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PGIM India Mutual Fund

PGIM India Small Cap Fund

PGIM India Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Small Cap Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 10 of 25 over 3 years
3-year returns
15.4%
a year
NAV
₹20.26
▼ 0.1% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹1,739 Cr
Expense ratio
0.94%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹1,000

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹18.56 and has returned 13.66% 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 year14.6%11%ahead10 of 30
3 years15.4%14.4%ahead10 of 25
5 years12%14.5%behind18 of 21
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month3.3%3.1%
3 months1.1%0.7%
6 months14.7%13.8%
1 year14.6%12.8%
2 yearsp.a.11.5%9.8%
3 yearsp.a.15.4%13.7%
5 yearsp.a.12%10.2%

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 Aug 2021.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 14.59% in the last 1Y

15.217.820.413 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
₹42,773
XIRR (per year)
14.38%
Value today
₹2,22,773

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
15.8% a year
1.3% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−24.6%
Jan 2022 to Jun 2022, against −31.2% for the category.
Years that made money
89.2%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
7.8% to 21.7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 15.7%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
29 Jul 2021
Portfolio turnover
0.64x
Expense ratio
0.94%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Vinay Paharia, Puneet Pal, Utsav Mehta, Vivek Sharma

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

How it compares

PGIM India 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
PGIM India Small Cap Fund14.59%15.41%12.01%0.94%₹1,739 Cr

About PGIM India Small Cap Fund

PGIM India Small Cap Fund is a small cap fund managed by PGIM India 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.

To achieve long term capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equity and equity related instruments of small cap companies.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by PGIM India 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
DirectDirect Growth₹20.26149019
DirectDirect IDCW₹15.94149031
RegularRegular Growth₹18.56149020
RegularRegular IDCW₹15.11149032

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of PGIM India Small Cap Fund today?

The NAV of PGIM India Small Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹20.26 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹18.56, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has PGIM India Small Cap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 14.59%, and 15.41% a year over 3 years and 12.01% a year over 5 years. That places it 10 of 25 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of PGIM India Small Cap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.94% 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 PGIM India Small Cap Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹1,000, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has PGIM India Small Cap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 24.6% from 17 Jan 2022 to 20 Jun 2022. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 89% ended in a gain.

Which category does PGIM India Small Cap Fund belong to?

It is a Small Cap Fund from PGIM India 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 PGIM India 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.