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ICICI Prudential PMS · Mid Cap Equity Strategy

ICICI Prudential PMS Emerging Leaders Strategy

Aiming to identify leaders of tomorrow — an equity portfolio that aims to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in mid cap companies with a track record of sustainable growth and the potential to emerge as sector leaders.

Team update: Ms. Geetika Gupta ceased to be a Portfolio Manager for this strategy w.e.f. July 3, 2026. Mr. Sandip Santdasani was appointed Portfolio Manager for the Investment Approach w.e.f. July 3, 2026.

Key Portfolio Attributes

Year of Inception20-02-2024
BenchmarkBSE 500 TRI
Investment Horizon4 years & above
Market Cap AllocationPredominantly Mid Cap
Number of Stocks~35–40 (indicative)
Since Inception Returns9.65%

About ICICI Prudential PMS

ICICI Prudential Portfolio Management Services enjoys a rich parentage of two large organizations — ICICI Bank Ltd, India's largest private sector bank and one of the most trusted brands in financial services, and Prudential Plc UK, an international financial services company with significant operations across Asia, the US, and the UK. ICICI Prudential PMS offers multiple portfolio options catering to varied investor needs.

Investment Team

Anand Shah
CIO, PMS & AIF
Chockalingam Narayanan
Head Equities, PMS & AIF (Long Only)
Sandip Santdasani
Fund Manager – AIF
Prem Khurana
Sr. Fund Manager, PMS Equity

Investment Objective

ICICI Prudential PMS Emerging Leaders Strategy aims to provide long-term capital appreciation and generate returns by investing predominantly in mid cap companies.

Investment Philosophy

The Strategy offers an opportunity to participate in the growth of companies that may emerge as future leaders in their respective sectors over a longer period of time. It endeavours to build exposure to mid cap businesses enjoying economic moats and/or those undergoing special situations or an unfavourable business cycle — conditions that can create openings to acquire quality businesses at reasonable valuations.

Key Traits of Leaders

Sustainable Growth

Aims to invest in companies with a track record of sustainable growth and a clear strategy to gain share in niche markets.

Competitive Advantage

Aims to target firms with sustainable competitive advantages and specialised products or services.

Governance & Leadership

Aims to focus on companies with disciplined competence and strong governance practices, supporting effective leadership and informed decision-making.

Innovation-led Growth

Companies focused on innovation, actively launching new products to drive growth and increase market share.

Investment Process

01

In-house Screening & Coverage

Initial in-house screening based on financial health and business structure, followed by periodic monitoring to capture potential opportunities.

02

Applying the BMV Filtration

Aims to identify prominent businesses with competent management, available at reasonable valuations.

03

Strategic Selection & Portfolio Construct

Businesses aligning with the investment strategy are shortlisted and a diversified portfolio is constructed to optimise returns while managing risk.

04

Risk Management & Monitoring

Continuous evaluation while proactively mitigating risk and monitoring the portfolio to safeguard long-term goals.

Inside Strategic Selection & Portfolio Construction

Investible Universe

Screens the mid and small cap universe by market cap, liquidity, and industry. An Initiation Note is prepared and the stock is actively covered.

Business & Growth Check

Aims to identify companies with meaningful, sustainable earnings growth through annual report analysis, quarterly result analysis, industry research, and sell-side research.

Quality Check

Assessed on the concept of economic moats — focus on growth, prudent capital allocation, improving ROE, and fair corporate governance standards aligned with shareholder interests.

Valuation Check

Companies trading at reasonable valuations with a margin of safety.

BMV: Business – Management – Valuation. This framework, and the "Initiation Note" research process, are developed in-house by the Portfolio Manager and are indicative in nature; actual portfolio composition may or may not follow them at all times.

Performance Table

Trailing Returns (%)1M3M6M1Y2Y3Y5Y10YSince Inception
ICICI Prudential PMS Emerging Leaders Strategy 1.19% 3.07% 5.75% 10.30% 4.57% - - - 9.65%
S&P BSE 500 TRI 2.19% 3.78% 1.99% 2.98% 0.42% - - - 6.94%

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Disclaimer

Returns as of 31st July 2026. Returns up to 1 year are absolute; returns above 1 year are CAGR. QRC Report Card data is updated quarterly.

Ms. Geetika Gupta ceased to be a Portfolio Manager for this Investment Approach w.e.f. July 3, 2026. Mr. Sandip Santdasani was appointed as Portfolio Manager for the Investment Approach w.e.f. July 3, 2026.

The investment strategy, approach and structure of the strategy herein involve risk, and there can be no assurance that specific objectives will be met under differing market conditions or cycles. The investment approach and portfolio composition stated herein are indicative in nature and are subject to change within the provisions of the Disclosure Document (DD) and client agreement, without prior notice to investors. Please refer to the DD and client agreement for details and risk factors, available at https://iciciprualternates.com.

Performance data provided is not verified by SEBI. Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future and is not a guarantee of future results. Performance of an individual client's portfolio may vary significantly from the aggregate/oldest-client data shown, owing to timing of inflows and outflows and differences in portfolio composition arising from client-specific restrictions. The stock(s)/sector(s) mentioned do not constitute any recommendation, and the strategy may or may not hold future positions in them. Investors are advised to consult their legal, tax, and financial advisors before investing.