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 0.91% and ICICI Prudential Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has 1.19%. 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 ₹781.52 crore. The peers HDFC Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹10,328 crore and ICICI Prudential Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth has ₹6,842.52 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 ICICI Prudential Manufacturing Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 22.36% as of 16 Jul 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.