About ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund
ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy 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 in a diversified basket of companies identified based on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) theme following Exclusion Strategy.
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
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹22.61 | 148516 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹15.72 | 148515 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹20.94 | 148517 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹14.24 | 148514 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund today?
The NAV of ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹22.61 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹20.94, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -7.15%, and 11.14% a year over 3 years and 9.63% a year over 5 years. That places it 93 of 136 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.14% 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 ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 19.2% from 18 Oct 2021 to 17 Jun 2022. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 79% ended in a gain.
What does ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund invest in?
As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 55 positions, the largest being ICICI Bank Ltd (7.6%), HDFC Bank Ltd (7%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (6.7%). Its biggest sector was banks at 21.8% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.
Which category does ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy 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 ESG Exclusionary Strategy 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.