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SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund

SBI Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
14.3%
a year
NAV
₹19.96
▲ 1.55% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹1,788 Cr
Expense ratio
0.44%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹19.56 and has returned 13.74% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year4.6%1.1%ahead138 of 322
3 years14.3%9.5%ahead37 of 168
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-0.3%-0.3%
3 months4%3.9%
6 months20.8%20.6%
1 year4.6%4.2%
2 yearsp.a.-0.5%-0.9%
3 yearsp.a.14.3%13.7%

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 Oct 2022.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 4.65% in the last 1Y

15.617.920.218 Sept 202519 Mar 202618 Sept 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
₹26,324
XIRR (per year)
9.09%
Value today
₹2,06,324

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 August 2026

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
Sona Blw Precision Forgings LtdAuto Components1.65%
Ather Energy LtdAutomobiles1.49%
Karur Vysya Bank LtdBanks1.49%
Navin Fluorine International LtdChemicals & Petrochemicals1.45%
Welspun Corp LtdIndustrial Products1.42%
Piramal Finance LtdFinance1.26%
Delhivery LtdTransport Services1.16%
HFCL LtdTelecom - Services1.16%
Central Depository Services (I) LtdCapital Markets1.13%
RBL Bank LtdBanks1.07%

and 240 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Finance9.59%
  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology8.48%
  • Industrial Products7.75%
  • Auto Components6.86%
  • Capital Markets5.86%
  • Chemicals & Petrochemicals5.79%
  • Banks5.34%
  • Healthcare Services4.39%

and 38 more sectors.

From the monthly portfolio SBI Mutual Fund publishes for this scheme, as required by SEBI.Original disclosure

What the ride has been like

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

How bumpy
18.9% a year
6.8% more than the category average — the bumpier side
Worst fall so far
−26.2%
Sept 2024 to Mar 2025.
Years that made money
75.6%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
13.2% to 23.1%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 19.4%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
21 Sept 2022
Portfolio turnover
0.32x
Expense ratio
0.44%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Viral Chhadva

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund against other funds in the Index Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund31.6%30.87%0.63%₹3,581 Cr
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund25.83%25.76%17.85%0.49%₹2,919 Cr
UTI Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund9.35%21.1%0.84%₹846 Cr
ICICI Prudential Nifty Pharma Index Fund18.45%19.92%0.48%₹157 Cr
Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund5.44%19.6%0.54%₹2,251 Cr
Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund11.86%19.37%0.35%₹250 Cr
SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund4.65%14.3%0.44%₹1,788 Cr

About SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund

SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is a index fund managed by SBI Mutual Fund. Passively track a market index such as the Nifty 50 or Sensex, with low costs and returns close to the index.

The investment objective of the scheme is to provide returns that closely correspond to the total returns of the securities as represented by the underlying index, subject to tracking error. However, there is no guarantee or assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by SBI 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₹19.9612150677
DirectIDCW₹19.9607150678
RegularGrowth₹19.5587150676
RegularIDCW₹19.5593150679

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund today?

The NAV of SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹19.9612 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹19.5587, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 4.65%, and 14.3% a year over 3 years. That places it 37 of 168 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.44% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 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 SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 26.2% from 23 Sept 2024 to 3 Mar 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 76% ended in a gain.

What does SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund invest in?

As on 31 Aug 2026 it held 250 positions, the largest being Sona Blw Precision Forgings Ltd (1.6%), Ather Energy Ltd (1.5%), Karur Vysya Bank Ltd (1.5%). Its biggest sector was finance at 9.6% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund belong to?

It is a Index Fund from SBI Mutual Fund. Passively track a market index such as the Nifty 50 or Sensex, with low costs and returns close to the index.

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 SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index 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.