ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund: 7 Years, 3.8X Returns, Outperforming FD by 3X Annually

• ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund, launched in January 2019, has delivered exceptional returns over 7 years.
• An initial investment of 1 million rupees in 2019 would have grown to 3.776 million rupees by December 31, 2025, an annual return of 21.02%.
• This performance significantly outpaces its benchmark Nifty 500 TRI, which returned 15.97% annually over the same period.
• The fund focuses on 'Special Situations' – companies facing temporary challenges or corporate restructuring, aiming for long-term capital appreciation.
• Managed by S. Naren, the scheme employs a bottom-up stock picking strategy with no market-cap or sector restrictions, investing in a select number of companies.

Why It Matters: ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund offers superior long-term returns by capitalizing on 'Special Situations' in the market.