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DSP T.I.G.E.R vs ICICI Pru Infra vs SBI Infra: Which fund created more wealth with ₹5,000 SIP over time?
4 min read | Updated on June 03, 2026, 15:01 IST
SUMMARY
In this article, we compare the SIP performance of DSP T.I.G.E.R Fund, ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund, and SBI Infrastructure Fund, where a ₹5,000 monthly investment grew up to ₹17 lakh over 10 years, highlighting which fund created the highest wealth.
Sectoral funds can generate substantial wealth during favourable market cycles, but returns can differ significantly even among funds investing in the same theme. | Image: Shutterstock.
A monthly SIP of just ₹5,000 may not seem like a life-changing amount, but over time, the discipline investing will show you the magic of compounding.
Data from three popular infrastructure-focused mutual funds shows that an annual investment of ₹60,000 through SIPs could have grown into as much as ₹17 lakh over a 10-year period.
Before going into the funds, one important thing to keep in mind is that we are looking at some of the most widely tracked infrastructure-focused funds based on size and relevance in the category.
Before reading further, please note that this is just for informational purposes only and should not be considered as recommendation of any of the schemes mentioned below.
SIP wealth creation over 10 years
| Fund | Total Investment | Value After 10 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund | ₹6,00,000 | ₹17,32,348 | |
| DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund | ₹6,00,000 | ₹17,23,413 | |
| SBI Infrastructure Fund | ₹6,00,000 | ₹14,62,092 |
The difference becomes even more notable when viewed in terms of wealth generated. While both ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund and DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund created more than ₹11 lakh in gains over the invested amount, SBI Infrastructure Fund generated around ₹8.6 lakh.
Looking at recent performance, DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund has stood out with stronger returns over shorter periods. The fund delivered 13.18% returns in the last one year and 25.79% annualised returns over three years, outperforming its benchmark by a significant margin.
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund, on the other hand, has maintained a diversified infrastructure-oriented portfolio with meaningful exposure to sectors such as infrastructure, capital goods, aviation and real estate. Over the five-year period, it delivered annualised returns of 23.71%.
SBI Infrastructure Fund has a relatively larger allocation towards power, oil & gas and capital goods companies. While its long-term SIP returns remain robust, its 10-year wealth creation trailed the other two funds in this comparison.
| Particulars | DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund | ICICI Pru Infrastructure Fund | SBI Infrastructure Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Date | 11-Jun-2004 | 31-Aug-2005 | 06-Jul-2007 |
| Fund Manager | Rohit Singhania | Ihab Dalwai | Bhavin Vithlani |
| Benchmark | BSE India Infrastructure Index - TRI | BSE India Infrastructure Index - TRI | Nifty Infrastructure - TRI |
| AUM (₹ crore) | 5,788.63 | 8,311.08 | 4,804.69 |
| 1-Year Return (%) | 13.18 | 2.14 | 2.35 |
| 3-Year Return (%) | 25.79 | 21.94 | 19.13 |
| 5-Year Return (%) | 23.45 | 23.71 | 18.84 |
| Exit Load | 1% if redeemed within 12 months; Nil thereafter | 1% if redeemed within 15 days; Nil thereafter | 0.5% if redeemed within 30 days; Nil thereafter |
Key takeways for investors
Sectoral funds can generate substantial wealth during favourable market cycles, but returns can differ significantly even among funds investing in the same theme.
While ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund delivered the highest 10-year SIP corpus, DSP India T.I.G.E.R Fund posted the strongest recent performance, generating 13.18% returns in one year and 25.79% annualised returns over three years.
SBI Infrastructure Fund lagged its peers in long-term SIP wealth creation but still more than doubled investors' money over the decade.
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