Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund
This is the Direct plan of Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index 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 175 of 381 Index Funds 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 Index Funds (same plan and option). 175 of the 381 Index Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +12.75% · ranks 44 of 175 Index Funds
Volatility 19.1% vs 12.3% category avg
0.4% expense vs 0.5% 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 Index Funds average on 3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 3.93pp
- 3-year return (+12.75%) beats the Index Funds average (+9.23%)
- 5-year return (+12.91%) beats the Index Funds average (+8.20%)
- Low expense ratio (0.41%) vs the Index Funds average of 0.50%
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.33 below the Index Funds average of 0.46
- More volatile than its Index Funds peers (19.1% vs 12.3%)
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Index Funds)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -4.58% | -3.92% | -0.66% |
| 3M abs | -1.83% | -3.18% | +1.35% |
| 6M abs | +20.01% | +5.86% | +14.15% |
| 1Y CAGR | +3.84% | -0.09% | +3.93% |
| 3Y CAGR | +12.75% | +9.23% | +3.52% |
| 5Y CAGR | +12.91% | +8.20% | +4.71% |
Category average across peers in Index Funds (376 of 381 carry a figure for at least one period), 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 381 peers in Index Funds
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 Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index 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 | +5.90% | +6.37% | -0.47% | |
| 2025 | -6.42% | -5.29% | -1.13% | |
| 2024 | +26.22% | +27.52% | -1.30% | |
| 2023 | +48.04% | +49.76% | -1.72% | |
| 2022 | -3.48% | -2.65% | -0.83% | |
| 2021 | +61.37% | +63.41% | -2.04% | |
| 2020part | +20.86% | — | — |
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- Equity100.00%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹3,050Cr 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
Nippon India Mutual Fund is managed by Nippon Life India Asset Management, which took control of the former Reliance Mutual Fund in 2019 when Nippon Life of Japan bought out the Reliance Capital stake. It is among India's largest fund houses by assets and is best known for its small- and mid-cap franchise.
Fund Managers
HMHimanshu MangeStart date not disclosed
Chartered Accountant
Over 6 years of experience From Dec 23, 2023 onwards Fund Manager & Dealer - ETF, NAM India Feb 02, 2022 - December 22, 2023 Dealer - ETF, NAM India Dec 04, 2019 - Feb 01, 2022 TATA AIA Life Insurance Co. Ltd.: ETF Nifty Midcap 150, Nippon India ETF BSE Sensex Assistant Manager (Investment Operations – Finance & Accounts)
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is ₹34.99 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund delivered?
Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund has returned +3.84% over 1 year, +12.75% per year over 3 years, +12.91% per year over 5 years and +23.31% 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 Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.41% 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 Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund's largest holdings are Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (1.6%), Ather Energy Limited (1.5%), Karur Vysya Bank Limited (1.5%), Navin Fluorine International Limited (1.4%) and Welspun Corp Limited (1.4%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 19.1% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -26.9%. 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 0.33 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund's 0.33 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is managed by Himanshu Mange at Nippon India.
How is Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund taxed?
Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index 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.