ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund

Equity

ICICI Mutual Fund

Equity - Other

Get the latest NAV of ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹10.59

▲0.2%1D

NAV as on 20 Mar 2026

5.16%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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552 people have invested ₹ 17.1L in ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund in the last three months

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (20-Mar-26)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over 1Y, but underperformed over 3Y, 5Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-9.95%
-9.33%
-9.33%
6.75%
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Nifty 500
-8.57%
-9.66%
-8.92%
0.55%
14.07%
11.68%
Equity - Other Avg
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Best in Equity - Other
-1.22%
9.03%
13.72%
25.38%
32.98%
27.46%
Worst in Equity - Other
-11.55%
-19.79%
-23.17%
-13.85%
7.42%
6.39%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund
-
2,262Cr
0.97%
6.75%
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Nippon India Quant Fund
3/47
113Cr
0.53%
5.07%
19.46%
3.82
1.02
1.13
2.00
1.38
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Dir
4/47
944Cr
1.29%
10.53%
21.02%
4.62
0.98
1.18
2.08
1.42
Kotak Business Cycle Fund
5/47
3,054Cr
0.63%
5.93%
17.32%
2.38
0.94
0.99
1.53
0.42
See all

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund Returns Calculator

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ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Mar-26)

Large cap
75.4%
Mid cap
11.4%
Small cap
7.8%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 77% to 75.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 77% to 75.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 6.9% to 7.8%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 6.9% to 7.8%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 10.2% to 11.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 10.2% to 11.4%
Cash allocation has gone down from 5.8% to 5.3%
Cash allocation has gone down from 5.8% to 5.3%

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Mar-26)

Sector Allocation

Consumer Defensive
31.6%
Financial Services
24.6%
Consumer Cyclical
16.3%
Communication
9.6%
Utilities
6.1%
Basic Materials
6%
Industrial
5.8%

Top 3 Sectors in February were Financial Services, Consumer Defensive & Consumer Cyclical

Feb'26

Financial Services

26%

Consumer Defensive

25%

Consumer Cyclical

21%

Jan'26

Financial Services

27%

Consumer Defensive

26%

Consumer Cyclical

21%

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund Holdings Details

as on (28-Feb-26)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
Bharti Airtel Ltd
9.05%
0%
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
7.25%
22.9%
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
5.37%
0%
State Bank of India
4.76%
-14.4%
Bajaj Auto Ltd
4.34%
0%
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Top Stocks bought last month
Hindustan Unilever Ltd's allocation increased from 6.03% to 7.25%
Hindustan Unilever Ltd's allocation increased from 6.03% to 7.25%
Coromandel International Ltd's allocation increased from 0.33% to 0.88%
Coromandel International Ltd's allocation increased from 0.33% to 0.88%
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd's allocation increased from 1.24% to 1.68%
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd's allocation increased from 1.24% to 1.68%
Top Stocks sold last month
Bharti Airtel Ltd's allocation decreased from 9.55 % to 9.05 %
Bharti Airtel Ltd's allocation decreased from 9.55 % to 9.05 %
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.46 % to 5.37 %
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.46 % to 5.37 %
State Bank of India's allocation decreased from 5.01 % to 4.76 %
State Bank of India's allocation decreased from 5.01 % to 4.76 %

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.97%
Benchmark
AMFI Tier I benchmark - Nifty Rural TRI
AUM₹2262 Cr
Inception Date28 January, 2025
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5,000/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
5.74%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Moderate Risk

About ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund is an equity fund. This fund was started on 28 January, 2025. The fund is managed by Priyanka Khandelwal. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund has ₹2262 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Mar 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.

Returns

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund has given a CAGR return of 5.16% since inception. Over the last 1 year the fund has given a CAGR return of 6.75%.

Holdings

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Financial Services, Consumer Defensive, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Communication, Utilities, Industrial, Corporate. Its top holdings are Bharti Airtel Ltd, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, State Bank of India, Bajaj Auto Ltd

Taxation

As it is a equity - other mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund

To generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in Equity & Equity related instruments of companies following Rural and/or allied theme. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 5000.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Priyanka Khandelwal

Fund Manager of ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund, since 28 January 2025

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Parameters
Feb'26
Jan'26
Dec'25
AUM
₹ 2.3K Cr
₹ 2.2K Cr
₹ 2.3K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 2.3K Cr as of Feb'26
  • AUM increased by 17.1 Cr between Feb'26 and Jan'26

Frequently Asked Questions for ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund

How do I invest in ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund?

INDmoney makes it simple to invest in the ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund. To do so, follow the steps below:
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What is the current NAV of ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹10.59. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund fund has generated a return of 6.75% in 1 year

Who is the fund manager of ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund?

The fund managers are Priyanka Khandelwal.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-12 Months. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.97%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹2262 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of ICICI Prudential Rural Opportunities Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Bharti Airtel Ltd(9.05%), Hindustan Unilever Ltd(7.25%), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd(5.37%)