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ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
15.5%
a year
NAV
₹957.38
▲ 1.46% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹19,538 Cr
Expense ratio
1.03%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹850.19 and has returned 14.59% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year6.2%5.3%ahead14 of 31
3 years15.5%14.6%ahead8 of 21
5 years14.7%14%ahead3 of 8
10 years14.7%15.4%behind3 of 5
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-2.4%-2.5%
3 months-0.4%-0.6%
6 months11.9%11.5%
1 year6.2%5.4%
2 yearsp.a.2.7%1.9%
3 yearsp.a.15.5%14.6%
5 yearsp.a.14.7%13.8%
7 yearsp.a.18.6%17.5%
10 yearsp.a.14.7%13.7%

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

▲ 6.23% in the last 1Y

803.9896.4989.018 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
₹29,044
XIRR (per year)
9.99%
Value today
₹2,09,044

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

  • Equity98.1%
  • Cash1.93%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
Vedanta Aluminium Metal LtdNon - Ferrous Metals3.11%
BSE LtdCapital Markets3%
Ultratech Cement LtdCement & Cement Products2.65%
Jindal Steel LtdFerrous Metals2.32%
Apar Industries LtdElectrical Equipment2.3%
Interglobe Aviation LtdTransport Services2.28%
ABB India LtdElectrical Equipment2.08%
K.P.R. Mill LtdTextiles & Apparels2.04%
Samvardhana Motherson International LtdAuto Components2%
PB Fintech LtdFinancial Technology (Fintech)1.96%

and 153 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Electrical Equipment8.82%
  • Auto Components7.61%
  • Industrial Products7.45%
  • Finance7.23%
  • Chemicals & Petrochemicals7.05%
  • Capital Markets6.72%
  • Ferrous Metals5.25%
  • Consumer Durables4.71%

and 25 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
13.9% a year
0.9% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−38.9%
Jan 2020 to Mar 2020, against −22.8% for the category.
Years that made money
86.8%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-7.9% to 34.9%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 17.1%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.81x
Expense ratio
1.03%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Lalit Kumar, 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 Multi Cap Fund against other funds in the Multi Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Axis Multicap Fund8.94%19.49%1.1%₹11,985 Cr
HSBC Multi Cap Fund7.44%18.31%0.84%₹6,503 Cr
LIC MF Multi Cap Fund8.53%18.19%0.82%₹2,254 Cr
Bank of India Multi Cap Fund10.87%17.55%0.74%₹1,335 Cr
Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund11.76%17.37%16.11%0.87%₹7,662 Cr
ITI Multi Cap Fund10.97%16.95%14.3%0.84%₹1,543 Cr
ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund6.23%15.51%14.73%1.03%₹19,538 Cr

About ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund

ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund is a multi cap fund managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest at least 25% each in large, mid and small caps, giving exposure across company sizes.

To generate capital appreciation through investments in equity & equity related instrument across large cap, mid cap and small cap stocks of various industries. 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₹957.38120599
DirectIDCW₹64.00120598
RegularGrowth₹850.19101228
RegularIDCW₹34.24101706

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund today?

The NAV of ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹957.38 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹850.19, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 6.23%, and 15.51% a year over 3 years and 14.73% a year over 5 years. That places it 8 of 21 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.03% 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 Multi Cap Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 38.9% 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 Multi Cap Fund invest in?

As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 163 positions, the largest being Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd (3.1%), BSE Ltd (3%), Ultratech Cement Ltd (2.7%). Its biggest sector was electrical equipment at 8.8% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does ICICI Prudential Multi Cap Fund belong to?

It is a Multi Cap Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest at least 25% each in large, mid and small caps, giving exposure across company sizes.

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 Multi Cap 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.