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ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund - NAV, Returns, Performance & Investment Details 2025

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Invest in ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund Direct/Regular plans. Get latest NAV, AUM of ₹2,934 Crores, expense ratio, performance analysis & complete investment guide.

Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by creating a portfolio that is invested predominantly in Equity and Equity related securities of companies engaged in commodity and commodity related sectors. This thematic fund focuses specifically on companies involved in commodities and related business activities across various sectors.

The fund follows a focused investment approach by investing primarily in stocks of companies operating in commodity-related industries such as metals, mining, cement, chemicals, and other raw material sectors. The fund is benchmarked to NIFTY Commodities Total Return Index. ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund Regular Growth is meant for investors with a minimum investment horizon of 5-7 years.

Key investment parameters include:

- Minimum SIP investment: ₹100 (Direct Plan) / ₹1,000 (Regular Plan)

- Minimum lump sum investment: ₹5,000

- Exit load: 1% if redeemed within 3 months

- Risk category: High risk

Fund Manager

Sankaran Naren is the current Fund Manager of ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund. Naren is currently the Chief Investment Officer of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited since 2008.

His educational qualifications include:

- Alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

- Engineering graduate from IIT Madras (now Chennai)

Professional experience:

- Executive Director of the company since 2016

- Previously Chief Executive Officer at Yoha Securities

- Former Director of HDFC Securities Ltd

- Head of Research at Refco Sify Securities India Pvt. Ltd

He is a tried and tested expert of the Indian securities market. Currently manages AUM worth ₹33,538.97 Cr across multiple funds at ICICI Prudential.

About the Fund House (AMC)

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited stands as one of India's leading mutual fund houses. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund was started as a joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential Plc of the United Kingdom (UK) in 1993. Prudential Plc is one of the largest companies in the financial services space in the UK.

Key highlights about the AMC:

- Current strength of 3,072 employees with reach across over 350 locations

- Investor base of 97 lakh investors (as on January 31st, 2024)

- AUM of over Rs. 6,90,000 crore from more than 97 lakh investors at the end of January 2024

- Offers over 120 mutual fund schemes across equity, debt, and hybrid schemes

Nimesh Shah has been leading ICICI Prudential AMC as the MD & CEO since July 2007. Sankaran Naren is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

The AMC has established itself as a reliable investment partner with a strong focus on investor-centric approach and process-oriented investment management.

Should I Invest in ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund?

This fund is suitable for investors who:

Investment Profile:

- Have a long-term investment horizon of 5-7 years minimum

- Can tolerate high volatility and risk

- Want exposure to commodity-related sectors

- Believe in the growth potential of India's commodity industries

Performance Metrics (as of August 2025):

- Current NAV: ₹45.87 as of 26th August 2025

- AUM: ₹2,934.02 Cr as of 26th August 2025

- Expense ratio: 0.98% as of 26th August 2025

- 3-year returns: 81.63%

- Returns since inception: 360.60%

Risk Considerations:

- Standard deviation: 18.75 indicating higher volatility

- Expect volatility in investments over the short term due to asset class nature

- Commodity sector exposure makes it cyclical in nature

- Performance depends heavily on commodity price movements and economic cycles

Tax Treatment:

- Gains up to Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are exempt from tax if sold after 1 year. Gains over Rs 1.25 lakh are taxed at 12.5%

- If sold within 1 year, entire gain is taxed at 20%

The fund is ideal for investors seeking thematic exposure to India's commodity sector with a strong risk appetite and long-term investment perspective.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund?

The current NAV is ₹45.87 as of 26th August 2025. NAV is updated daily and reflects the per-unit market value of the fund's holdings.

What is the AUM of ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund?

The fund has an AUM of ₹2,934.02 Crores as of 26th August 2025. This represents the total market value of assets managed by the fund.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund?

The expense ratio is 0.98% as of 26th August 2025. This is the annual fee charged by the fund house for managing your investments.

What are the returns of ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered returns of 360.60% since inception. The fund was launched on 15th October 2019.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹100 for Direct Plan and ₹1,000 for Regular Plan. You can increase this in multiples of ₹100.

How do I invest in ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform, AMC website, or any registered mutual fund distributor. Choose between Direct and Regular plans, and select SIP or lump sum investment options.

How to start a SIP in ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund?

Visit Allvest platform, search for the fund, select SIP option, choose investment amount and frequency, complete KYC requirements, and set up automated payments through bank mandate or UPI.

How do I automate an SIP in ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund?

Set up auto-debit through bank mandate or UPI autopay on Allvest platform. This ensures automatic monthly deduction and investment without manual intervention every month.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in ICICI Prudential Commodities Fund?

You can redeem through Allvest platform, AMC website, or your distributor. Note that 1% exit load applies if redeemed within 3 months. Redemption proceeds are typically credited within 2-3 working days.