Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth: Mutual Fund Overview
Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is an Small Cap mutual fund with over 13.22 years of performance history. The scheme manages an AUM of ₹12934.42 Cr and has a NAV of ₹165.4829. It is rated '3' stars by analysts. Investors can begin a SIP with as little as ₹500.0, making it accessible for all types of investors. In the last 1 year, the fund has delivered a return of -4.0%.
Equity, Small Cap, Principal at very high risk
1 Year Return -4.0% at 24 Mar 2026 02:58 PM
Fund Details
NAV 165.4829
Sub-Type Small Cap
Rating 3
Min. SIP Amount ₹500.0
Fund Age(Year) 13.22
Fund Size(in Crores) 12934.42
Fund Performance
1 Month -10.81%
3 Month -12.0%
6 Month -14.42%
1 Year -4.0%
3 Year 15.98%
5 Year 17.72%
Know This Fund
As on 24 Mar 2026
Investment strategy that balances risk & reward by dividing the investment portfolio among different types of asset classes.
Equity (0%) Market Cap Top Sectors Top Holding
Debt & Others (0%) Sector Allocation Debt Credit Ratings Debt Category
Comparison with same funds
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Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -11.58% Ret 1Y -5.61% Ret 3Y 20.24% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund Regular-IDCW Ret 1M -11.58% Ret 1Y -5.61% Ret 3Y 20.24% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment Ret 1M -11.58% Ret 1Y -5.61% Ret 3Y 20.24% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -10.93% Ret 1Y -0.12% Ret 3Y 15.36% Ret 5Y 12.23%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Regular-IDCW Ret 1M -10.93% Ret 1Y -0.12% Ret 3Y 15.36% Ret 5Y 12.23%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment Ret 1M -10.93% Ret 1Y -0.12% Ret 3Y 15.36% Ret 5Y 12.23%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -11.56% Ret 1Y -5.98% Ret 3Y 20.0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund Regular-IDCW Payout Ret 1M -11.56% Ret 1Y -5.98% Ret 3Y 20.0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund Regular-IDCW Reinvestment Ret 1M -11.56% Ret 1Y -5.98% Ret 3Y 20.0% Ret 5Y 0%
Equity, Flexi Cap funds Axis Small Cap Fund Regular-Growth Ret 1M -10.46% Ret 1Y -3.72% Ret 3Y 14.7% Ret 5Y 16.42%
Charges & Taxes Expense Ratio
Returns are taxed as per your Income Tax Slab.
Expense Ratio (Inclusive of GST): 0.96%
Exit Load 0%
Stamp Duty 0.005%
Fund Management
The various expenses, charges and taxes associated with your Mutual Fund
Akhil Kalluri
Education Mr. Kalluri is a MBA, IIM Lucknow. B.Tech. (Electronics and Communications Engineering), Andhra University
Experience Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, he has worked with Credit Suisse, ICICI Securities.
R Janakiraman
Education Mr. Janakiraman is a B.E and PGDM (Business Management).
Experience Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments, he has worked with Indian Syntans Inv. Pvt. Ltd., Citicorp Information Tech Ltd. and UTI Securities Exchange Ltd.
Sandeep Manam
Education Mr. Manam is a PGDM (IIM-Ahmedabad), B.Tech (Electronics & Communication Engg.)- National Institute of Technology Calicut
Experience Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., he has worked with Cognizant Technology Solutions, Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Private Limited.
Riskometer
Mutual Fund Investments are subject to market risk. Read all scheme related documents carefully.
Principal at very high risk
AMC and Fund details
Rank (total sets) 8
Date of Incorporation 2013-01-01
Total AUM 125019.92
The Scheme Seeks to generate returns from a portfolio of pure debt oriented funds accessed through the diverse investment styles of underlying schemes selected in accordance with the BSLAMC process.
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Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth FAQs
How to invest in Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
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What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
The term expense ratio for Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth or any other mutual fund is the annual fee charged by the fund house for managing your investment scheme. The expense ratio of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is 0.96% as of 24 Mar 2026.
What is the NAV of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
The NAV of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is ₹165.4829 as of 24 Mar 2026.
What is the AUM of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is the total value of assets managed by the fund at a given time, which is updated regularly. The AUM of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth is ₹12934.42 Cr as of 24 Mar 2026.
What is the PE and PB ratio of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
The PE ratio of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth shows how much investors are paying for the fund's underlying earnings, while the PB ratio indicates how the fund's holdings are valued compared to their book value.
Can I invest in SIP and Lump Sum in Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
Yes, you can invest in Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth through both SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and lump sum options, depending on your investment preference and financial goals.
What is the return of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth in the last 5 years?
The return of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth in the last 5 years is 17.72%.
What is the minimum SIP investment required in Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
The minimum SIP investment in Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth depends on the fund's scheme rules and usually starts at a small amount. For Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth, the minimum SIP amount is ₹500.0.
What is the current NAV of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
The NAV of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth, as of 24 Mar 2026, is ₹165.4829.
Who manages the Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth?
The fund managers responsible for Franklin India Small Cap Fund Direct-Growth are:
- Akhil Kalluri
- R Janakiraman
- Sandeep Manam