Quant Small Cap Fund Adds Stakes in NBCC, Pfizer and 13 Others in November

Quant Small Cap Fund, the largest scheme under Quant Mutual Fund, recorded significant portfolio activity in November 2025. 

The fund increased its stake in 15 companies, including NBCC, Pfizer, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands, BASF India, Bayer Cropscience, HFCL, and SUN TV Network. 

At the same time, it trimmed its holdings in three stocks and fully exited four others as part of its active portfolio management strategy.

Major Additions to the Portfolio

NBCC saw one of the biggest increases in holdings, with the fund adding 60.50 lakh shares during the month, taking its total position to 4.90 crore shares compared to 4.29 crore in October. Pfizer also saw additional buying, with nearly 39,500 shares added.

Among other notable additions, the fund purchased 44.76 lakh shares of HFCL and 41.49 lakh shares of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands. Additional buys included Poly Medicure, Ethos, Digitide Solutions, Ventive Hospitality, BASF India, Bayer Cropscience, NCC, and SUN TV Network.

Four new stocks entered the portfolio: IRB Infrastructure Developers, Black Box, Graphite India, and Sumitomo Chemical India. IRB Infrastructure Developers saw the largest buying among new entries, with 3.36 crore shares added, followed by 17.83 lakh shares of Black Box, 4.54 lakh shares of Graphite India, and 2.01 lakh shares of Sumitomo Chemical India.

Stocks Trimmed and Complete Exits

The fund trimmed its positions in Bata India, India Shelter Finance Corporation, and Oriental Hotels. Oriental Hotels saw the largest reduction, with 6.42 lakh shares sold, bringing the total to 26.27 lakh in November.

Complete exits were made from Anupam Rasayan India, Delhivery, Indraprastha Medical Corporation, and One Source Specialty Pharma. Delhivery witnessed the biggest sell-off, with 33.28 lakh shares offloaded.

Stable Holdings and Portfolio Structure

Holdings in 71 stocks remained unchanged, including names like Aarti Industries, Adani Power, Castrol India, Gland Pharma, ONGC, RIL, Jio Financial Services, and Sula Vineyards. The fund continued to hold 93 stocks in total, consistent with October’s portfolio size.

Investment Approach and Outlook

Quant Small Cap Fund, with an AUM of ₹0,170 crore as of November 28, 2025, aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in high-growth smallcap companies. Managed by a team led by Sandeep Tandon and others, the fund maintains a dynamic approach, shifting allocations based on market conditions and liquidity considerations. 

The fund house highlighted its defensive tilt toward larger caps over the past year to manage risk and reduce drawdowns amid broader market volatility.

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Conclusion

With strategic additions, selective trimming, and timely exits, Quant Small Cap Fund continues to actively optimise its portfolio for long-term growth. 

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.