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ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
7.4%
a year
NAV
₹33.55
▲ 0.06% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹29,688 Cr
Expense ratio
0.36%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹31.95 and has returned 7.17% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average corporate bond fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year5.9%5.3%ahead4 of 21
3 years7.4%7.3%ahead5 of 21
5 years6.7%6.3%ahead3 of 17
10 years7.4%7.1%ahead2 of 11
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-0.1%-0.1%
3 months1.2%1.2%
6 months3%2.9%
1 year5.9%5.7%
2 yearsp.a.7.2%6.9%
3 yearsp.a.7.4%7.2%
5 yearsp.a.6.7%6.5%
7 yearsp.a.7.2%6.9%
10 yearsp.a.7.4%7.1%

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 Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 5.89% in the last 1Y

31.732.733.618 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
₹19,967
XIRR (per year)
6.97%
Value today
₹1,99,967

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

  • Debt94.5%
  • Cash5.13%
  • Other funds0.33%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
LIC Housing Finance Ltd. **CRISIL AAA4.82%
Siddhivinayak Securitisation Trust **CRISIL AAA(SO)3.28%
Shivshakti Securitisation Trust **CRISIL AAA(SO)2.93%
NABARD **ICRA AAA2.47%
Small Industries Development Bank Of IndiaCRISIL AAA2.44%
Government SecuritiesSOV2.3%
NABARD **CRISIL AAA2.27%
Government SecuritiesSOV2.12%
Government SecuritiesSOV1.65%
Bajaj Finance Ltd. **CRISIL AAA1.65%

and 173 more holdings.

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
1% a year
about the same as the corporate bond fund average
Worst fall so far
−2%
Mar 2020 to Mar 2020, against −2.7% for the category.
Years that made money
100%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
5.5% to 9.3%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 7.5%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Expense ratio
0.36%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Manish Banthia, Ritesh Lunawat

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 Corporate Bond Fund against other funds in the Corporate Bond Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund6.23%8.03%6.73%0.26%₹1,379 Cr
Baroda Bnp Paribas Corporate Bond Fund6.07%7.76%0.2%₹275 Cr
AXIS Corporate Bond Fund5.66%7.68%6.76%0.36%₹7,768 Cr
Nippon India Corporate Bond Fund5.44%7.57%6.78%0.37%₹9,051 Cr
ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund5.89%7.41%6.74%0.36%₹29,688 Cr
DSP Corporate Bond Fund6.09%7.39%6.04%0.3%₹2,816 Cr
Kotak Corporate Bond Fund5.26%7.38%6.45%0.36%₹15,095 Cr

About ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund

ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund is a corporate bond fund managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in the highest-rated (AA+ and above) corporate bonds.

To generate income through investing predominantly in AA+ and above rated corporate bonds while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity. 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 on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.

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

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹33.5504120692
DirectMonthly IDCW₹10.234120697
DirectQuarterly IDCW₹15.5415120694
RegularGrowth₹31.9456111987
RegularMonthly IDCW₹10.3877111991
RegularQuarterly IDCW₹11.2333111992

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund today?

The NAV of ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹33.5504 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹31.9456, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 5.89%, and 7.41% a year over 3 years and 6.74% a year over 5 years. That places it 5 of 21 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.36% 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 Corporate Bond Fund?

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

How much has ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 2% from 9 Mar 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.

What does ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund invest in?

As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 183 positions, the largest being LIC Housing Finance Ltd. ** (4.8%), Siddhivinayak Securitisation Trust ** (3.3%), Shivshakti Securitisation Trust ** (2.9%). Portfolios change every month.

Which category does ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund belong to?

It is a Corporate Bond Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in the highest-rated (AA+ and above) corporate bonds.

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 Corporate Bond Fund taxed?

Gains on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.

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.