Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth

Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹167.83

-0.6%1D

NAV as on 11 Aug 2026

20.28%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

3443 people have invested ₹ 2.9Cr in Franklin Build India Fund in the last three months

Franklin Build India Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (11-Aug-26)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over 3Y, 5Y, but underperformed over 1Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-2.23%
-0.81%
-2.66%
4.46%
20.01%
20.88%
Nifty 500
1.43%
3.88%
-0.43%
4.63%
11.99%
11.28%
Equity - Infrastructure Avg
-0.21%
2.66%
4.53%
8.17%
18.23%
19.14%
Best in Equity - Infrastructure
2.78%
6.13%
16.07%
26.38%
26.79%
24.22%
Worst in Equity - Infrastructure
-1.62%
-2.44%
-3.4%
-0.97%
12.04%
12.51%
Category Rank
6/17
7/16
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Franklin Build India Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

6
/17
48% Performance
73% Risk Management
86% Cost

Ranked 6 out of 17 mutual funds in the equity - infrastructure category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Franklin Build India Fund
6/17
3,256Cr
0.82%
4.46%
20.01%
3.22
0.92
0.74
1.23
0.37
Bank of India Manufacturing & Infra Fund
1/17
837Cr
0.64%
25.99%
25.01%
7.43
0.91
0.95
1.60
0.85
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund
2/17
8,550Cr
0.98%
7.29%
20.23%
2.94
0.94
0.74
1.27
0.43
DSP India T.I.G.E.R. Fund
3/17
6,264Cr
1.06%
20.08%
23.09%
5.96
0.95
0.81
1.37
0.53
Positive: Recovers losses quickly
Recovers losses quickly
Positive: Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Negative: No bad points found for this fund.
No bad points found for this fund.

Franklin Build India Fund Returns Calculator

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Franklin Build India Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Jul-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jul-26)

Large cap
60.6%

Small cap
24.1%

Mid cap
12.2%

Cash allocation has gone down from 4.8% to 3.1%
Cash allocation has gone down from 4.8% to 3.1%

Franklin Build India Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Jul-26)

Sector Allocation

Industrial
36.1%
Financial Services
15.5%
Utilities
15.1%
Energy
14%
Communication
8.5%
Basic Materials
5.4%
Real Estate
2.7%
Consumer Cyclical
1.6%
Tech
1.2%

Top 3 Sectors in June were Industrial, Utilities & Financial Services

Jun'26

Industrial

41%

Utilities

17%

Financial Services

14%

May'26

Industrial

37%

Utilities

18%

Financial Services

14%

Franklin Build India Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Jul-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 1.04% to 1.92%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 1.04% to 1.92%
Kirloskar Pneumatic Co Ltd's allocation increased from 1.36% to 1.75%
Kirloskar Pneumatic Co Ltd's allocation increased from 1.36% to 1.75%
REC Ltd's allocation increased from 2.88% to 3.1%
REC Ltd's allocation increased from 2.88% to 3.1%
Top Stocks sold last month
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.8 % to 6.36 %
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.8 % to 6.36 %
Reliance Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.92 % to 5.79 %
Reliance Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.92 % to 5.79 %
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.79 % to 5.61 %
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.79 % to 5.61 %

Franklin Build India Fund Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.82%
Benchmark
S&P BSE India Infrastructure TR INR
AUM₹3256 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5,000/₹500
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
23.48%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Franklin Build India Fund

Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Sandeep Manam, Ajay Argal, Kiran Sebastian. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Franklin Build India Fund has ₹3256 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jul 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.8.

Returns

Franklin Build India Fund has given a CAGR return of 20.28% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 4.46%, 20.01% and 20.88% respectively.

Holdings

Franklin Build India Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Industrial, Utilities, Financial Services, Energy, Basic Materials, Communication, Real Estate, Tech, Consumer Cyclical. Its top holdings are Larsen & Toubro Ltd, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd, NTPC Ltd, Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd

Taxation

As it is a equity - infrastructure mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of Franklin Build India Fund

The Scheme seeks to achieve capital appreciation through investments in companies engaged either directly or indirectly in infrastructure-related activities.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 5000.00 and for SIP is INR 500.00. Franklin Build India Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Sandeep Manam

Fund Manager of Franklin Build India Fund, since 18 October 2021

Ajay Argal

Fund Manager of Franklin Build India Fund, since 18 October 2021

Kiran Sebastian

Fund Manager of Franklin Build India Fund, since 7 February 2022

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Parameters
Jun'26
May'26
Apr'26
AUM
₹ 3.2K Cr
₹ 3.2K Cr
₹ 3.2K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 3.2K Cr as of Jun'26
  • AUM has remained same between Jun'26 and May'26

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Frequently Asked Questions for Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Franklin Build India Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Franklin Build India Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹167.83. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

Franklin Build India Fund fund has generated a return of 4.46% in 1 year, 20.01% in 3 years, 20.88% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Franklin Build India Fund?

The fund managers are Sandeep Manam, Ajay Argal, Kiran Sebastian.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-1 Years. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.82%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹3256 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Franklin Build India Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Larsen & Toubro Ltd(9.23%), InterGlobe Aviation Ltd(6.93%), Reliance Industries Ltd(5.17%)