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LIC MF Value Fund

LIC Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
17%
a year
NAV
₹31.53
▲ 1.65% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹302 Cr
Expense ratio
1.84%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹200

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹28.88 and has returned 15.71% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year19.3%1%ahead1 of 21
3 years17%12.5%ahead3 of 20
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-0.8%-0.9%
3 months6.5%6.1%
6 months21.7%20.9%
1 year19.3%17.8%
2 yearsp.a.6%4.7%
3 yearsp.a.17%15.7%

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 Jul 2023.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 19.27% in the last 1Y

24.628.231.818 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
₹47,040
XIRR (per year)
15.72%
Value today
₹2,27,040

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 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
17.2% a year
2.8% more than the category average — the bumpier side
Worst fall so far
−25.2%
Dec 2024 to Mar 2025.
Years that made money
72.8%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
15.8% to 19.6%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 18.3%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
None
Plan started
20 Aug 2018
Portfolio turnover
1.94x
Expense ratio
1.84%
as of 31 Aug 2026

Managed by Mahesh Bendre

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

LIC MF Value Fund against other funds in the Value Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Quant Value Fund15.3%20.59%0.92%₹1,978 Cr
Axis Value Fund7.24%17.92%1%₹1,880 Cr
LIC MF Value Fund19.27%17.04%1.84%₹302 Cr
DSP Value Fund5.23%15.48%12.4%1.7%₹2,220 Cr
HDFC Value Fund5.08%15.43%13.84%1.12%₹8,266 Cr
HSBC Value Fund1.9%15.29%0.91%₹15,373 Cr
Nippon India Value Fund-3.47%13.41%13.41%1.27%₹9,043 Cr

About LIC MF Value Fund

LIC MF Value Fund is a value fund managed by LIC Mutual Fund. Follow a value strategy, buying stocks the fund manager believes trade below their fair worth.

The Investment Objective of the Scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation along with regular income by investing predominantly in equity and equity related instruments by following value investing strategy. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of 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₹31.5336152018
DirectIDCW₹31.4999152015
RegularGrowth₹28.8828152016
RegularIDCW₹28.8829152017

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of LIC MF Value Fund today?

The NAV of LIC MF Value Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹31.5336 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹28.8828, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has LIC MF Value Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 19.27%, and 17.04% a year over 3 years. That places it 3 of 20 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of LIC MF Value Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.84% 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 Value Fund?

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

How much has LIC MF Value Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 25.2% from 17 Dec 2024 to 3 Mar 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 73% ended in a gain.

Which category does LIC MF Value Fund belong to?

It is a Value Fund from LIC 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 LIC MF Value 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.