Franklin India Small Cap Fund

The fund details shown here are of the Growth Plan option and belongs to the Equity, Small cap Fund category.

The NAV for Franklin India Small Cap Fund Fund is 172.109 as of 17 Sep 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 22.13% annualized return for the last 3 years.

Franklin India Small Cap Fund has 3 Star Rating at present. The present riskometer shown below is the level of risk in this fund based on guidelines set by SEBI is at Very High risk.

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Performance

Monthly SIP of      for

Below table shows comparison of Franklin India Small Cap Fund with respect to the investments in Fixed Deposit and Gold for the Total investment of 36,000 over the period of 3 years.

Total Value Gain Return %
This Fund

46,413

10,413

17.18%

Bank FD

39,824

3,824

6.5%
Gold

40,770

4,770

8.00%

Fund Information

  • As of 31 Jul 2025, fund size of Franklin India Small Cap Fund is 11,833.66 Cr.

  • Franklin India Small Cap Fund shown here is of Growth plan.

  • The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of the fund is 1.77%. 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 Small Cap Fund is an Equity oriented mutual fund in the - Small cap Fund category.

  • NIFTY Smallcap 250 TRI is the benchmark for Franklin India Small Cap 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 13 Jan 2006 as at present it is 20 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 Small Cap Fund managed by following fund manager(s);

How does the Return Comparison of the Franklin India Small Cap Fund fare against peer funds in the Small cap 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 Small Cap Fund. Below table demonstrate the returns generated by some peer funds and compare tho this fund and average return generate by the Equity, Small cap fund category these peer funds belongs to.

Fund Name 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
Category Best 12.01% 21.87% 28.00% 26.11% 39.15% 33.82% 35.87% 21.73%
Category Average 4.62% 2.41% 20.00% -1.46% 17.36% 19.59% 26.55% 16.74%
Franklin India Small Cap Fund 3.90% -0.48% 19.36% -8.16% 16.29% 22.13% 28.41% 16.41%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund 4.94% 3.06% 24.02% -1.45% 30.85% 29.61% 30.15% -
ITI Small Cap Fund 3.47% 2.36% 21.84% -1.95% 25.28% 26.15% 23.83% -
Invesco India Small Cap Fund 3.09% 3.19% 24.46% -0.26% 25.72% 25.67% 29.38% -
Quant Small Cap Fund 3.91% 2.50% 17.67% -8.40% 18.33% 23.98% 33.65% 19.57%
HDFC Small Cap Fund 4.44% 5.76% 28.00% 0.80% 17.03% 23.32% 29.77% 19.17%

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 Small Cap Fund are shown below;

Equity 94.34%

Debt 0.18%

Others 5.51%

Top Equity Holdings

Name of the EquityHolding Percentage
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd 3.21%
BRIGADE ENTERPRISES LTD. 2.82%
Eris Lifesciences Ltd 2.43%
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd 2.14%
Syrma SGS Technology Ltd 2.14%
Others 87.26%

Allocation by Sector

Name of the SectorHolding Percentage
Financial 17.15%
Financial Services 17.11%
Capital Goods 11.39%
Healthcare 10.51%
Consumer Services 9.04%
Others 34.80%

Portfolio Holdings shown is as of 31 Jul 2025

Riskometer

Investors understand that their principal
will be at Very High risk