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ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
19.5%
a year
NAV
₹39.06
▲ 1.14% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹2,158 Cr
Expense ratio
0.86%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹100

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹34.89 and has returned 17.86% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year6.3%1.8%ahead3 of 29
3 years19.5%9.8%ahead1 of 26
5 years19.2%9.1%ahead1 of 25
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-2.2%-2.3%
3 months0.1%-0.3%
6 months8%7.3%
1 year6.3%4.9%
2 yearsp.a.7%5.6%
3 yearsp.a.19.5%17.9%
5 yearsp.a.19.2%17.5%
7 yearsp.a.21.5%19.7%

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 Feb 2019.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 6.29% in the last 1Y

34.137.140.118 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
₹37,716
XIRR (per year)
12.79%
Value today
₹2,17,716

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

  • Equity93.8%
  • Cash6.2%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
HDFC Bank LtdBanks5.29%
Reliance Industries LtdPetroleum Products4.36%
Hindustan Unilever LtdDiversified FMCG3.84%
Multi Commodity Exchange Of India LtdCapital Markets2.87%
Bharti Airtel LtdTelecom - Services2.66%
ICICI Bank LtdBanks2.5%
Britannia Industries LtdFood Products2.4%
Avenue Supermarts LtdRetailing2.33%
Mahindra & Mahindra LtdAutomobiles2.32%
United Spirits LtdBeverages2.03%

and 83 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Electrical Equipment8.52%
  • Banks7.79%
  • Industrial Products5.73%
  • Diversified FMCG5.39%
  • Capital Markets5.21%
  • Petroleum Products4.36%
  • Automobiles4.04%
  • Realty4.04%

and 29 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
16.2% a year
7.2% more than the category average — the bumpier side
Worst fall so far
−37.2%
Jan 2020 to Mar 2020, against −18.4% for the category.
Years that made money
89.1%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
14.9% to 36.9%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 25.4%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
5 years
Plan started
28 Feb 2019
Portfolio turnover
0.46x
Expense ratio
0.86%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Sharmila D’mello, Darshil Dedhia, Rohit Lakhotia, Sanket Gaidhani

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 Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan against other funds in the Retirement Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan6.29%19.48%19.16%0.86%₹2,158 Cr
ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Hybrid Aggressive Plan6.35%17.23%14.97%1.13%₹1,320 Cr
Aditya Birla Sun Life Retirement Fund-The 30S Plan11.58%15.77%12.16%0.97%₹487 Cr
Union Retirement Fund3.35%12.79%0.98%₹216 Cr
Tata Retirement Savings Fund-Progressive Plan4.31%12.76%10.44%0.82%₹2,255 Cr
Tata Retirement Savings Fund-Moderate Plan4.27%12.06%10.37%0.83%₹2,251 Cr
Axis Retirement Fund - Dynamic Plan-1.6%11.58%8.09%1.39%₹285 Cr

About ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan

ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan is a retirement fund managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Solution-oriented funds for retirement, with a lock-in of 5 years or until retirement age, whichever is earlier.

To generate long-term capital appreciation and income generation to investors from a portfolio that is predominantly invested in equity and equity related securities. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the plan 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

How gains are taxed depends on what the scheme holds — equity, debt, gold or units of other funds each follow different rules. The scheme document states which applies.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹39.06146349
DirectIDCW₹39.05146348
RegularGrowth₹34.89146346
RegularIDCW₹34.89146347

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan today?

The NAV of ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹39.06 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹34.89, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 6.29%, and 19.48% a year over 3 years and 19.16% a year over 5 years. That places it 1 of 26 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan?

The Direct plan charges 0.86% 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 Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan?

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

How much has ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 37.2% from 24 Jan 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 89% ended in a gain.

What does ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan invest in?

As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 93 positions, the largest being HDFC Bank Ltd (5.3%), Reliance Industries Ltd (4.4%), Hindustan Unilever Ltd (3.8%). Its biggest sector was electrical equipment at 8.5% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan belong to?

It is a Retirement Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Solution-oriented funds for retirement, with a lock-in of 5 years or until retirement age, whichever is earlier.

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 Retirement Fund Pure Equity Plan taxed?

How gains are taxed depends on what the scheme holds — equity, debt, gold or units of other funds each follow different rules. The scheme document states which applies.

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.