About Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund
Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund is a banking and psu fund managed by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in bonds of banks, public sector undertakings and public financial institutions.
The fund seeks to provide regular income through a portfolio of debt and money market instruments consisting predominantly of securities issued by entities such as Banks, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Municipal bonds. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the objective of the scheme will be achieved.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund.
The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.
Tax on your gains
Gains on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.
Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.
Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹25.303 | 129008 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹11.6298 | 129009 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹24.1331 | 129006 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹10.9921 | 129007 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund today?
The NAV of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹25.303 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹24.1331, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 6.37%, and 7.52% a year over 3 years and 6.42% a year over 5 years. That places it 1 of 19 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.23% a year, as disclosed on 31 Aug 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.
What is the minimum SIP amount in Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 3.6% from 6 Mar 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.
Which category does Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund belong to?
It is a Banking and PSU Fund from Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in bonds of banks, public sector undertakings and public financial institutions.
What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?
Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.
How are gains from Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund taxed?
Gains on debt fund units bought on or after 1 April 2023 are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate, however long you hold them. Units bought before that date follow the older long-term rules.
Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.