Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme seeks to generate returns through a combination of dividend income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in a well-diversified portfolio of value stocks. This fund follows a value/contrarian style of investing, which endeavours to find stocks that are priced significantly lower than what the fund management team believes is their true worth.

The fund adopts a value investing philosophy, focusing on identifying undervalued securities trading below their intrinsic worth. This approach requires patience and typically works best over longer investment horizons. The fund managers conduct thorough fundamental analysis to identify stocks with strong business models, healthy financials, but temporarily depressed valuations due to market sentiment or short-term challenges.

Key investment characteristics include:

- Focus on undervalued stocks with growth potential

- Well-diversified portfolio approach across sectors

- Long-term investment horizon recommended

- Value/contrarian investment strategy

- Emphasis on dividend-yielding securities alongside capital appreciation opportunities

Fund Managers

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

Sankaran Naren - Naren is currently the Chief Investment Officer of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited since 2008. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta and is an Engineering graduate from IIT Madras (now Chennai). He is a tried and tested expert of the Indian securities market. He is also an Executive Director of the company since 2016. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at HDFC Securities Ltd and Yoha Securities.

Mrinal Singh - Mrinal Singh is currently the Deputy Chief Investment Officer in charge of Equity at ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited. He joined the corporation in 2008. His educational credentials include a BE in Mechanical Engineering and also a Post-Graduation in SP Jain Institute of Management and Research. Mr. Singh has extensive experience across multiple specialties and sub-specialties like automobiles, financial services, IT and retail banking. He is credited with turning around many of ICICI Prudential's Blue Chip stocks.

Dharmesh Kakkad - Mr. kakkad is B.com., CA & CFA. He is associated with ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited from June 2010.

Masoomi Jhurmarvala - She joined ICICI Prudential AMC Limited in September 2016. She is assocated with ICICI Pru Asset Management Company form 2016.

About the Fund House (AMC)

ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited stands as one of India's leading investment management firms. It was started in 1993 as ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited. Back then, it was a part of the ICICI group. In 1998, it became a joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential Plc.

The AMC is a joint venture between ICICI Bank, a well-known and trusted name in financial services in India and Prudential Plc, a leading pan-Asia & Africa focused group providing health, protection and savings solutions. Throughout these years of the joint venture, the company has forged a position of pre-eminence in the Indian Mutual Fund industry.

The company has demonstrated remarkable growth and scale:

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

- The AMC offers over 120 mutual fund schemes across equity, debt, and hybrid schemes.

- The AMC has witnessed substantial growth in scale; from 2 locations and 6 employees at the inception of the joint venture in 1998, to a current strength of 3072 employees with a reach across over 350 locations reaching out to an investor base of 97 lakh investors (as on January 31st, 2024).

The fund house maintains strong regulatory compliance and structural robustness. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund is an asset management company (AMC) that offers various mutual fund schemes to help investors grow their wealth through professionally managed portfolios. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and the investment schemes it offers are regulated by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), and therefore structurally robust.

Should I Invest in ICICI Prudential Value Fund?

The ICICI Prudential Value Fund presents both opportunities and considerations for potential investors:

Suitable for:

- Long-term investors with investment horizon of 5+ years

- Investors seeking value-oriented investment approach

- Those comfortable with equity market volatility

- Investors looking for potential outperformance during market corrections

- Those who believe in contrarian investment philosophy

Key Performance Metrics (as of August 2025):

- It has an AUM of ₹53,715.52 Crores and the latest NAV decalared is ₹520.180 as on 26 Aug 2025 at 10:34 am.

- ICICI Prudential Value Discovery Direct-Growth scheme return performance in last 1 year is 3.63%, in last 3 years is 85.11% and 784.37% since scheme launch.

- The fund has an expense ratio of 1.51, which is quite reasonable as compared to most other equity mutual fund schemes.

- Minimum Investment Amount: Lump sum minimum amount for ICICI Prudential Value Fund is ₹1,000 and for SIP, it is ₹100.

Important Considerations:

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

- Value investing requires patience as undervalued stocks may take time to realize their potential

- The ICICI Prudential Value Direct Growth is rated Very High risk.

- Short-term performance may be volatile due to the nature of value investing

The fund's strong management team, substantial AUM, and long-term track record make it suitable for investors aligned with value investing principles and long-term wealth creation goals.

FAQs

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

The latest NAV declared is ₹520.180 as on 26 Aug 2025 at 10:34 am. NAV is updated daily after market hours and reflects the current value of fund units.

What is the AUM of ICICI Prudential Value Fund?

It has an AUM of ₹53,715.52 Crores as on 26 Aug 2025. This substantial AUM indicates strong investor confidence and fund stability.

What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Value Fund?

The fund has an expense ratio of 1.51, which is quite reasonable as compared to most other equity mutual fund schemes. This covers fund management and operational expenses.

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

The scheme has delivered 784.37% returns since scheme launch. This demonstrates the fund's long-term wealth creation potential through value investing.

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

The minimum SIP amount is ₹100. This low minimum makes the fund accessible to a wide range of investors for regular investments.

How do I invest in ICICI Prudential Value Fund?

You can invest through Allvest's platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing between lump sum or SIP, and setting up payment methods. Online investment is convenient and secure.

How to start a SIP in ICICI Prudential Value Fund?

Log into Allvest, search for ICICI Prudential Value Fund, select 'Start SIP', choose your investment amount and frequency, then complete the setup with automated payment options.

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

Through Allvest, you can set up automatic SIP payments via bank mandate or UPI autopay, ensuring seamless monthly investments without manual intervention.

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

Submit a redemption request through Allvest or the fund house website. Most mutual fund investments are highly 'liquid'. After placing the redemption request, you can expect your investment to land in your bank account within two-three business days.