{"id":254202,"date":"2026-09-17T17:26:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-balanced-hybrid-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T17:26:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:56:33","slug":"icici-pru-balanced-hybrid-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-balanced-hybrid-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ICICI Pru Balanced Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-balanced-hybrid-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Balanced Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> is at a NAV of \u20b99.98 as of 16 Sep 2026, with an AUM of \u20b9208 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0% respectively, and the scheme is tagged as High Risk. Our view is that this looks like a very early-stage hybrid fund with a small asset base and no return history yet to judge long-term consistency.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s benchmark is Nifty 50, while the portfolio already shows a meaningful mix of cash, debt and select equity holdings. That mix can help balance swings, but the short track record means investors still have limited evidence on how the strategy behaves across a full market cycle.<\/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-balanced-hybrid-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-balanced-hybrid-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_ICICI_Pru_Balanced_Hybrid\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD ICICI Pru Balanced Hybrid?\">Should you BUY or HOLD ICICI Pru Balanced Hybrid?<\/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-balanced-hybrid-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-balanced-hybrid-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-balanced-hybrid-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-balanced-hybrid-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-balanced-hybrid-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-balanced-hybrid-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-balanced-hybrid-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-balanced-hybrid-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>\u20b99.98 as of 16 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9208 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>17 Jul 2026<\/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>Hybrid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>NIL upto 30% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 1Y, NIL after 1Y<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Roshan Chutkey, Manish Banthia, Akhil Kakkar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Roshan Chutkey, Manish Banthia and Akhil Kakkar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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>-1.58%<\/td>\n<td>-4.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In the most recent one-month period, the fund declined, but it held up better than the benchmark. That gap matters because the benchmark fell more sharply, which suggests the portfolio has offered some short-term cushioning even in a weak stretch.<\/p>\n<p>Longer-horizon figures are still not useful for judging consistency because the scheme was launched only in July 2026. The 1-year, 3-year and 5-year return fields therefore do not yet provide a real view of compounding, and the current period is better read as a starting snapshot than as a mature record.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the early pattern does show a hybrid structure that is not moving in lockstep with equities alone. The portfolio mix and the benchmark gap in the recent month suggest some defensive characteristics, but the fund still needs time before we can assess whether those characteristics persist through different market conditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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_Balanced_Hybrid\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD ICICI Pru Balanced Hybrid?<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 Balanced Hybrid? 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\/nippon-india-dynamic-term-fund-g-direct-plan\">Nippon India Dynamic Term Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>5.01%<\/td>\n<td>7.2%<\/td>\n<td>6.16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/nippon-india-balanced-advantage-fund-g-direct-plan\">Nippon India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2.14%<\/td>\n<td>10.09%<\/td>\n<td>9.49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-balanced-hybrid-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Balanced Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/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 available return figures, the current fund trails the peer set because its 1-year figure is not yet meaningful enough for direct comparison, while the peer funds already show realised 1-year, 3-year and 5-year records. That makes the current scheme harder to place on performance alone.<\/p>\n<p>The two peer funds also show a clearer long-term record, which the current fund does not yet have. So the short-term comparison and the longer-term comparison tell different stories: the peers can be judged on history, while this fund is still in the build-out phase.<\/p>\n<p>For now, our reading is that the fund\u2019s main question is not whether it has matched peers over several years, but whether its hybrid structure can build a steadier record over time. Until then, the available evidence is more about positioning than about completed performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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>TREPS<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>9.65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.44% NABARD<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>7.17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.46% Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. **<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>4.79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bank of Baroda **<\/td>\n<td>Certificate of Deposit<\/td>\n<td>4.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7.4913% Mindspace Business Parks Reit **<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>3.59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8.45% Muthoot Finance Ltd. **<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>3.58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pi Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Chemicals<\/td>\n<td>3.21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>2.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>2.46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9.4% Vedanta Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Corporate Debt<\/td>\n<td>2.41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The single largest holding, TREPS, carries a weight of 9.65%, so no one position dominates the fund by itself. The next few holdings are meaningfully smaller, and the tenth holding is down to 2.41%, which shows a clear taper from the top of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 44.45% of the portfolio, while the fund discloses 47 holdings in total. That combination points to a portfolio that is partly concentrated in its largest positions but still leaves a long tail of smaller exposures.<\/p>\n<p>Because the disclosed holdings span debt, cash-like instruments and a few equities, the fund may have more balanced day-to-day behaviour than a pure equity portfolio. At the same time, the meaningful weight in a handful of positions means those names could still have greater influence on returns than the rest of the disclosed basket.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-balanced-hybrid-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Balanced Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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 are comfortable with High Risk and can stay invested for long enough to let the hybrid structure play out. The portfolio already includes cash, debt and equity-linked holdings, so it may suit someone who wants diversification within one scheme rather than a pure equity-only exposure.<\/p>\n<p>The main limitation is the short history. Since the fund was launched only in July 2026, there is not yet a full performance cycle to assess how it behaves in stronger rallies, sharp drawdowns or prolonged sideways markets.<\/p>\n<p>For now, the trade-off is between an early-stage hybrid allocation and the uncertainty that comes with a very short track record. That makes it more suitable for investors who can tolerate volatility and who are willing to track the scheme over time before relying on it as a core holding.<\/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 applies as NIL up to 30% of units and 1% for the remaining units on or before 1 year, and there is no exit load after the holding period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 16 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 Balanced Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>The NAV is \u20b99.98 as of 16 Sep 2026. The fund also moved up by 0.2% on the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>The 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0%, 0% and 0% respectively. Because the scheme launched on 17 Jul 2026, these longer-horizon fields are not yet informative.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has the fund done versus its benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>In the latest one-month period, the fund fell 1.58% while the benchmark fell 4.41%. That means it held up better than the benchmark in the short term.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?<\/strong><br \/>The peer funds shown have established 1-year, 3-year and 5-year records, while this fund does not yet have a comparable history. On the available figures, the peers are more informative for performance comparison.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is managed by Roshan Chutkey, Manish Banthia and Akhil Kakkar. Exit load is NIL up to 30% of units and 1% for the remaining units on or before 1 year, with no exit load after that holding period.<\/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 Balanced Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan is still too new for a long-horizon verdict, so its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year numbers do not yet tell a meaningful compounding story. The recent one-month result was weaker than flat, but still held up better than the benchmark. Its peer set has much more developed return history, which makes the current scheme harder to assess on performance alone. The portfolio\u2019s mix of cash, debt and select equity exposures may support balance, but the short track record remains the key caveat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 17 September 2026 at 5:24 PM 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 Balanced Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"icici-pru-balanced-hybrid-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Hybrid\",\"dateCreated\":\"17 Jul 2026\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":9.98,\"valueReference\":\"as of 16 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"208 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.0\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Roshan Chutkey, Manish Banthia, Akhil Kakkar\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of ICICI Pru Balanced Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The NAV is \u20b99.98 as of 16 Sep 2026. 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