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3 Year return

30.84%
Launched on January 2013 (12 years)

Investment Details

₹500

Minimum SIP Amount

₹5000

Minimum one time investment

Fund has no lock-in period

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Scheme Information

Asset Under Management

₹13544.68 Cr.

Expense Ratio

0.9% (inclusive of GST)

Exit Load

1.00% - If redeemed on or before limit shall be 1 year from the date of allotment Nil - If redeemed after 1 year from the date of allotment.

Ratings

ARQ Rating
1.5

Ratings by other agencies

2
2
2

Tax Implications

Withdrawal within 1 year:

20% tax on gains

Withdrawal after 1 year:

12.5% tax on gains above ₹1.25 lakh per financial year

Fund Holdings

Holdings
Top Holdings% of Asset
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd3.23%
Brigade Enterprises Ltd3.18%
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd2.57%
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd2.44%
Deepak Nitrite Ltd2.14%
Others86.44%
Other Holdings% of Asset
ERIS Lifesciences Ltd2.13%
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd2.05%
J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd1.86%
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd1.86%
Zensar Technologies Ltd1.85%
ICICI Bank Ltd1.78%
Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd1.69%
K P R Mill Ltd1.64%
HDFC Bank Ltd1.59%
Medplus Health Services Ltd1.57%
CCL Products (India) Ltd1.44%
Sobha Ltd1.43%
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd1.42%
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd1.41%
Chemplast Sanmar Ltd1.38%
Emami Ltd1.37%
DCB Bank Ltd1.32%
V-Mart Retail Ltd1.30%
Sapphire Foods India Ltd1.29%
Axis Bank Ltd1.24%
Intellect Design Arena Ltd1.23%
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd1.20%
Syrma SGS Technology Ltd1.18%
CESC Ltd1.11%
Carborundum Universal Ltd1.11%
City Union Bank Ltd1.10%
The Ramco Cements Ltd1.09%
Tata Power Company Ltd1.09%
Metropolis Healthcare Ltd1.07%
Data Patterns (India) Ltd1.04%
Elecon Engineering Company Ltd1.03%
PNB Housing Finance Ltd1.01%
360 ONE WAM Ltd1.01%
KPIT Technologies Ltd0.97%
Ion Exchange (India) Ltd0.94%
Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd0.93%
KNR Constructions Ltd0.92%
SBFC Finance Ltd0.91%
PB Fintech Ltd0.91%
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd0.90%
Atul Ltd0.89%
Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd0.88%
Cyient Ltd0.86%
Team Lease Services Ltd0.84%
Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd0.82%
S J S Enterprises Ltd0.81%
Pricol Ltd0.81%
Jyothy Labs Ltd0.81%
Exide Industries Ltd0.81%
Go Fashion (India) Ltd0.78%
Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd0.77%
Tube Investments of India Ltd0.72%
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd0.72%
Finolex Industries Ltd0.71%
Tega Industries Ltd0.71%
Finolex Cables Ltd0.69%
GHCL Ltd0.67%
India Shelter Finance Corporation Ltd0.66%
Gateway Distriparks Ltd0.66%
Apollo Pipes Ltd0.64%
Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd0.57%
Vishnu Chemicals Ltd0.56%
Whirlpool of India Ltd0.54%
Angel One Ltd0.54%
Hitachi Energy India Ltd0.53%
Gujarat State Petronet Ltd0.52%
Karnataka Bank Ltd0.52%
Birlasoft Ltd0.51%
Shankara Building Products Ltd0.51%
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd0.51%
Praj Industries Ltd0.51%
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd0.51%
Delhivery Ltd0.49%
CEAT Ltd0.42%
TTK Prestige Ltd0.39%
Indoco Remedies Ltd0.38%
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd0.38%
Shivalik Bimetal Controls Ltd0.36%
Devyani International Ltd0.36%
S P Apparels Ltd0.36%
Stanley Lifestyles Ltd0.32%
Rolex Rings Ltd0.31%
MTAR Technologies Ltd0.24%
Pitti Engineering Ltd0.18%
Music Broadcast Ltd0.17%
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Ltd0.17%
Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd0.09%
Tracxn Technologies Ltd0.09%
Blue Star Ltd0.06%
NESCO Ltd0.05%

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund Managers

RJ

R Janakiraman

Fund Manager since Feb 2008

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Fund House Details

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund Asset management company

AUM ₹108,218.90 Cr.
No. of Schemes 120
Setup Date October 1995

Peer Comparison

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ARQ Rating

Bandhan Small Cap Fund

37.036%

0

Quant Small Cap Fund

32.989%

4

Nippon India Small Cap Fund

31.2356%

4

Schemes by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

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Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth

35.84%
35.83%
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Equity . Sectoral / Thematic

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth

7.4%
7.39%

About Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct-Growth

Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct-Growth is an open-ended equity mutual fund scheme by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. The fund falls within the small-cap category of mutual funds and mainly invests in stocks of small-sized companies with high potential for growth. A small number of stocks invested in the fund fall in the large-cap and mid-cap categories.

Investment Objective of the Scheme

The investment objective of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct-Growth is to offer you long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in stocks of small-cap companies with possible growth prospects. The scheme aims to create returns for you by investing in a variety of robust small-cap companies across many sectors.

Key Features of The Fund

5-year return 35.12%
Expense Ratio 0.9%
Fund Manager R Janakiraman
Fund Size ₹13544.68 Cr
Risk Profile Very High

Is This Scheme Right for Me?

If you are the kind of investor who seeks exposure to small-cap stocks, with robust prospects to become market leaders in the future, you may consider Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund Direct-Growth Fund. Additionally, you may be an investor with a high-risk tolerance who does not mind investing in small-cap companies that are possibly in the initial stages of their growth. Whatever your reasons for investing, evaluating your own financial goals beforehand may be a wise move.

AMC Contact Details

Name Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
Launch Date October 1995
Addresss One International Centre, Tower 2, 12th & 13th Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone (West) Mumbai-400013.
Contact 1800 258 4255 1800 425 4255
Email service@franklintempleton.com
Website https://www.franklintempletonindia.com/

Disclaimer: Mutual funds are subject to market risk. Read all scheme-related documents carefully to make informed-decision.

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FAQs

What is today's NAV of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

NAV, or Net Asset Value, is the price of a single unit of a mutual fund. It is calculated by dividing the current value of holdings held by the mutual fund scheme at the end of the day by the total number of units issued. The NAV changes every day. The NAV of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund on Jun 27 2025, is ₹197.9233

What is the AUM of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

Short for Asset Under Management, AUM means the total assets held by a mutual fund scheme. The AUM of the fund changes every day based on the fluctuation in the price of the underlying assets. Fund houses don't update AUM on a daily basis. They only update it at the end of the month and release it within a few days of the following month. The AUM of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund, is ₹13544.68 crore.

What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

The expense ratio is the annual charges you pay to the mutual fund house for managing your investments. It is a percentage of Assets Under Management. It is deducted from the fund’s returns. The expense ratio of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund is 0.9%

What are the returns of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund since inception?

The Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund was launched on Jan 01 2013. The fund has delivered a CAGR of 21.6 since inception.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in mutual funds allows you to invest small amounts periodically instead of a one-time investment. The frequency of investment can be monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually, as per your convenience. The minimum SIP for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund is ₹500.

How do I invest in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

  1. Make sure you are logged in to Angel One.
  2. Select the type of investment: SIP or one-time.
  3. In case of an SIP, select the amount and date and click ‘Start SIP’. In case of a one-time investment, enter just the amount.
  4. Proceed by clicking the pay button and choosing your mode of payment.
  5. Your portfolio will be updated with this investment in 3-5 working days.

How to start an SIP in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

  1. Click on the ‘Invest’ button.
  2. Enter your desired SIP amount and the SIP date.
  3. You can uncheck the ‘Make first payment now’ box if you don’t want to make the payment right away.
  4. Choose your payment method between UPI and Net Banking.
  5. Make your payment.
  6. Your SIP is created.

How do I automate an SIP in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

  1. Once you create an SIP, click on ‘Set up autopay’
  2. Select your desired verification method - debit card, net banking or Aadhar method credentials - and click on submit.
  3. Once you verify the OTP, your mandate request will be created.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

  1. Go to the ‘Investments’ section and click on the mutual fund scheme you want to withdraw.
  2. Enter the amount you want to withdraw and tap the ‘Withdraw’ button.
  3. Verify the details on the ‘Confirm withdraw’ screen.
  4. Select the bank account in which you want to receive the funds.
  5. You will receive your funds within three working days of placing the order.
  6. You can track your order in the ‘Orders’ section.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

NAV, or Net Asset Value, is the price of a single unit of a mutual fund. It is calculated by dividing the current value of holdings held by the mutual fund scheme at the end of the day by the total number of units issued. The NAV changes every day. The NAV of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund on Jun 27 2025, is ₹197.9233

What is the AUM of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

Short for Asset Under Management, AUM means the total assets held by a mutual fund scheme. The AUM of the fund changes every day based on the fluctuation in the price of the underlying assets. Fund houses don't update AUM on a daily basis. They only update it at the end of the month and release it within a few days of the following month. The AUM of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund, is ₹13544.68 crore.

What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

The expense ratio is the annual charges you pay to the mutual fund house for managing your investments. It is a percentage of Assets Under Management. It is deducted from the fund’s returns. The expense ratio of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund is 0.9%

What are the returns of Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund since inception?

The Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund was launched on Jan 01 2013. The fund has delivered a CAGR of 21.6 since inception.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in mutual funds allows you to invest small amounts periodically instead of a one-time investment. The frequency of investment can be monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually, as per your convenience. The minimum SIP for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund is ₹500.

How do I invest in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

  1. Make sure you are logged in to Angel One.
  2. Select the type of investment: SIP or one-time.
  3. In case of an SIP, select the amount and date and click ‘Start SIP’. In case of a one-time investment, enter just the amount.
  4. Proceed by clicking the pay button and choosing your mode of payment.
  5. Your portfolio will be updated with this investment in 3-5 working days.

How to start an SIP in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

  1. Click on the ‘Invest’ button.
  2. Enter your desired SIP amount and the SIP date.
  3. You can uncheck the ‘Make first payment now’ box if you don’t want to make the payment right away.
  4. Choose your payment method between UPI and Net Banking.
  5. Make your payment.
  6. Your SIP is created.

How do I automate an SIP in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

  1. Once you create an SIP, click on ‘Set up autopay’
  2. Select your desired verification method - debit card, net banking or Aadhar method credentials - and click on submit.
  3. Once you verify the OTP, your mandate request will be created.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund?

  1. Go to the ‘Investments’ section and click on the mutual fund scheme you want to withdraw.
  2. Enter the amount you want to withdraw and tap the ‘Withdraw’ button.
  3. Verify the details on the ‘Confirm withdraw’ screen.
  4. Select the bank account in which you want to receive the funds.
  5. You will receive your funds within three working days of placing the order.
  6. You can track your order in the ‘Orders’ section.