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EQUITY•SMALL CAP FUND

Franklin India Small Cap Fund

3 Year return

22.70%
NAV on December 26, 2025
187.5516
1D Returns
-0.52%
Launched on January 2013(12 years)

Investment Details

₹500
Minimum SIP Amount
₹5000
Minimum one time investment
Fund has no lock-in period

Calculate Returns

Based on past performance of this fund

₹
Your Investment₹3,600
Gain
44.14%₹1,589
Total Value ₹5,189

Risk Involved

scale
Your principal will be at
Very High Risk

Scheme Information

Asset Under Management
₹13,529.48 Cr.
Expense Ratio
0.92% (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

Value Research
2
Crisil
2
Morning Star
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

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund Manager

AK

Akhil Kalluri

Fund Manager since Sep 2022

RJ

R Janakiraman

Fund Manager since Jul 2025

SM

Sandeep Manam

Fund Manager since Oct 2021

Fund House Details

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Asset management company

AUM
₹1,23,581.15 Cr.
No. of Schemes
120
Setup Date
October 1995

Peer Comparison

Comparison with other similar funds

Funds3 Y ReturnsARQ Rating
Quant Small Cap Fund24.7733%
4
Nippon India Small Cap Fund24.2196%
4
Bandhan Small Cap Fund33.2976%
0

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Equity . Sectoral / Thematic

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct Growth
13.0337%
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Equity . Sectoral / Thematic

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct IDCW Payout
13.0221%
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Equity . Sectoral / Thematic

Franklin Asian Equity Fund Direct IDCW Reinvestment
13.0221%
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Equity . Sectoral / Thematic

Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth
28.5857%
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Equity . Sectoral / Thematic

Franklin Build India Fund Direct IDCW Payout
28.5775%

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
24.4332%
Expense Ratio
0.92%
Fund Manager
Akhil Kalluri
Fund Size
₹13529.48 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

NameFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund
Launch DateOctober 1995
AddressOne International Centre, Tower 2, 12th & 13th Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone (West) Mumbai-400013.
Contact1800 258 4255 1800 425 4255
Emailservice@franklintempleton.com
Websitehttps://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

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 Small Cap Fund on December 26, 2025, is ₹187.5516
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 Small Cap Fund, is ₹13529.48 crore.
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 Small Cap Fund is 0.92%
The Franklin India Small Cap Fund was launched on January 01, 2013. The fund has delivered a CAGR of undefined since inception.
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 Small Cap Fund is ₹500.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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₹5,189 in 3Y at 22.6997% returns
SIP Date1st of every month

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