ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund Pauses Fresh Investments in Over 40 Schemes

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced a temporary halt on fresh investments in the Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) options of several schemes, effective November 3, 2025. This move applies to both regular and direct plans.

Scope of the Suspension

The suspension includes all new lump-sum investments, switch-ins, and new registrations under Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) and Systematic Transfer Plans (STPs). However, existing SIP and STP mandates will remain active and continue to be processed as usual.

Schemes Affected

More than 40 mutual fund schemes across equity, debt, and fund-of-fund (FOF) categories are impacted. Some of the key schemes under suspension include:

• ICICI Pru BSE Sensex Index Fund
• ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund
• ICICI Pru Nifty 50 Index Fund
• ICICI Pru Nifty 200 Momentum 30 Index Fund
• ICICI Pru Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund
• ICICI Pru Nifty Next 50 Index Fund
• ICICI Pru Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund
• ICICI Pru CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3–6 Months Debt Index Fund
• ICICI Pru Nifty G-Sec Dec 2030 Index Fund
• ICICI Pru Asset Allocator Fund (FOF)
• ICICI Pru Bharat 22 FOF
• ICICI Pru Global Advantage Fund (FOF)
• ICICI Pru Silver ETF Fund of Fund
• ICICI Pru Thematic Advantage Fund (FOF)

Reason and Duration Not Disclosed

The fund house has not revealed the reason or duration for this suspension. Importantly, this change applies only to IDCW options, meaning growth options of these schemes are not affected.

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Conclusion

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund’s decision to temporarily pause new investments in IDCW options aims to streamline fund operations and manage investor inflows efficiently. Investors in growth options or with existing SIP/STP setups can continue as normal without any disruption.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

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