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LIC MF Mid Cap Fund

LIC Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Mid Cap Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 19 of 28 over 3 years
3-year returns
15.1%
a year
NAV
₹34.89
▼ 0.19% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹369 Cr
Expense ratio
1.77%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹200

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹30.76 and has returned 13.91% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year5.7%6.2%behind15 of 30
3 years15.1%16.3%behind19 of 28
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month4%3.9%
3 months-2.2%-2.5%
6 months7.2%6.6%
1 year5.7%4.6%
2 yearsp.a.5.7%4.5%
3 yearsp.a.15.1%13.9%

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 Jul 2023.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 5.73% in the last 1Y

28.432.135.813 Nov 202515 May 202613 Nov 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
₹24,721
XIRR (per year)
8.56%
Value today
₹2,04,721

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
17% a year
0.6% more than the category average — the bumpier side
Worst fall so far
−21.5%
Sept 2024 to Apr 2025.
Years that made money
80.6%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
12.8% to 19.3%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 16.2%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
None
Plan started
25 Jan 2017
Portfolio turnover
1.08x
Expense ratio
1.77%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Sudhanshu Asthana

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

LIC MF Mid Cap Fund against other funds in the Mid Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Invesco India Mid Cap Fund10.92%23.99%18.8%0.76%₹15,749 Cr
HSBC Midcap Fund17.55%22.29%–1.15%₹16,800 Cr
WhiteOak Capital Mid Cap Fund10.38%21.21%–0.95%₹7,540 Cr
ICICI Prudential Mid Cap Fund8.51%20.5%15.5%1.11%₹7,961 Cr
Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund4.89%19.42%17.03%0.68%₹19,250 Cr
JM Mid Cap Fund10.41%18.58%–0.95%₹1,303 Cr
LIC MF Mid Cap Fund5.73%15.1%–1.77%₹369 Cr

About LIC MF Mid Cap Fund

LIC MF Mid Cap Fund is a mid cap fund managed by LIC Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in mid-sized companies (ranked 101–250 by market value). Higher growth potential than large caps, with bigger swings.

The objective of the scheme is to provide investors with the opportunities for long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in Equity and Equity related instruments of Midcap Companies. However there can be no assurance that the investment objective under the scheme will be realized.

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.

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

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹34.8851152002
DirectIDCW₹32.7707151999
RegularGrowth₹30.7567152001
RegularIDCW₹28.8658152000

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of LIC MF Mid Cap Fund today?

The NAV of LIC MF Mid Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹34.8851 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹30.7567, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has LIC MF Mid Cap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 5.73%, and 15.1% a year over 3 years. That places it 19 of 28 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of LIC MF Mid Cap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.77% 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 LIC MF Mid Cap Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹200, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has LIC MF Mid Cap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 21.5% from 24 Sept 2024 to 7 Apr 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 81% ended in a gain.

Which category does LIC MF Mid Cap Fund belong to?

It is a Mid Cap Fund from LIC Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in mid-sized companies (ranked 101–250 by market value). Higher growth potential than large caps, with bigger swings.

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 Mid 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.