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Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Flexi Cap Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 28 of 36 over 3 years
3-year returns
12.2%
a year
NAV
₹1,845.73
▼ 0.57% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹18,188 Cr
Expense ratio
0.99%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹1,640.85 and has returned 11.32% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average flexi cap fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-1%4.6%behind38 of 42
3 years12.2%14.1%behind28 of 36
5 years11%11.1%behind12 of 27
10 years14.2%14.6%behind11 of 18
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month8.3%8.2%
3 months1%0.8%
6 months7.8%7.4%
1 year-1%-1.8%
2 yearsp.a.3.3%2.5%
3 yearsp.a.12.2%11.3%
5 yearsp.a.11%10.1%
7 yearsp.a.17.1%16.2%
10 yearsp.a.14.2%13.3%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 0.99% in the last 1Y

1,6231,7511,88013 Nov 202515 May 202613 Nov 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
₹
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹14,620
XIRR (per year)
5.15%
Value today
₹1,94,620

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
13.6% a year
0.9% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−37.7%
Aug 2018 to Mar 2020, against −26.3% for the category.
Years that made money
79.8%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-8.6% to 36.8%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 16.6%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
1 Jan 2013
Portfolio turnover
0.33x
Expense ratio
0.99%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by R. Janakiraman, Sandeep Manam, Rajasa Kakulavarapu

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund against other funds in the Flexi Cap Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
ITI Flexi Cap Fund15.91%19.82%–0.91%₹1,588 Cr
Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund11.34%18.69%16.05%0.85%₹3,098 Cr
360 ONE Flexicap Fund10.5%18.61%–0.92%₹2,246 Cr
Motilal Oswal Flexi Cap Fund5.92%18.42%13.81%1.22%₹13,446 Cr
Invesco India Flexi Cap Fund7.6%18.36%–0.78%₹5,437 Cr
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund4.38%17.72%16.7%0.77%₹1,08,547 Cr
Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund-0.99%12.19%10.95%0.99%₹18,188 Cr

About Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund

Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund is a flexi cap fund managed by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in equity, with the fund manager free to move between large, mid and small caps as they see fit.

The investment objective of this scheme is to provide growth of capital plus regular dividend through a diversified portfolio of equities, fixed income securities and money market instruments.

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 are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.

Every plan and option, with scheme codes
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth₹1,845.7333118535
DirectIDCW₹71.3674118534
RegularGrowth₹1,640.8456100520
RegularIDCW₹63.489100519

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund today?

The NAV of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹1,845.7333 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹1,640.8456, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -0.99%, and 12.19% a year over 3 years and 10.95% a year over 5 years. That places it 28 of 36 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.99% 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 Flexi Cap Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 37.7% from 31 Aug 2018 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 80% ended in a gain.

Which category does Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund belong to?

It is a Flexi Cap Fund from Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Invest at least 65% in equity, with the fund manager free to move between large, mid and small caps as they see fit.

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 Flexi Cap Fund taxed?

Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.

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.