.56%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)

    bt_logoDETAILED PORTFOLIO

    As on Sep, 2025
    EQUITY (95.28%)
    DEBT (-%)
    CASH (4.72%)
    Allocation by Market Cap
    Large Cap(3.33%)
    Mid Cap(16.32%)
    Small Cap(73.55%)
    Industry Holdings
    • Auto Parts8.28%
    • Diversified Industrials6.86%
    • Banks Regional6.58%
    • Packaged Foods5.52%
    • Drug Manufacturers Specialty Generic5.29%
    • Specialty Finance5.12%
    Stock Holdings
    • Navin Fluorine International Ltd2.46%
    • Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd2.33%
    • TD Power Systems Ltd2.29%
    • Sai Life Sciences Ltd2.16%
    • Fortis Healthcare Ltd2.10%
    • Tega Industries Ltd2.07%

    bt_logoPERFORMANCE MEASURES

    Fund evaluation across critical parameters for better decision making. Study period is 3 years.
    • Consistency
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      It represents the consistency of a fund in beating its benchmark.
    • Downside Risk
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      Measured by Maximum Drawdown which shows the maximum loss from a peak to a nadir over a specified time period
    • Risk Adjusted Return
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      Risk adjusted return represents the return generated after factoring the risk taken to achieve it.
    • Volatility
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      Volatility represents the standard deviation of fund returns that is, how much the fund returns have deviated from the average.
    • Upside Capture Ratio
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      Fund performance relative to the index when the market is up. An upside capture ratio of >100 indicates better fund performance.
    • Downside Capture Ratio
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      Fund performance relative to the index when the market is down. A downside capture ratio of <100 indicates better fund performance.

    bt_logoHISTORICAL RISK MEASURES

    Statistical measures to evaluate mutual fund risk. All ratios are calculated for a three-year time duration.
    • Alpha: Excess return of the fund over benchmark
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      Any Alpha above zero is considered good. However, for comparison, a fund with a higher Alpha is considered better. Alpha is normally used in conjunction with Beta. If the Beta is high, it implies that the fund manager took a high risk to generate Alpha.
      -2.83
      This Fund
      VS
      -0.33
      Category Avg
    • R-Squared: How well the fund tracks benchmark
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      R-Squared measures the correlation of fund returns and its benchmark returns. It varies between 0 and 1. The metric, Beta makes no sense if R-Squared is equal to zero. Thus, both Beta and R-Squared should be used in conjunction. A fund with a high R-Squared and low Beta is considered a less risky fund.
      94.27
      This Fund
      VS
      89.52
      Category Avg
    • Beta: Risk of the fund in relation to benchmark
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      Beta >1 indicates that the fund is more volatile than its benchmark while Beta < 1 indicates that the fund is less volatile than its benchmark. The Beta of the benchmark is equal to 1.
      0.88
      This Fund
      VS
      0.82
      Category Avg
    • Sharpe Ratio: Risk adjusted return of the fund
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      Sharpe Ratio is a measure of return per unit of risk. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk adjusted return given by the fund.
      0.67
      This Fund
      VS
      0.78
      Category Avg
    • Sortino Ratio: Return per unit of bad risk
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      A variation of Sharpe ratio, Sortino considers only the downside risk. Unlike Sharpe ratio which considers both good risk and bad risk, Sortino factors only the bad risk. A high Sortino ratio indicates better return for each unit of downside risk.
      1.06
      This Fund
      VS
      1.26
      Category Avg
    • Standard Devation: Volatility of the fund
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      Standard deviation is a measure of dispersion of fund returns from its average return. A fund with a higher Standard deviation is more volatile than a fund with a low standard deviation.
      17.55
      This Fund
      VS
      16.65
      Category Avg
    Benchmark used in calculation : S&P BSE 500 India TR INR

    bt_logoPEER ANALYSIS

    1M
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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAV Fund Return Category ReturnRisk Fund Size
    Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct GrowthInvesco India Smallcap Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 48.01
    6.03%
    3.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 8,055.38 Cr
    Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund Direct GrowthMahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
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    ₹ 20.94
    5.38%
    3.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 4,065.07 Cr
    ITI Small Cap Fund Direct GrowthITI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 32.42
    4.85%
    3.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 2,622.42 Cr
    Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund Direct GrowthMirae Asset Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 11.96
    4.78%
    3.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 2,413.97 Cr
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct GrowthBandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    ₹ 52.65
    4.70%
    3.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 15,737.73 Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan GrowthAditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 99.07
    4.58%
    3.61%
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 4,881.59 Cr
    Invesco India Smallcap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 48.01
    • Fund Size₹ 8,055.38 Cr
    Fund Return6.03%
    Category Return3.61%
    Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 20.94
    • Fund Size₹ 4,065.07 Cr
    Fund Return5.38%
    Category Return3.61%
    ITI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 32.42
    • Fund Size₹ 2,622.42 Cr
    Fund Return4.85%
    Category Return3.61%
    Mirae Asset Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 11.96
    • Fund Size₹ 2,413.97 Cr
    Fund Return4.78%
    Category Return3.61%
    Bandhan Emerging Businesses Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 52.65
    • Fund Size₹ 15,737.73 Cr
    Fund Return4.70%
    Category Return3.61%
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 99.07
    • Fund Size₹ 4,881.59 Cr
    Fund Return4.58%
    Category Return3.61%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)

    bt_logoTOP FUNDS FROM THIS AMC

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    Fund NameMorningstar RatingNAV Fund Return Category Return Risk Fund Size (Cr)
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Commodities Equities Fund Glb Agri Plan Direct GrowthAditya Birla Sun Life Commodities Equities Fund Glb Agri Plan Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 37.35
    8.60%
    --
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 13.04 Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund Direct Plan GrowthAditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 165.76
    6.42%
    4.40%
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 7,648.87 Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Banking & Financial Services Direct GrowthAditya Birla Sun Life Banking & Financial Services Direct Growth
    ₹ 71.20
    6.36%
    7.34%
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 3,451.48 Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Dir GrowthAditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Dir Growth
    --
    ₹ 28.01
    6.10%
    --
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 825.44 Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Business Cycle Fund Direct GrowthAditya Birla Sun Life Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth
    --
    ₹ 16.42
    6.00%
    --
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 1,716.83 Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund Direct Plan GrowthAditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
    ₹ 2,096.16
    5.96%
    4.32%
    Very High Risk
    ₹ 23,265.55 Cr
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Commodities Equities Fund Glb Agri Plan Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 37.35
    • Fund Size₹ 13.04 Cr
    1 Month Return8.60%
    Category Return--
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Focused Equity Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 165.76
    • Fund Size₹ 7,648.87 Cr
    1 Month Return6.42%
    Category Return4.40%
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Banking & Financial Services Direct Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 71.20
    • Fund Size₹ 3,451.48 Cr
    1 Month Return6.36%
    Category Return7.34%
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Dir Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 28.01
    • Fund Size₹ 825.44 Cr
    1 Month Return6.10%
    Category Return--
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth
    Very High Risk--
    • NAV₹ 16.42
    • Fund Size₹ 1,716.83 Cr
    1 Month Return6.00%
    Category Return--
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth
    Very High Risk
    • NAV₹ 2,096.16
    • Fund Size₹ 23,265.55 Cr
    1 Month Return5.96%
    Category Return4.32%
    Returns <= 1 year are absolute and > 1 year are annualised (CAGR)

    bt_logoABOUT THE AMC

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    Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd
    Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd manages assets worth ₹ 4,20,635.48 crores. It’s current offering of mutual fund schemes includes 40 equity, 86 debt and 16 hybrid schemes.
    phone icon
    Phone
    +91 22 4356 8008/ 8000
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    Email
    abslamc.cs@adityabirlacapital.com
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    AUM
    ₹ 4,20,635.48 Cr (
    As on Sep 30, 2025
    )
    location
    Address
    One World Centre, Tower 1, 17th Floor Mumbai,400 013

    bt_logoFAQ's

    What is the category of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth ?
    The category of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth is Equity - Small-Cap
    What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth ?
    The current NAV of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth as on Oct 28, 2025 is ₹99.07
    How safe is Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth ?
    The risk level of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth is Very High.
    What are short term returns given by Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth ?
    The return given by Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth in 1 month is 4.58%, 3 months is 1.67%, 6 months is 11.93%, and 1 year is 1.17%
    What are the long term returns given by Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth ?
    The return given by Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth in 3 years is 19.55% and 5 years is 24.34%.
    What is the expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth ?
    The expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth is 0.91%
    What is the AUM of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth ?
    The assets under Management (AUM) of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth is Rs 4,881.59 crores.
    What is the minimum investment in Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth ?
    The minimum Lumpsum investment in Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth is ₹1,000.00 and the minimum SIP investment in Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth is ₹1,000.00
    What is the asset allocation of Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth?
    Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth has an exposure of 95.28% in Equity and 4.72% in Cash & Money Market Securities

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