April 7, 2026
RA Jainee
Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund
| Fund at a Glance | |
| NAV Growth (Rs.) | 8.74 |
| NAV Bonus (Rs.) | — |
| NAV IDCW (Rs.) | 8.74 |
| Min. Investment (Rs.) | 500 |
| Min. SIP Investment (Rs.) | 500 |
| Min. No of Cheques | 6 |
| Benchmark | BSE 250 SmallCap TRI |
| AUM Rs. | Rs 1,634 Cr |
| (As on 28-Feb-2026) | |
| Expense | 0.55% |
| 1 Year Return (%) | — |
| 3 Year Return (%) | — |
| 5 Year Return (%) | — |
| 10 Year Return (%) | — |
| Return Since Launch | -12.56% |
⚖️ Sahifund Review – Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund ✔
✓ PLUS:
• Attractive low expense ratio (0.55%) gives cost advantage vs many small-cap peers
• Broad diversification (75+ stocks) reduces single-stock risk in volatile small-cap space
• Pure small-cap exposure (~87%) ensures high participation in long-term growth segment
• Early signs of relative resilience vs benchmark in recent correction phases
• Backed by emerging fund house Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund with experienced fund managers
• Suitable for SIP investors aiming to capture long-term small-cap wealth creation
• Portfolio spread across sectors provides balanced thematic exposure within small caps
⚖️ MINUS:
• Extremely short track record (~8 months) – no proven performance history
• Negative return since launch (-12.56%) may discourage short-term investors
• Lack of 1Y/3Y/5Y data makes peer comparison incomplete
• Small-cap category itself carries high volatility and drawdown risk
• Fund still in portfolio-building phase—strategy execution yet to be tested
• Lower conviction visibility due to absence of long-term alpha track record
• Timing risk remains high given current small-cap cycle correction
Sahifund View (Decisive Line):
A high-risk, early-stage small-cap fund—only suitable for long-term SIP investors willing to bet on fund manager execution over time.
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| NFO Guidance |
What lies ahead? Below we decode returns consistency, portfolio concentration, peer positioning and risk profile in detail.
Suitable For Which Investors?
Small-cap funds are suitable for investors:
1. Seeking exposure in small-cap stocks for high returns
2. Aiming for long-term wealth creation
3. With a 7+ year investment horizon
4. Who can withstand interim sharp declines in investment value
Note:
• Invest only through SIP
Fund’s Investment Strategy:
The scheme seeks to generate long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related securities of small cap companies.
Fund Manager:
1) Nimesh Chandan
Education: Mr. Chandan is an MBA in Finance.
Experience: He has good years of experience in capital markets. Prior to joining Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund, he had been with Canara Robeco MF, ICICI Prudential MF, SBI MF and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC as fund manager and has also worked with Stratcap Securities and Darashaw and Company.
2) Sorbh Gupta
Education: Mr. Gupta is a B.Com, CA and CFA.
Experience: Prior to joining Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund, he was associated with Quantum Mutual Fund, Siddhesh Capital Markets Pvt. Ltd. & Pranav Securities Pvt. Ltd. He has over 11 years of overall experience in the equity research.
3) Siddharth Chaudhary
Education: Mr. Chaudhary is a B.Com (H) and PGDM (Securities Markets).
Experience: Prior to joining Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund, he has worked with Sundaram Mutual Fund and Indian Bank.
Investment Details
| Min. Investment (Rs) | 500 |
| Min. Addl Investment (Rs) | 100 |
| Min. SIP Investment (Rs) | 500 |
| Min. Withdrawal (Rs) | 500 |
| Min. No of Cheques | 6 |
| Min. Balance (Rs) | — |
| Lock-in Period | NA |
| Exit Load | For units in excess of 10% of the investment, 1% will be charged for redemption within 6 months |
Basic Details of Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund
| Fund House | Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund |
| Launch Date | 18-Jul-25 |
| Return Since Launch | -12.56% |
| Benchmark | BSE 250 SmallCap TRI |
| Riskometer | Very High |
| Type | Open-ended |
| Assets | Rs 1,634 Cr |
| (As on 28-Feb-2026) | |
| Expense | 0.55% |
| (As on 31-Mar-2026) | |
| Risk Grade | — |
| Return Grade | — |
| Turnover | — |
Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Returns
| Fund name | YTD | 1D | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
| Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Dir | -9.43 | -0.09 | -5.56 | -10.38 | -8.72 | — | — | — | — | — |
| BSE 250 SmallCap TRI | -12.27 | 0.06 | -5.31 | -12.93 | -13.29 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Equity: Small Cap | -10.29 | -0.11 | -5.23 | -11.00 | -10.60 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank within category | 16 | 23 | 33 | 18 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of funds in category | 50 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 47 | 44 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 11 |
Peer Comparison of Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund
| Rating | 1 Year Returns | 3 Year Returns | 5 Year Returns | Expense Ratio (%) | Net Assets (Rs Cr) | Return Since Launch (%) | Exit Load (Days) | Fund Age | Turnover (%) | |
| Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Dir | Unrated | — | — | — | 0.55 | 1,634 | -12.56 | 1.00 (180) | 8M | — |
| Nippon India Small Cap Dir | 4 star | 0.70 | 19.25 | 21.18 | 0.67 | 67,642 | 22.93 | 1.00 (365) | 13Y 3M | 15.00 |
| HDFC Small Cap Dir | 4 star | 1.20 | 16.31 | 18.93 | 0.80 | 37,424 | 17.81 | 1.00 (365) | 13Y 3M | 7.80 |
| Quant Small Cap Dir | 4 star | -0.62 | 19.09 | 23.07 | 0.83 | 27,654 | 16.16 | 1.00 (365) | 13Y 3M | 151.00 |
| Axis Small Cap Dir | 4 star | 0.16 | 16.67 | 17.93 | 0.56 | 26,008 | 21.48 | 1.00 (365) | 12Y 4M | 38.00 |
Bajaj Finserv Small Cap Fund Portfolio
| No. of Stocks | 76 |
| Top 10 Stocks | 30.29% |
| Top 5 Stocks | 0.17 |
| Top 3 Sectors | 0.62 |
| Portfolio P/B Ratio | 3.34 |
| Portfolio P/E Ratio | 33.11 |
Portfolio Breakup
| Fund | Category | |
| Average Mkt Cap (Rs Cr) | 15,864 | 19,151 |
| Giant (%) | — | — |
| Large (%) | — | 7.48 |
| Mid (%) | 13.05 | 13.67 |
| Small (%) | 86.95 | 84.01 |
| Tiny (%) | — | — |
Disclaimer: Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme related documents carefully
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