SBI Multicap Fund – Detailed Review, Strategy & Benefits

SBI Multicap Fund – Detailed Review, Strategy & Benefits

  • Sushil Bajaj |
  • 18 November 2025 |

📅 Last Updated on: November 27, 2025

The SBI Multicap Fund is an open-ended equity scheme investing across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks. Built for long-term capital growth, the fund holds a diversified portfolio and adheres to the multi-cap mandate set by SEBI.

What Are Multi Cap Mutual Funds?

Multi-cap schemes, unlike single-category funds, provide stability in the large-caps, growth in the mid-caps, and extra return prospects in the small-caps.


Multi Cap Mutual Funds are diversified equity funds that give at least 25% each to large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks, as per the regulations of SEBI. With their separate structure, they are less risky than small-cap or mid-cap funds but have higher return potential than pure large-cap funds. In other words, multi-cap funds offer you the advantages of the three worlds – stability, growth, and high returns.

Quick Snapshot

ParameterDetails
Type of SchemeOpen-ended equity scheme investing across market caps
CategoryMulticap Fund
Investment ObjectiveLong-term capital growth via diversified equity allocation
BenchmarkNIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 TRI
Plans AvailableRegular & Direct Plan
Fund ManagersRama Iyer Srinivasan, Mohit Jain
Risk LevelVery High Risk
LiquidityRedemption on all business days
Exit Load1% if exited within 1 year (beyond 10% free limit)
investment

The objective of the SBI Multicap Fund is:

“To provide investors with opportunities for long-term growth in capital from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments across market capitalization.”

Benchmark Details

The fund follows the NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 TRI index.

Why this benchmark?

  • It includes large, mid, and small cap companies.
    • Maintains fixed weights:
      • 50% Large Cap
      • 25% Mid Cap
      • 25% Small Cap

This structure precisely mirrors the mandated multi-cap allocation, making it a suitable comparison standard.

Investment Style & Strategy

  1. Approach
    • Bottom-up stock picking
    • Diversification across sectors
    • Allocation across all market caps as per SEBI guidelines

  2. Market Cap Allocation Method
    • Large Cap: Top 1–100 companies by full market cap
    • Mid Cap: 101–250th companies
    • Small Cap: 251st onwards

  3. Instruments the Scheme Can Invest In
    • Equity & equity-related instruments
    • Debt securities & money market instruments
    • REITs & InvITs
    • Derivatives
    • Foreign securities (ADR/GDR/ETFs)
    • Securities lending

Fund Snapshot and Performance Quants

Fund Snapshot and Performance Quants
Screener: Performance overview for SBI Multi Cap Fund(G)
Updated automatically from live Google Sheets

For updated detailed Performance data and key informations as on December 5, 2025
Visit SBI Multi Cap Fund Performance Page

Why Invest in SBI Multi Cap Fund?

1. True Multi-Cap Allocation

Mandatory allocation across large, mid, and small caps ensures diversification and participation across market cycles.

2. Experienced Fund Managers

Managed by seasoned experts including Rama Iyer Srinivasan with 29+ years’ experience.

3. Bottom-Up Stock Selection

Focus on high-quality companies based on fundamentals rather than market trends.

4. Opportunity for High Growth

Multi-cap structure allows mid and small caps to boost long-term returns.

5. Suitable for Long-Term Investors

Designed for wealth creation over a longer investment horizon.

Investment Areas — Sectors & Companies

The fund invests across diversified sectors (based on sample holdings data):

  • Financial Services
  • IT
  • Consumer
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Construction
  • Power
  • Derivatives & Money Market instruments
Sector Allocation Chart – SBI Multicap Fund

Sector Allocation vs Category Average

Who Should Invest in SBI Multi Cap Fund?

This fund is suitable for investors who:
Investor looking for Long term Wealth creation (>5 years),wanting to have an unbiased flavor of market caps
Investors having multiple investments across market capitalisation, looking for consolidation through a single solution
Long term investors aiming to build wealth to meet their long term financial goals with a potential better risk return trade off.
One stop solution that offers diversification across market cap unlike holding on to individual stocks

Fees, Loads & Taxation

taxation

Expense Ratio: Check latest factsheet.
Exit Load: 1% if units are redeemed within 1 year (beyond 10% free limit)
Taxation:

  1. Dividend taxable as per income tax slab.
  2. Short-term (<1 year): Taxed at 20%.
  3. Long-term (>1 year): Tax-free up to ₹1.25 lakh; beyond that taxed at 12.5% without indexation.

🔗 How to Invest Online?

You can easily invest through our online investment platform.

Dealing with the Pain Points of Investors

Pain PointHow SBI Multicap Fund Addresses It
Lack of diversificationMandatory allocation across large, mid, small caps ensures balance
Volatility concernsLarge-cap exposure offers relative stability
Missing high-growth opportunitiesMid & small-cap exposure captures growth potential
Lack of stock research expertiseProfessional bottom-up research & fund management
Liquidity concernsRedemption available on all business days
Tax confusionClear SEBI & Income Tax guidelines included in scheme document
Q1. Is SBI Multicap Fund high risk?

Ans: Yes, the fund is classified as Very High Risk under the riskometer.

Q2. Does the fund guarantee returns?

Ans: No. Mutual fund returns are market-linked.

Q3. Can I invest in the Direct Plan?

Ans: Yes — Direct Plan is available; however, it has no distributor commissions.

Q4. What is the exit load?

Ans: 1% if redeemed within 12 months (beyond 10% free units).

Q5. How often is the NAV published?

Ans: Daily — on AMC & AMFI websites.

The SBI Multicap Fund is a well-structured multi-cap equity fund suitable for long-term investors seeking diversified equity exposure. It offers a balanced mix of large-cap stability and mid-small cap growth potential.

Disclaimer:- Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, please read scheme related documents carefully before investing.

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