Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth

Fund Overview

Fund Size

₹150 Cr

Expense Ratio

0.60%

ISIN

INF090I01HS2

Minimum SIP

₹1,000

Exit Load

No Charges

Inception Date

01 Jan 2013

About this fund

Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth is a Government Bond mutual fund schemes offered by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. This fund has been in existence for 12 years, 3 months and 18 days, having been launched on 01-Jan-13.
As of 17-Apr-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹64.14, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 149.80 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.6%.

Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 7.35% since inception.
The fund's asset allocation comprises around 0.00% in equities, 87.83% in debts, and 12.17% in cash & cash equivalents.
You can start investing in Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth with a SIP of ₹1000 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹10000.

Performance against Category Average

In this section, we compare the returns of the scheme with the category average over various periods. Periods for which the fund has outperformed its category average are marked in green, otherwise red.

1 Year

+10.48%

+10.70% (Cat Avg.)

3 Years

+6.99%

+7.59% (Cat Avg.)

5 Years

+5.80%

+6.42% (Cat Avg.)

10 Years

+6.72%

+6.80% (Cat Avg.)

Since Inception

+7.35%

— (Cat Avg.)

Portfolio Summaryas of 31st March 2025

Debt	₹131.56 Cr	87.83%
Others	₹18.23 Cr	12.17%

Top Holdings

All Holdings

Equity

Debt & Others

Name	Type	Amount	Holdings
6.92% Govt Stock 2039	Bond - Gov't/Treasury	₹36.66 Cr	24.47%
7.53% Govt Stock 2034	Bond - Gov't/Treasury	₹26.03 Cr	17.37%
Call, Cash & Other Assets	Cash	₹18.23 Cr	12.17%
Himachal Pradesh (Government of) 7.1%	Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹10.08 Cr	6.73%
Haryana (State Of) 7.09%	Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹9.63 Cr	6.43%
Kerala (Government of) 7.1%	Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹6.07 Cr	4.05%
Chhattisgarh (Government of) 7.32%	Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹5.71 Cr	3.81%
7.18% Govt Stock 2033	Bond - Gov't/Treasury	₹5.23 Cr	3.49%
West Bengal (Government of) 7.1%	Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹5.05 Cr	3.37%
Rajasthan (Government of ) 7.1%	Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹5.05 Cr	3.37%
West Bengal (Government of) 7.1%	Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹5.04 Cr	3.36%
West Bengal (Government of) 7.1%	Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹5.03 Cr	3.36%
7.08% Haryana State Development Loans (26/03/2039)	Bond - Gov't/Treasury	₹4.78 Cr	3.19%
7.08% Andhra Pradesh State Development Loans (26/03/2037)	Bond - Gov't/Treasury	₹4.59 Cr	3.06%
Kerala (Government of) 7.08%	Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹2.11 Cr	1.41%
7.32% State Government Securities	Bond - Gov't/Treasury	₹0.52 Cr	0.34%

Allocation By Credit Quality (Debt)

AAA

Other Allocation

Equity Sector

Debt & Others

Instruments	Amount	Holdings
Bond - Gov't/Treasury	₹77.8 Cr	51.94%
Bond - Sub-sovereign Government Debt	₹53.76 Cr	35.89%
Cash	₹18.23 Cr	12.17%
Bond - Short-term Government Bills	₹0 Cr	-

Risk & Performance Ratios

Fund Managers

Rahul Goswami

Since October 2023

Anuj Tagra

Since March 2024

Additional Scheme Detailsas of 31st March 2025

ISIN

INF090I01HS2

Expense Ratio

0.60%

Exit Load

No Charges

Fund Size

₹150 Cr

Age

12 years 3 months

Lumpsum Minimum

₹10,000

Fund Status

Open Ended Investment Company

Benchmark

NIFTY All Duration G-Sec TR INR

Investment Objective

To seek to generate long-term capital growth from an actively managed portfolio primarily of Equity and Equity Related Securities. Scheme shall invest in Indian equities,foreign equities and related instruments and debt securities.

Tax Treatment

Capital Gains Taxation:

Dividend Taxation:

Note: As per the Income Tax Budget 2024, mutual funds are subject to capital gains taxation, which includes surcharge and cess based on prevailing income tax rules and the investor’s income. Taxation applies only to realised gains, not notional gains. Please consult your tax advisors to determine the implications or consequences of your investments in such securities.

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UTI Nifty 5 Yr Benchmark G-Sec ETF Moderate Risk	0.2%	-	₹23.96 Cr	11.0%
LIC MF Gilt Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.8%	0.0%	₹89.76 Cr	11.2%
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.6%	0.0%	₹7132.60 Cr	11.4%
HSBC Gilt Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.5%	0.0%	₹250.66 Cr	11.6%
Bandhan Government Securities Fund Investment Plan Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.5%	0.0%	₹3542.43 Cr	12.3%
Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.5%	0.0%	₹2059.91 Cr	11.9%
Invesco India Gilt Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.5%	0.0%	₹953.14 Cr	12.3%
Kotak Gilt Investment Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.5%	0.0%	₹3934.15 Cr	12.0%

About the AMC

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

+91 22 6751 9100

https://www.franklintempletonindia.com/

Total AUM

₹98,410 Cr

Address

Indiabulls Finance Centre; Tower 2, 12th and 13th Floor, Mumbai, 400 013

Other Funds by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Fund name	Expense Ratio	Exit Load	Fund size	1Y
Franklin India Multi-Asset Solution Fund of Funds Direct Growth High Risk	0.4%	1.0%	₹63.58 Cr	14.9%
Franklin India Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.4%	0.0%	₹637.00 Cr	8.4%
Franklin India Overnight Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.1%	0.0%	₹420.82 Cr	6.6%
Franklin India Floating Rate Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹313.67 Cr	10.1%
Franklin India Credit Risk Fund Direct Growth High Risk	-	3.0%	₹104.00 Cr	7.5%
Franklin India Money Market Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.1%	0.0%	₹2547.13 Cr	8.2%
Templeton India Value Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.9%	1.0%	₹2078.65 Cr	5.7%
Templeton India Equity Income Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.3%	1.0%	₹2285.78 Cr	5.7%
Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.6%	0.0%	₹149.80 Cr	10.5%
Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	0.2%	0.0%	₹759.14 Cr	9.3%
Franklin India Pension Plan Direct Growth Moderately High risk	1.6%	3.0%	₹505.78 Cr	9.5%
Franklin India Short Term Income Plan Direct Growth Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹12.51 Cr	6.6%
Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.6%	1.0%	₹238.82 Cr	8.7%
Franklin India Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.6%	1.0%	₹6046.75 Cr	14.6%
Franklin Build India Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹2641.63 Cr	7.0%
Franklin India Bluechip Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.2%	1.0%	₹7342.72 Cr	10.6%
Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹17393.86 Cr	11.5%
Franklin India Prima Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	1.0%	₹11443.03 Cr	14.7%
Franklin India Equity Advantage Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.4%	1.0%	₹3273.15 Cr	10.6%
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹11969.61 Cr	2.3%
Franklin India Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	1.0%	₹11396.38 Cr	8.5%
Franklin India Taxshield Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.1%	0.0%	₹6358.59 Cr	11.2%
Franklin India Technology Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	1.0%	1.0%	₹1754.08 Cr	1.5%
Franklin India Equity Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.9%	1.0%	₹2054.78 Cr	10.6%
Franklin India Dynamic Asset Allo FOF Direct Growth High Risk	0.4%	1.0%	₹1272.48 Cr	9.7%
Franklin India NSE Nifty 50 Index Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.3%	0.0%	₹700.79 Cr	8.8%
Franklin India Feeder - Franklin U.S. Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.7%	1.0%	₹3451.59 Cr	-0.2%
Franklin India Debt Hybrid Fund Direct Growth Moderately High risk	0.7%	0.0%	₹198.28 Cr	10.1%
Franklin India Feeder - Templeton European Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Very High Risk	0.5%	1.0%	₹16.26 Cr	5.5%
Franklin India Short Term Income Plan Segregated Portfolio 2 Direct Growth Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹164.26 Cr	309.1%
Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund Segregated Portfolio 2 Direct Growth Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹45.54 Cr	309.1%
Franklin India Low Duration Fund Segregated Portfolio 2 Direct Growth Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	₹47.42 Cr	308.8%
Franklin India Dynamic Accrual Fund Segregated Portfolio 2 Direct Growth Low Risk	-	0.0%	₹29.52 Cr	309.0%
Franklin India Credit Risk Fund Segregated Portfolio 2 Direct Growth Very High Risk	-	0.0%	₹105.84 Cr	309.1%
Franklin India Debt Hybrid Fund Segregated Portfolio 1 Direct Growth Moderately High risk	0.7%	0.0%	-	-
Franklin India Short Term Income Plan Segregated Portfolio 3 Direct Growth Low to Moderate Risk	-	0.0%	-	-
Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Direct Growth High Risk	0.5%	1.0%	₹2502.44 Cr	10.6%
Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund Direct Growth Moderate Risk	0.2%	0.0%	₹547.06 Cr	9.0%

Risk Level

Your principal amount will be at Low to Moderate Risk

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What is the current NAV of Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth?

The NAV of Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth, as of 17-Apr-2025, is ₹64.14.

What are the returns of Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth?

The fund has generated 10.48% over the last 1 year and 6.99% over the last 3 years. However, this does not guarantee that the fund will perform similarly in the future.

What is the portfolio composition of Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth?

The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as 0.00% in equities, 87.83% in bonds, and 12.17% in cash and cash equivalents.

Who manages the Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth?

The fund managers responsible for Franklin India Government Securities Direct Growth are:-

Rahul Goswami
Anuj Tagra

Disclaimer: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. The NAVs of the schemes may go up or down depending upon the factors and forces affecting the securities market including the fluctuations in the interest rates. The past performance of the mutual funds is not necessarily indicative of the future performance of the schemes. Investors are requested to review the prospectus carefully and obtain expert professional advice with regard to specific legal, tax and financial implications of the investment/participation in the scheme.

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Fund Overview

Fund Size

₹150 Cr

Expense Ratio

0.60%

ISIN

INF090I01HS2

Minimum SIP

₹1,000

Exit Load

No Charges

Inception Date

01 Jan 2013

Risk Level

Your principal amount will be at Low to Moderate Risk