PGIM India Small Cap Fund
Small Cap Fund · PGIM India Asset Management Private Limite
Among the 142 similar small cap funds we track, this one has grown money a bit faster than average. ₹1 lakh invested 5 years ago would be about ₹1.9 lakh today. Investing ₹10,000 every month for the last 5 years would have put in ₹6.1 lakh and grown it to about ₹8.9 lakh. Be warned: in its worst stretch, ₹1 lakh briefly shrank to about ₹75,410. Expect meaningful ups and downs on the way.
New to fund research? Start with the 5-minute guide. The detailed numbers below back all of this up.PGIM India Small Cap Fund is a small cap fund from PGIM India Asset Management Private Limite. It has a track record of about 5.1 years. As of the latest data it carries an RS rating of 73/99 (its recent momentum versus category peers) and a King Score of 77/100 (a long-term quality composite). The current NAV is ₹19.8 (as of 2026-09-16).
Growth of ₹100 - last 5 years
PGIM India Small Cap Fund returns: last 1, 3, 5 and 10 years
| Period | This fund | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -1.2% | -1.1% |
| 3 months | 8.26% | 6.19% |
| 6 months | 25.0% | 23.67% |
| 1 year | 11.8% | 11.06% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 15.77% | 15.56% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | 13.29% | 16.16% |
The last 5 years return is 13.29% a year (₹1 lakh → ₹1.9 lakh), and the last 3 years return is 15.77% - ahead of its category's 15.56% average by 0.2 points. Its trailing one-year return is 11.8%. Trailing returns flatter or disappoint depending on the end date you pick - the year-by-year and rolling-return sections below are a fairer read.
Year-by-year returns
| Year | PGIM India Small Cap F | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -3.5% | -3.4% |
| 2023 | +25.9% | +48.3% |
| 2024 | +21.5% | +26.5% |
| 2025 | +1.0% | -5.6% |
| 2026 | +15.0% | +7.2% |
PGIM India Small Cap Fund beat its benchmark in 2 of the last 5 calendar years. A below-par hit-rate versus its own index is worth weighing against its other strengths. Consistency against the benchmark matters more than any single great year.
Calendar-year returns show how bumpy the ride really was - an average hides the good years and the ugly ones.
What a monthly SIP in PGIM India Small Cap Fund would have made
A ₹10,000-a-month SIP, using this fund's actual NAV history. SIP returns (XIRR) differ from lumpsum CAGR because your money goes in gradually, averaging your entry price.
| SIP duration | You invested | It became | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | ₹370,000 | ₹459,271 | 14.54% |
| 5 years | ₹610,000 | ₹890,584 | 15.1% |
Over 5 years, ₹610,000 invested in monthly instalments would have grown to about ₹890,584 - an XIRR of 15.1%. Figures are pre-tax and assume you stayed invested throughout.
Risk & drawdowns
| Measure | This fund | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Worst drawdown (lifetime) | -24.59% | -31.84% |
| Worst drawdown (3Y) | -21.47% | -23.78% |
| Volatility (1Y) | 18.56% | 20.34% |
| Sharpe (3Y) | 0.58 | 0.49 |
| Sortino (3Y) | 0.89 | 0.8 |
| Beta (3Y) | 0.78 | 0.85 |
| Alpha (3Y) | 4.01% | 3.36% |
| Up capture | 82.4% | 87.88% |
| Down capture | 73.3% | 80.49% |
| Bull-market return | 25.9% | 36.9% |
| Bear-market return | -17.2% | -24.3% |
Timing matters more than people admit: the best possible 1-year stretch in PGIM India Small Cap Fund (starting 2023-09-22) gained 42.7%, while the worst (starting 2022-04-11) lost 9.2%. The worst peak-to-bottom fall PGIM India Small Cap Fund has ever put investors through is -24.59% - the real test of whether you'd have stayed invested. In falling markets (Nifty below its 200-day average) it has returned about -17.2% annualised, versus 25.9% in rising markets. It has captured roughly 82.4% of its benchmark's up-moves and 73.3% of its down-moves.
How PGIM India Small Cap Fund behaves when markets fall
When the market is falling (the Nifty below its 200-day average), PGIM India Small Cap Fund has historically returned about -17.2% annualised, versus roughly 25.9% when the market is rising. Its deepest fall on record is -24.59%. Right now it sits about 2.65% below its all-time high (last hit 2026-09-11). The real question isn't the average year - it's whether you could hold on through the worst one.
How PGIM India Small Cap Fund ranks in its category
Percentile versus its ~142 category peers - 100th is best-in-class, 50th is average. This is the fairest apples-to-apples read.
Consistency (rolling returns)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median 3Y rolling CAGR | 15.75% |
| 3Y windows positive | 100.0% |
| Worst 3Y window | 8.61% |
| 3Y windows beating Nifty 500 | 54.9% |
Instead of one lucky start date, rolling returns test every start date. Across all 3-year windows in its history, PGIM India Small Cap Fund returned a median of 15.75% a year, and 100.0% of those windows were positive.
What PGIM India Small Cap Fund holds
Its latest monthly portfolio disclosure. This is what your money actually owns.
Top holdings
Sector allocation
The top 10 holdings make up 25.7% of the portfolio, across 66 stocks. A higher concentration means the fund's fortunes ride on fewer names.
Portfolio overlap with similar funds
PGIM India Small Cap Fund shares Bandhan Small Cap Fund (0%), Invesco India Smallcap Fund (0%), BANK OF INDIA Small Cap Fund (0%) of its portfolio with these category peers (overlap = the slice of the two portfolios invested in the same stocks). The lower the overlap, the more genuinely different the portfolios are.
Who manages PGIM India Small Cap Fund - and how good are they?
PGIM India Small Cap Fund is managed by Vinay Paharia, Puneet Pal and Utsav Mehta. Below is each manager's complete track record - every fund they currently run, judged on the same numbers as everything else on this page - so you can see whether this fund is in strong hands or is the outlier in a weak book.
Vinay Paharia's full record
Vinay Paharia currently runs 8 funds, across Aggressive Hybrid Fund, ELSS, Equity Savings, Flexi Cap Fund and more, with about ₹20,388 Cr under management. The book's average King Score is 54.6/100. This fund is the highest-scored fund they run (King 77/100).
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| # | Fund | RS | King | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR | 10Y CAGR | Sharpe | Roll 3Y | Worst fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGIM India Small Cap Fund (this page) | 73 | 77 | 8.3% | 25.0% | 11.8% | 15.8% | 13.3% | n/a | 0.58 | 15.8% | -24.6% |
| 2 | PGIM India Equity Savings Fund | 76 | 60 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 7.5% | -0.03 | 8.1% | -16.2% |
| 3 | PGIM India ELSS Tax Saver Fund | 69 | 56 | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% | 13.1% | 0.13 | 15.3% | -36.7% |
| 4 | PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund | 49 | 50 | 1.9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 14.4% | 0.22 | 14.2% | -36.5% |
| 5 | PGIM India Aggressive Hybrid Equity Fund | 43 | 48 | -0.9% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.5% | 0.18 | 11.5% | -31.2% |
| 6 | PGIM India Large Cap Fund | 58 | 46 | -0.8% | 2.8% | -5.3% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 10.5% | 0.0 | 13.1% | -37.4% |
| 7 | PGIM India Midcap Fund | 26 | 45 | 0.8% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 10.3% | 9.9% | 16.1% | 0.25 | 15.4% | -36.4% |
| 8 | PGIM India Large and Midcap Fund | 62 | n/a | 2.2% | 8.4% | -0.6% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.22 | n/a | -15.5% |
Puneet Pal's full record
Puneet Pal currently runs 15 funds, across Aggressive Hybrid Fund, Equity Savings, Flexi Cap Fund, Gilt Fund and more, with about ₹20,798 Cr under management. The book's average King Score is 66.7/100. Their strongest fund by King Score is PGIM India Liquid Fund (91/100); PGIM India Small Cap Fund ranks #3 of 15 in their book.
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| # | Fund | RS | King | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR | 10Y CAGR | Sharpe | Roll 3Y | Worst fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGIM India Liquid Fund | 96 | 91 | 1.7% | 3.5% | 6.6% | 7.0% | 6.4% | 6.2% | 1.43 | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| 2 | PGIM India Gilt Fund | 40 | 81 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 6.6% | -0.11 | 7.3% | -3.2% |
| 3 | PGIM India Small Cap Fund (this page) | 73 | 77 | 8.3% | 25.0% | 11.8% | 15.8% | 13.3% | n/a | 0.58 | 15.8% | -24.6% |
| 4 | PGIM India Money Market Fund | 68 | 74 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 6.5% | 7.2% | 6.6% | n/a | 1.22 | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| 5 | PGIM India Overnight Fund | 64 | 74 | 1.2% | 2.5% | 5.2% | 6.0% | 5.7% | n/a | -2.05 | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| 6 | PGIM India Ultra Short Duration Fund | 79 | 67 | 1.8% | 3.5% | 6.4% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 7.2% | 1.14 | 7.2% | -30.3% |
| 7 | PGIM India CRISIL IBX Gilt Index - Apr 2028 Fund | 65 | 67 | 1.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 7.1% | n/a | n/a | 0.57 | 7.2% | -0.7% |
| 8 | PGIM India Equity Savings Fund | 76 | 60 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 7.5% | -0.03 | 8.1% | -16.2% |
| 9 | PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund | 49 | 50 | 1.9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 14.4% | 0.22 | 14.2% | -36.5% |
| 10 | PGIM India Aggressive Hybrid Equity Fund | 43 | 48 | -0.9% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.5% | 0.18 | 11.5% | -31.2% |
| 11 | PGIM India Midcap Fund | 26 | 45 | 0.8% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 10.3% | 9.9% | 16.1% | 0.25 | 15.4% | -36.4% |
| 12 | PGIM India Healthcare Fund | 96 | n/a | 9.8% | 23.0% | 22.4% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.42 | n/a | -14.4% |
| 13 | PGIM India Multi Cap Fund | 78 | n/a | 4.1% | 14.5% | 5.8% | n/a | n/a | n/a | -0.21 | n/a | -18.1% |
| 14 | PGIM India Large and Midcap Fund | 62 | n/a | 2.2% | 8.4% | -0.6% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.22 | n/a | -15.5% |
| 15 | PGIM India Multi Asset Allocation Fund | n/a | n/a | 0.7% | 3.2% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | -8.6% |
Utsav Mehta's full record
Utsav Mehta currently runs 7 funds, across ELSS, Large & Mid Cap Fund, Mid Cap Fund, Multi Asset Allocation and more, with about ₹14,642 Cr under management. The book's average King Score is 59.3/100. This fund is the highest-scored fund they run (King 77/100).
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| # | Fund | RS | King | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR | 10Y CAGR | Sharpe | Roll 3Y | Worst fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGIM India Small Cap Fund (this page) | 73 | 77 | 8.3% | 25.0% | 11.8% | 15.8% | 13.3% | n/a | 0.58 | 15.8% | -24.6% |
| 2 | PGIM India ELSS Tax Saver Fund | 69 | 56 | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 8.1% | 9.6% | 13.1% | 0.13 | 15.3% | -36.7% |
| 3 | PGIM India Midcap Fund | 26 | 45 | 0.8% | 10.3% | -1.8% | 10.3% | 9.9% | 16.1% | 0.25 | 15.4% | -36.4% |
| 4 | PGIM India Healthcare Fund | 96 | n/a | 9.8% | 23.0% | 22.4% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.42 | n/a | -14.4% |
| 5 | PGIM India Multi Cap Fund | 78 | n/a | 4.1% | 14.5% | 5.8% | n/a | n/a | n/a | -0.21 | n/a | -18.1% |
| 6 | PGIM India Large and Midcap Fund | 62 | n/a | 2.2% | 8.4% | -0.6% | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.22 | n/a | -15.5% |
| 7 | PGIM India Multi Asset Allocation Fund | n/a | n/a | 0.7% | 3.2% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | -8.6% |
A caveat worth keeping: funds often have co-managers, and results belong to the whole team and process rather than one person. A manager's book tells you about their range and consistency, not a guarantee of skill.
Cost & fund basics
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Expense ratio (Direct) | 0.66% |
| Exit load | ≈1% if redeemed within 1 year (typical) |
| Minimum investment | ₹5000 |
| Fund size (AUM) | ₹1,567 Cr |
| Age | 5.1 years |
| Plan / Option | Direct · Growth |
| Benchmark | SMALLCAP250 |
How PGIM India Small Cap Fund compares to peers
| Fund | RS | King | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Small Cap Fund | 59 | 87 | 23.9% |
| Invesco India Smallcap Fund | 66 | 86 | 22.2% |
| BANK OF INDIA Small Cap Fund | 99 | 79 | 20.7% |
| ITI Small Cap Fund | 90 | 75 | 23.8% |
| DSP Small Cap Fund | 75 | 74 | 16.8% |
| Axis Small Cap Fund | 55 | 74 | 14.7% |
Overlap warning: funds in the same category often own many of the same stocks - holding several rarely adds the diversification people expect.
What these numbers mean
RS rating (1-99) ranks a fund's recent momentum against its category - higher is stronger right now. King Score (0-100) is a long-term quality composite (returns, consistency, drawdown, risk-adjusted return) versus peers. Max drawdown is the worst peak-to-bottom fall the fund has ever experienced. Rolling returns test every possible start date, so one lucky (or unlucky) entry point can't distort the picture. Every formula behind this page is public - see how we calculate every number.
PGIM India Small Cap Fund review: the bottom line
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Frequently asked questions
Is PGIM India Small Cap Fund a good mutual fund?
That depends on your goals and risk tolerance - this is descriptive research, not advice. On the numbers, PGIM India Small Cap Fund scores 77/100 on our King Score and RS 73/99 within its category, has compounded 15.77% a year over three years, and its worst drawdown was -24.59%. Compare those against your needs and the peer table above.
What is the NAV of PGIM India Small Cap Fund today?
The latest NAV is ₹19.8 (as of 2026-09-16). NAV (net asset value) is the per-unit price of the fund, published every business day by the AMC.
What is the expense ratio of PGIM India Small Cap Fund?
The Direct-plan expense ratio is 0.66% a year. The Direct plan is cheaper than the Regular plan because it carries no distributor commission - over decades that gap compounds meaningfully.
Who is the fund manager of PGIM India Small Cap Fund?
PGIM India Small Cap Fund is managed by Vinay Paharia; Puneet Pal; Utsav Mehta; Vivek Sharma.
Is PGIM India Small Cap Fund safe? How risky is it?
No market-linked fund is 'safe' in the fixed-deposit sense - the honest question is how deep its falls get. Its worst historical drawdown was -24.59% - ₹1 lakh briefly becoming about ₹75,410. As a equity fund, its risk profile is typical of that category. Look at the drawdown, volatility and bear-market figures above and ask whether you could stay invested through the bad stretches.
Is PGIM India Small Cap Fund good for SIP?
We can't tell you what to do, but here is what actually happened: a ₹10,000 monthly SIP over the last 5 years grew ₹6.1 lakh into about ₹8.9 lakh (XIRR 15.1%). SIPs average your entry price, which helps most in funds that swing hard - check the crash-behaviour section above to see how it treats investors in bad markets.
What are the SIP returns of PGIM India Small Cap Fund?
A ₹10,000/month SIP over 5 years would have grown to about ₹890,584 (an XIRR of 15.1%) on ₹610,000 invested, using the fund's actual NAV history. See the SIP table above for other durations.
How does PGIM India Small Cap Fund rank among similar funds?
On 3-year returns it sits around the 73th percentile of its category, and its consistency ranks 82th percentile. 100th is best-in-class, 50th is average. See the category-ranking section above.
Is PGIM India Small Cap Fund tax-efficient / what about capital gains?
As a equity fund, gains follow the rules for its asset class - equity-oriented funds are taxed differently from debt. All returns on this page are pre-tax; your actual post-tax return depends on your holding period and slab. This is descriptive information, not tax advice.
Direct or Regular plan - which is shown here?
All figures on this page are for the Direct-Growth plan (no distributor commission, lower cost). Returns are pre-tax; capital-gains tax depends on your own holding period and slab.
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