ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund · Best ELSS (Tax Saving) Mutual Funds
This is the Direct plan of ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 49 ELSS peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within ELSS (same plan and option).
3Y CAGR +9.86% · ranks 30 of 49 ELSS funds
Volatility 12.7% vs 14.8% category avg
1.2% expense vs 1.1% category avg
98% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Less volatile than its ELSS peers (12.7% vs 14.8%)
- Consistent — positive in 98% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the ELSS average on 3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 3.86pp
- 3-year return (+9.86%) trails the ELSS average (+10.62%)
- 5-year return (+9.05%) trails the ELSS average (+11.06%)
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (ELSS)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -5.08% | -5.29% | +0.21% |
| 3M abs | -4.61% | -3.42% | -1.19% |
| 6M abs | +3.83% | +8.72% | -4.89% |
| 1Y CAGR | -4.94% | -1.08% | -3.86% |
| 3Y CAGR | +9.86% | +10.62% | -0.76% |
| 5Y CAGR | +9.05% | +11.06% | -2.01% |
Category average across peers in ELSS (up to 49 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 49 peers in ELSS
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 500 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -7.28% | -7.18% | -0.10% | |
| 2025 | +10.60% | +7.94% | +2.66% | |
| 2024 | +17.20% | +16.43% | +0.77% | |
| 2023 | +23.96% | +27.43% | -3.47% | |
| 2022 | +3.06% | +4.34% | -1.28% | |
| 2021 | +34.65% | +31.59% | +3.06% | |
| 2020 | +14.34% | +18.33% | -3.99% | |
| 2019 | +9.68% | +8.95% | +0.73% | |
| 2018 | +1.54% | -2.33% | +3.87% | |
| 2017 | +27.64% | +37.35% | -9.71% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity96.25%
- Cash & Equivalents3.75%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹14,147Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.
AMC Profile
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund is a joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential plc of the UK, in business since 1993. It is among India's largest houses by assets and runs one of the industry's widest scheme line-ups across equity, debt and hybrid.
Fund Managers
MKMitul KalawadiaManaging since 01 Nov 2018
Senior Fund Manager – MF Equity
CA, M. Com
Mr. Mitul Kalawadia has over 19 years of experience
PKPriyanka KhandelwalManaging since 02 Mar 2026
Fund Manager – MF Equity
Asset Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and B.Com
She joined ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited October 2014 and has over 10 years of experience. Past Experience: ~ ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited - Deputy Manager- Finance - October 2014 to January 2016.
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SDSharmila D'silvaStart date not disclosed
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CA and Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance (BAF)
Sharmila D’silva is associated with ICICI in Prudential Asset Management Company Limited from September 2016. She is involved in economics research, strategy research and business cycle research.
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About ELSS (tax-saving) funds
ELSS funds are equity funds that qualify for a Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh a year) under the old tax regime. They carry a 3-year lock-in — the shortest of any 80C option.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund is ₹992.78 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund delivered?
ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund has returned -4.94% over 1 year, +9.86% per year over 3 years, +9.05% per year over 5 years and +14.22% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund?
ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.21% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund?
ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund's largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd. (8.2%), HDFC Bank Ltd. (6.8%), Axis Bank Ltd. (5.7%), Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (5.2%) and Reliance Industries Ltd. (5.1%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund?
ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 12.7% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -37.5%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.27 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund's 0.27 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund?
ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty 500 TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund?
ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund is managed by Mitul Kalawadia, Priyanka Khandelwal and Sharmila D'silva at ICICI Prudential.
How is ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund taxed?
ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.