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Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund

Kotak Small Cap Fund

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Small Cap Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 17 of 25 over 3 years
3-year returns
11.7%
a year
NAV
₹320.50
▼ 0.28% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹19,141 Cr
Expense ratio
0.65%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹269.19 and has returned 10.41% 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 year5.9%11%behind22 of 30
3 years11.7%14.4%behind17 of 25
5 years10.9%14.5%behind20 of 21
10 years17.4%16.8%ahead7 of 12
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month0.7%0.6%
3 months-2.3%-2.6%
6 months7%6.4%
1 year5.9%4.7%
2 yearsp.a.2%0.9%
3 yearsp.a.11.7%10.4%
5 yearsp.a.10.9%9.6%
7 yearsp.a.22.5%20.9%
10 yearsp.a.17.4%15.9%

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

▲ 5.88% in the last 1Y

258.5294.9331.313 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
₹18,245
XIRR (per year)
6.39%
Value today
₹1,98,245

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

What the ride has been like

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

How bumpy
15.6% a year
1.5% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−40.6%
Jan 2018 to Mar 2020, against −31.2% for the category.
Years that made money
73.8%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-8.9% to 48.9%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 21.5%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.16x
Expense ratio
0.65%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Harish Bihani

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

How it compares

Kotak 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
Kotak Small Cap Fund5.88%11.68%10.91%0.65%₹19,141 Cr

About Kotak Small Cap Fund

Kotak Small Cap Fund is a small cap fund managed by Kotak Mahindra 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 investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related securities by investing predominantly in small cap companies. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Kotak Mahindra 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₹320.499120164
DirectPayout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option₹140.772120163
RegularGrowth₹269.192102875
RegularPayout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option₹117.44102874

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Kotak Small Cap Fund today?

The NAV of Kotak Small Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹320.499 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹269.192, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Kotak Small Cap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 5.88%, and 11.68% a year over 3 years and 10.91% a year over 5 years. That places it 17 of 25 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Kotak Small Cap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.65% 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 Kotak Small Cap Fund?

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

How much has Kotak Small Cap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 40.6% from 8 Jan 2018 to 24 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 74% ended in a gain.

Which category does Kotak Small Cap Fund belong to?

It is a Small Cap Fund from Kotak Mahindra 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 Kotak 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.