ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth
Debt: Banking and PSU Debt - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: ModerateCategory: Debt: Banking and PSU DebtBenchmark: Nifty Banking & PSU Debt Index A-IICheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹36.29-0.14%
22 Oct 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +4.03% | 3.91% | 7 / 20 |
| 3Y Return | +6.87% | 6.84% | 10 / 19 |
| 5Y Return | +6.45% | 6.07% | 2 / 18 |
| 10Y Return | +7.05% | 6.84% | 7 / 14 |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth in the Debt: Banking and PSU Debt category include Axis Banking and PSU Debt Direct-Growth, Bandhan Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth, and Aditya Birla Sun Life Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth. These funds follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 10 out of 19 funds in the Debt: Banking and PSU Debt category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 2 out of 18. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.40%. The peers Axis Banking and PSU Debt Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.36% and Bandhan Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth has 0.39%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹8,041.39 crore. The peers Axis Banking and PSU Debt Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹11,962.1 crore and Bandhan Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth has ₹11,893.3 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Debt: Banking and PSU Debt?
The top performing fund in the Debt: Banking and PSU Debt category on a 3-year basis is UTI Banking & PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 7.46% as of 21 Oct 2026. ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 6.87% CAGR over the same period, ranking 10 out of 19 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, ICICI Prudential Banking and PSU Debt Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.92 compared to the Debt: Banking and PSU Debt average of 0.85 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 5 out of 19 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.