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Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Franklin India Focused Equity Fund

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
7.3%
a year
NAV
₹112.14
▲ 0.68% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹11,506 Cr
Expense ratio
1.17%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹98.66 and has returned 6.46% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-10.2%2.2%behind28 of 28
3 years7.3%12.3%behind27 of 27
5 years9.6%11.4%behind18 of 22
10 years12.9%13.7%behind9 of 13
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-3.6%-3.6%
3 months-2.3%-2.5%
6 months-1%-1.4%
1 year-10.2%-10.9%
2 yearsp.a.-5.5%-6.2%
3 yearsp.a.7.3%6.5%
5 yearsp.a.9.6%8.7%
7 yearsp.a.15.5%14.6%
10 yearsp.a.12.9%11.8%

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

▼ 10.21% in the last 1Y

106.6116.4126.218 Sept 202520 Mar 202618 Sept 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
Loss
₹631
XIRR (per year)
-0.23%
Value today
₹1,79,369

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 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
13.1% a year
1.4% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−37.7%
Jun 2019 to Mar 2020, against −30.2% for the category.
Years that made money
80.2%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-6.4% to 36.2%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 16.5%.

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
1.17%
as of 31 Aug 2026

Managed by Ajay Argal, Venkatesh Sanjeevi, Sandeep Manam

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Franklin India Focused Equity Fund against other funds in the Focused Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Invesco India Focused Fund2.28%21.09%14.91%0.49%₹6,454 Cr
ITI Focused Fund6.8%17.42%0.91%₹629 Cr
ICICI Prudential Focused Fund-0.77%16.2%15.21%1.22%₹17,949 Cr
Bandhan Focused Fund3.83%15.56%12.5%1.01%₹2,086 Cr
SBI Focused Fund10.59%14.95%11.58%0.84%₹51,248 Cr
HDFC Focused Fund-2.48%14.64%17.92%0.76%₹28,201 Cr
Franklin India Focused Equity Fund-10.21%7.3%9.58%1.17%₹11,506 Cr

About Franklin India Focused Equity Fund

Franklin India Focused Equity Fund is a focused fund managed by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Hold a concentrated portfolio of at most 30 stocks, so returns depend heavily on a few picks.

An open-end focused equity fund that seeks to achieve capital appreciation through investing predominantly in Indian companies/sectors with high growth rates or potential.

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₹112.1445118564
DirectIDCW₹36.0723118563
RegularGrowth₹98.6623105817
RegularIDCW₹30.4203105816

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Franklin India Focused Equity Fund today?

The NAV of Franklin India Focused Equity Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹112.1445 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹98.6623, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Franklin India Focused Equity Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -10.21%, and 7.3% a year over 3 years and 9.58% a year over 5 years. That places it 27 of 27 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Focused Equity Fund?

The Direct plan charges 1.17% 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 Focused Equity Fund?

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

How much has Franklin India Focused Equity Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 37.7% from 3 Jun 2019 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 80% ended in a gain.

Which category does Franklin India Focused Equity Fund belong to?

It is a Focused Fund from Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Hold a concentrated portfolio of at most 30 stocks, so returns depend heavily on a few picks.

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 Focused Equity 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.