ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan
Returns
Risk
This fund has High risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Credit Rating Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
Peer Comparison
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Fund name
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Rating |
Our Opinion |
Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan
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High
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0.76 |
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Moderately High
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0.96 |
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Moderately High
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1.01 |
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High
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0.89 |
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Moderately High
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0.84 |
Other details of ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹5,990 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
1.00 (365)
Min. Investment (₹)
100
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
1
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
100
Min. No of Cheques
6
About ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan
ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Manish Banthia and Akhil Kakkar. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.76% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹5,990 Cr.
ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest at least 65 per cent of its assets in corporate bonds rated AA and below. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹100 and minimum SIP of ₹100.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to generate income through investing predominantly in AA and below rated corporate bonds while maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity.
Suitability
Credit Risk funds are avoidable for most investors because:
- They are very risky as they invest in bonds of lower credit rating
- They may undergo sharp declines in investment value, which is typically not favoured by fixed-income investors
- Short Duration funds are a better choice for debt allocation in a portfolio
Capital Gains Taxation
- If investment is made on or after 1 April 2023: Entire amount of gain is added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- If investment is made before 1 April 2023:
- Sold within 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- Sold after 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
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FAQ for ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
What is the current NAV of ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹37.4030 as of 18-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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Embassy Office |
4.03
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Vedanta Ltd SR 1 Debenture 9.40 20/02/2027 |
3.35
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Keystone Realtors Ltd Debenture 9.50 29/09/2028 |
3.31
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Adani Enterprises Ltd NCD 8.70 24/03/2028 |
3.31
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JTPM Metal Traders Ltd Debenture 30/04/2030 |
3.15
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What is the return of ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 7.90% as of 18-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund - Direct Plan is ₹100 for the lump sum option and ₹100 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.


