Sundaram Small Cap Fund
This is the Direct plan of Sundaram Small Cap Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 26 of 35 Small Cap Fund peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Small Cap Fund (same plan and option). 26 of the 35 Small Cap Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +13.70% · ranks 10 of 26 Small Cap Funds
Volatility 16.7% vs 17.0% category avg
1.0% expense vs 1.0% category avg
89% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.43 vs 0.39 Small Cap Fund average
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Small Cap Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -10.58% | -10.15% | -0.43% |
| 3M abs | -4.68% | -4.28% | -0.40% |
| 6M abs | +1.28% | +3.67% | -2.39% |
| 1Y CAGR | +2.24% | +2.02% | +0.22% |
| 3Y CAGR | +13.70% | +13.27% | +0.43% |
| 5Y CAGR | +13.64% | +14.01% | -0.37% |
Category average across peers in Small Cap Fund (up to 35 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 35 peers in Small Cap Fund
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Sundaram Small Cap Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +4.43% | -1.25% | +5.68% | |
| 2025 | +1.48% | -5.29% | +6.77% | |
| 2024 | +20.41% | +27.52% | -7.11% | |
| 2023 | +46.91% | +49.76% | -2.85% | |
| 2022 | -0.92% | -2.65% | +1.73% | |
| 2021 | +61.97% | +63.41% | -1.44% | |
| 2020 | +27.38% | +27.11% | +0.27% | |
| 2019 | -5.15% | -7.26% | +2.11% | |
| 2018 | -28.63% | -26.33% | -2.30% | |
| 2017 | +56.68% | +58.25% | -1.57% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Asset allocation
As on 30 Sep 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity95.87%
- Cash & Equivalents3.38%
- Debt0.75%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹4,061Cr in July - September 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.
AMC Profile
Sundaram Mutual Fund is run by Sundaram Asset Management, part of the Chennai-based Sundaram Finance group, and has been in business since 1996. It absorbed Principal Mutual Fund's schemes in 2021 and has a long-standing small- and mid-cap franchise.
Fund Managers
RSRohit SeksariaStart date not disclosed
B.Com, PGDM, CFA BE, PGPM
Sundaram Asset Management Co. Jan 2017 to till date Assistant Fund Manager – Equity Progress Capital Pte, Singapore Sundaram Financial Services Jun 2013 to Dec 2016 Senior Analyst Matchpoint Investment Management Asia, Hong Kong Jul 2010 to Mar 2013 Progress Capital Pte, Singapore Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Jul 2007 to Jul 2010 Senior Analyst Irevna Research Services Dec 2002 to Jul 2007 Head of Research UTI Mutual Fund May 2002 to Dec 2002 Manager Jan 2022 to Present Sundaram Asset Management - Fund Manager - Equity 2015 to Oct 2019 - Principal MF,: Sr Analyst, Oct 2014 to August 2015 - Antique Stock Broking- AVP- Institutional Research-IT Services, Nov 2009 to Oct 2014 Tata Securities AVP- Institutional Research-IT Services, Telecom
- Sundaram Arbitrage Fund
- Sundaram ELSS Tax Saver Fund
- Sundaram Financial Services Opportunities Fund
- Sundaram Flexicap Fund
- Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series III
- Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series IV
- Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series V
- Sundaram Long Term Micro cap Tax Advantage Fund Series VI
- Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series III
- Sundaram Long Term Tax Advantage Fund Series IV
- Sundaram Multi Asset Allocation Fund
- Sundaram Nifty 100 Equal Weight Fund
- Sundaram Services Fund
- Sundaram Consumption Fund (Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund) - Direct Plan - GROWTH
- Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Dividend Yield Fund) - Direct Plan - GROWTH
SSShalav SaketStart date not disclosed
Overseas Investment s Associate
America Securities Ltd • 2020 - 2022 - Consulting in Pricewaterhouse Coopers Ltd • 2017 - 2018 - Software Engineering in Samsung R & D Insitute Ltd • 2015 - 2017 - Software Engireering - Wipro Technologies Ltd • 2024 - Till Date - Associate Fund Manager - Sundaram Asset Management Company Limited • 2021 - 2024 - Assistant Fund Manager & BFSI sector analyst - Canara HSBC Life Insurance
Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. Benchmark and dealing terms from it and this scheme's SEBI-filed Scheme Information Document on AMFI. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
Explore from here
Sundaram in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
Sundaram Mutual bets on mid- and small-caps with new Rs 350-crore SIF offering
Moneycontrol.com · 2d ago
Sundaram MF enters SIF space; Choice MF launches first active equity fund
Business Standard · 2d ago
Sundaram Mutual Fund aims to raise Rs 350 cr in maiden SIF offering
CNBC TV18 · 2d ago
Sundaram MF enters SIF business with launch of Select Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund
BusinessLine · 2d ago
Sundaram Mutual Fund announces launch of Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund through its SIF platform Select
The Economic Times · 2d ago
Sundaram Short Duration Fund-IDCW Yearly
The Economic Times · 08 Sep 2026
Sundaram Short Duration Fund-IDCW Quarterly
The Economic Times · 06 Sep 2026
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The Economic Times · 26 Aug 2026
Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Small Cap funds
Small cap funds invest in companies beyond the top 250 by size. They offer the highest growth potential of any equity category and also the sharpest falls, so they suit long horizons and strong stomachs.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Sundaram Small Cap Fund?
As of 23 Oct 2026, the NAV of Sundaram Small Cap Fund is ₹301.62 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Sundaram Small Cap Fund delivered?
Sundaram Small Cap Fund has returned +2.24% over 1 year, +13.70% per year over 3 years, +13.64% per year over 5 years and +17.00% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Small Cap Fund?
Sundaram Small Cap Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.99% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Sundaram Small Cap Fund?
Sundaram Small Cap Fund's largest holdings are MTAR Technologies Ltd (5.0%), Rate Gain Travel Technologies Ltd (3.2%), S.J.S. Enterprises Ltd (3.2%), Eternal Ltd (Previously Zomato Ltd) (3.2%) and Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (2.8%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Sundaram Small Cap Fund?
Sundaram Small Cap Fund sits at the very high level on our estimate of SEBI's risk-o-meter scale, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 16.7% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was 57.1%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.43 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Sundaram Small Cap Fund's 0.43 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Sundaram Small Cap Fund?
Sundaram Small Cap Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Small Cap 250 TRI. The alpha, beta and capture figures on this page are measured against the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI, the closest index whose daily history we hold.
Who manages Sundaram Small Cap Fund?
Sundaram Small Cap Fund is managed by Rohit Seksaria and Shalav Saket at Sundaram.
When was Sundaram Small Cap Fund launched, and what is its objective?
Sundaram Small Cap Fund was launched on 01 Feb 2005. its stated objective is: The objective of the scheme is to achieve capital appreciation by investing predominantly in stocks that are termed as small-cap stocks. No Guarantee: Investors are neither being offered any guaranteed/indicated returns nor any guarantee on repayment of capital by the Scheme. Both are as filed in the scheme's own Scheme Summary Document.
How is Sundaram Small Cap Fund taxed?
Sundaram Small Cap Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.