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ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
14.1%
a year
NAV
₹25.57
▲ 0.43% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹15,873 Cr
Expense ratio
0.95%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹23.95 and has returned 13% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average sectoral / thematic fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-3.9%5.2%behind182 of 221
3 years14.1%14.5%behind72 of 136
5 years15.4%12.9%ahead29 of 98
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-3.7%-3.8%
3 months-3.8%-4%
6 months0.8%0.3%
1 year-3.9%-4.8%
2 yearsp.a.1.7%0.7%
3 yearsp.a.14.1%13%
5 yearsp.a.15.4%14.1%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Jan 2021.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 3.91% in the last 1Y

23.825.727.618 Sept 202520 Mar 202618 Sept 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹16,547
XIRR (per year)
5.81%
Value today
₹1,96,547

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 July 2026

  • Equity89.6%
  • Cash6.57%
  • Other funds2.84%
  • Debt0.96%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
HDFC Bank LtdBanks9.24%
ICICI Bank LtdBanks7.63%
Reliance Industries LtdPetroleum Products5.4%
Larsen & Toubro LtdConstruction5.21%
Maruti Suzuki India LtdAutomobiles4.34%
Kotak Mahindra Bank LtdBanks3.54%
Bharti Airtel LtdTelecom - Services3.39%
DLF LtdRealty2.93%
Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETFFinancial Services2.84%
Mahindra & Mahindra LtdAutomobiles2.81%

and 73 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Banks21.8%
  • Automobiles11.8%
  • Insurance6.79%
  • Realty5.46%
  • Petroleum Products5.4%
  • Construction5.21%
  • Cement & Cement Products4.37%
  • Retailing3.96%

and 18 more sectors.

From the monthly portfolio ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund publishes for this scheme, as required by SEBI. Cash covers bank balances, treasury bills lent overnight and money due to the scheme, which carry no ISIN and so are shown as the remainder.Original disclosure

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
12.8% a year
2.8% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−14.4%
Sept 2024 to Feb 2025, against −25.3% for the category.
Years that made money
99%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
13.4% to 28.7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 23.2%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
None
Plan started
18 Jan 2021
Portfolio turnover
1.01x
Expense ratio
0.95%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Manish Banthia, Sharmila D'Silva, Divya Jain, Manan Tijoriwala

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund against other funds in the Sectoral / Thematic Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund118%61.43%1.24%₹1,128 Cr
HDFC Defence Fund21.09%37.07%0.9%₹11,478 Cr
HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund7.35%24.8%1.09%₹2,116 Cr
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund20.88%24.31%18.52%1.02%₹5,796 Cr
UTI - Healthcare Fund16.82%24.15%16.09%1.28%₹1,444 Cr
LIC MF Infrastructure Fund8.97%23.9%21.88%1.35%₹1,174 Cr
ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund-3.91%14.09%15.39%0.95%₹15,873 Cr

About ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund

ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.

To generate long-term capital appreciation by investing with focus on riding business cycles through allocation between sectors and stocks at different stages of business cycles. However there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme would be achieved.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.

The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.

Tax on your gains

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹25.57148651
DirectIDCW₹18.62148652
RegularGrowth₹23.95148653
RegularIDCW₹17.12148654

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund today?

The NAV of ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹25.57 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹23.95, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -3.91%, and 14.09% a year over 3 years and 15.39% a year over 5 years. That places it 72 of 136 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.95% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.

What is the minimum SIP amount in ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹500 or more.

How much has ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 14.4% from 26 Sept 2024 to 28 Feb 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 99% ended in a gain.

What does ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund invest in?

As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 83 positions, the largest being HDFC Bank Ltd (9.2%), ICICI Bank Ltd (7.6%), Reliance Industries Ltd (5.4%). Its biggest sector was banks at 21.8% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund belong to?

It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.

What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?

Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.

How are gains from ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund taxed?

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.