ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has launched the ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041, an open ended scheme with a fixed maturity year and a built in glide path. The NFO opens on 26-08-2026 and closes on 09-09-2026. It is one of three life cycle funds the AMC has filed together, alongside versions maturing in 2031 and 2036, and starts with the highest equity share of the three.
It aims for capital appreciation from equity, plus income from debt, InvITs, and Gold and Silver ETFs. It may suit a long dated goal, such as education or retirement, where the mix should adjust on its own as the target year nears.
ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 NFO details
Fund name | |
Fund type | Open ended, pre-determined maturity, glide path |
Category | Life Cycle Fund |
Nature of scheme | Goal based investing, fixed maturity year 2041 |
Benchmark | Nifty 200 TRI (65%) + Nifty Composite Debt Index (30%) + Domestic Price of Gold (3%) + Domestic Price of Silver (2%) |
Fund managers | Divya Jain, Gaurav Chikane, Manish Banthia, Rohit Lakhotia |
NFO opens | 26-08-2026 |
NFO closes | 09-09-2026 |
Minimum investment | Rs 100, plus in multiples of Re 1 |
Additional investment | Rs 100, plus in multiples of Re 1 |
SIP amount | As per the ongoing systematic transaction terms in the SID |
NAV during NFO | Rs 10 per unit |
Stamp duty | 0.005% of transaction value, as per the government notification applicable to all mutual funds |
Entry load | Nil |
Exit load | 3% before 1 year, 2% between 1 and 2 years, 1% between 2 and 3 years, nil after 3 years |
ICICI Prudential AMC details
AMC name | ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited |
Assets under management | Approx Rs 11.17 lakh crore, quarterly average for Q1 FY27 |
Website | |
Registered office | 12th Floor, Narain Manzil, 23 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi 110001 |
Contact number | 1800 222 999 (MTNL/BSNL), 1800 200 6666 (other lines) |
Source: AMFI India, New fund offer : ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041
What has ICICI Prudential AMC launched?
ICICI Prudential AMC has launched a new open ended scheme with a fixed maturity year of 2041, about fifteen years from now, in a newly introduced category called life cycle funds, alongside sibling schemes maturing in 2031 and 2036.
A life cycle fund is not a plain equity or debt fund. It holds equity, debt, InvITs, and Gold and Silver ETFs together, shifting the mix as the target year nears, a pattern called a glide path. Early on it leans towards equity for growth; as 2041 nears, it leans towards debt.
Within each stage, the manager picks specific securities rather than tracking an index, but cannot move outside the band set for that stage, unlike a typical multi asset fund where the manager has more freedom.
How does the ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 strategy work?
The scheme measures years left to maturity from the date of allotment, then applies the allocation band set for that stage. As it moves closer to 2041, the band changes and the portfolio is rebalanced to match it. Debt bought in the closing years is limited to AA and above rated instruments, keeping the terminal portfolio in higher quality paper.
Step | What happens? |
1 | Years left to maturity are counted from allotment |
2 | The allocation band for that year bracket applies |
3 | The manager invests within the equity, debt and gold/silver limits |
4 | At each shift point, equity steps down and debt steps up |
5 | Any drift outside the band is corrected within 30 days |
6 | Debt near maturity is limited to AA and above rated paper |
7 | Within 1 year of maturity, the fund may merge into another Life Cycle fund, with consent |
Let’s understand the ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 through an example
Say an investor starts today, with fifteen years to 2041. Under the glide path, 65% to 80% may sit in equity, with the rest in debt and a small gold and silver share.
With three to five years left, equity falls to a 35% to 50% range. In the final year, it may fall to 5% to 20%, with debt making up most of the portfolio. This only shows the mechanism, not a return forecast.
ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 portfolio allocation
The scheme has no single fixed allocation. It follows five bands tied to years left until maturity, shown below. As a new scheme, no actual holdings exist yet.
Years to maturity | Equity | Debt | Gold, Silver & InvITs |
10 to 15 years | 65% to 80% | 5% to 25% | 0% to 10% |
5 to 10 years | 50% to 65% | 5% to 25% | 0% to 10% |
3 to 5 years | 35% to 50% | 25% to 50% | 0% to 10% |
1 to 3 years | 20% to 35% | 25% to 65% | 0% to 10% |
Under 1 year | 5% to 20% | 25% to 65% | 0% to 10% |
ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 investment strategy
Security selection within each band is active. The manager can pick individual stocks rather than replicate an index, and may take equity arbitrage positions within a 65% to 75% cap.
For debt, the mandate tightens as maturity nears, moving into higher rated, shorter maturity paper, with liquidity managed by staying inside the prescribed bands.
Potential benefits of ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041
Potential benefit | Why does it matter? |
Automatic de-risking | Equity reduces on its own as 2041 nears, with no action needed from you |
One scheme for the full horizon | No need to switch between separate equity and debt funds as a goal nears |
Multi asset diversification | Spreads money across equity, debt, gold, silver and InvITs |
Goal alignment | The 2041 year can match a long dated goal, such as retirement or education |
Key risks in ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041
Risk | What does it mean? |
Fixed glide path risk | The manager cannot deviate from the allocation band, whatever the market conditions |
Fixed maturity and exit load risk | A tiered exit load applies on early withdrawal |
Credit and rate risk near maturity | Debt exposure rises closer to 2041, though holdings stay AA and above rated |
Rebalancing and market impact risk | Scheduled shifts happen regardless of market levels, which could lock in a loss |
Merger and reinvestment risk | Below 1 year to maturity, the fund may merge into another Life Cycle fund, with consent |
Fund manager change risk | A change in manager could alter how the allocation bands are implemented |
Who may consider ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041?
Investor type | Why this fund may fit |
A 2041 linked goal | Retirement or education around that year fits the glide path |
Wanting de-risking done automatically | No need to manually shift from equity to debt as the goal nears |
Long horizon, no interim liquidity need | Money that can stay invested through several glide path phases |
Who may not find ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 suitable?
Investor type | Why this fund may not fit |
Short term goals | Built for a fifteen year horizon, not a near term need |
Wanting full control over allocation | The band based glide path leaves little room for discretion |
Those needing the money within 3 years | The tiered exit load applies on early exit |
ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 vs traditional investment options
Product | Risk | Volatility | Suitable investor |
Fixed Deposit | Low | Low | Capital safety seekers |
Debt Mutual Fund | Low to moderate | Low to moderate | Stable, income focused |
Hybrid Fund | Moderate | Moderate | Balanced risk |
Equity Mutual Fund | High | High | Growth focused |
Life Cycle Fund 2041 | Shifts high to low over time | Shifts high to low over time | Investors with a matching goal |
ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 Review by Zenith Finserve
The ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 is built for one purpose, a goal around fifteen years away. The rule based glide path removes a common slip, where investors delay shifting from equity to debt as a goal approaches.
That same design is also its trade off. The manager cannot pause the shift even if markets are weak at a rebalancing point, unlike a discretionary multi asset fund.
This suits investors with a 2041 dated goal and no interim liquidity need. It fits less well for an earlier or later goal, or for those wanting control over that mix. Weigh this against your own goal based financial plan before investing.
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Frequently asked questions on ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041
What is the ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041?
An open ended scheme with a fixed 2041 maturity year that shifts automatically from equity towards debt over time.
When does the ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 NFO open and close?
It opens on 26-08-2026 and closes on 09-09-2026.
What is the minimum investment in this NFO?
Rs 100, and in multiples of Re 1 after that.
Is ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 NFO good to invest in?
That depends on whether your goal matches 2041 and your comfort with a fixed, non discretionary glide path.
What does ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041 invest in?
Equity, debt and money market instruments, InvITs, and Gold and Silver ETFs, in proportions that shift over time.
Who manages the ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2041?
Divya Jain, Gaurav Chikane, Manish Banthia and Rohit Lakhotia, as named in the SID.
What is the exit load on this fund?
3% within 1 year, 2% between 1 and 2 years, 1% between 2 and 3 years, nil after 3 years.
Can I do a SIP in this NFO?
Yes, once the scheme opens for ongoing transactions, per the SID.
Does this fund guarantee returns by 2041?
No, returns are market linked at every glide path stage.
How is this different from a regular multi asset fund?
A regular multi asset fund gives the manager discretion. This one follows a fixed band by years to maturity.
