ICICI Pru Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

ICICI Pru Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan is at ₹9.4707 as of 15 Sep 2026, with scheme AUM of ₹25 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -6.65%, 0% and 0%, and the fund sits in the High Risk category.

Our view is that this fund suits investors who want a quality-focused index strategy and can tolerate a weak recent return pattern. The portfolio is anchored by large individual positions across IT, FMCG, capital goods and consumer names, which makes the fund look diversified across 30 holdings, even though the top names still matter meaningfully.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹9.4707 as of 15 Sep 2026
AUM	₹25 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.35%
Launch Date	09 Jun 2025
Min SIP	₹1,000
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Index Funds
Exit Load	No exit load
Fund Managers	Nishit Patel, Ashwini Shinde, Venus Ahuja

The fund is managed by Nishit Patel, Ashwini Shinde and Venus Ahuja.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-6.28%	-4.81%
3M	-2.48%	-3.63%
1Y	-6.65%	-8.27%
3Y	Data not available	Data not available
5Y	Data not available	Data not available

The fund has had a mixed recent path. The 1-month number is weaker than the benchmark, while the 3-month figure is less negative than the benchmark, which suggests a short-term recovery phase after a choppy spell rather than a smooth trend.

Over 1 year, the fund still sits in negative territory, but it has done better than the benchmark over that same period. That tells us the quality basket has held up a little better than the broad index, even though absolute returns remain soft.

The return pattern also matters because this scheme launched on 09 Jun 2025, so the available history is short. The underlying path shows periods of dip and rebound rather than a clean upward compounding curve, which is what we would normally like to see in a newer index fund before calling the trend settled.

For now, our reading is that the fund has not yet built a long, stable performance record. The recent numbers show some resilience versus the benchmark at times, but the fund still needs more history to show whether that relative stability can persist through a fuller market cycle.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
ICICI Pru Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	-6.65%	Data not available	Data not available
ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	29.31%	30.01%	Data not available
Motilal Oswal Nifty Capital Market Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	21.71%	Data not available	Data not available
Tata Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	21.45%	Data not available	Data not available
Motilal Oswal Nifty MidSmall Financial Services Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	20.15%	Data not available	Data not available
ICICI Pru Nifty Pharma Index Fund Direct Growth Plan	18.11%	18.92%	Data not available

This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.

The current fund’s 1-year return is well below the strongest peer figures listed here, so the short-term comparison is not flattering. At the same time, the current fund’s 3-year and 5-year fields are not yet available, while some peers do show longer records, which makes the comparison uneven.

What stands out is that the current fund’s 1-year result has been negative while the available peer figures are clearly positive. That difference suggests the recent return story is weaker than the peer set, even though the fund has at least been ahead of its benchmark on a 1-year basis.

Because several peer funds also do not yet have 5-year figures, the longer-horizon comparison is limited. Even so, the available data points indicate that this fund is still in an early stage of its own track record and has more ground to cover before its recent return pattern looks competitive against the peer group.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.	IT	5.47%
Nestle India Ltd.	FMCG	5.2%
Infosys Ltd.	IT	5.16%
Bharat Electronics Ltd.	Capital Goods	4.81%
HCL Technologies Ltd.	IT	4.57%
Bajaj Auto Ltd.	Automobile & Ancillaries	4.48%
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.	FMCG	4.3%
ITC Ltd.	FMCG	4.23%
Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd.	Consumer Durables	4.21%
Britannia Industries Ltd.	FMCG	4.06%

The top 10 holdings account for approximately 46.49% of the portfolio.

To see all holdings, visit the ICICI Pru Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan page

The largest holding, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., is 5.47%, which is sizeable but not extreme for an index strategy with 30 holdings. The gap from the first holding to the tenth holding is modest, with the tenth name still at 4.06%, so the structure does not look heavily tilted toward just one or two positions.

That said, the top 10 holdings together account for 46.49% of the portfolio, so the larger names may still have meaningful influence on the fund’s day-to-day movement. The remaining 20 holdings therefore matter for breadth, but they appear to form a longer tail rather than the dominant driver of the portfolio.

Our reading is that the fund is moderately concentrated at the top while still spread across 30 holdings overall. The mix across IT, FMCG, capital goods, automobile and consumer durables suggests a diversified set of businesses, but the top slice is large enough that investors should expect the biggest names to shape returns more than the small tail.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund fits investors who are comfortable with High Risk and can stay invested through a weak or uneven return phase. The recent negative 1-year figure means it is better suited to investors who can tolerate short-term drawdowns without reacting to every dip.

The main appeal is the quality-oriented portfolio within an index framework, but the trade-off is that the current record is still short and the recent return trend has not been strong. Investors with a longer horizon may find the style easier to hold if they want a diversified equity exposure and are willing to accept that the outcome can lag in some market phases.

Tax and exit load

Holding period	Tax rate	Description
Units held less than 1 year	20%	Short-term capital gains tax
Units held more than 1 year	12.5%	Long-term capital gains tax

Exit load: No exit load if units are sold anytime.

Source data date: as of 15 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of ICICI Pru Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹9.4707 as of 15 Sep 2026.

What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
Its 1-year return is -6.65%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are not yet available in a meaningful way for this scheme’s current record.

How has the fund done versus its benchmark?
Over 1 year, the fund at -6.65% has done better than the benchmark at -8.27%. Over 1 month it lagged the benchmark, while over 3 months it was less negative than the benchmark.

How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?
The available peer figures are positive, while this fund’s 1-year return is negative. That makes the current short-term comparison weaker for this fund, even though it has outpaced the benchmark over 1 year.

Is there a minimum SIP amount?
Yes. The minimum SIP amount is ₹1,000.

What are the fund’s risk level, top holdings and exit load?
The fund is marked High Risk. Its top holdings include Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Nestle India Ltd. and Infosys Ltd., and it has no exit load if units are sold anytime.

Bottom line

This fund’s recent return pattern is still uneven, with a negative 1-year figure and a short history that is not yet long enough to smooth out the picture. It has done better than its benchmark over 1 year, but the available peer data show much stronger short-term numbers elsewhere. The risk label is High Risk, and the portfolio leans on large names in IT and FMCG, so it may appeal to investors who want a quality-oriented equity index exposure and can tolerate a long wait for the story to mature.

Published on 16 September 2026 at 5:01 PM IST

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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.