Every 6 months, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) releases a list classifying all stocks into three categories: Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap. Knowing which category your stock falls into is essential for understanding your portfolio's risk profile.
Why Classification Matters?
Mutual funds have strict rules about where they can invest based on these categories. For example, a Large Cap fund must invest at least 80% of its money in the top 100 stocks. If a stock you own moves from Large Cap to Mid Cap, mutual funds might have to sell it, affecting its price.
The Three Categories
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Large Cap (Rank 1-100) The top 100 companies by full market capitalization.
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Mid Cap (Rank 101-250) The companies ranked from 101 to 250 by full market capitalization.
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Small Cap (Rank 251+) All other companies ranked 251 and below.
Method 1: The Manual Way (PDF)
You can visit the AMFI website, find the "Market Capitalization" section, and download the latest excel/pdf sheet. It contains thousands of rows. You will have to use "Ctrl+F" to find your specific stock and check its rank.
Method 2: Using Our Instant Checker (Recommended)
We have built a simple tool that searches the official AMFI database instantly. Here is how to use it:
- Go to the Stock Market Cap Checker tool.
- Enter the name of your stock (e.g., "Reliance" or "Tata Motors").
- The tool will instantly show you its Current Category and its Rank.
When does the list update?
The list is updated twice a year:
- January: Based on average market cap from July to December.
- July: Based on average market cap from January to June.
Our tool is automatically updated whenever AMFI releases a new circular, so you always see the latest data.
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