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ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund)

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
9.9%
a year
NAV
₹116.39
▲ 0.52% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹80,962 Cr
Expense ratio
1.02%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹105.33 and has returned 9.33% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-6%-3%behind27 of 32
3 years9.9%9.6%ahead12 of 30
5 years10.9%8.9%ahead3 of 27
10 years13.3%12%ahead4 of 22
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-3.4%-3.4%
3 months-2.7%-2.9%
6 months-0.3%-0.6%
1 year-6%-6.5%
2 yearsp.a.-1.9%-2.4%
3 yearsp.a.9.9%9.3%
5 yearsp.a.10.9%10.2%
7 yearsp.a.15.5%14.8%
10 yearsp.a.13.3%12.5%

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

▼ 6.04% in the last 1Y

110.3119.3128.218 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
₹6,905
XIRR (per year)
2.47%
Value today
₹1,86,905

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

  • Equity94.3%
  • Cash3.31%
  • Debt2.38%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
ICICI Bank LtdBanks9.14%
HDFC Bank LtdBanks8.21%
Reliance Industries LtdPetroleum Products5.75%
Larsen & Toubro LtdConstruction4.32%
Bharti Airtel LtdTelecom - Services4.29%
Axis Bank LtdBanks3.73%
Maruti Suzuki India LtdAutomobiles3.24%
Infosys LtdIT - Software2.84%
Ultratech Cement LtdCement & Cement Products2.79%
Mahindra & Mahindra LtdAutomobiles2.65%

and 82 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Banks25%
  • Automobiles10.4%
  • Petroleum Products6.35%
  • Construction4.32%
  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology4.32%
  • Telecom - Services4.29%
  • Insurance3.93%
  • Cement & Cement Products3.78%

and 24 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
0.9% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−37.3%
Jan 2020 to Mar 2020, against −30% for the category.
Years that made money
86.5%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-5.1% to 33.9%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 16.1%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹100
Minimum top-up
₹100
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.84x
Expense ratio
1.02%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Sankaran Naren, Vaibhav Dusad, 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 Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) against other funds in the Large Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Invesco India Large Cap Fund1.3%13.46%11.39%0.67%₹2,021 Cr
Quant Large Cap Fund5.68%13.4%1.47%₹3,651 Cr
WhiteOak Capital Large Cap Fund-2.16%12.47%0.94%₹1,276 Cr
Bank of India Large Cap Fund2.84%12.34%9.49%0.87%₹231 Cr
Taurus Large Cap Fund5.13%12.14%10.04%2.54%₹60 Cr
Bandhan Large Cap Fund-1.24%12.13%10.26%1.08%₹2,145 Cr
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund)-6.04%9.94%10.87%1.02%₹80,962 Cr

About ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund)

ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) is a large cap fund managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in the 100 largest listed companies by market value. Usually the least volatile equity category, suited to investors wanting steadier equity exposure.

To generate long term capital appreciation and income distribution to investors from a portfolio that is predominantly invested in equity and equity related securities of large cap companies. 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₹116.39120586
DirectIDCW₹58.89120585
RegularGrowth₹105.33108466
RegularIDCW₹28.40108465

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) today?

The NAV of ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹116.39 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹105.33, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -6.04%, and 9.94% a year over 3 years and 10.87% a year over 5 years. That places it 12 of 30 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund)?

The Direct plan charges 1.02% 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 Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund)?

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

How much has ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 37.3% 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 Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) invest in?

As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 92 positions, the largest being ICICI Bank Ltd (9.1%), HDFC Bank Ltd (8.2%), Reliance Industries Ltd (5.8%). Its biggest sector was banks at 25% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) belong to?

It is a Large Cap Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in the 100 largest listed companies by market value. Usually the least volatile equity category, suited to investors wanting steadier equity exposure.

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 Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip 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.