🗓️ Updated July 2026

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Small Cap Fund Overlap Analyser
Updated: Jun 2026
37
Funds Tracked
800+
Unique Stocks
₹4L+ Cr
Combined AUM

Do your small cap funds hold the same stocks? Most investors think they are diversified — but many funds quietly overlap. The CRN India Small Cap Fund Overlap Analyser shows you exactly what is inside each fund.

  • Compare any two or three funds — see overlap % instantly
  • Search any stock — find which funds hold it and at what weight
  • Track monthly entries & exits across all funds
  • Data from official SEBI disclosures — updated every month
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Regular Plan Research

Where Can You See Returns of All Regular Plan Funds?
1,700+ Funds. One Page.

Most Indian investors hold regular plan mutual funds — invested through a distributor or bank. CRN India now tracks 1,700+ active regular plan funds across all categories with daily NAV updates and returns from 1 day to 10 years.

Filter by AMC, category, or sort by any return period to instantly find how your fund ranks among its peers. Data sourced daily from AMFI — free, no login required.

  • 1D, 1W, 1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y, 3Y, 5Y, 7Y, 10Y returns for every fund
  • Filter by any of 23 AMCs and 15+ categories
  • Click any fund for NAV chart, SIP calculator and peer comparison
  • Updated daily after AMFI publishes NAV — Growth option only
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Regular Plan Fund Returns
Updated Daily
1,700+
Active Funds
10
Return Periods
49
AMCs Covered
Sample — Small Cap Category · 1Y Return
Nippon India Small Cap Fund +28.4%
SBI Small Cap Fund +24.1%
HDFC Small Cap Fund +21.7%
Kotak Small Cap Fund +19.3%
Browse All 1,700+ Funds →
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Why Small Cap

The case for Small Cap investing in India

Small cap companies — those ranked below the top 250 by market cap — are India's growth engine. They are where the next Titan, Bajaj Finance or Page Industries were once hiding. For patient, long-term investors, small cap mutual funds offer the highest wealth-creation potential in any asset class.

But they also carry significant risk, volatility and require a minimum 7–10 year horizon. CRN India gives you the research and knowledge to decide if small cap is right for you — and if so, how to invest wisely.

~22%Avg CAGR over 10 years
7–10yrMinimum ideal horizon
250+Stocks in the universe
HighVolatility — know the risk
📊 Risk–Return by Fund Category
⚠️ Important: Higher return = higher risk. Small cap funds can fall 40–60% during corrections. Always invest with a 7–10 year minimum horizon and a clear understanding of the volatility involved.
Latest Insights

Research & Analysis

In-depth, plain-language guides on Small Cap Mutual Funds — written for Indian investors at every level.

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Beginner Guide

What is a Small Cap Mutual Fund? Complete Beginner's Guide

What small cap means, how these funds work, who they are for and what returns and risks to expect.

10 minFeb 2026
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Fund Analysis

Best Small Cap Mutual Funds in India — 2026

Detailed comparison of top 5 funds — SBI, Nippon, HDFC, Kotak, Axis — with live NAV and returns.

12 minMar 2026
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SIP Guide

SIP in Small Cap Mutual Funds — Complete Guide 2026

How much to invest, best platforms, common mistakes, Step-Up SIP and a live SIP calculator.

10 minMar 2026
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Comparison

Small Cap vs Mid Cap — Which is Better for You?

A data-backed comparison of risk, return and volatility — with a portfolio allocation guide.

11 minMar 2026
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Risk Analysis

Risks of Small Cap Funds — What Every Investor Must Know

Volatility, drawdowns, liquidity risk and the most important risk of all — your own behaviour.

10 minMar 2026
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Tax Guide

Small Cap Mutual Fund Tax Guide — India 2026

LTCG, STCG, Budget 2024 changes, ₹1.25 lakh exemption and tax harvesting explained clearly.

9 minMar 2026
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Compare Any 2 Small Cap Funds — Side by Side
HDFC vs Nippon? Axis vs Kotak? Pick any 2 of the 19 SEBI-categorised small cap funds and get a full side-by-side breakdown — returns, risk ratios and SIP projections.
Live Returns Sharpe & Sortino Alpha & Beta SIP Calculator Verdict
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All Small Cap Funds — Live Returns & Rankings
See all 37 SEBI-categorised small cap funds ranked by live 1Y, 3Y and 5Y returns. Filter by AUM, expense ratio and style. Data updated daily.
Live NAV Data 1Y 3Y 5Y Returns AUM & Expense Ratio Sortable Table
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Your Questions

Small Cap Fund Q&A

Honest answers to what Indian investors actually ask about small cap funds. No jargon.

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What exactly is a small cap mutual fund?
Basics · Page 1
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Why do small cap funds fall more than large cap funds in a crash?
Risk · Page 1
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What is the right time to start a SIP in a small cap fund?
SIP · Page 1
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What is LTCG tax on small cap mutual fund gains in 2026?
Tax · Page 1
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Small cap fund vs small cap index fund — which is better?
Basics · Page 1
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Small Cap Mutual Fund FAQs

50+ honest answers to every question a small cap investor asks — from basics to tax to fund selection.

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