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Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹11,257 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.98%
ISIN
INF090I01IQ4
Minimum SIP
₹1,000
Exit Load
1.00%
Inception Date
01 Jan 2013
About this fund
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth is a Small-Cap mutual fund schemes offered by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. This fund has been in existence for 12 years, 2 months and 27 days, having been launched on 01-Jan-13.
As of 27-Mar-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹171.32, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 11257.08 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.98%.
As of 27-Mar-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹171.32, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 11257.08 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.98%.
- Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 20.67% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around 92.96% in equities, 0.00% in debts, and 6.86% in cash & cash equivalents.
- You can start investing in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth with a SIP of ₹1000 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹5000.
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
+4.14%
+7.73% (Cat Avg.)
3 Years
+21.30%
+17.59% (Cat Avg.)
5 Years
+36.30%
+35.74% (Cat Avg.)
10 Years
+16.18%
+16.44% (Cat Avg.)
Since Inception
+20.67%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 28th February 2025
| Equity | ₹10,464.99 Cr | 92.96% |
| Others | ₹771.84 Cr | 6.86% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type  | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call, Cash & Other Assets | Cash - Collateral | ₹747.11 Cr | 6.64% |
| Brigade Enterprises Ltd | Equity | ₹366.38 Cr | 3.25% |
| Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹323.11 Cr | 2.87% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹281.53 Cr | 2.50% |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹273.34 Cr | 2.43% |
| Deepak Nitrite Ltd | Equity | ₹256.95 Cr | 2.28% |
| J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Equity | ₹238.22 Cr | 2.12% |
| Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd | Equity | ₹229.44 Cr | 2.04% |
| Zensar Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹226.17 Cr | 2.01% |
| Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd | Equity | ₹221.59 Cr | 1.97% |
| Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs | Equity | ₹220.81 Cr | 1.96% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹211.91 Cr | 1.88% |
| Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd | Equity | ₹188.51 Cr | 1.67% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹179.5 Cr | 1.59% |
| 360 One Wam Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹179.22 Cr | 1.59% |
| Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd | Equity | ₹178.19 Cr | 1.58% |
| Medplus Health Services Ltd | Equity | ₹173.83 Cr | 1.54% |
| CCL Products (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹173.31 Cr | 1.54% |
| Chemplast Sanmar Ltd | Equity | ₹170.53 Cr | 1.51% |
| K.P.R. Mill Ltd | Equity | ₹165.21 Cr | 1.47% |
| Sobha Ltd | Equity | ₹162.81 Cr | 1.45% |
| Sapphire Foods India Ltd | Equity | ₹159.04 Cr | 1.41% |
| JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd | Equity | ₹153.58 Cr | 1.36% |
| Emami Ltd | Equity | ₹145.74 Cr | 1.29% |
| Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd | Equity | ₹143.69 Cr | 1.28% |
| V-Mart Retail Ltd | Equity | ₹134.6 Cr | 1.20% |
| Axis Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹132.66 Cr | 1.18% |
| Intellect Design Arena Ltd. | Equity | ₹130.24 Cr | 1.16% |
| Syrma SGS Technology Ltd | Equity | ₹128.55 Cr | 1.14% |
| DCB Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹127.18 Cr | 1.13% |
| Metropolis Healthcare Ltd | Equity | ₹125.25 Cr | 1.11% |
| Tata Power Co Ltd | Equity | ₹120.42 Cr | 1.07% |
| Ramco Cements Ltd | Equity | ₹120.21 Cr | 1.07% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd | Equity | ₹119.37 Cr | 1.06% |
| Ion Exchange (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹117.84 Cr | 1.05% |
| KNR Constructions Ltd | Equity | ₹116.76 Cr | 1.04% |
| KPIT Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹116.46 Cr | 1.03% |
| City Union Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹115.78 Cr | 1.03% |
| Cyient Ltd | Equity | ₹115.43 Cr | 1.03% |
| CESC Ltd | Equity | ₹114.22 Cr | 1.01% |
| Carborundum Universal Ltd | Equity | ₹113.34 Cr | 1.01% |
| TeamLease Services Ltd | Equity | ₹107.95 Cr | 0.96% |
| PB Fintech Ltd | Equity | ₹102.45 Cr | 0.91% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd | Equity | ₹101.36 Cr | 0.90% |
| Exide Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹99.78 Cr | 0.89% |
| Kirloskar Pneumatic Co Ltd | Equity | ₹99.52 Cr | 0.88% |
| Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹98.59 Cr | 0.88% |
| Elecon Engineering Co Ltd | Equity | ₹98.39 Cr | 0.87% |
| PNB Housing Finance Ltd | Equity | ₹95.91 Cr | 0.85% |
| Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Equity | ₹94.01 Cr | 0.84% |
| SJS Enterprises Ltd | Equity | ₹93.68 Cr | 0.83% |
| Hitachi Energy India Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹90.95 Cr | 0.81% |
| Jyothy Labs Ltd | Equity | ₹87.58 Cr | 0.78% |
| Tega Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹87.41 Cr | 0.78% |
| Finolex Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹87.04 Cr | 0.77% |
| Praj Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹85.69 Cr | 0.76% |
| GHCL Ltd | Equity | ₹83.78 Cr | 0.74% |
| Atul Ltd | Equity | ₹82.65 Cr | 0.73% |
| Gateway Distriparks Ltd | Equity | ₹82.6 Cr | 0.73% |
| Finolex Cables Ltd | Equity | ₹81.19 Cr | 0.72% |
| Pricol Ltd | Equity | ₹80.98 Cr | 0.72% |
| Tube Investments of India Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹76.33 Cr | 0.68% |
| Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹73.6 Cr | 0.65% |
| Blue Star Ltd | Equity | ₹71.74 Cr | 0.64% |
| SBFC Finance Ltd | Equity | ₹70.62 Cr | 0.63% |
| Birlasoft Ltd | Equity | ₹69.97 Cr | 0.62% |
| Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd | Equity | ₹69.61 Cr | 0.62% |
| India Shelter Finance Corporation Ltd | Equity | ₹69.07 Cr | 0.61% |
| Apollo Pipes Ltd | Equity | ₹68.69 Cr | 0.61% |
| Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd | Equity | ₹67.13 Cr | 0.60% |
| Vishnu Chemicals Ltd | Equity | ₹66 Cr | 0.59% |
| Angel One Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹63.67 Cr | 0.57% |
| Data Patterns (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹60.92 Cr | 0.54% |
| Nuvoco Vista Corp Ltd | Equity | ₹60.61 Cr | 0.54% |
| Shankara Building Products Ltd | Equity | ₹59.41 Cr | 0.53% |
| Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd | Equity | ₹59.01 Cr | 0.52% |
| Karnataka Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹55.39 Cr | 0.49% |
| Gujarat State Petronet Ltd | Equity | ₹54.45 Cr | 0.48% |
| Go Fashion (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹53.46 Cr | 0.47% |
| TTK Prestige Ltd | Equity | ₹50.24 Cr | 0.45% |
| Techno Electric & Engineering Co Ltd | Equity | ₹43.36 Cr | 0.39% |
| Rolex Rings Ltd | Equity | ₹42.44 Cr | 0.38% |
| Shivalik Bimetal Controls Ltd | Equity | ₹41.88 Cr | 0.37% |
| S.P. Apparels Ltd | Equity | ₹41.59 Cr | 0.37% |
| Devyani International Ltd | Equity | ₹41.26 Cr | 0.37% |
| Indoco Remedies Ltd | Equity | ₹39.8 Cr | 0.35% |
| Kirloskar Brothers Ltd | Equity | ₹37.35 Cr | 0.33% |
| Nesco Ltd | Equity | ₹36.11 Cr | 0.32% |
| MTAR Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹35.95 Cr | 0.32% |
| Stanley Lifestyles Ltd | Equity | ₹35.57 Cr | 0.32% |
| 182 Days Tbill (Md 01/05/2025) | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹24.73 Cr | 0.22% |
| Pitti Engineering Ltd | Equity | ₹21.13 Cr | 0.19% |
| Music Broadcast Limited | Preferred Stock | ₹20.26 Cr | 0.18% |
| Tracxn Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹10.74 Cr | 0.10% |
| T.V. Today Network Ltd | Equity | ₹5.51 Cr | 0.05% |
Allocation By Market Cap (Equity)
Large Cap Stocks
6.63%
Mid Cap Stocks
10.87%
Small Cap Stocks
74.31%
Allocation By Credit Quality (Debt)
AAA
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Sector | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | ₹2,221.3 Cr | 19.73% |
| Industrials | ₹2,208.52 Cr | 19.62% |
| Consumer Cyclical | ₹1,654.35 Cr | 14.70% |
| Healthcare | ₹1,215.02 Cr | 10.79% |
| Basic Materials | ₹1,151.9 Cr | 10.23% |
| Technology | ₹551.88 Cr | 4.90% |
| Real Estate | ₹529.2 Cr | 4.70% |
| Consumer Defensive | ₹406.62 Cr | 3.61% |
| Utilities | ₹289.09 Cr | 2.57% |
| Energy | ₹101.36 Cr | 0.90% |
| Communication Services | ₹5.51 Cr | 0.05% |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
17.43%
Cat. avg.
17.35%
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
0.76
Cat. avg.
0.60
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
0.93
Higher the better
Fund Managers
RJ
R. Janakiraman
Since February 2011
SM
Sandeep Manam
Since October 2021
Akhil Kalluri
Since September 2022
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 28th February 2025
ISIN INF090I01IQ4 | Expense Ratio 0.98% | Exit Load 1.00% | Fund Size ₹11,257 Cr | Age 12 years 2 months | Lumpsum Minimum ₹5,000 | Fund Status Open Ended Investment Company | Benchmark Nifty Smallcap 250 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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About the AMC
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
Total AUM
₹1,05,745 Cr
Address
Indiabulls Finance Centre; Tower 2, 12th and 13th Floor, Mumbai, 400 013
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Risk Level
Your principal amount will be at Very High Risk
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What is the current NAV of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The NAV of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth, as of 27-Mar-2025, is ₹171.32.
What are the returns of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The fund has generated 4.14% over the last 1 year and 21.30% 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 Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as 92.96% in equities, 0.00% in bonds, and 6.86% in cash and cash equivalents.
Who manages the Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The fund managers responsible for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth are:-
- R. Janakiraman
- Sandeep Manam
- Akhil Kalluri
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NAV (27-Mar-25)
₹171.320.36%1D
Returns (Since Inception)
20.67%
Rated ★4.3+ on 
Fund Overview
Fund Size
₹11,257 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.98%
ISIN
INF090I01IQ4
Minimum SIP
₹1,000
Exit Load
1.00%
Inception Date
01 Jan 2013
Risk Level
Your principal amount will be at Very High Risk
About this fund
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth is a Small-Cap mutual fund schemes offered by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. This fund has been in existence for 12 years, 2 months and 27 days, having been launched on 01-Jan-13.
As of 27-Mar-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹171.32, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 11257.08 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.98%.
As of 27-Mar-25, it has a Net Asset Value (NAV) of ₹171.32, Assets Under Management (AUM) of 11257.08 Crores, and an expense ratio of 0.98%.
- Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 20.67% since inception.
- The fund's asset allocation comprises around 92.96% in equities, 0.00% in debts, and 6.86% in cash & cash equivalents.
- You can start investing in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth with a SIP of ₹1000 or a Lumpsum investment of ₹5000.
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
+4.14%
+7.73% (Cat Avg.)
3 Years
+21.30%
+17.59% (Cat Avg.)
5 Years
+36.30%
+35.74% (Cat Avg.)
10 Years
+16.18%
+16.44% (Cat Avg.)
Since Inception
+20.67%
— (Cat Avg.)
Portfolio Summaryas of 28th February 2025
| Equity | ₹10,464.99 Cr | 92.96% |
| Others | ₹771.84 Cr | 6.86% |
Top Holdings
All Holdings
Equity
Debt & Others
| Name | Type | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call, Cash & Other Assets | Cash - Collateral | ₹747.11 Cr | 6.64% |
| Brigade Enterprises Ltd | Equity | ₹366.38 Cr | 3.25% |
| Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹323.11 Cr | 2.87% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹281.53 Cr | 2.50% |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹273.34 Cr | 2.43% |
| Deepak Nitrite Ltd | Equity | ₹256.95 Cr | 2.28% |
| J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Equity | ₹238.22 Cr | 2.12% |
| Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd | Equity | ₹229.44 Cr | 2.04% |
| Zensar Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹226.17 Cr | 2.01% |
| Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd | Equity | ₹221.59 Cr | 1.97% |
| Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs | Equity | ₹220.81 Cr | 1.96% |
| ICICI Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹211.91 Cr | 1.88% |
| Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd | Equity | ₹188.51 Cr | 1.67% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹179.5 Cr | 1.59% |
| 360 One Wam Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹179.22 Cr | 1.59% |
| Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd | Equity | ₹178.19 Cr | 1.58% |
| Medplus Health Services Ltd | Equity | ₹173.83 Cr | 1.54% |
| CCL Products (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹173.31 Cr | 1.54% |
| Chemplast Sanmar Ltd | Equity | ₹170.53 Cr | 1.51% |
| K.P.R. Mill Ltd | Equity | ₹165.21 Cr | 1.47% |
| Sobha Ltd | Equity | ₹162.81 Cr | 1.45% |
| Sapphire Foods India Ltd | Equity | ₹159.04 Cr | 1.41% |
| JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd | Equity | ₹153.58 Cr | 1.36% |
| Emami Ltd | Equity | ₹145.74 Cr | 1.29% |
| Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd | Equity | ₹143.69 Cr | 1.28% |
| V-Mart Retail Ltd | Equity | ₹134.6 Cr | 1.20% |
| Axis Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹132.66 Cr | 1.18% |
| Intellect Design Arena Ltd. | Equity | ₹130.24 Cr | 1.16% |
| Syrma SGS Technology Ltd | Equity | ₹128.55 Cr | 1.14% |
| DCB Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹127.18 Cr | 1.13% |
| Metropolis Healthcare Ltd | Equity | ₹125.25 Cr | 1.11% |
| Tata Power Co Ltd | Equity | ₹120.42 Cr | 1.07% |
| Ramco Cements Ltd | Equity | ₹120.21 Cr | 1.07% |
| Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd | Equity | ₹119.37 Cr | 1.06% |
| Ion Exchange (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹117.84 Cr | 1.05% |
| KNR Constructions Ltd | Equity | ₹116.76 Cr | 1.04% |
| KPIT Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹116.46 Cr | 1.03% |
| City Union Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹115.78 Cr | 1.03% |
| Cyient Ltd | Equity | ₹115.43 Cr | 1.03% |
| CESC Ltd | Equity | ₹114.22 Cr | 1.01% |
| Carborundum Universal Ltd | Equity | ₹113.34 Cr | 1.01% |
| TeamLease Services Ltd | Equity | ₹107.95 Cr | 0.96% |
| PB Fintech Ltd | Equity | ₹102.45 Cr | 0.91% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd | Equity | ₹101.36 Cr | 0.90% |
| Exide Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹99.78 Cr | 0.89% |
| Kirloskar Pneumatic Co Ltd | Equity | ₹99.52 Cr | 0.88% |
| Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹98.59 Cr | 0.88% |
| Elecon Engineering Co Ltd | Equity | ₹98.39 Cr | 0.87% |
| PNB Housing Finance Ltd | Equity | ₹95.91 Cr | 0.85% |
| Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Equity | ₹94.01 Cr | 0.84% |
| SJS Enterprises Ltd | Equity | ₹93.68 Cr | 0.83% |
| Hitachi Energy India Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹90.95 Cr | 0.81% |
| Jyothy Labs Ltd | Equity | ₹87.58 Cr | 0.78% |
| Tega Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹87.41 Cr | 0.78% |
| Finolex Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹87.04 Cr | 0.77% |
| Praj Industries Ltd | Equity | ₹85.69 Cr | 0.76% |
| GHCL Ltd | Equity | ₹83.78 Cr | 0.74% |
| Atul Ltd | Equity | ₹82.65 Cr | 0.73% |
| Gateway Distriparks Ltd | Equity | ₹82.6 Cr | 0.73% |
| Finolex Cables Ltd | Equity | ₹81.19 Cr | 0.72% |
| Pricol Ltd | Equity | ₹80.98 Cr | 0.72% |
| Tube Investments of India Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹76.33 Cr | 0.68% |
| Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹73.6 Cr | 0.65% |
| Blue Star Ltd | Equity | ₹71.74 Cr | 0.64% |
| SBFC Finance Ltd | Equity | ₹70.62 Cr | 0.63% |
| Birlasoft Ltd | Equity | ₹69.97 Cr | 0.62% |
| Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd | Equity | ₹69.61 Cr | 0.62% |
| India Shelter Finance Corporation Ltd | Equity | ₹69.07 Cr | 0.61% |
| Apollo Pipes Ltd | Equity | ₹68.69 Cr | 0.61% |
| Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd | Equity | ₹67.13 Cr | 0.60% |
| Vishnu Chemicals Ltd | Equity | ₹66 Cr | 0.59% |
| Angel One Ltd Ordinary Shares | Equity | ₹63.67 Cr | 0.57% |
| Data Patterns (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹60.92 Cr | 0.54% |
| Nuvoco Vista Corp Ltd | Equity | ₹60.61 Cr | 0.54% |
| Shankara Building Products Ltd | Equity | ₹59.41 Cr | 0.53% |
| Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd | Equity | ₹59.01 Cr | 0.52% |
| Karnataka Bank Ltd | Equity | ₹55.39 Cr | 0.49% |
| Gujarat State Petronet Ltd | Equity | ₹54.45 Cr | 0.48% |
| Go Fashion (India) Ltd | Equity | ₹53.46 Cr | 0.47% |
| TTK Prestige Ltd | Equity | ₹50.24 Cr | 0.45% |
| Techno Electric & Engineering Co Ltd | Equity | ₹43.36 Cr | 0.39% |
| Rolex Rings Ltd | Equity | ₹42.44 Cr | 0.38% |
| Shivalik Bimetal Controls Ltd | Equity | ₹41.88 Cr | 0.37% |
| S.P. Apparels Ltd | Equity | ₹41.59 Cr | 0.37% |
| Devyani International Ltd | Equity | ₹41.26 Cr | 0.37% |
| Indoco Remedies Ltd | Equity | ₹39.8 Cr | 0.35% |
| Kirloskar Brothers Ltd | Equity | ₹37.35 Cr | 0.33% |
| Nesco Ltd | Equity | ₹36.11 Cr | 0.32% |
| MTAR Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹35.95 Cr | 0.32% |
| Stanley Lifestyles Ltd | Equity | ₹35.57 Cr | 0.32% |
| 182 Days Tbill (Md 01/05/2025) | Bond - Gov't/Treasury | ₹24.73 Cr | 0.22% |
| Pitti Engineering Ltd | Equity | ₹21.13 Cr | 0.19% |
| Music Broadcast Limited | Preferred Stock | ₹20.26 Cr | 0.18% |
| Tracxn Technologies Ltd | Equity | ₹10.74 Cr | 0.10% |
| T.V. Today Network Ltd | Equity | ₹5.51 Cr | 0.05% |
Allocation By Market Cap (Equity)
Large Cap Stocks
6.63%
Mid Cap Stocks
10.87%
Small Cap Stocks
74.31%
Allocation By Credit Quality (Debt)
AAA
Other Allocation
Equity Sector
Debt & Others
| Sector | Amount | Holdings |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | ₹2,221.3 Cr | 19.73% |
| Industrials | ₹2,208.52 Cr | 19.62% |
| Consumer Cyclical | ₹1,654.35 Cr | 14.70% |
| Healthcare | ₹1,215.02 Cr | 10.79% |
| Basic Materials | ₹1,151.9 Cr | 10.23% |
| Technology | ₹551.88 Cr | 4.90% |
| Real Estate | ₹529.2 Cr | 4.70% |
| Consumer Defensive | ₹406.62 Cr | 3.61% |
| Utilities | ₹289.09 Cr | 2.57% |
| Energy | ₹101.36 Cr | 0.90% |
| Communication Services | ₹5.51 Cr | 0.05% |
Risk & Performance Ratios
Standard Deviation
This fund
17.43%
Cat. avg.
17.35%
Lower the better
Sharpe Ratio
This fund
0.76
Cat. avg.
0.60
Higher the better
Sortino Ratio
This fund
--
Cat. avg.
0.93
Higher the better
Fund Managers
RJ
R. Janakiraman
Since February 2011
SM
Sandeep Manam
Since October 2021
Akhil Kalluri
Since September 2022
Additional Scheme Detailsas of 28th February 2025
ISIN INF090I01IQ4 | Expense Ratio 0.98% | Exit Load 1.00% | Fund Size ₹11,257 Cr | Age 12 years 2 months | Lumpsum Minimum ₹5,000 | Fund Status Open Ended Investment Company | Benchmark Nifty Smallcap 250 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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About the AMC
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
Total AUM
₹1,05,745 Cr
Address
Indiabulls Finance Centre; Tower 2, 12th and 13th Floor, Mumbai, 400 013
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What is the current NAV of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The NAV of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth, as of 27-Mar-2025, is ₹171.32.
What are the returns of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The fund has generated 4.14% over the last 1 year and 21.30% 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 Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The fund's allocation of assets is distributed as 92.96% in equities, 0.00% in bonds, and 6.86% in cash and cash equivalents.
Who manages the Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth?
The fund managers responsible for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct Growth are:-
- R. Janakiraman
- Sandeep Manam
- Akhil Kalluri
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