Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth

Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of Franklin India Government Securities 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.

₹64.41

0.1%1D

NAV as on 09 May 2025

7.35%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

11 people have invested ₹ 6.8L in Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Fund Performance

as on (09-May-25)

Period
This Fund
Government Bond Index
1 Month
0.69%
0.84%
3 Months
3.56%
3.55%
6 Months
5.39%
5.11%
1 Year
10.3%
10.48%
3 Years
7.41%
8.2%
5 Years
5.19%
5.95%

Peer comparison

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
Franklin India Government Securities Fund
-
153Cr
0.6%
10.3%
7.41%
7.35%
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Direct Growth
1/16
6,975Cr
0.56%
11.04%
9.17%
8.81%
SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Direct Growth
5/16
11,954Cr
0.46%
11.19%
9.29%
9.42%
DSP Gilt Fund Direct Growth
7/16
1,737Cr
0.57%
11.91%
9.2%
8.48%

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Franklin India Government Securities Fund Asset Allocation

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Fund Distribution

as on (15-Apr-25)

Debt & Cash 100%

AAA
100%

Cash allocation has gone down from 58.8% to 12.2%
Cash allocation has gone down from 58.8% to 12.2%
Debt allocation has gone up from 41.2% to 87.8%
Debt allocation has gone up from 41.2% to 87.8%

Franklin India Government Securities Fund Sector Allocation

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Sector Allocation

Debt & Cash 100%

Government
63.4%
Cash Equivalent
36.6%

Top Sector in March was Government

Mar'25

Government

88%

Feb'25

Government

41%

Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.6%
Benchmark
NIFTY All Duration G-Sec TR INR
AUM₹153 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹10000/₹500
Exit Load0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
573.61%
STCGSelling mutual fund within 36 months, gains taxed at slab rates.
LTCGHolding over 3 years, gains taxed at slab rates without indexation.
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Low to Moderate Risk

About Franklin India Government Securities Fund

Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth is a debt fund. This fund was started on 1 January, 2013. The fund is managed by Rahul Goswami. This fund is suitable to keep your money safe.

Key Parameters

  1. Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has ₹153 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Dec 1969 and is less than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.6.

Returns

Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 7.35% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 10.30%, 7.41% and 5.19% respectively.

Holdings

Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are India (Republic of) 6.9%, 7.53% Govt Stock 2034, 7.18% Govt Stock 2033, 7.08% Haryana State Development Loans (26/03/2039), 7.32% State Government Securities

Taxation

As it is a government bond mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
If the fund is debt oriented i.e. asset allocation of more than 65% in debt instruments:
Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for less than 24 months, STCG will be taxed at your income slab rate.
Invested before 1 April 2023 and held for more than 24 months, LTCG will be taxed at 12.5%.
Invested after 1 April 2023, capital gains will be taxed at your income slab rate.
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate.

Investment objective of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth

The primary objective of the Scheme is to generate return through investments in sovereign securities issued by the Central Government and / or a State Government and / or any security unconditionally guaranteed by the central Government and / or State Government for repayment of Principal and Interest.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 10000.00 and for SIP is INR 500.00. Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Rahul Goswami

Fund Manager of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth, since 6 October 2023

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Parameters
Mar'25
Feb'25
Jan'25
AUM
₹ 149.8 Cr
₹ 151.2 Cr
₹ 151.9 Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 149.8 Cr as of Mar'25
  • AUM decreased by 1.4 Cr between Mar'25 and Feb'25

Frequently Asked Questions for Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth

What is the current NAV of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

The current NAV of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth is ₹64.41 as on 09-May-2025.

What are the average returns of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

Existing (Absolute + CAGR) as on 09-May-2025.
Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth
Absolute Returns
CAGR Returns
1 Month Returns
0.69%
0.69%
6 Month Returns
5.39%
5.39%
1 Year Returns
10.3%
10.3%
3 Years Returns
23.92%
7.41%

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What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

0.6% as on April 2025

What is net assets under management (AUM) of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

₹153 Cr as on April 2025

What are the top 5 holdings of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

India (Republic of) 6.9%(33.15%), 7.53% Govt Stock 2034(17.37%), 7.18% Govt Stock 2033(3.51%), 7.08% Haryana State Development Loans (26/03/2039)(3.21%), 7.32% State Government Securities(0.35%) as on April 2025

What is the yield to maturity ratio of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

Yield to Maturity is 6.99 as on April 2025. Yield to Maturity is the total return earned on your bond investments if you hold the bond investments till maturity & all bonds' proceeds are reinvested in it.

What is the modified duration of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

Modified Duration is 6.46 as on April 2025. Modified Duration tells the sensitivity of the price of a bond to a change in interest rate.

What is the credit rating breakup of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

AAA
100

Who is the manager of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

Rahul Goswami is the fund manager of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth

What is the exit load of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth?

The Exit load of Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth is 0%