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Franklin India Government Securities Fund

The fund details shown here are of the Growth Plan option and belongs to the Debt, Gilt Fund category.

The NAV for Franklin India Government Securities Fund Fund is 56.993 as of 21 Feb 2025. NAV or Net Asset Value, is a crucial metric in the context of mutual funds. It represents the per - unit market value of a mutual fund scheme. NAV is calculated by the fund house on every business day and is a key factor in determining the value of an investor's holdings in the mutual fund.

This fund has given 5.28% annualized return for the last 3 years.

At present Franklin India Government Securities Fund has not been rated by us.

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Fund Information

  • As of 31 Aug 2023, fund size of Franklin India Government Securities Fund is 133.3 Cr.

  • Franklin India Government Securities Fund shown here is of Growth plan.

  • The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of the fund is 1.12%. The Total Expense Ratio (TER) is a measure that represents the total costs associated with managing and operating a mutual fund as a percentage of its average Assets under Management (AUM). It provides an insight into the overall expenses they will incur by investing in the fund.

  • Franklin India Government Securities Fund is an Debt oriented mutual fund in the - Gilt Fund category.

  • Nifty 50 Arbitrage Index is the benchmark for Franklin India Government Securities Fund. A benchmark for a mutual fund serves as a standard for performance comparison, helping investors assess how well the fund is meeting its objectives and how it fares against relevant market indicators. Investors often compare the fund's performance with the benchmark as well as its peers.

  • The inception date of a mutual fund refers to the date when the fund was first established and began operations. It is the starting point from which the fund's performance, returns, and other key metrics are calculated. The fund was started on 07 Dec 2001 as at present it is 23 years old fund.

  • Name of the AMC is Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds. Click here to know more about Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds.

Fund Managed By

Fund managers make investment decisions, optimizing returns and managing risks for portfolios. Responsibilities include market analysis, performance monitoring. Franklin India Government Securities Fund managed by following fund manager(s);

Riskometer

Investors understand that their principal
will be at Low to Moderate risk

How does the Return Comparison of the Franklin India Government Securities Fund fare against peer funds in the Gilt fund category?

Peer fund returns can vary based on the collaborative nature and specific strategies employed by fund managers of these funds listed in below table, often showcasing different risk-return profiles compared to strategy adopted by Franklin India Government Securities Fund. Below table demonstrate the returns generated by some peer funds and compare tho this fund and average return generate by the Debt, Gilt fund category these peer funds belongs to.

Fund Name 1 Week 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Category Best 0.11% 0.66% 2.03% 3.84% 8.42% 8.52% 7.07% 6.90% 7.70%
Category Average -0.09% 0.18% 1.42% 2.50% 6.84% 7.79% 6.27% 5.94% 6.96%
Franklin India Government Securities Fund 0.05% 0.46% 1.83% 3.44% 7.49% 6.66% 5.28% 4.77% 5.64%
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund 0.05% 0.50% 1.78% 3.43% 7.63% 8.24% 7.07% 6.82% 7.67%
SBI Magnum Gilt Fund -0.09% 0.23% 1.52% 2.47% 7.28% - - - -
SBI Magnum Gilt Fund -0.09% 0.23% 1.52% 2.47% 7.28% - - - -
DSP Government Securities Fund -0.21% -0.03% 1.18% 2.21% 6.95% 8.45% 6.65% 6.57% 7.51%
Invesco India Gilt Fund -0.17% 0.01% 1.22% 2.00% 6.78% 8.19% 6.59% 5.14% 6.16%

Fund Portfolio Details

Portfolio details of a fund generally refer to a comprehensive breakdown of the investments held within a specific investment vehicle, such as a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF). Portfolio details of Franklin India Government Securities Fund are shown below;

Equity -

Debt 82.89%

Others 17.12%

Top Holdings

Name of the InstrumentHolding Percentage
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 30950 GOI 15NV26 5.74 FV RS 100 37.89%
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 33298 GOI 14AG33 7.18 FV RS 100 15.63%
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 33136 091 DAYS TBILL 05OT23 FV RS 100 11.57%
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 30243 GOI 12AP26 5.63 FV RS 100 9.95%
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 32584 GOI 06FB33 7.26 FV RS 100 7.85%
Others 17.11%
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Allocation by Instruments

Type of the InstrumentHolding Percentage
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 71.32%
TREASURY BILLS 11.57%

Portfolio Holdings shown is as of 31 Aug 2023