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Bandhan Small Cap Fund - Latest NAV, Returns, Investment Guide 2025

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Discover Bandhan Small Cap Fund's investment approach, fund managers, and performance. Get latest NAV, AUM details, and expert analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Investment Objective and Approach

The Scheme seeks to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equities and equity linked securities of small cap segment. To create wealth over long term. Investment in equity and equity related instrument of small cap companies.

Bandhan Small Cap Fund has a unique and active investing strategy for identifying emerging ideas and sound businesses to invest in at an early stage, focusing on margin safety. The fund manager seeks out niche opportunities and potential leaders of tomorrow, rather than just tracking the benchmark.

The fund follows a disciplined approach to identify high-quality small-cap companies with strong fundamentals. While analyzing stocks selections of the fund, we look at four important things to make sure they're good quality: how fast their sales are growing, how much profit they make, how much cash they have coming in, and how their price compares to their earnings (that's the PE ratio). This fund is filled with companies that are growing fast. On average, their sales are going up by 14%, they're making a 94% profit on what they sell, their cash flow is increasing by 12%, and they have a low PE ratio of 15, which means we're getting them at a good price.

Fund Managers

The fund is currently managed by a team of experienced professionals:

Mr. Manish Gunwani (effective January 28, 2023)

- With 28 years of experience in fund management and equity analysis, he offers valuable expertise.

- Mr. Gunwani is a B.Tech. and PGDM. Prior to joining Bandhan Mutual Fund (formerly IDFC Mutual Fund), he has worked with Nippon India Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund as Fund Manager and as Analyst in various organisations: Vicisoft Technologies, Lehman Brothers, Brics Securities , Lucky Securities, SSKI Securities and Prime Securities.

- Under his leadership, the Bandhan Small Cap Fund has consistently outperformed its peers and benchmark in the past year. Mr Gunwani's aggressive yet calculated approach has proven successful, making him a valuable asset to the AMC.

Mr. Kirthi Jain (effective June 5, 2023)

- Mr. Jain has done CA ... Prior to joining Bandhan Mutual Fund, he was associated with Canara HSBC Life Insurance, Sundaram Mutual Fund and B&K Securities

Mr. Harsh Bhatia (effective February 26, 2024)

About the Fund House (AMC)

Bandhan Mutual Fund was established on December 20, 1999 as a Trust sponsored by Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited. It was in March 2000 when Bandhan AMC Limited, got a green signal from SEBI to commence its mutual fund business and operations as Bandhan Mutual Fund.

Before being named Bandhan Mutual Fund, the AMC was named IDFC Mutual Fund and its parent company was IDFC Ltd. In April 2022, a consortium including Bandhan Financial Holding (60%), ChrysCapital (20%), and Singapore's sovereign fund GIC (20%) began the process of acquiring IDFC Asset Management Company, after which IDFC Mutual Fund was rebranded as Bandhan Mutual Fund (in March 2023).

It is one of the largest Mutual Fund houses in India's domestic market. In terms of Assets under Management (AUM), it is one of the largest players in the sector. As of 31st Jan 2025, it manages assets worth Rs. 1,65,884 crores, offering 55 active schemes to its investors.

Bandhan AMC has a seasoned investment team, an on-the-ground presence in over 60 cities, and investors in over 790 cities and towns across the country. We offer a range of prudently constructed investment products – across Mutual Funds, AIF, and PMS platforms with the aim to provide performance consistent with the product's well-defined objectives.

Key Financial Details:

- AUM: ₹14,062.19 Cr as of 26th August 2025

- NAV: ₹49.95, as of 26th August 2025

- Fund Launch: 25th February 2020

- Minimum SIP: ₹100

- Minimum Lumpsum: ₹1,000

- Exit Load: 1%, if redeemed within 1 year

Should I Invest in Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

Bandhan Small Cap Fund can be suitable for investors with specific risk profiles and investment horizons:

Who Should Consider:

- Investors with high risk tolerance seeking long-term capital appreciation

- Those with investment horizon of at least 7 years

- Investors looking for exposure to emerging small-cap companies

- Those comfortable with higher volatility for potentially higher returns

Investment Considerations:

This is a fund that invests in smaller companies. Compared to those that invest in larger companies, such funds tend to fall more when stock prices fall. So while you can expect higher returns in the long term, there will be more severe ups and downs along the way.

Warning: Do not invest in this, or any other small-cap fund, if you need to redeem your investment in less than seven years.

Performance Track Record:

- Since the fund started in December 2020, if you had put your money in it for any 3 years, on average, you would have gotten almost 33.34% annualized returns.

- During the same period, the Bandhan Small Cap Fund saw a lesser decline of 23.81% and a timely recovery. Risk analysis shows that the fund had lower volatility, with a standard deviation of 16.82, compared to the benchmark's 17.50.

Investment Approach:

Like for all equity funds, you must invest only through the SIP route. This helps average out market volatility over time and is particularly important for small-cap investments.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

The latest NAV varies between regular and direct plans. You can check the current NAV on financial platforms like Groww, Angel One, or directly on the Allvest platform for real-time updates.

What is the AUM of Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

As of August 26, 2025, the fund manages assets worth ₹14,062.19 crores, making it one of the significant players in the small-cap category.

What is the expense ratio of Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

The expense ratio differs between regular and direct plans, with direct plans having lower expense ratios. Check the latest expense ratio details on Allvest for accurate figures.

What are the returns of Bandhan Small Cap Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered strong performance since its launch in February 2020, with annualized returns of approximately 33.34% over 3-year periods, though past performance doesn't guarantee future results.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

You can start a SIP in Bandhan Small Cap Fund with a minimum amount of ₹100 per month, making it accessible for retail investors.

How do I invest in Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

You can invest through Allvest's platform, which offers a seamless investment experience. Simply register, complete your KYC, select the fund, and choose between SIP or lumpsum investment options.

How to start a SIP in Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

Log into your Allvest account, search for Bandhan Small Cap Fund, select the SIP option, choose your investment amount and frequency, and set up the auto-debit mandate for hassle-free investments.

How do I automate an SIP in Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

Through Allvest, you can set up automatic SIP investments by providing bank account details and setting up an auto-debit mandate, ensuring your investments continue without manual intervention.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Bandhan Small Cap Fund?

You can redeem your investment through the Allvest platform by logging into your account, selecting the fund, choosing partial or full redemption, and the proceeds will be credited to your registered bank account within 2-4 working days.