Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund offers a diverse range of schemes across equity, debt, and hybrid categories. The fund house aims to provide investors with various options catering to different risk profiles and investment goals. Read More
Franklin Templeton Mutual Funds has an AUM of Rs 65,293 crores as of February 2023. Learn about the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund plans and their historical results in order to compare and invest in the best schemes. Consider investing in mutual fund plans that match your investment goals, risk tolerance, and fund alternatives.
| Founding date | February 19, 1996 |
| AMC Incorporation date | October 6, 1995 |
| Headquarters in | Elphinstone Road, Mumbai (Originally San Mateo California) |
| Name of the sponsors | Templeton International Inc. |
| Trustee organisation | Franklin Templeton Trustee Services Pvt. Ltd. |
| MD and CEO | Mr. Sanjay Sapre |
| Chief Investment Officer | Mr. Anand Radhakrishnan (Franklin Equity) / Mr. Santosh Kamath (Fixed Income) |
| Compliance Officer | Mr. Saurabh Gangrade |
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Anand Radhakrishnan
Fund Manager since Jan 2019 (5 years)
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Anand Radhakrishnan studied at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He worked at SBI Funds Management Ltd and Sundaram Asset Management Co. Ltd before joining Franklin Templeton India.
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R Janakiraman
Fund Manager since May 2016 (8 years)
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R Janakiraman did his MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He worked at Indian Syntans Inv. Pvt. Ltd, Citicorp Information Tech Ltd and UTI Securities Exchange Ltd before joining Franklin Templeton Investments.
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Santosh Kamath
Fund Manager since Jul 2010 (14 years)
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Mr. Kamath has a B.E ( Electronics ) from REC Bhopal and PGDM (Management) from XLRI Jamshedpur. Before joining Franklin Templeton Investments where he is currently CIO, he worked with ING Vysya AMC, Zurich Asset Management, SBI Mutual, CRISIL and Jardine Fleming Asset Management.
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Varun Sharma
Fund Manager since Feb 2011 (13 years)
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Mr. Sharma has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies from Sukhdev College of Business Studies and a PGDM from IIM Calcutta. Before joining Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. he worked with ICICI Securities as an equity research analyst and Credit Analysis and Research Limited as a ratings analyst.
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Umesh Sharma
Fund Manager since Oct 2018 (6 years)
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Umesh Sharma is a Chartered Accountant. He worked at Unit Trust of India, JM Financial Mutual Fund, ICICI Bank and Religare Asset Management before joining Franklin Templeton Investments as the Vice President - Fixed Income.
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Sachin Padwal Desai
Fund Manager since Oct 2004 (20 years)
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Mr. Desai has a B.E degree and a PGDM from IIM Bangalore. Before joining Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, he worked with Sundaram Mutual Fund, ICICI Bank, Infosys Technologies and Thermax.
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Ajay Argal
Fund Manager since Jul 2009 (15 years)
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Mr. Argal has a B.Tech from IIT Bombay and a PGDM from IIM, Bangalore. Before joining Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., he worked with Baring Asset Management (Asia) Ltd., Aditya Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund and UTI AMC where he worked on managing offshore funds, equity funds, balanced funds, equity research, etc.
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Pallab Roy
Fund Manager since May 2019 (5 years)
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Mr. Roy works at Franklin Templeton Fixed Income and manages fixed income products of locally managed and distributed debt products. He has over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds a B.Sc. in Business Finance from ICFAI at Hyderabad, a master's degree in commerce from Rani Durgavati University at Jabalpur, and an MBA from Institute of Management Studies, Devi Ahilya University at Indore.
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Rajasa Kakulavarapu
Fund Manager since Aug 2022 (2 years)
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Rajasa Kakulavarapu did PGDM from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. She worked at Credit Suisse and Jefferies before joining Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India).
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| Name of the Fund | Sub Category | AUM (₹in crore) | Minimum Investment (₹) | CAGR 3Y (%) | CAGR 5Y (%) |
| Franklin Build India Fund | Sectoral Fund – Infrastructure | 1,506.53 | 5,000 | 42.59 | 20.79 |
| Franklin India Smaller Cos Fund | Small Cap Fund | 9,595.27 | 5,000 | 39.57 | 20.73 |
| Templeton India Value Fund | Value Fund | 1,266.68 | 5,000 | 37.86 | 18.21 |
| Franklin India Focused Equity Fund | Focused Fund | 9,359.03 | 5,000 | 31.94 | 17.69 |
| Templeton India Equity Income Fund | Dividend Yield Fund | 1,565.76 | 5,000 | 30.47 | 18.08 |
| Franklin India Opportunities Fund | Thematic Fund | 11,77.68 | 500 | 30.24 | 18.37 |
| Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund | Flexi Cap Fund | 11,749.24 | 500 | 30.08 | 16.71 |
| Franklin India Taxshield | Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) | 5,246.97 | 500 | 29.15 | 15.49 |
| Franklin India Prima Fund | Mid Cap Fund | 8,744.77 | 500 | 27 | 16.75 |
| Franklin India Equity Advantage Fund | Large & Mid Cap Fund | 2,846.24 | 500 | 25.77 | 13.29 |
**All data as of October 4, 2023.
Selection Criteria: The funds chosen have demonstrated the highest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past 3 years.
This mutual fund falls into the category of a Sectoral Fund, specifically focusing on the Infrastructure sector. It manages assets totalling ₹1,506.53 crore and maintains an expense ratio of 1.09%. Over the past 3 years, the fund has delivered a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 42.59%. You can start investing with a minimum amount of ₹5,000. The fund primarily invests in companies associated with the infrastructure sector, such as construction, utilities, and related industries.
Categorised as a Small Cap Fund, this fund manages assets amounting to ₹9,595.27 crore with an expense ratio of 0.96%. Over the last 3 years, it has generated a CAGR of 39.57%. The minimum investment requirement for this fund is ₹5,000. It primarily focuses on investing in smaller companies with the potential for growth and expansion.
Templeton India Value Fund falls under the Value Fund category, with assets under management (AUM) totaling ₹1,266.68 crore and an expense ratio of 0.99%. Over the past 3 years, the fund has demonstrated a CAGR of 37.86%. The minimum investment amount for this fund is ₹5,000. It seeks to invest in undervalued stocks with the aim of long-term capital appreciation.
This fund belongs to the focused fund category and manages an AUM of ₹9,359.03 crore, with an expense ratio of 0.96%. Over the last 3 years, it has provided a CAGR of 31.94%. The minimum investment requirement for this fund is ₹5,000. It focuses on a concentrated portfolio of select stocks to achieve its investment objectives.
Categorised as a dividend yield fund, this fund manages an AUM of ₹1,565.76 crore and maintains an expense ratio of 1.33%. Over the past 3 years, it has delivered a CAGR of 30.47%. The minimum investment amount for this fund is ₹5,000. The fund aims to invest in stocks that provide regular dividends to investors.
This mutual fund is categorised as a Thematic Fund and has an AUM of ₹1,177.68 crore, with an expense ratio of 1.46%. Over the last 3 years, it has demonstrated a CAGR of 30.24%. The minimum investment required for this fund is ₹500. It focuses on specific investment themes or sectors to potentially benefit from unique opportunities.
Falling into the Flexi Cap Fund category, this fund manages assets worth ₹11,749.24 crore and maintains an expense ratio of 0.96%. Over the past 3 years, it has provided a CAGR of 30.08%. The minimum investment amount for this fund is ₹500. It offers flexibility in allocating investments across various market cap.
This Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) manages an AUM of ₹5246.97 crore and has an expense ratio of 1.01%. Over the last 3 years, it has generated a CAGR of 29.15%. The minimum investment requirement for this ELSS fund is ₹500. It provides tax benefits while focusing on equity investments.
Categorised as a Mid Cap Fund, this fund manages assets totaling ₹8744.77 crore and maintains an expense ratio of 0.92%. Over the past 3 years, it has delivered a CAGR of 27%. The minimum investment amount for this fund is ₹5,000. It primarily focuses on mid-cap stocks for potential growth.
Falling into the Large & Mid Cap Fund category, this fund manages an AUM of ₹2846.24 crore with an expense ratio of 1.26%. Over the last 3 years, it has demonstrated a CAGR of 25.77%. The minimum investment requirement for this fund is ₹500. It aims to provide investors with exposure to both large and mid-cap stocks.
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