Fund Performance
Lumpsum
SIP
3.44
as on 22 Sep 20233 Years
Investment of ₹ 10,000 in this fund 3 Years back would be ₹ 11,067 today.
NAV Performance

Fund Information
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₹ 51.726
as on 22 Sep 2023 -
Regular - Growth
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₹ 10,000
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₹ 122 Cr.
as on 31 May 2023 -
1.11%
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07 Dec 2001
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CRISIL 10 Year Gilt Index
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Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
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Highlights of this fund
Franklin India Government Securities Fund is an Open-ended Debt Fund. The fund belongs to Gilt Fund category, where the investment is done in predominantly in stocks that are listed on Stock Exchanges like the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) or the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India as well as Global stock exchanges like the Dow Jones, London Stock Exchange or LSE etc. This fund was started on 07 Dec 2001. This fund is offered by one of the top AMC (Assets Management Company) Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. You can also view here all other Debt funds offered by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund.
Latest NAV of the fund is ₹ 51.726 as on 22 Sep 2023.
This fund has 21 years of track record. Since 31 Mar 2023 expense ratio of this fund is 1.11%. Ideally you shoulds compare this fund with the benchmark CRISIL 10 Year Gilt Index.
You can invest in this fund in SIP with the minimum investment of ₹ 500. Lumpsum invest is offered with minimum investment of ₹ 10,000.
Fund Objective
The Primary objectve 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
List of Fund Managers of Franklin India Government Securities Fund
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About Sachin Padwal-Desai
Mr. Desai is a B.E and PGDM from IIM Bangalore. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, he has worked with Sundaram Mutual Fund, ICICI Bank, Infosys Technologies and Thermax.
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About Umesh Sharma
Mr. Sharma is a B.Com (H), CS and CA. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund he has worked with ICICI Bank Ltd., UTI Mutual Fund, Invesco Mutual Fund and JM Financials.
Riskometer : Risk associated with this fund
Investors understand that their principal will be at Moderately Low Risk
Fund Return Comparison
Fund Name | 1 Week | 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Category Best | 0.25% | 1.33% | 2.17% | 4.95% | 7.97% | 5.02% | 5.56% | 8.40% | 8.98% | 8.75% | 7.25% | 6.29% | 6.91% | 7.83% |
Category Average | 0.13% | 0.69% | 1.20% | 3.88% | 6.56% | 3.64% | 4.18% | 7.15% | 7.81% | 6.71% | 5.44% | 4.66% | 5.48% | 6.75% |
Franklin India Government Securities Fund | 0.08%₹ 10,008 | 0.44%₹ 10,043 | 0.78%₹ 10,078 | 2.62%₹ 10,262 | 5.59%₹ 10,558 | 4.99%₹ 12,322 | 3.17%₹ 10,644 | 4.28%₹ 25,078 | 3.44%₹ 11,067 | 3.88%₹ 38,195 | 6.35%₹ 13,611 | 4.45%₹ 67,149 | 6.93%₹ 19,549 | 5.50%₹ 1,59,051 |
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund | 0.12%₹ 10,012 | 0.79%₹ 10,078 | 2.17%₹ 10,216 | 4.95%₹ 10,495 | 7.97%₹ 10,796 | 8.75%₹ 12,561 | 4.95%₹ 11,013 | 7.25%₹ 25,837 | 5.56%₹ 11,762 | 6.29%₹ 39,603 | 8.01%₹ 14,706 | 6.91%₹ 71,446 | 8.65%₹ 22,941 | 7.82%₹ 1,79,640 |
Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund | 0.09%₹ 10,009 | 0.65%₹ 10,065 | 0.98%₹ 10,098 | 3.80%₹ 10,380 | 6.68%₹ 10,667 | 6.53%₹ 12,420 | 3.45%₹ 10,702 | 5.33%₹ 25,344 | 3.82%₹ 11,189 | 4.47%₹ 38,541 | 7.56%₹ 14,401 | 5.40%₹ 68,787 | 8.52%₹ 22,667 | 7.23%₹ 1,74,157 |
Nippon India Gilt Securities Fund | 0.09%₹ 10,009 | 0.65%₹ 10,065 | 0.98%₹ 10,098 | 3.80%₹ 10,380 | 6.68%₹ 10,667 | 6.53%₹ 12,420 | 3.45%₹ 10,702 | 5.33%₹ 25,344 | 3.82%₹ 11,189 | 4.47%₹ 38,541 | 7.56%₹ 14,401 | 5.40%₹ 68,787 | 8.52%₹ 22,667 | 7.23%₹ 1,74,157 |
HDFC Gilt Fund | 0.10%₹ 10,009 | 0.71%₹ 10,070 | 1.34%₹ 10,133 | 3.83%₹ 10,382 | 7.18%₹ 10,718 | 7.01%₹ 12,451 | 3.54%₹ 10,720 | 5.42%₹ 25,367 | 4.02%₹ 11,253 | 4.58%₹ 38,600 | 6.48%₹ 13,690 | 5.14%₹ 68,334 | 7.65%₹ 20,919 | 6.32%₹ 1,66,011 |
IDFC Government Securities Fund - Investment Plan | 0.21%₹ 10,021 | 0.75%₹ 10,075 | 1.02%₹ 10,102 | 3.61%₹ 10,361 | 7.18%₹ 10,717 | 6.64%₹ 12,427 | 3.45%₹ 10,701 | 5.00%₹ 25,261 | 3.98%₹ 11,242 | 4.29%₹ 38,431 | 8.25%₹ 14,869 | 5.71%₹ 69,321 | 8.17%₹ 21,952 | 7.29%₹ 1,74,674 |
Portfolio Holdings
Top Debt Instrument Type holdings of Franklin India Government Securities Fund
Instrument Type | Holding Percentage | Holding Values in Crore |
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GOI | 50.13% | ₹ 63.09 Cr. |
T-Bills | 31.62% | ₹ 39.80 Cr. |
Others | 18.25% | - |
Top Debt Holdings of Franklin India Government Securities Fund
Name of Debt Instrument | Holding Percentage | Holding Values in Crore |
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Bond - Govt of India | 50.13% | ₹ 63.09 Cr. |
Bond - T-Bill | 31.62% | ₹ 39.80 Cr. |
Others | 18.25% |
Other Holdings
Holding Type | Holding Percentage |
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Net Receivables | 18.25% |