RJ
R. JanakiramanLead
Since Feb 2011
AUM managed
₹76,679.36Cr
Tenure
Since Feb 2011
Funds
9
Franklin India Small Cap Gr
Small Cap FundFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund
NAV
₹172.07
-0.70% today
AUM
₹14,746.08 Cr
Fund size
Expense
1.85%
Regular plan
Min SIP
₹500
per month
Min Lumpsum
₹5,000
one-time
Exit Load
1.0
on redemption
Fund snapshot
Category rank#17 of 24
Risk-o-meterVery High Risk
BenchmarkNifty Smallcap 250 TR INR (100%)
Number of holdings91
Inception13 Jan 2006
Exit load1.0
Risk metrics
Alpha-2.05
Beta0.89
Sharpe ratio0.39
Standard deviation19.93%
Sortino ratio0.64
Capital gains tax
Equity
STCG · short-term
20%Short-term gains taxed at 20%
Applies when equity fund units are sold within 12 months.
LTCG · long-term
12.5%Long-term gains taxed at 12.5%
Applies when equity fund units are sold after 12 months.
Equity-oriented mutual fund taxation applies based on holding period.
Fund managers
SM
Since Oct 2021
AUM managed
₹1,11,305.25Cr
Tenure
Since Oct 2021
Funds
23
AK
Since Sep 2022
AUM managed
₹33,060.88Cr
Tenure
Since Sep 2022
Funds
3
About Franklin India Small Cap Gr
Franklin India Small Cap Gr is an open-ended Small Cap Fund mutual fund scheme offered by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund under the regular plan with the growth option. Its latest net asset value (NAV) is ₹172.07 per unit and the scheme manages ₹14,746.08 Cr in assets under management. The fund charges an expense ratio of 1.85% and is benchmarked against Nifty Smallcap 250 TR INR (100%). Over the trailing 5 years, Franklin India Small Cap Gr has delivered +12.75% returns. SEBI's riskometer places this scheme in the Very High Risk category, so read the scheme information document before investing.
Investment objective
The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in small cap companies.
Regular Plan · Growth option · NAV as of 15 Oct 2026
Franklin India Small Cap Gr returns
| Period | Fund | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -2.19% | -2.88% |
| 3 months | -4.16% | +1.33% |
| 6 months | +5.33% | +16.71% |
| 1 year | +2.96% | +10.93% |
| 3 years | +9.99% | +14.11% |
| 5 years | +12.75% | +13.86% |
Rolling returns
| Period | Fund | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -- | -2.63% |
| 3 months | +5.81% | +2.76% |
| 6 months | +12.10% | +27.59% |
| 1 year | +8.59% | +12.40% |
| 3 years | +43.65% | +50.56% |
| 5 years | +110.60% | +101.54% |
Past performance is not indicative of future returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme related documents carefully.
Franklin India Small Cap Gr — frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Franklin India Small Cap Gr?
The latest net asset value (NAV) of Franklin India Small Cap Gr is ₹172.07 per unit, -0.70% over the previous trading day. NAV is declared by the AMC at the end of every business day.
What returns has Franklin India Small Cap Gr delivered?
Franklin India Small Cap Gr has returned +12.75% over the trailing 5 years (1 year: +2.96%, 3 years: +9.99%). Returns beyond one year are annualised. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Small Cap Gr?
Franklin India Small Cap Gr charges an expense ratio of 1.85% per annum. The expense ratio is deducted from the scheme's assets, so the NAV you see is already net of it.
How risky is Franklin India Small Cap Gr?
SEBI's riskometer classifies Franklin India Small Cap Gr as Very High Risk, which is typical for a Small Cap Fund scheme. Match the scheme's risk level to your own risk tolerance and investment horizon before investing.
What is the minimum investment in Franklin India Small Cap Gr?
You can start a SIP in Franklin India Small Cap Gr from ₹500 per month, and the minimum lumpsum investment is ₹5,000.
Who manages Franklin India Small Cap Gr?
Franklin India Small Cap Gr is managed by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, holds ₹14,746.08 Cr in assets under management and invests across 91 holdings. This page covers the regular plan with the growth option.
Scheme identifiers
- Fund house
- Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
- Scheme category
- Equity
- Scheme sub-category
- Small Cap Fund
- Plan
- Regular plan
- Option
- Growth
- ISIN
- INF090I01569
- Scheme code
- FSGBR071KU