BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund · Index Fund · Regular plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Small & micro cap index median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -4.4% | -6.5% | -4.4% |
| 3 months | -1.3% | -5.3% | -1.3% |
| 6 months | 18.9% | 5.2% | 19.0% |
| Year to date | 4.9% | -7.2% | 5.0% |
| 1 year | 3.6% | -3.6% | 3.8% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 9.0% | 12.3% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 6.8% | 12.5% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 10.9% | 20.5% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 10.5% | n/a |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 8.3% | – | – |
“Small & micro cap index” is MFIC's grouping of Index Fund schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 16.2% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 8.4% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 12.9% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 5.9% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | n/a |
Benchmark: none available in MFIC's free data for this category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | n/a | 17.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | n/a | 0.22 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | 0.31 |
| Beta | n/a | n/a |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | n/a |
| Upside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Downside capture | n/a | n/a |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −26.3% | −19.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −17.9% |
| Current drawdown | −7.0% | −11.5% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 0.99% a year and the Direct plan's 0.29%, a gap of 0.70%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹17,91,043.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Jain | Primary | 8 Mar 2025 |
| Mayuresh Nagvekar | Comanage | 17 Feb 2026 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Regular plan | 0.99% | 1.10% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 106 | 159 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | 6.0% | 7.2% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Index Fund Regular plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Benchmark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 4.9% | n/a | – |
| 2025 | -6.8% | n/a | – |
| 2024 | 25.7% | n/a | – |
No free benchmark proxy for this category. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,25,624 | 8.8% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 1.00 | 12.2% |
| Motilal Oswal Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 1.00 | 12.3% |
| Groww Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 1.00 | n/a |
| ICICI Prudential Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 1.00 | 12.2% |
| HDFC NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 1.00 | 12.2% |
| Edelweiss Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund | Index Fund | 1.00 | 12.4% |
- What is the latest NAV of BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
- The NAV of the Regular plan (growth option) was ₹12.5089 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund in?
- It is classified as Index Fund in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Index Fund scheme passively tracks a stated index. MFIC compares it with 276 Index Fund schemes (Regular plans).
- What was the largest fall in BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 26.3%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Regular plan is 0.99% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Index Fund Regular plans: 1.10%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹106 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “Very High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- Who manages BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is managed by Abhishek Jain (since 8 Mar 2025), Mayuresh Nagvekar (since 17 Feb 2026).
- What is the minimum investment in BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs.1000. SIP details: SIP- Rs.100, STP- Rs.500, SWP- Rs.200.
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by 4.3% and the Regular plan's by 3.6%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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