About Franklin India Gilt Fund
Franklin India Gilt Fund is a gilt fund managed by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in government securities. No default risk, but prices move with interest rates.
The primary objective of the Scheme is to generate return through investments in sovereign securities issued by the Central Government and / or a State Government and / or any security unconditionally guaranteed by the central Government and / or State Government for repayment of Principal and Interest.
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 | ₹67.6004 | 118498 |
| Direct | Quarterly IDCW | ₹11.7013 | 118497 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹61.2254 | 100493 |
| Regular | Quarterly IDCW | ₹10.5666 | 100494 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Franklin India Gilt Fund today?
The NAV of Franklin India Gilt Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹67.6004 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹61.2254, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has Franklin India Gilt Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 4.25%, and 6.17% a year over 3 years and 5.32% a year over 5 years. That places it 11 of 21 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Gilt Fund?
The Direct plan charges 0.64% 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 Gilt Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹10,000 or more.
How much has Franklin India Gilt Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 7% from 24 Nov 2016 to 10 Mar 2017. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 92% ended in a gain.
Which category does Franklin India Gilt Fund belong to?
It is a Gilt Fund from Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Invest at least 80% in government securities. No default risk, but prices move with interest rates.
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 Gilt 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.