The scheme seeks to generate returns that are commensurate (before fees and expenses) with the performance of the NIFTY Smallcap 250 Index, subject to tracking error.
Exit Load--
Stamp duty on investment0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)
Tax implicationsIf you redeem within one year, your returns will be taxed at 20%. For redemptions after one year, returns exceeding ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year will be taxed at 12.5%.
Nandita Menezes
CA (ICAI, INDIA), B.Com (University of Mumbai)
Prior to joining HDFC AMC, she was associated with S.V. Ghatalia & Associates LLP.
Common questions about this fund, answered from scheme data
The latest Net Asset Value (NAV) of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is ₹19.81 as of 2026-08-28.
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is classified as a Small Cap fund.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is ₹728.23 Cr.
The expense ratio of HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is 0.8%.
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is managed by Nandita Menezes.
The minimum SIP investment for HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund is ₹100.
As per the SEBI Riskometer, HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund carries a Very High risk level.
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund has delivered 11.27% (1Y), 16.08% (3Y) and 0% (5Y) annualised returns as of 2026-08-28.
HDFC Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund was launched on 1999-12-10.
Open an account with Indiabulls Securities, complete your KYC, and invest via SIP or a one-time lumpsum through our platform.
A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) lets you invest a fixed amount at regular intervals (e.g., monthly) instead of a single lumpsum.
There is no separate brokerage on mutual fund units. The AMC charges an expense ratio, which is already reflected in the NAV. An exit load may apply if you redeem before the specified period.
Mutual fund NAVs are declared once per business day after market close, in line with SEBI norms.
The FAQs above are generated from data provided by the AMC and are for educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice, buy/sell recommendations, or return guarantees. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks — read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.
