About ICICI Prudential Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund)
ICICI Prudential Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund) is a value fund managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Follow a value strategy, buying stocks the fund manager believes trade below their fair worth.
To generate returns through a combination of dividend income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in a well-diversified portfolio of value stocks.
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 | ₹524.37 | 120323 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹118.38 | 120322 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹474.11 | 102594 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹35.86 | 102595 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund) today?
The NAV of ICICI Prudential Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund) (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹524.37 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹474.11, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has ICICI Prudential Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund) given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -3.39%, and 13.53% a year over 3 years and 14.04% a year over 5 years. That places it 8 of 20 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund)?
The Direct plan charges 1.09% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 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 Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund)?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹500 or more.
How much has ICICI Prudential Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund) fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 36.7% from 7 Sept 2018 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 84% ended in a gain.
What does ICICI Prudential Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund) invest in?
As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 72 positions, the largest being ICICI Bank Ltd (9.8%), HDFC Bank Ltd (9%), Reliance Industries Ltd (5.1%). Its biggest sector was banks at 26.2% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.
Which category does ICICI Prudential Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery Fund) belong to?
It is a Value Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Follow a value strategy, buying stocks the fund manager believes trade below their fair worth.
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 Value Fund (erstwhile Value Discovery 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.