ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has introduced the Dividend Leaders 50 Index Fund under its Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs), expanding its market-linked offerings amid sustained investor interest in disciplined, quality-focused equity strategies. The Dividend Leaders 50 Index Fund tracks the BSE 500 Dividend Leaders 50 Index, comprising 50 companies from the broader BSE 500 universe that have consistently paid dividends over the past 10 years. The index is rebalanced annually. As of January 30, 2026, the index has delivered annualised total returns of 33.63% over three years, 30.96% over five years and 20.40% over 10 years, reflecting the long-term potential of dividend-focused investing. The fund follows a passive, index-mirroring approach, though regulatory limits may at times result in tracking error.
Mr. Manish Kumar, Chief Investment Officer, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited, said the fund provides “a disciplined and transparent way to participate in equity markets” through dividend-focused stock selection, strong financial quality checks, sectoral diversification, and a rule-based review and rebalancing framework.
In Siliguri, insurance advisors report rising traction for ULIPs among salaried professionals and traders seeking structured long-term wealth creation with life cover. The Dividend Leaders 50 Index Fund, available with ICICI Pru Signature Assure, ICICI Pru SmartKid Assure, and ICICI Pru Smart Insurance Plan Plus (SIP+), is expected to draw steady interest in the region’s growing financial services market.
