EquitySmall Cap FundDirect · Growth
PGIM India Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan- Growth Option
PGIM India · Scheme 149019
₹20.24▲ 0.50%NAV · 2026-09-18
Decent FundScore
AUM
₹1,674 cr
Expense ratio
0.94%
3Y CAGR
18.6%
Risk level
High
Min SIP
₹1,000
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI
Fund manager: Aniruddha NahaExit load: Exit load of 0.5%, if redeemed within 90 days.
Decent · 68/100
A solid option with a few areas worth a closer look.
🎯 For aggressive investors with a 7+ year horizon who can tolerate sharp ups and downs.
📈 Why it could do well
- ✓Strong long-term record — 15.2% CAGR over 5 years.
- ✓Compounding well recently — 18.6% CAGR over 3 years.
- ✓3Y CAGR: +18.6%
- ✓5Y CAGR: +15.2%
- ✓Positive 3Y windows: 100% of rolling 3Y windows positive
📉 What could drag it down
- •Small Cap Funds are inherently higher-risk — best held 7+ years to ride out swings.
- •5Y CAGR vs category: -2.9% vs category avg
- •Beat category: beat category in 0% of windows
FundScore breakdown
68/100 · Decent
Returns
Decent
Consistency
Decent
Risk-adjusted
Average
Downside protection
Excellent
Cost efficiency
Strong
Portfolio quality
Average
Each dial rates the fund 0–100 on one factor, computed from real NAV history. Fuller & greener = stronger.
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