{"id":247816,"date":"2026-09-16T09:54:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T04:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T09:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T04:24:45","slug":"icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ICICI Pru India Opp Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru India Opp Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b938.57 as of 15 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b938,338 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -1.41%, 12.78% and 16.89%, and the scheme is tagged High Risk. Our view is that the fund suits investors who can live with sharp near-term swings in exchange for a more established longer-term record.<\/p>\n<p>The portfolio is bank-heavy at the top and also carries meaningful exposure to IT, insurance, infrastructure and telecom. That mix can help across different market cycles, but the recent return pattern shows that the fund can lag in weaker phases even after a stronger multi-year run.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_ICICI_Pru_India_Opp\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD ICICI Pru India Opp?\">Should you BUY or HOLD ICICI Pru India Opp?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b938.57 as of 15 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b938,338 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>15 Jan 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% on or before 12M, Nil after 12M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Sankaran Naren, Roshan Chutkey, Divya Jain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Sankaran Naren, Roshan Chutkey, and Divya Jain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>-4.74%<\/td>\n<td>-4.81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-2.67%<\/td>\n<td>-3.63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>-1.41%<\/td>\n<td>-8.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>12.78%<\/td>\n<td>5.59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>16.89%<\/td>\n<td>5.58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent stretch has been soft, with both the fund and benchmark under pressure over 1 month and 3 months. Even so, the fund held up a little better than the benchmark over those short windows, which tells us the decline has been less severe than the index drop.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year number is still negative, but it is much less weak than the benchmark. That gap matters because it shows the fund has protected capital better than the index in a difficult year, even if it has not produced positive absolute returns.<\/p>\n<p>The longer record looks more constructive. Over 3 years and 5 years, the fund has clearly outpaced the benchmark, which suggests the strategy has been able to compound more effectively across a full cycle than the Nifty 50 exposure used for comparison.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the time pattern is not smooth. There have been stretches of recovery and later pullbacks, so we would treat the multi-year edge as evidence of potential over a full horizon rather than a promise of steady year-by-year gains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_ICICI_Pru_India_Opp\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD ICICI Pru India Opp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding ICICI Pru India Opp? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru India Opp Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>-1.41%<\/td>\n<td>12.78%<\/td>\n<td>16.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-strategic-metal-and-energy-equity-fof-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>69.16%<\/td>\n<td>37.12%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-pharma-and-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>27.47%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\">SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>27.05%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26.51%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-active-momentum-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>25.46%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>On the recent 1-year measure, the fund trails several peer options that have posted strong gains, even though its own number is less negative than the benchmark. The short-term comparison therefore shows a fund that has been defensive relative to the index, but not one that has matched the stronger specialist strategies in the table.<\/p>\n<p>The longer-term picture is more balanced. Where 3-year and 5-year data are available, this fund has a clear edge over the benchmark and also looks more stable than peer rows with missing longer-horizon numbers. The two perspectives do not tell the same story: short-term softness sits alongside a stronger multi-year compounding record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>8.56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>5.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>5.16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infosys Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>4.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Life Insurance Corporation of India<\/td>\n<td>Insurance<\/td>\n<td>4.25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TREPS<\/td>\n<td>Cash &#038; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>3.90%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>3.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Larsen &amp; Toubro Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td>2.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>2.88%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Insurance<\/td>\n<td>2.79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding, HDFC Bank Ltd., carries an 8.56% weight, so it is likely to have greater influence on outcomes than any single lower-weight position in the top 10. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is notable, but not extreme, which suggests the portfolio is led by a few higher-conviction names rather than one oversized bet.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 44.78% of the portfolio, and the full disclosed holding set contains 50 rows. That combination points to a portfolio that is meaningfully spread beyond the headline positions, even though the biggest banks still dominate the top of the list.<\/p>\n<p>Because the remaining holdings sit outside the top 10, the long tail may still matter. The visible allocation mix suggests concentration at the top with diversification below, which can support resilience but also means individual large positions may still shape returns in different market conditions.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-india-opp-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru India Opp Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund fits investors who can tolerate High Risk and who have a multi-year horizon. The 1-year result is weak, but the 3-year and 5-year records are better than the benchmark, so the fund makes more sense for someone who can ride through shorter stretches of underperformance.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is clear: you get exposure that has shown better long-term compounding than the benchmark, but you must accept uneven shorter-term results. The bank-led top holdings and the equity category make it better suited to investors who are comfortable with volatility and want a fund that can behave differently from broad market returns over time.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Exit load: 1% if units are sold within 12 months; nil after 12 months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the current NAV of ICICI Pru India Opp Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>The current NAV is \u20b938.57 as of 15 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>Its 1-year return is -1.41%, its 3-year return is 12.78% and its 5-year return is 16.89%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does the fund compare with the benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>It has beaten the benchmark over 3 years and 5 years, while the 1-year result is still negative but less weak than the benchmark.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with peer funds on recent returns?<\/strong><br \/>Its 1-year return is lower than several peer returns shown here, but its longer-term record is stronger than the benchmark and more complete than peers with missing 3-year or 5-year figures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the key risk and portfolio features?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is tagged High Risk and its top holdings are led by banks, with HDFC Bank Ltd. at 8.56% and the top 10 holdings together at 44.78% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ICICI Pru India Opp Fund Direct Growth Plan has a mixed short-term record but a better 3-year and 5-year showing than the benchmark, so our view is that the recent softness should be read in the context of a stronger longer-run pattern. The fund carries a High Risk tag, and its top holdings are concentrated in banks, which can shape its behaviour through market cycles. It may suit investors who want an equity fund with a longer horizon and can tolerate uneven near-term results.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 16 September 2026 at 9:51 AM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"ICICI Pru India Opp Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"icici-pru-india-opp-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"15 Jan 2019\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":38.57,\"valueReference\":\"as of 15 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"38338 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.66\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":-1.41},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":12.78},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":16.89},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Sankaran Naren, Roshan Chutkey, Divya Jain\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of ICICI Pru India Opp Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b938.57 as of 15 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year return is -1.41%, its 3-year return is 12.78% and its 5-year return is 16.89%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the fund compare with the benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has beaten the benchmark over 3 years and 5 years, while the 1-year result is still negative but less weak than the benchmark.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it compare with peer funds on recent returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year return is lower than several peer returns shown here, but its longer-term record is stronger than the benchmark and more complete than peers with missing 3-year or 5-year figures.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there a minimum SIP amount?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the key risk and portfolio features?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund is tagged High Risk and its top holdings are led by banks, with HDFC Bank Ltd. at 8.56% and the top 10 holdings together at 44.78% of the portfolio.\"}}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. 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