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ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund

₹10.47

Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme seeks to provide investors with opportunities for long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related instruments of companies engaging in activities such as exploration, production, distribution, transportation and processing of traditional & new energy including but not limited to industries/sectors such as oil & gas, utilities and power. However there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme would be achieved.

This is a thematic equity fund that focuses specifically on the energy sector, including both traditional and new energy companies. The fund invests in companies involved in:

- Oil & gas exploration and production

- Utilities and power generation

- Energy distribution and transportation

- Traditional and renewable energy processing

This is a fund that invests mainly in the shares of companies operating in the natural resources and energy sectors. The fund follows a concentrated investment approach within the energy ecosystem, making it suitable for investors with a specific conviction about India's energy sector growth potential.

Fund Managers

The ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund is managed by a team of experienced professionals:

Sankaran Naren - Sankaran Naren is the Current Fund Manager of ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund Direct Growth fund. Mr. Naren is a B.Tech from IIT Chennai and MBA (Finance)from IIM Kolkata. Prior to joining ICICI Prudential AMC he has worked with Refco Sify Securities India Pvt. Ltd., HDFC Securities Ltd. and Yoha Securities.

Nitya Mishra - Nitya Mishra, Sankaran Naren are the current fund managers of this mutual fund. Ms. Mishra has done B.Tech, MBA (Finance) and CFA and Prior to joining ICIC Prudential Mutual Fund, she has worked with SBI Capital Markets and CRISIL Ltd.

Other Team Members - Ms. D'Silva is CA and BAF ... She joined ICICI Prudential AMC Limited in September 2016.

About the Fund House (AMC)

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company is one of India's leading mutual fund houses, known for its comprehensive range of investment solutions. The company has established itself as a trusted name in the Indian mutual fund industry with a strong focus on research-driven investment strategies.

Key highlights of ICICI Prudential AMC:

- Strong research and investment management capabilities

- Comprehensive product suite across asset classes

- Experienced fund management team

- Robust risk management processes

- Technology-driven investment approach

Should I Invest in ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund?

Investment Considerations:

Positives:

- This scheme was made available to investors on 12 Oct 1993. - Long track record

- Managed by experienced fund managers with strong educational backgrounds

- Focuses on India's energy transition story

- The fund currently has an Asset Under Management(AUM) of ₹9,87,232 Cr and the Latest NAV as of 21 Jul 2025 is ₹10.47.

Key Metrics (as of August 2025):

- The AUM (i.e. assets under management) of ICICI Pru Energy Opportunities Fund(IDCW Payout) is ₹10359.04 Cr as of 25th August 2025.

- The expense ratio of ICICI Pru Energy Opportunities Fund(IDCW Payout) Plan is 0.53 as of 25th August 2025.

- Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹100. Minimum Lumpsum Investment is ₹5,000.

- Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 3 months.

Important Warnings:

- The ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund Direct Growth is rated Very High risk.

- Warning: Do not invest in this, or any other energy fund, if you need to redeem your investment in less than five years.

- We believe that investors should avoid funds that have a narrowly defined investment mandate such as this one. Instead, they should invest in flexi-cap funds which provide complete freedom to the fund management team to invest in companies from which it expects maximum gains.

- But if you do invest, you must do so only through the SIP route.

Tax Treatment:

- If you redeem within one year, returns are taxed at 20%.

- If you redeem after one year, returns exceeding Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are taxed at 12.5%.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund?

The current NAV of ICICI Pru Energy Opportunities Fund(IDCW Payout) is ₹10.12, as of 25th August 2025. NAV changes daily based on market movements.

What is the AUM of ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund?

The AUM (i.e. assets under management) of ICICI Pru Energy Opportunities Fund(IDCW Payout) is ₹10359.04 Cr as of 25th August 2025.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund?

The expense ratio of ICICI Pru Energy Opportunities Fund(IDCW Payout) Plan is 0.53 as of 25th August 2025. Direct plans typically have lower expense ratios than regular plans.

What are the returns of ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund since inception?

Since this is a recently launched fund, long-term historical returns are not yet available. The fund focuses on long-term capital appreciation through energy sector investments.

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

Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹100. This makes it accessible for small investors to start systematic investing.

How do I invest in ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund?

You can invest through Allvest's platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing between SIP or lump sum, and making the investment. Alternatively, you can invest directly through the AMC website or through registered mutual fund distributors.

How to start a SIP in ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund?

Register on Allvest, complete your KYC verification, select the fund, choose SIP option, set your monthly investment amount (minimum ₹100), select the date, and authorize the auto-debit facility from your bank account.

How do I automate an SIP in ICICI Prudential Energy Opportunities Fund?

Set up an auto-debit mandate with your bank through Allvest's platform. Once authorized, the SIP amount will be automatically debited from your account on the chosen date each month and invested in the fund.

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

You can redeem your investment through Allvest's platform by placing a redemption request. Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 3 months. The redemption amount will be credited to your registered bank account within 2-3 business days.