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Tata Small Cap Fund: Portfolio Composition and Investment Approach

Written by Akshay Kumar Rao

21 Jul 2026 • 8 minutes read

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The Tata Small Cap Fund is an open-ended equity scheme that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 65% of its total assets in the equity and equity-related instruments of small-cap companies. 

As of June 30, 2026 , the fund’s top holdings are Kirloskar Pneumatic Company, Usha Martin, IDFC First Bank, Godrej Industries, Sudarshan Chemical Industries, Tega Industries, and more. 

The Tata Small Cap Fund is an open-ended equity scheme predominantly investing in small-cap stocks. As per SEBI regulations, small-cap companies are ranked 251st and beyond in terms of full market capitalisation. 

The investment objective of this scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equity and equity-related instruments of small-cap companies. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved. the scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns.

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It may be noted that the risk-o-meter specified above is based on an internal assessment. The same shall be updated as per provision no. 6.16.1.j of SEBI Master Circular on Mutual Fund dated 20.03.2026, on Product labelling in mutual fund schemes on an ongoing basis.

Looking to invest? Read this article to check out its latest portfolio composition (as of June 30th, 2026) and understand its investment approach. 

 

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What is the Latest Portfolio Composition of the Tata Small Cap Fund?

The Tata Small Cap Fund follows a diversified investment approach and spreads its investments across multiple sectors. As per the “ latest portfolio” report (a part of the scheme documents), dated June 30, 2026, the fund has allocated 93.02% of its assets to equities, with the remaining invested in cash and net current assets. 

For a better understanding, let’s check out its complete equity portfolio composition along with the number of shares held in each company and their corresponding weights (expressed as “% of assets”):

SectorCompany

Number of Shares

(as of June 30, 2026)

% of Assets

(as of June 30, 2026)

Agricultural Food and Other ProductsBalrampur Chini Mills Ltd.42,57,1211.89
 Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.1,78,2420.91
Auto ComponentsSundaram Clayton Ltd.1,53,5331.66
 CIE Automotive India Ltd.3,23,7011.18
 Ask Automotive Ltd.3,15,8071.13
 MM Forgings Ltd.1,57,6280.57
 Automotive Axles Ltd.1,43,3920.20
BanksIDFC First Bank Ltd.5,97,74,5403.79
Consumer DurablesDCB Bank Ltd.1,13,40,1181.68
Cement and Cement ProductsThe Ramco Cements Ltd.2,23,2241.66
Chemicals and PetrochemicalsSudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd.4,98,7973.51
 BASF India Ltd.76,3052.19
 Elantas Beck India Ltd.2,09,2561.79
 Pidilite Industries Ltd.4,33,2981.11
Commercial Services and SuppliesQuess Corp Ltd.9,21,5001.97
 Redington (India) Ltd.6,46,2181.43
 Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd.2,16,8430.84
 Blue Dart Express Ltd.83,6050.74
Consumer DurablesCello World Ltd.9,61,6232.84
Diversified Consumer ServicesGreenply Industries Ltd.7,00,8301.66
 VIP Industries Ltd.4,69,2041.14
 JSW Dulux Ltd.2,87,4840.74
 Eureka Forbes Ltd.1,121,3390.41
DiversifiedGodrej Industries Ltd.3,95,0003.70
EntertainmentSaregama India Ltd.1,62,2080.64
Ferrous MetalsKirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd.4,19,6871.55
Fertilisers and AgrochemicalsRallis India Ltd.5,40,3490.10
Financial Technology (Fintech)Network People Services Technologies Ltd.15,32,5001.98
Healthcare ServicesKrishna Diagnostics Ltd.26,08,0761.13
Household ProductsEveryday Industries India Ltd.1,77,2910.52
IT – ServicesDigidelo Solutions Ltd.4,80,4600.33
IT – SoftwareC.E. Info Systems Ltd.2,80,0001.81
Industrial ManufacturingTega Industries Ltd.2,55,0003.45
 Honda India Power Products Ltd.5,21,0060.91
Industrial ProductsKirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd.4,20,0006.55
 Usha Martin Ltd.11,60,9894.60
 Carborundum Universal Ltd.2,39,8212.25
 Time Technoplast Ltd.14,20,3582.04
 Graphite India Ltd.3,75,7721.84
 KSB Ltd.2,32,1971.78
 Finolex Cables Ltd.9,00,7000.84
 Vardhman Special Steels Ltd.2,37,6010.53
Leisure ServicesWonderla Holidays Ltd.4,30,0001.70
 Samhi Hotels Ltd.11,90,4321.66
Other Construction MaterialsRamco Industries Ltd.2,28,1580.62
Pharmaceuticals and BiotechnologyWockhardt Ltd.2,10,0003.25
 Alivus Life Sciences Ltd.8,06,8670.74
 Hikal Ltd.3,30,0000.58
Hotel, Resort, and Other ServicesChalet Hotels Ltd.5,49,0640.41
PowerACME Solar Holdings Ltd.5,91,1071.80
 Powergrid Infrastructure Investment Trust10,14,5000.08
RealtyAnant Raj Ltd.41,00,0001.71
 Keystone Realtors Ltd.2,73,4320.91
 RRL Residency Developers and Realty Ltd.2,77,7620.33
RetailingCartrade Tech Ltd.1,05,9322.28
 Shoppers Stop Ltd.5,27,2441.50
Textiles and ApparelsGokaldas Exports Ltd.15,03,9671.05
 Ganesha Ecosphere Ltd.5,78,7040.42
Transport InfrastructureGujarat Pipavav Port Ltd.1,08,59,6051.31
Transport ServicesTransport Corporation of India Ltd.7,82,3320.58
 Allcargo Gati Ltd.17,11,2980.32
 Allcargo Logistics Ltd.17,11,2980.11
 Transindia Real Estate Ltd.3,09,5120.07

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Top 10 Equity Holdings of Tata Small Cap Fund (as of June 30, 2026)

The top 10 equity positions held by Tata Small Cap Fund together account for 36.22% of its net assets. Let’s check them out:

RankCompany% of NAV
1Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd.6.55%
2Usha Martin Ltd.4.60%
3IDFC First Bank Ltd.3.79%
4Godrej Industries Ltd.3.70%
5Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd.3.51%
6Tega Industries Ltd.3.45%
7Wockhardt Ltd.3.25%
8Cello World Ltd.2.84%
9Cartrade Tech Ltd.2.28%
10Carborundum Universal Ltd.2.25%
Total 36.22%

 

What is the Latest Sector Allocation of the Tata Small Cap Fund?

For those unaware, sector allocation shows how a mutual fund distributes its investments across different industries. It helps investors understand:

  • Which parts of the economy is the fund most exposed to 

and

  • Whether the portfolio is well diversified. 

The table below presents the Tata Small Cap Fund's sector-wise allocation as of June 30, 2026:

SectorAllocation (% of Assets)
Capital Goods24.79%
Financial Services8.70%
Consumer Services7.45%
Services7.14%
Consumer Durables6.79%
Healthcare6.12%
Automobile and Auto Components5.75%
Diversified3.70%
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)3.37%
Realty2.39%
Construction Materials2.27%
Information Technology2.14%
Power1.90%
Metals and Mining1.55%
Textiles1.47%
Media, Entertainment, and Publication0.64%

 

What is the Investment Approach of the Tata Small Cap Fund?

The investment objective of the Tata Small Cap Fund is to generate potential long-term capital appreciation by predominantly investing in the equity and equity-related instruments of small-cap companies. 

To manage the portfolio, the scheme may also invest a portion of its assets in companies outside the small-cap segment, debt and money market instruments, and other permitted asset classes in line with the Scheme Information Document (SID).

 

How May Tata Small Cap Fund Potentially Allocate Its Assets?

Under normal market conditions, the scheme follows the indicative asset allocation below:

Asset classMinimum allocation (% of net assets)Maximum allocation (% of net assets)
Equity and equity-related instruments of small-cap companies65%100%
Equity and equity-related instruments of companies other than small-cap companies0%35%
Debt and money market instruments, including units of debt and liquid schemes of Tata Mutual Fund0%35%
Units of REITs and InvITs0%10%

 

Indicative Exposure Limits (Actual Instrument/ Percentages May Vary Subject to Applicable SEBI Circulars)

In addition to the asset allocation, the scheme may invest in the following instruments within the limits prescribed by SEBI and the Scheme Information Document:

InstrumentIndicative Exposure/ Investment Limit
Securities Lending/ Short Selling
  • Exposure to securities lending through a single intermediary is limited to 5% of the scheme's total net assets at the time of lending. 
  • The scheme may also engage in short selling of securities in accordance with the SEBI regulations.
Derivatives
  • Total exposure to derivatives shall not exceed 50% of the scheme's net assets.
Securitised Debt
  • Up to 50% of the scheme's debt exposure may be invested in domestic securitised debt.
Overseas Securities
  • The scheme will not invest in overseas securities.
REITs And InVITs
  • Subject to SEBI-prescribed limits, the scheme may invest up to 10% of its NAV in REITs and InvITs, with a maximum of 5% of its NAV in units issued by a single REIT or InvIT. 
  • Further, no mutual fund across all its schemes may hold more than 10% of the units issued by a single REIT or InvIT.
AT1 and AT2 Bonds
  • The scheme will not invest in AT1 or AT2 bonds.
Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
  • The scheme will not invest in Credit Default Swaps.
Repo/ Reverse Repo In Corporate Debt Securities
  • The scheme will not undertake repo or reverse repo transactions in corporate debt securities.

 

Conclusion

So, now you know about the Tata Small Cap Fund's latest portfolio as of June 30, 2026, and its investment approach. To summarise, the Tata Small Cap Fund is an open-ended equity scheme predominantly investing in small-cap stocks 

Its investment objective is to generate potential long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in the equity and equity-related instruments of small-cap companies. While the scheme mainly invests in small caps, it also has the flexibility to allocate a portion of its assets to other equity segments and permitted asset classes in accordance with the Scheme Information Document (SID). 

Before committing funds, investors may review the SID, Key Information Memorandum (KIM), latest portfolio disclosures, and other scheme documents to determine whether the fund aligns with their investment objectives and risk appetite.

For more information, you can visit www.tatamutualfund.com. The Investor Service Centre of Tata Asset Management Pvt. Ltd. is located at Mulla House, Ground Floor, 51, M.G. Road, Near Flora Fountain, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra. The office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. For assistance, you can also call (022) 6282 7777 from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, or email service@tataamc.com

 

FAQs

1. Is there an exit load for the Tata Small Cap Fund?

If the units are redeemed, switched out, or withdrawn through SWP/STP on or before 30 days from the date of allotment, an exit load of 0.50% is applicable. However, no exit load is charged after 30 days from the date of allotment.
 

2. What is the benchmark of the Tata Small Cap Fund?

The benchmark is the Nifty SmallCap 250 TRI (Tier 1) Index. This index tracks the performance of the companies ranked 251st to 500th (in terms of full market capitalisation) from the Nifty 500 universe.
 

3. What investment plans and options are available under the Tata Small Cap Fund?

The scheme is available under the Regular Plan and the Direct Plan. Both plans offer a Growth Option and an Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) Option. 

Under the IDCW Option, the available sub-options are “Payout” or “Reinvestment”. 

When submitting the application form, investors should clearly select their preferred plan, option, and IDCW sub-option. If no option is selected, the investment is allotted under the Direct Plan – Growth Option by default. 

Whereas, if the IDCW Option is selected but no sub-option is specified, the default allocation is the IDCW Reinvestment sub-option.

 

*Mutual Fund Investments are subject to market risks, please read all scheme related documents carefully.

Author Bio

Author Akshay Kumar Rao

Akshay Kumar Rao

Akshay Kumar Rao is Head of Products & Strategy at Tata Asset Management Private Limited. He has 13+ years of professional experience across asset management, equity research and strategy consulting. At Tata Asset Management, he has served as Head of Products & Strategy and earlier as EA to the CEO and MD, with responsibility for strategy and special projects. His prior experience includes roles with Bain & Company, Deloitte India, KPMG India and Edelweiss Securities. He is a Chartered Accountant from ICAI, Mumbai and holds a Post Graduate qualification in Strategy and Finance from Indian School of Business.
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