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ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Small Cap Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 21 of 25 over 3 years
3-year returns
10.7%
a year
NAV
₹102.11
▼ 0.1% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹9,791 Cr
Expense ratio
1.18%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹89.78 and has returned 9.53% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average small cap fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year3.8%11%behind26 of 30
3 years10.7%14.4%behind21 of 25
5 years12.2%14.5%behind17 of 21
10 years16.6%16.8%behind9 of 12
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month0%-0.1%
3 months-2%-2.2%
6 months6.9%6.4%
1 year3.8%2.8%
2 yearsp.a.4%3%
3 yearsp.a.10.7%9.5%
5 yearsp.a.12.2%11%
7 yearsp.a.21.6%20.1%
10 yearsp.a.16.6%15.3%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 3.78% in the last 1Y

84.494.4104.413 Nov 202515 May 202613 Nov 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
₹
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹17,215
XIRR (per year)
6.04%
Value today
₹1,97,215

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 July 2026

  • Equity97.2%
  • Cash2.5%
  • Debt0.25%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
Shadowfax Technologies LtdTransport Services2.89%
Atul LtdChemicals & Petrochemicals2.47%
Mahindra & Mahindra LtdAutomobiles2.34%
RR Kabel LtdIndustrial Products2.18%
Sedemac Mechatronics LtdAuto Components1.92%
Minda Corporation LtdAuto Components1.87%
Timken India LtdIndustrial Products1.83%
Pfizer LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology1.81%
Travel Food Services LtdLeisure Services1.8%
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India LtdAuto Components1.73%

and 123 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Auto Components12.1%
  • Industrial Products12%
  • Chemicals & Petrochemicals8.49%
  • Capital Markets6.21%
  • Finance5.67%
  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology5.26%
  • Leisure Services4.01%
  • Healthcare Services3.44%

and 29 more sectors.

From the monthly portfolio ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund publishes for this scheme, as required by SEBI. Cash covers bank balances, treasury bills lent overnight and money due to the scheme, which carry no ISIN and so are shown as the remainder.Original disclosure

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
14.5% a year
2.6% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−45.1%
Jan 2018 to Mar 2020, against −31.2% for the category.
Years that made money
78.2%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-11.3% to 49.8%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 20.4%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
2 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
1.22x
Expense ratio
1.18%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Rajat Chandak, Sharmila D'Silva, Aatur Shah, Sakshat Goel, Gaurav Jain

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund against other funds in the Small Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
BANDHAN Small Cap Fund9.26%22.38%19.28%0.61%₹35,856 Cr
ITI Small Cap Fund19.78%21.71%17.3%0.86%₹3,666 Cr
Invesco India Small Cap Fund19.88%21.41%19.7%0.63%₹16,131 Cr
Bank of India Small Cap Fund26.56%18.87%18.7%0.73%₹3,671 Cr
Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund16.08%18.68%–0.92%₹5,373 Cr
LIC MF Small Cap Fund17.71%17.58%–1.32%₹841 Cr
ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund3.78%10.68%12.23%1.18%₹9,791 Cr

About ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund

ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund is a small cap fund managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in smaller companies (ranked beyond 250). The highest growth potential among diversified equity funds, and the most volatile; best held for 7 years or more.

The primary objective of the Scheme is to seek to generate capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equity and equity related securities of small cap stocks. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme would be achieved.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.

The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.

Tax on your gains

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹102.11120591
DirectIDCW₹67.43120870
RegularGrowth₹89.78106823
RegularIDCW₹30.10106822

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund today?

The NAV of ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹102.11 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹89.78, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 3.78%, and 10.68% a year over 3 years and 12.23% a year over 5 years. That places it 21 of 25 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.18% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.

What is the minimum SIP amount in ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 45.1% from 24 Jan 2018 to 24 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 78% ended in a gain.

What does ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund invest in?

As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 133 positions, the largest being Shadowfax Technologies Ltd (2.9%), Atul Ltd (2.5%), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (2.3%). Its biggest sector was auto components at 12.1% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund belong to?

It is a Small Cap Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in smaller companies (ranked beyond 250). The highest growth potential among diversified equity funds, and the most volatile; best held for 7 years or more.

What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?

Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.

How are gains from ICICI Prudential Small Cap Fund taxed?

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.