About UTI Small Cap Fund
UTI Small Cap Fund is a small cap fund managed by UTI 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 objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of small cap companies. 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 UTI 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
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹29.4402 | 148618 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹29.4402 | 148619 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹26.9655 | 148617 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹26.9652 | 148616 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of UTI Small Cap Fund today?
The NAV of UTI Small Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹29.4402 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹26.9655, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has UTI Small Cap Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 4.33%, and 12.66% a year over 3 years and 13.28% a year over 5 years. That places it 16 of 25 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of UTI Small Cap Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.06% 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 UTI Small Cap Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has UTI Small Cap Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 22.3% from 11 Dec 2024 to 3 Mar 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 89% ended in a gain.
Which category does UTI Small Cap Fund belong to?
It is a Small Cap Fund from UTI 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 UTI 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.