Quant Small Cap Fund Adds HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and 5 Stocks in February

Quant Small Cap Fund, the largest scheme managed by Quant Mutual Fund, made several changes to its portfolio during February. The fund added seven new stocks, including major banking names such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.

Among the additions, the fund purchased 73.85 lakh shares of Manappuram Finance, 42.65 lakh shares of ICICI Bank, and 13.95 lakh shares of HDFC Bank. Other new entrants in the portfolio included Aurobindo Pharma, Emami, OneSource Specialty Pharma, and Sudeep Pharma.

These additions indicate the fund’s continued interest in sectors such as banking, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods.

Reduction in Select Holdings

During the same period, the fund reduced exposure to four stocks. The most significant reduction was seen in Jio Financial Services, where the fund sold 2.95 crore shares. As a result, its holding declined to 3.08 crore shares in February compared with 6.04 crore shares in January.

The fund also trimmed stakes in Aegis Logistics, BASF India, and Minda Corporation as part of its portfolio rebalancing strategy.

Increase in Exposure to Select Stocks

The scheme increased its stake in four existing portfolio companies during February. These included Black Box, Capri Global Capital, Marathon Nextgen Realty, and Ventive Hospitality.

Among these, the largest addition was made in Capri Global Capital, where the fund added approximately 15.08 lakh shares. The fund also made a complete exit from Stanley Lifestyles by selling 6.72 lakh shares worth around ₹12.35 crore.

Portfolio Size and Investment Strategy

The fund held 100 stocks in its portfolio in February compared with 94 in January. As of February 27, 2026, the scheme had assets under management of ₹27,654 crore. Its performance is benchmarked against the NIFTY Smallcap 250 TRI.

The scheme seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-cap companies with strong growth potential. During the month, the fund increased exposure to healthcare companies while reducing allocation to financial services and oil and gas.

Also Read: Quant Mutual Fund Revises Fund Management Roles Across 12 Schemes from February 20, 2026!

Conclusion

The latest portfolio changes by Quant Small Cap Fund reflect a strategy focused on diversification and selective sector positioning. By adding banking and healthcare names while trimming certain financial and industrial holdings, the fund continues to adjust its portfolio in response to evolving market conditions and long-term growth opportunities.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a private recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.

Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully.