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September Small-Cap Mutual Funds: Bandhan, Invesco or Nippon India, Which Attracted Most Inflows?
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CNBC Awaaz•19-10-2026, 14:58
September Small-Cap Mutual Funds: Bandhan, Invesco or Nippon India, Which Attracted Most Inflows?
- •Small-cap mutual funds attracted a total investment of 9,038.57 crore rupees in September 2026, marking a 13.4% increase from August.
- •Bandhan Small Cap Fund recorded the highest inflows in September at around 2,191 crore rupees, managed by Manish Gunwani.
- •Invesco India Small Cap Fund managed by Taher Badshah attracted about 982 crore rupees but saw the steepest monthly decline with a negative return of 3.78%.
- •Nippon India Small Cap Fund attracted around 750 crore rupees and maintains the largest AUM among the three at 80,906 crore rupees.
- •Despite positive inflows, all three funds delivered negative returns in September due to market fluctuations, highlighting the need to assess personal risk appetite before investing.
Key Questions Answered
Bandhan Small Cap Fund attracted the highest inflows among small-cap funds in September 2026, receiving around ₹2,191 crore.
In September 2026, Invesco India Small Cap Fund's AUM increased from ₹15,744 crore to ₹16,131 crore, while the fund delivered a negative return of 3.78% for the month.
In September 2026, the Nifty Smallcap 250 declined by 3.12%, whereas the Nifty 50 fell by 6.06%, the Nifty 500 dropped by 5.88%, and the Nifty Midcap 150 decreased by 7.09%.
