About LIC MF Banking and Financial Services Fund
LIC MF Banking and Financial Services Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by LIC 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.
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation for unit holders from a portfolio that is invested substantially in equity and equity related securities of companies engaged in banking & financial services sector. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by LIC 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.
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Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹24.5655 | 134017 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹24.3936 | 133908 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹21.4465 | 134016 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹21.4427 | 134015 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of LIC MF Banking and Financial Services Fund today?
The NAV of LIC MF Banking and Financial Services Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹24.5655 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹21.4465, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has LIC MF Banking and Financial Services Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 3.02%, and 7.84% a year over 3 years and 10.23% a year over 5 years. That places it 119 of 136 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of LIC MF Banking and Financial Services Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.64% a year, as disclosed on 31 Aug 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 LIC MF Banking and Financial Services Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹200, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has LIC MF Banking and Financial Services Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 44.8% from 3 Nov 2017 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 75% ended in a gain.
Which category does LIC MF Banking and Financial Services Fund belong to?
It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from LIC 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 LIC MF Banking and Financial Services 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.