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ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G)

+16.9%
(3Y CAGR)
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Fund Type

Scheme Details

NAV25 May 2026
399.9
AUM01 Apr 2026

50,368 Cr.

52 week high (NAV)02 Jan 2026
414.8
52 week low (NAV)30 Mar 2026
375.1
Inception date03 Nov 1999
Lock-in period

None

Minimum SIP100
Minimum Lumpsum5,000
Exit load info
NIL
Benchmark IndexCRISIL Hybrid 35+65 - Aggressive Index

Debt Quants

Average maturity
7.1 years
Modified duration
3.5 years
Yeild to maturity
7.5%
Potential risk class
N.A
KEY RATIOSinfo
Alpha0.43
Beta1.00
Standard Deviation2.68%
Sharpe Ratio0.33

Asset Allocation

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Instruments (0)Allocation

Peer Comparison

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Fund Managers

Sankaran Naren07 Dec 2015 - Present
Mittul Kalawadia
Manish Banthia
Akhil Kakkar

Scheme Introduction

ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) is an open-ended multi asset allocation fund designed for investors seeking diversification across equity, debt, and gold/commodities within a single portfolio. Multi asset funds typically invest in at least 10% of their portfolio in three asset classes, helping balance growth and stability across market cycles.

 

As of 1 Apr 2026 ,ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) manages ₹50368 crore in assets. The fund currently holds121 stocks, and the top 10 stocks contribute 37.00% of the portfolio, an important “quick check” for how concentrated (or diversified) the fund is.

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) is to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing across multiple asset classes including equity, debt, and commodities. The fund dynamically adjusts allocation based on market conditions. Investors can typically invest and redeem on business days (subject to scheme cut-off timings and applicable exit load).

 

The current NAV of the scheme is ₹395.64 as on 21 May 2026, and the risk level is Very High.

Key Scheme Metrics

ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) was launched on 3 Nov 1999 and is benchmarked againstCRISIL Hybrid 35+65 - Aggressive Index. The scheme is managed by Sankaran Naren who has been managing the fund since 7 Dec 2015 and the fund is also managed by Mittul Kalawadia, Manish Banthia, Akhil Kakkar. The exit load of the fund is Nil upto 30% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 1Y, Nil after 1Y

Asset Type Allocation

ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) invests across equity, debt, and gold/commodities to balance risk and return. As of , the portfolio is allocated to Government Securities (7%), Corporate Debt (7%), Certificate of Deposit (5%), PTC & Securitized Debt (1%), Treasury Bills (1%).

 

A quick way to read this: higher equity allocation generally increases long-term return potential but also volatility, while debt allocation helps provide stability and income generation during uncertain market phases.

Market Cap Allocation

As of 1 Apr 2026, in terms of the entire equity allocation, the exposure to Large Cap is 61% , Mid Cap is 7% and Small Cap is 7%.

 

A quick way to read this: higher large-cap exposure generally means the portfolio is leaning toward stability and liquidity, while any meaningful mid/small-cap exposure can add return potential, but also higher volatility.

Top 5 holdings

The top 5 holdings of the fund are 6.9% Government Securities (1.2%), 7.24% Government Securities (1.%), HDFC Bank Ltd. (0.8%), Punjab National Bank (0.8%), Small Industries Development Bank Of India. (0.7%)

 

In aggressive hybrid funds, top holdings are usually dominated by large-cap equity names along with selected debt instruments.

Top 5 Sector Allocation

The top sector exposures are Bank

SectorAllocation (%)
"Bank21%
G-Sec8%
Finance7%
Pharmaceuticals & Drugs6%
Refineries5%

 

Sector allocation mainly reflects the equity portion of the portfolio and can influence short-term performance depending on market cycles.

Performance:

ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G)’s recent CAGR returns are 2.5% (1 year), 16.6% (3 years) and 16.9% (5 years). These returns are as of 22 May 2026

 

Against the full Aggressive Hybrid fund peer set, the scheme is ranked 9/29 over 1 year, 2/29 over 3 years, 1/29 over 5 years period.

How much money would you have made:

If you had invested 1,00,000 in ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) then you would have got:

SIP Invested 1,00,000

DurationAnnualized Returns (%)Current Total ValueCurrent Total Profit
1 Year2.5%102500.002500.00
3 Year16.6%116600.0016600.00
5 Year16.9%116900.0016900.00

Note: These are historical returns and they may not repeat in the future.


Always check exit load before investing in any fund.

Equity quants:

As of 1 Apr 2026, the fund’s Beta is 1.

The fund’s Standard Deviation was 3%.

Similarly, Alpha was 0.

Also, Sharpe ratio was 0.

Debt quants:

As of 21 May 2026, the fund’s YTM is 8%. A rising YTM often means the portfolio is earning at higher prevailing short-term rates, while a falling YTM can indicate either softer rates or a more conservative portfolio tilt. YTM (Yield to Maturity) is also one of the best forward-looking indicators for what returns may look like going ahead (not a guarantee, but a useful expectation gauge).

The fund’s Modified Duration was 1278 years . Modified duration is basically a sensitivity meter: in general, lower duration = lower interest-rate sensitivity.

Who should invest in Aggressive Hybrid Funds?

It may suit investors who want to:

  • Participate in equity market growth with relatively lower volatility than pure equity funds
  • Get a combination of capital appreciation and debt stability in one portfolio
  • Avoid managing separate equity and debt allocations on their own
  • Stay invested for at least 3–5 years or more

Benefits of investing in Aggressive Hybrid Funds:

It offers a few practical benefits: balanced exposure between equity and debt, relatively smoother investment experience during volatile periods, and long-term wealth creation potential with comparatively lower risk than pure equity funds.

Things to consider before investing in Aggressive Hybrid Funds

These funds are less volatile than diversified equity funds but are still market-linked investments. Key things to watch are equity allocation strategy, debt portfolio quality, interest-rate sensitivity, sector concentration, and consistency of performance across market cycles. Returns may underperform pure equity funds during strong bull markets because of the debt allocation.

Taxation of Multi Asset Allocation Funds:

Since this fund is treated as an equity-oriented fund (Equity > 65%):

  • Short-term capital gains (≤1 year): taxed at 20%
  • Long-term capital gains (>1 year): taxed at 12.5% (above ₹1.25 lakhs)

Tax rules are subject to change as per regulations.

Conclusion

ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) is positioned as a balanced growth-oriented investment option that combines equity growth potential with debt stability.

A simple way to track whether it is doing its job is to follow three indicators: consistency of returns, downside protection during volatile markets, and how efficiently the fund balances equity and debt allocation over time. The strength of aggressive hybrid funds lies in delivering relatively smoother long-term wealth creation compared to pure equity investing.

Frequently Asked Questions

To invest a lumpsum amount in ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) with Ventura: Access the Mutual funds section by logging in to Ventura through your browser/mobile app Select ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) from the list, the amount to be invested & make the payment.

To start a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) in ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) with Ventura: Access the Mutual funds section by logging in to Ventura through your browser/mobile app Select ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) from the list, the amount to be invested & date of deduction. Pay the first instalment towards your SIP. Set the autopay mandate to enable regular investment of future SIP instalments, directly from your bank account. And you're done. Note: Remember to keep your bank account funded with the amount for regular SIPs for your mutual fund investment in ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G).

It will take up to one trading day for the invested ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) units to reflect in your portfolio. For example, If you have made the investment in ICICI Pru Equity & Debt Fund(G) on Monday before the cut-off time, the units will be allotted to you by Tuesday or the next working day if it is followed by a holiday. The NAV (Net Asset Value) for the units allotted will be as of the day you place your trades.

Yes, mutual funds can be bought or redeemed after market hours through the Ventura web platform or mobile application. However, the execution of these orders depends on the mutual fund's cutoff time for processing transactions.

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