Primarily market-linked growth exposure
The investment objective of the Scheme is to replicate the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index by investing in securities of the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index in the same proportion / weightage with an aim to provide returns before expenses that tracks the total return of Nifty Smallcap 250 Index, subject to tracking errors. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the objectives of the scheme will be realized and the scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns.
Investors with a long horizon who can tolerate meaningful falls in value.
Share-price volatility, valuation risk, concentration and tracking risk where applicable.
How the money may be invested
Securities belonging to the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index (including stock & index derivatives) - 95%-100%, Debt & Money Market instruments ) - 0%- 5%
- SEBI category
- Index Fund
- Fund type
- An open ended scheme tracking Nifty Smallcap 250 Index
- Primary benchmark
- Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI
Use the latest monthly portfolio
Top holdings are the largest securities currently owned by the scheme. Names and weights can change every month, so a copied list can become misleading. Open the AMC's current official portfolio or factsheet below and look for this exact fund name.
Manager and scheme tenure
- Fund manager(s)
- Mr. Abhishek Jain · Mr. Mayuresh Nagvekar
- Manager tenure on this scheme
- Mr. Abhishek Jain — since 08/03/2025 · Mr. Mayuresh Nagvekar — since 17/02/2026
- Role / co-management
- Mr. Abhishek Jain — Primary · Mr. Mayuresh Nagvekar — Comanage
The tenure above is experience managing this scheme, not the manager's total career experience. For education, qualifications and prior roles, open the latest official AMC factsheet or manager profile below.
Latest NAV records
NAV is a per-unit accounting value. Compare returns, portfolio, risk and cost — never choose a fund only because its NAV looks low.
| Plan / option reported by AMFI | NAV | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth | ₹13.4172 | 04 Sep 2026 |
| BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW | ₹13.4173 | 04 Sep 2026 |
| BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Regular Plan - Growth | ₹13.1686 | 04 Sep 2026 |
| BANDHAN Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW | ₹13.1691 | 04 Sep 2026 |
What you pay and how money moves
- Stated expense ratio
- Regular 0.99%, Direct 0.29%
- Exit load
- Nil
- Minimum application
- Rs.1000 · multiples of Re. 1
- SIP frequency
- SIP Details: MONTHLY, Quarterly, STP- Daily/ Weekly (datewise, Daywise)/ Fortnightly/ Monthly/ Quarterly as per the STP plan chosen by the investor, SWP - Monthly/ Quaterly/ Half yearly/ Annualy/ March Payout as per the SWP plan chosen by the investor.
- Minimum SIP amount
- SIP- Rs.100, STP- Rs.500, SWP- Rs.200
- Minimum instalments
- SIP - 6, STP- 6, SWP - 6
How a mutual-fund investment is paid
- Complete KYCIdentity, PAN, bank and contact verification are required.
- Choose route and optionUnderstand direct vs regular and growth vs IDCW before selecting.
- Choose SIP or lump sumSIP uses an automated mandate; lump sum is a one-time payment.
- Receive units at applicable NAVCut-off time, cleared funds and scheme rules determine the applicable NAV.
- Review, do not chaseTrack goal fit, risk, manager/mandate changes, costs and portfolio — not daily noise.
Download and verify at source
The packaged Scheme Summary PDF is the official AMFI file, unchanged. Live AMC links are included for time-sensitive factsheets, top holdings and portfolios.
Source verification date: 06 September 2026. If a live document differs from this page, rely on the newer official document.