Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW)
Small Cap FundNAV
51.97(-0.95%)Fund Size (CR)
₹14,336.42Expense Ratio
1.05Scheme Type
Active FundValue Research
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Min. investment
₹5,000Minimum Additional Investment
₹1,000Minimum SIP Investment
₹100Minimum Withdrawal
₹1,000Exit Load
1%Return Since Launch
19.91%
Basic Details
Scheme Manager
R Janakiraman
Bench Mark
Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI
Type
OPEN
Lumpsum Returns
| Period Invested For | ₹10,000 Invested on | Latest Value | Absolute Returns | Annualised Returns | Category Avg | Rank within Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | July 15, 2026 | 9855.22 | -1.45% | - | -0.99% | 116/142 |
| 1 Month | June 22, 2026 | 9957.02 | -0.43% | - | 0.36% | 102/142 |
| 3 Month | April 22, 2026 | 10421.08 | 4.21% | - | 8.64% | 132/142 |
| 6 Month | January 22, 2026 | 11335.22 | 13.35% | - | 16.78% | 91/132 |
| 1 Year | July 22, 2025 | 10053.91 | 0.54% | 0.54% | 5.85% | 104/126 |
| 3 Year | July 21, 2023 | 15556.39 | 55.56% | 15.84% | 16.96% | 60/100 |
| 5 Year | July 22, 2021 | 22306.12 | 123.06% | 17.39% | 16.47% | 35/92 |
| Since Inception | January 1, 2013 | 117322.69 | 1073.23% | 19.91% | 17.92% | 58/142 |
Note: Lumpsum Returns since Inception Date.
SIP Returns
| Period Invested For | ₹10,000 Invested on | Investments | Latest Value | Absolute Returns | Annualised Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | August 1, 2025 | 1,20,000 | 427480.13 | 256.23% | 256.23% |
| 3 Year | August 1, 2023 | 3,60,000 | 1211832.35 | 236.62% | 49.87% |
| 5 Year | August 2, 2021 | 6,00,000 | 2340925.48 | 290.15% | 31.29% |
| 10 Year | August 1, 2016 | 12,00,000 | 6460499.24 | 438.37% | 18.33% |
Note: SIP Returns since Inception Date.
Tax Treatment
If sold after 1 year from purchase date, long term capital gain tax will be applicable. Current tax rate is 10%, if your total long term capital gain exceeds 1 lakh. Any cess/surcharge is not included.If sold before 1 year from purchase date, short term capital gain tax will be applicable. Current tax rate is 15%. Any cess/surcharge is not included in the 15%.
Risk Ratios
5.84%
Standard Deviation
0.88%
Beta
0.61%
Sharpe Ratio
-0.01%
Treynor's Ratio
-0.99%
Jension's Alpha
Asset Allocation
Sector Allocation
Top 10 stock holding in portfolio
| Stock Invested in | % of Total Holdings | Quantity | Value (Cr) | Asset Type | Segment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirloskar Oil | 2.70% | 1638600 | 387.37 | Equity | Capital Goods-Non Electrical Equipment |
| Equitas Sma. Fin | 2.53% | 48064081 | 362.45 | Equity | Banks |
| Kajaria Ceramics | 2.42% | 2871241 | 347.54 | Equity | Ceramic Products |
| Syrma SGS Tech. | 2.32% | 2378902 | 332.17 | Equity | Electronics |
| ERIS Lifescience | 2.23% | 2233791 | 320.21 | Equity | Pharmaceuticals |
| PNB Housing | 1.97% | 2721134 | 282.56 | Equity | Finance |
| Pine Labs | 1.97% | 18013252 | 282.38 | Equity | E-Commerce/App based Aggregator |
| Hind.Aeronautics | 1.88% | 615000 | 269.44 | Equity | Aerospace & Defence |
| Brigade Enterpr. | 1.80% | 5158254 | 258.25 | Equity | Realty |
| Aster DM Health. | 1.80% | 3281339 | 257.40 | Equity | Healthcare |
Peer Comparison
| Scheme Name | Value Research | Asset Size (Cr) | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) | 14336.42 | -0.43% | 4.21% | 13.35% | 0.54% | 15.84% | |
| TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund - Direct (G) | 2476.03 | 1.54% | 16.29% | 29.26% | 25.33% | - | |
| TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) | 2476.03 | 1.61% | 16.37% | 29.23% | 25.31% | - | |
| Union Small Cap Fund - Direct (G) | 2267.79 | 0.98% | 11.37% | 26.42% | 17.10% | 19.41% | |
| Union Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) | 2267.79 | 0.98% | 11.26% | 26.27% | 16.98% | 19.36% | |
| Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund - Direct (G) | 7179.39 | 1.71% | 14.99% | 27.09% | 15.69% | - |
List of Schemes under Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
News
Temporary suspension of fresh SIP/STP subscriptions in global funds of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has announced temporary suspension of fresh SIP and STP subscriptions in its Franklin Asian Equity Fund and Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active FoF, effective July 09, 2026. This does not affect existing SIP/STP registered prior to the effective date which will continue as usual.Powered by Capital Market - Live News
Franklin Templeton MF announces Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under its schemes
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has announced 03 July 2026 as the record date for declaration of Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under the following schemes. The amount of IDCW (Rs per unit) on the face value of Rs 10 per unit will be:Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active Fund of Funds ' Regular - IDCW Option: 2.500
Franklin U.S. Opportunities Equity Active Fund of Funds ' Direct ' IDCW Option: 4.00
Franklin India Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Funds ' Regular - IDCW Option: 1.700
Franklin India Income Plus Arbitrage Active Fund of Funds ' Direct ' IDCW Option: 2.100
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Franklin Templeton MF announces Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under its schemes
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has announced 19 June 2026 as the record date for declaration of Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) under the following schemes. The amount of IDCW (Rs per unit) on the face value of Rs 10 per unit will be:Franklin India Conservative Hybrid Fund ' Monthly IDCW Option: 0.065
Franklin India Conservative Hybrid Fund ' Direct ' Monthly IDCW Option: 0.085
Franklin India Equity Savings Fund ' Monthly IDCW Option: 0.065
Franklin India Equity Savings Fund ' Direct ' Monthly IDCW Option: 0.085
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund ' Monthly IDCW Option: 0.170
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund ' Direct ' Monthly IDCW Option: 0.220
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Fund House Details & Investment Objective
Date of Incorporation
January 1, 2013
Total AUM (Cr)
₹14336.42
Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) is an Small Cap Fund-oriented fund from the renowned AMC, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Launched in January 1, 2013, this fund is managed by R Janakiraman. With assets under management (AUM) worth ₹14,336.42 (Cr), as of July 23, 2026, Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) is categorized as a Small Cap Fund within its segment. The fund has generated a return of 19.91% since its launch.
The current NAV of Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) is ₹51.97, as on July 23, 2026. The fund's benchmark index is Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI. You can invest in Franklin India Small Cap Fund - Direct (IDCW) via both lumpsum and SIP modes. The minimum SIP amount in the fund is ₹100 while the minimum lumpsum investment is ₹5,000.
Being an open-ended fund, you can exit the fund anytime subject to applicable exit loads:
The fund has generated 15.84% and 17.39% CAGR in the last 3 and 5 years respectively.
The fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation and growth, by investing in a mix of financial instruments 97.55% in Equity, 0.35% in Debt and 2.11% in cash and cash equivalents.
The top 5 sectors the fund invests in are: 12.83% in Banks, 8.04% in Auto Components, 7.87% in Consumer Durables, 6.76% in Industrial Products, 5.67% in Cash & Others
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