About Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund
Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund is a corporate bond fund managed by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in the highest-rated (AA+ and above) corporate bonds.
The investment objective of the Scheme is primarily to provide investors Regular income and Capital appreciation.
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 | ₹116.8442 | 118569 |
| Direct | Annual IDCW | ₹19.2294 | 118570 |
| Direct | Half Yearly IDCW | ₹14.4744 | 118573 |
| Direct | Monthly IDCW | ₹16.8141 | 118571 |
| Direct | Quarterly IDCW | ₹13.5284 | 118572 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹107.1309 | 100528 |
| Regular | Annual IDCW | ₹17.0988 | 100527 |
| Regular | Half Yearly IDCW | ₹12.2482 | 100531 |
| Regular | Monthly IDCW | ₹15.1328 | 100529 |
| Regular | Quarterly IDCW | ₹11.9626 | 100530 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund today?
The NAV of Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹116.8442 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹107.1309, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 5.42%, and 7.83% a year over 3 years and 6.75% a year over 5 years. That places it 1 of 21 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.26% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 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 Corporate Bond Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹10,000 or more.
How much has Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 3.7% from 6 Mar 2020 to 26 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.
Which category does Franklin India Corporate Bond Fund belong to?
It is a Corporate Bond Fund from Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in the highest-rated (AA+ and above) corporate bonds.
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 Corporate Bond 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.