LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Manufacturing - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-ManufacturingBenchmark: Nifty India Manufacturing Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹10.98-0.98%
22 Oct 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +6.22% | 1.78% | 5 / 17 |
| 3Y Return | — | 16.75% | — |
| 5Y Return | — | 14.86% | — |
| 10Y Return | — | 13.90% | — |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
Funds in Equity: Thematic-Manufacturing
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Funds Tracking Nifty India Manufacturing Total Return Index
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Thematic-Manufacturing category include HDFC Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth, ICICI Prudential Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth, and Axis India Manufacturing 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 LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
The category rank of LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Trailing Returns section above.
How does LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.46%. The peers HDFC Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.95% and ICICI Prudential Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has 1.20%. 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 LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹769.82 crore. The peers HDFC Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹10,280.3 crore and ICICI Prudential Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has ₹6,917.63 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 Equity: Thematic-Manufacturing?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Thematic-Manufacturing category on a 3-year basis is Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 18.42% as of 21 Oct 2026. LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has delivered - CAGR over the same period. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
The Sharpe ratio of LIC MF Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section on the Performance tab.