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LIC MF Value Fund

LIC Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Value Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 4 of 20 over 3 years
3-year returns
17.9%
a year
NAV
₹31.72
▼ 0.05% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹336 Cr
Expense ratio
1.86%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹200

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹28.99 and has returned 16.5% 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 year19.9%2%ahead1 of 21
3 years17.9%13.5%ahead4 of 20
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month3.4%3.3%
3 months-0.4%-0.8%
6 months14%13.2%
1 year19.9%18.3%
2 yearsp.a.11.3%9.9%
3 yearsp.a.17.9%16.5%

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

▲ 19.88% in the last 1Y

24.628.231.813 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
₹43,686
XIRR (per year)
14.67%
Value today
₹2,23,686

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
17.4% 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
74.6%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
15.2% to 19.6%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 17.5%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
None
Plan started
20 Aug 2018
Portfolio turnover
1.94x
Expense ratio
1.86%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Mahesh Bendre

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 Value Fund against other funds in the Value Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Axis Value Fund8.38%18.9%15.84%0.94%₹1,836 Cr
Quant Value Fund10.38%18.6%–0.91%₹1,917 Cr
DSP Value Fund7.81%17.88%13.58%1.55%₹2,225 Cr
LIC MF Value Fund19.88%17.87%–1.86%₹336 Cr
HDFC Value Fund6.23%16.84%13.32%1.11%₹8,039 Cr
HSBC Value Fund2.69%15.55%–0.89%₹14,660 Cr
Tata Value Fund1.46%13.54%13.1%1.07%₹8,239 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₹31.7227152018
DirectIDCW₹31.6888152015
RegularGrowth₹28.987152016
RegularIDCW₹28.9871152017

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of LIC MF Value Fund today?

The NAV of LIC MF Value Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹31.7227 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹28.987, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has LIC MF Value Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 19.88%, and 17.87% a year over 3 years. That places it 4 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 1.86% 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 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, 75% 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.