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ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
10.4%
a year
NAV
₹1,026.29
▲ 0.72% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹14,286 Cr
Expense ratio
1.21%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹918.01 and has returned 9.73% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average elss (tax saver) fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-3.9%-1.2%behind27 of 38
3 years10.4%11.2%behind20 of 37
5 years9.8%10.9%behind22 of 30
10 years12.5%13.8%behind19 of 25
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-2.7%-2.8%
3 months-0.8%-0.9%
6 months3.7%3.4%
1 year-3.9%-4.5%
2 yearsp.a.-1.1%-1.7%
3 yearsp.a.10.4%9.7%
5 yearsp.a.9.8%9.1%
7 yearsp.a.15.4%14.6%
10 yearsp.a.12.5%11.7%

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

▼ 3.89% in the last 1Y

938.31,0101,08218 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
₹13,065
XIRR (per year)
4.62%
Value today
₹1,93,065

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

  • Equity97.7%
  • Cash2.25%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
ICICI Bank LtdBanks8.1%
HDFC Bank LtdBanks7.22%
Axis Bank LtdBanks5.38%
Reliance Industries LtdPetroleum Products5.18%
Avenue Supermarts LtdRetailing5.07%
TVS Motor Company LtdAutomobiles5.01%
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology4.88%
Larsen & Toubro LtdConstruction4.43%
Maruti Suzuki India LtdAutomobiles3.7%
NTPC LtdPower3.4%

and 79 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Banks22.7%
  • Automobiles10.5%
  • Retailing8.81%
  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology7.03%
  • Petroleum Products5.18%
  • Construction4.73%
  • Finance4.41%
  • Power3.4%

and 26 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
12.6% a year
1.7% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−37.5%
Jan 2020 to Mar 2020, against −33.1% for the category.
Years that made money
87%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-6.6% to 32.6%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 15.2%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
3 years
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.24x
Expense ratio
1.21%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Mittul Kalawadia, Priyanka Khandelwal, Sharmila D'Silva

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 ELSS - Tax Saver Fund against other funds in the ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund8.69%21.87%17.29%0.98%₹5,134 Cr
ITI ELSS Tax Saver Fund3.29%16.7%13.08%0.88%₹463 Cr
JM ELSS - Tax Saver Fund7.21%16.45%14.4%1.29%₹248 Cr
HSBC ELSS Tax Saver Fund3.41%15.86%1.21%₹4,229 Cr
WhiteOak Capital ELSS Tax Saver Fund1.85%15.8%0.87%₹507 Cr
Baroda BNP Paribas ELSS Tax Saver Fund3.8%14.93%1.09%₹930 Cr
ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund-3.89%10.42%9.79%1.21%₹14,286 Cr

About ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund

ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund is a elss (tax saver) fund managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

To generate long-term capital appreciation through investments made primarily in equity and equity related securities of companies. However, there is 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₹1,026.29120592
DirectIDCW₹44.07120593
RegularGrowth₹918.01100354
RegularIDCW₹20.91100353

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund today?

The NAV of ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹1,026.29 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹918.01, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -3.89%, and 10.42% a year over 3 years and 9.79% a year over 5 years. That places it 20 of 37 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.21% 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 ELSS - Tax Saver Fund?

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

How much has ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 37.5% from 17 Jan 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 87% ended in a gain.

What does ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund invest in?

As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 89 positions, the largest being ICICI Bank Ltd (8.1%), HDFC Bank Ltd (7.2%), Axis Bank Ltd (5.4%). Its biggest sector was banks at 22.7% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund belong to?

It is a ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

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 ELSS - Tax Saver 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.