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June 27, 2025
|Business Standard
Smallcap funds remain a preferred choice among investors despite volatility in equity markets.
In May 2025, they received net inflows of 3,214 crore, second only to flexicap funds, which saw inflows of ₹3,841 crore, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).
These funds' appeal lies in their potential to create longterm wealth. A report by Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Company (AMC) notes that smallcap stocks saw a five-fold rise in market capitalisation, from 17 trillion in 2017 to 92 trillion by the end of 2024.
These funds invest at least 65 per cent of their assets in smallcap stocks-defined as all listed companies beyond the top 250 by market capitalisation. As of May 31, 2025, 30 smallcap equity schemes managed ₹3.36 trillion in assets, according to Amfi.
"The smallcap segment offers a wide array of unique and diverse business models across sectors and themes. Smallcap companies are often early-stage businesses with the flexibility to adapt to evolving market trends.
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