ITI Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Equity Fund | High Growth Potential Small Cap Investment

Invest in ITI Small Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme that generates capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equity and equity related securities of small cap companies. Explore latest NAV, returns, portfolio, and fund manager details.

ITI Small Cap Fund - Complete Investment Analysis and Portfolio Details

Investment Objective and Approach

ITI Small Cap Fund is an open ended equity scheme predominantly investing in small cap stocks. The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equity and equity related securities of small cap companies. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio predominantly consisting of equity and equity related instruments of small cap companies.

The fund follows a systematic approach to small cap investing by focusing on companies with strong growth potential and quality fundamentals. 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.

Key Investment Features:

- Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹500. Minimum Lumpsum Investment is ₹5,000.

- Benchmark: Nifty Small Cap 250 TRI

- Inception date: 17-Feb-2020

- The fund currently has an Asset Under Management (AUM) of ₹10,737 Cr as of 7 Aug 2025

Fund Managers

The fund is managed by experienced professionals with extensive expertise in equity research and investment management:

Ms. Hetal Gada - Fund Manager (Since 7-March-2022). Before joining ITI AMC, Ms. Gada worked in the finance industry for several years. She handled research on the auto and consumer sectors at Centrum. She worked for Elara Securities and CRISIL for 2 and 3 years, respectively, where she conducted research on various sectors, including metals.

Mr. Pratibh Agarwal - Fund Manager (Since 29 April 2022)

Other Key Personnel:

- The fund is managed by Dhimant Shah and Rohan Korde

- Mr Dhimant Shah carries a B.Com degree and holds an ACA. He has over 25+ years of experience in the stock market. Before joining ITI Mutual Fund, he worked with Reliance Capital Asset Management Ltd., UTI Asset Management Company Ltd, HSBC Asset Management (India) Private Ltd.

About the Fund House (AMC)

ITI Mutual Fund is a part of ITI Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of The Investment Trust of India Limited. Established to offer a range of mutual fund schemes, ITI Mutual Fund aims to cater to diverse investor needs with a focus on long-term wealth creation.

Company Background:

- ITI Mutual Fund manages assets worth 10666 crores and was set up on 2018-05-14

- The promoter of the AMC is the Investment Trust of India Ltd

- The company is led by its CEO Jatinder Pal Singh

Investment Philosophy:

It prides itself on offering considerate and investor-focused investment solutions, supported by a highly experienced team of researchers and investment managers. With a team comprising some of the industry's leading equity and credit researchers, as well as investment managers, ITI AMC operates on a distinctive investment philosophy and strategy designed to deliver long-term returns.

ITI Mutual Fund aims to offer high-quality investment solutions to investors seeking long term wealth creation. We have access to some of the finest minds in the Investment Management, Equity Research and Credit Research space that enables us to run a very unique investment philosophy and also deploy robust investment strategies that can stand the test of time.

Key Offerings:

- Its current offering of mutual fund schemes includes 50 debt, 48 equity, 16 hybrid funds

- The fund house offers a broad range of mutual fund schemes across equity, debt and hybrid categories. It follows a unique investment philosophy with the help of the finest minds in the Investment Management, Equity Research and Credit Research space.

Should I Invest in ITI Small Cap Fund?

ITI Small Cap Fund can be suitable for investors with specific risk tolerance and investment horizons. Here are key considerations:

Investment Suitability:

- Risk Profile: The ITI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is rated Very High risk

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

- Investment Method: Like for all equity funds, you must invest only through the SIP route

Performance Indicators:

- ITI Small Cap Fund fund has generated a return of 1.20% in 1 year, 29.05% in 3 years, 26.47% in 5 years

- The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty Smallcap 250) over 1Y, 3Y, but underperformed over 5Y

Who Should Consider:

- Investors seeking long-term capital appreciation

- Those with high risk tolerance

- Investors looking for diversified small-cap exposure

- Those with investment horizon of 7+ years

Cost Structure:

- The expense ratio is 0.48% (Direct Plan)

- Exit load of 0.50%, if redeemed within 3 months

FAQs

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

The NAV of the fund today is ₹31.77 as of recent date. For the most current NAV, please check with Allvest platform or the fund house website.

What is the AUM of ITI Small Cap Fund?

ITI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth has ₹2680 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Aug 2025, indicating strong investor confidence in the fund.

What is the expense ratio of ITI Small Cap Fund?

The expense ratio is 0.48% for the Direct Plan, which covers fund management and administrative costs.

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

ITI Small Cap Fund fund has generated a return of 1.20% in 1 year, 29.05% in 3 years, 26.47% in 5 years demonstrating strong long-term performance.

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

Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹500, making it accessible for retail investors to start systematic investment.

How do I invest in ITI Small Cap Fund?

You can easily invest in ITI Small Cap Fund through Allvest platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing SIP or lumpsum option, and setting up payment methods.

How to start a SIP in ITI Small Cap Fund?

Log into Allvest platform, search for ITI Small Cap Fund, select SIP option, choose your monthly investment amount and date, then complete the payment setup to start your systematic investment.

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

Through Allvest, you can set up auto-debit mandate or UPI autopay to automate your SIP payments, ensuring timely investments without manual intervention each month.

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

Redeeming your investments in ITI Small Cap Fund Regular - Growth is super easy. If you have invested this fund via MySIPonline, just log into the app, go to the investment section, and place your redemption request. Similarly, through Allvest platform, you can place redemption requests online with funds typically credited within 2-3 business days.