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ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential Quality Fund

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

1-year returns
2.9%
NAV
₹10.73
▲ 0.66% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹2,144 Cr
Expense ratio
1.35%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹10.56 and has returned 1.64% over a year.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average sectoral / thematic fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year2.9%5.2%behind121 of 221
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-2%-2.1%
3 months2.1%1.7%
6 months8.1%7.4%
1 year2.9%1.6%

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 May 2025.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 2.88% in the last 1Y

9.4010.211.018 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
₹60,000
Gain
₹1,609
XIRR (per year)
4.99%
Value today
₹61,609

12 monthly instalments from 18 Sept 2025, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 July 2026

  • Equity96.5%
  • Cash3.29%
  • Debt0.23%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
ICICI Bank LtdBanks7.77%
Bharat Electronics LtdAerospace & Defense4.05%
HDFC Bank LtdBanks3.83%
Divi's Laboratories LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.68%
Mahindra & Mahindra LtdAutomobiles3.63%
Hindustan Unilever LtdDiversified FMCG3.11%
Astrazeneca Pharma India LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.04%
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.01%
Eicher Motors LtdAutomobiles2.89%
Infosys LtdIT - Software2.64%

and 51 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology14.5%
  • Banks13.1%
  • IT - Software10.3%
  • Aerospace & Defense8.27%
  • Automobiles7.7%
  • Finance5.05%
  • Electrical Equipment5.02%
  • Diversified FMCG3.76%

and 18 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
11.1% a year
4.5% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−12.8%
Dec 2025 to Mar 2026.
Years that made money
93.8%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
23 May 2025
Portfolio turnover
1.52x
Expense ratio
1.35%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Sharmila D'Silva, Masoomi Jhurmarvala

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 Quality Fund against other funds in the Sectoral / Thematic Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund118%61.43%1.24%₹1,128 Cr
HDFC Defence Fund21.09%37.07%0.9%₹11,478 Cr
HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund7.35%24.8%1.09%₹2,116 Cr
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund20.88%24.31%18.52%1.02%₹5,796 Cr
UTI - Healthcare Fund16.82%24.15%16.09%1.28%₹1,444 Cr
LIC MF Infrastructure Fund8.97%23.9%21.88%1.35%₹1,174 Cr
ICICI Prudential Quality Fund2.88%1.35%₹2,144 Cr

About ICICI Prudential Quality Fund

ICICI Prudential Quality 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 Equity & Equity related instruments of companies identified based on the Quality Factor.

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₹10.73153458
DirectIDCW₹10.73153460
RegularGrowth₹10.56153459
RegularIDCW₹10.56153457

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Quality Fund today?

The NAV of ICICI Prudential Quality Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹10.73 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹10.56, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has ICICI Prudential Quality Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 2.88%. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Quality Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.35% 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 Quality Fund?

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

How much has ICICI Prudential Quality Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 12.8% from 23 Dec 2025 to 30 Mar 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 94% ended in a gain.

What does ICICI Prudential Quality Fund invest in?

As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 61 positions, the largest being ICICI Bank Ltd (7.8%), Bharat Electronics Ltd (4.1%), HDFC Bank Ltd (3.8%). Its biggest sector was pharmaceuticals & biotechnology at 14.5% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does ICICI Prudential Quality 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 Quality 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.