ITI Small Cap Fund
This is the Direct plan of ITI 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
★★★★☆4/5 vs 24 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). 24 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 +23.23% · ranks 1 of 24 Small Cap Funds
Volatility 19.3% vs 16.8% category avg
0.8% expense vs 0.9% category avg
100% 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
- Ahead of the Small Cap Fund average on 3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 7.96pp
- 3-year return (+23.23%) beats the Small Cap Fund average (+15.11%)
- 5-year return (+17.85%) beats the Small Cap Fund average (+15.31%)
- Ranks #5 of 31 on 1-year return in its Small Cap Fund cohort
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.87 vs 0.50 Small Cap Fund average
Concerns
- More volatile than its Small Cap Fund peers (19.3% vs 16.8%)
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 | -3.81% | -3.09% | -0.72% |
| 3M abs | +2.73% | +1.79% | +0.94% |
| 6M abs | +31.46% | +24.33% | +7.13% |
| 1Y CAGR | +18.85% | +10.89% | +7.96% |
| 3Y CAGR | +23.23% | +15.11% | +8.12% |
| 5Y CAGR | +17.85% | +15.31% | +2.54% |
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 ITI 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 | +19.35% | +6.37% | +12.98% | |
| 2025 | -2.54% | -5.29% | +2.75% | |
| 2024 | +36.28% | +27.52% | +8.76% | |
| 2023 | +54.63% | +49.76% | +4.87% | |
| 2022 | -2.37% | -2.65% | +0.28% | |
| 2021 | +34.93% | +63.41% | -28.48% | |
| 2020part | +15.95% | — | — |
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 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity95.93%
- Cash & Equivalents3.81%
- Other0.26%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹2,977Cr in April - June 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
ITI Mutual Fund is run by ITI Asset Management, part of the Investment Trust of India group. It launched its first schemes in 2019 and runs a mix of equity, hybrid and debt funds.
Fund Managers
DSDhimant ShahManaging since 08 Aug 2022
Co- Head Equity Manager
B.Com & CA
Mr. Shah has joined ITI Asset Management Limited in August 2022 and has over 26 years of work experience in capital markets. Past Experience: July 2020- July 2022 with Oneup Finance as Head Research and Co-Fund Manager- Equities; June 2011- Oct 2019 with Principal AMC as Senior Fund Manager.
ARAlok RanjanManaging since 08 May 2026
Co- Head Equity Manager
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics, MBA (Finance)
Mr. Alok joined ITI AMC in November 2024 and has over 25 years of work experience in fund management, portfolio management and equity research. Past experience:- Prior to joining ITI AMC, he was associated with ITI Alternate Funds Management Ltd as CEO from January 2024 to October 2024. Prior to ITI Alternate Funds Management Ltd he was associated with ITI AMC from September 2023 to December 2023 as Senior Fund Manager. Prior to ITI AMC he was associated with IDBI Asset Management Company Limited as CIO - Equity from August 2021 to September 2023 and his primary responsibility included fund management activities. Prior to that, he was associated with Shriram Asset Management Company Limited as Senior Fund Manager from July 2020 to January 2021. Prior to that he was associated with Way2Wealth Brokers Pvt. Ltd. as a Research Portfolio Manager from August 2007 to July 2020.
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.
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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.
From the blog
Small-cap funds: median up 12.4% while large caps fell
02 Oct 2026
In the year to 1 October 2026 the median small-cap fund gained 12.41%; only 2 of 31 lost money. The 1, 3, 5 and 10-year spread, best, worst and drawdowns.
Back above February: which equity funds have recovered
19 Aug 2026
By 18 August 2026, 256 of 306 diversified equity funds were back above their 27 February NAV, every small-cap fund but only 17 of 33 large caps.
Small-cap funds in July 2026: up 25% from the March low
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By 9 July 2026 the median small-cap fund had risen 25.53% from its March low, and 23 of 34 stood above their pre-March peaks. The index is still 4% short.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of ITI Small Cap Fund?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of ITI Small Cap Fund is ₹37.43 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has ITI Small Cap Fund delivered?
ITI Small Cap Fund has returned +18.85% over 1 year, +23.23% per year over 3 years, +17.85% per year over 5 years and +22.05% 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 ITI Small Cap Fund?
ITI Small Cap Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.84% 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 ITI Small Cap Fund?
ITI Small Cap Fund's largest holdings are Acutaas Chemicals Limited (3.5%), Welspun Corp Limited (2.6%), Laurus Labs Limited (2.4%), Karur Vysya Bank Limited (2.1%) and VA Tech Wabag Limited (1.9%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is ITI Small Cap Fund?
ITI Small Cap Fund is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 19.3% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -39.9%. 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 0.87 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. ITI Small Cap Fund's 0.87 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of ITI Small Cap Fund?
ITI Small Cap Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Smallcap 250 Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages ITI Small Cap Fund?
ITI Small Cap Fund is managed by Dhimant Shah and Alok Ranjan at ITI.
How is ITI Small Cap Fund taxed?
ITI 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.