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Axis Small Cap Fund Growth

Axis Small Cap Fund Growth

Mutual Fund
Small-Cap
Equity
India Micro Cap
Emotionally driven
Investor Profile
1 - 7 YearsInvestment Horizon
HNI,Mass AffluentTarget Segments
SEBI registered equity mutual fund suitable for all investor categoriesRegulatory Fit
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Axis Small Cap Fund Reg Gr strategically allocates over 60% to mid-cap stocks, capturing growth potential while offering diversification benefits.

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What This Strategy Does

Axis Small Cap Fund Reg Gr is an equity small-cap fund which captures India's emerging small business opportunity through a bottom-up stock selection approach, deploying capital across industrials, healthcare, and consumer cyclicals to achieve broad-based earnings growth.
Role in a Diversified Portfolio

Role in a Diversified Portfolio

Within a diversified portfolio, Axis Small Cap Fund Reg Gr serves as a Growth strategy—capturing earnings growth and capex cycles while providing diversification through its small and mid-cap exposure.

CW Expert Research Notes

Performance and Risk Analysis

Historical returns, volatility patterns, and how this fund has performed relative to its benchmark.

Fund Performance

Fund Performance

1.1% AnnuallyAlpha
+7.9% vs +-10.4% benchmarkSince Inception
+0.0% vs +0.0% benchmark3Y Annualized
+0.0% vs +0.0% benchmark5Y Annualized
Axis Small Cap Fund Growth
Benchmark Index
Fund Performance

Benchmark Performance Comparison

Axis Small Cap Fund
NIFTY 50
Given the product’s limited performance history, the assessment considers the fund house’s track record and the historical performance of comparable strategies managed by the same fund house, which follow similar investment approaches. Such comparisons provide historical context only and do not represent the performance of the new product or indicate its future returns.
Risk Profile

Risk Profile

Standard Deviation18.9%
Beta0.82

Detailed Risks

Market Risk

Prolonged economic slowdown could dampen consumer demand, impacting small-cap earnings.

Disclaimer: Mutual Fund Investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Past performance is not indicative of future results and there is no assurance that the scheme's objective will be achieved. Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) involve a higher degree of risk and a minimum investment of ₹10 Lakhs.

Strategy Details

A closer look at the investment thesis, portfolio construction, and current holdings.

Core Investment Theme

Core Investment Theme

Provides exposure to India's entrepreneurial energy before institutional capital discovers it. Small caps offer the highest growth potential but demand patience through volatility cycles. The long-term impact is dramatic wealth creation—historical data shows sustained small-cap investing has generated life-changing returns, but requires conviction to stay invested through sharp drawdowns. Suitable for investors with high risk tolerance seeking outsized gains over the long run.

Broader Market View

Market Outlook

India’s economic outlook remains supported by domestic consumption, infrastructure development, urbanisation, and long-term investment activity. While global uncertainties, inflationary pressures, and evolving interest-rate conditions may contribute to near-term volatility, underlying economic fundamentals remain supportive of long-term growth. A selective approach focused on valuations, asset quality, and sustainable returns remains important across market cycles.

Why This Strategy is Attractive Now

This strategy provides exposure to companies well-positioned to capitalize on long-term structural growth drivers. Its diversified approach aims to navigate market cycles while participating in durable expansions across multiple sectors and regions.

Investment Style & Process

Investment Style

The portfolio exhibits characteristics of a Quality Growth strategy, emphasizing companies with durable competitive advantages, consistent earnings growth, and reasonable valuations relative to their growth prospects.

Why it Makes Sense

In the current environment of moderating economic growth and elevated uncertainty, a Quality Growth approach can provide exposure to companies with resilient business models, pricing power, and the ability to compound earnings through cycles.

High-Level Investment Process

Sourcing: The strategy appears to source investment ideas from across the market capitalization spectrum, with a focus on companies demonstrating sustainable competitive advantages, strong management teams, and attractive growth runways. Selection: The selection process suggests a preference for businesses with durable pricing power, high returns on invested capital, and the ability to self-fund growth initiatives. Valuation discipline is also emphasized. Construction: Portfolio construction is consistent with a diversified, conviction-weighted approach, with position sizes reflecting the manager's confidence in each holding's long-term prospects. Risk management practices appear to moderate exposures at the sector and individual security levels.
Portfolio Holdings Overview

Portfolio Holdings Overview

SectoralAllocation
CapitalGoods28.13%
Utilities0.95%
Financial Services19.15%
Services17.73%
Energy & Infra5.47%
Consumers19.34%
Technology9.22%
Top Stock Holdings

Top Stock Holdings

CompanySectorAllocation
Clearing Corporation Of India Ltdothers7.26%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences LtdHealthcare2.71%
Torrent Pharmaceuticals LtdHealthcare2.59%
CCL Products (India) LtdConsumer Defensive2.58%
City Union Bank LtdFinancial Services1.80%
Sai Life Sciences LtdHealthcare1.65%
Brigade Enterprises LtdReal Estate1.58%
Sansera Engineering LtdConsumer Cyclical1.45%
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings LtdFinancial Services1.41%
Karur Vysya Bank LtdFinancial Services1.38%
HDFC Bank LtdFinancial Services1.36%

Fund House Management

The asset management company’s track record, AUM scale, and fund manager credentials.

Fund Manager Track Record

Fund Manager Track Record

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Krishnaa N

Lead Portfolio Manager

Krishnaa N has experience of 3 years. Manages 152 funds at Axis Asset Management Company Limited with an AUM of approximately ₹1,28,440 Cr

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B. Gopkumar
Co-Portfolio Manager

B. Gopkumar is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Axis Asset Management Company. He joined Axis AMC in May 2023 and brings nearly three decades of experience in the financial services industry, with expertise in sales and distribution, marketing, product development, and business leadership. Before joining Axis AMC, he served as Managing Director and CEO of Axis Securities from 2019 and previously held senior leadership positions at Reliance Securities and the Kotak Group, where he worked for over 15 years across various businesses. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and an MBA in Business Management from Mangalore University, and has completed the Senior Executive Leadership Programme at Harvard Business School. His leadership focus includes strengthening distribution networks, developing digital ecosystems, and improving investor and partner engagement.

CW Expert Take
CW Expert Take

Axis operates with entrepreneurial agility despite institutional backing. Their investment philosophy emphasizes quality compounding in equities and prudent credit selection in debt. The fund house has built focused expertise rather than chasing asset gathering, resulting in concentrated portfolios with high-conviction ideas.

Firm OverviewFirm Overview

AMCAxis Asset Management Company Limited
Founded2009
Total AUM₹11,566 Cr
AMC Description :

Axis AMC runs PMS and Category II/III AIFs alongside Axis Mutual Fund. In 2026 it acquired Axis Securities' PMS business, adding 2,500+ investors and the full PMS team; the combined business operates as "Alternates by Axis AMC" with planned listed-equity strategies in thematic, small-cap and quant investing. Category III AIF offerings centre on listed-equity long-only and quant approaches.

Investment Philosophy & Approach

Disciplined Approach

Disciplined Approach

Axis AMC follows a disciplined investment approach focused on rigorous research.

Risk Management

Risk Management

The fund house emphasizes robust risk management practices and processes.

Long-Term Perspective

Long-Term Perspective

Axis AMC adopts a long-term perspective in capital allocation decisions.

Operational & Regulatory Details

What it costs to invest, transaction mechanics, and regulatory disclosures you should know.

iconCosts and Fees

Annual Management Fee1.71%
Exit Load1%

iconRegulatory & Tax Information

INF846K01K01
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ISIN
DailyDealing Frequency
Nifty Smallcap 250 TR INRBenchmark

STCG | <37.350 Months null%

LTCG | >48.060 Months null% on gain above 1.25 Lakh

Tax Implications (India)
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