Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth

Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth

Equity

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Small-Cap

Get the latest NAV of Franklin India Small Cap Fund 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.

₹179.78

▲1.9%1D

NAV as on 10 Jul 2026

15.14%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (10-Jul-26)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty Smallcap 250) over 5Y, but underperformed over 1Y, 3Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
7.11%
12.61%
10.44%
1.59%
16.56%
17.32%
Nifty Smallcap 250
8.87%
15.02%
11.78%
2.68%
18.66%
15.72%
Small-Cap Avg
7.98%
15.41%
13.54%
7.24%
18.38%
17.29%
Best in Small-Cap
10.94%
27.08%
26.66%
26.66%
29.14%
21.66%
Worst in Small-Cap
5.39%
8.45%
3.34%
-5.25%
13.62%
14.23%
Category Rank
14/22
16/20
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Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

16
/22
37% Performance
46% Risk Management
15% Cost

Ranked 16 out of 22 mutual funds in the small-cap 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 India Small Cap Fund Growth
16/22
13,847Cr
1.46%
1.59%
16.56%
-1.92
0.88
0.52
0.86
-0.65
Bandhan Small Cap Fund
1/22
27,219Cr
1.37%
6.76%
27.43%
7.06
0.91
0.96
1.71
1.46
Invesco India Smallcap Fund
2/22
11,717Cr
1.48%
11.42%
24.15%
5.06
0.84
0.86
1.35
0.54
Bank of India Small Cap Fund
3/22
2,318Cr
1.68%
15.05%
21.7%
2.62
0.93
0.72
1.24
0.30
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Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth Returns Calculator

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Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jun-26)

Small cap
82.7%
Large cap
8.4%
Mid cap
4%

Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Consumer Cyclical
21%
Financial Services
18.4%
Industrial
18.3%
Health
11%
Basic Materials
10.2%
Tech
9.2%
Real Estate
4.4%
Consumer Defensive
3.9%
Utilities
3.5%

Top 3 Sectors in May were Industrial, Consumer Cyclical & Financial Services

May'26

Industrial

21%

Consumer Cyclical

20%

Financial Services

18%

Apr'26

Industrial

21%

Consumer Cyclical

20%

Financial Services

18%

Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth Holdings Details

as on (30-Jun-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
MTAR Technologies Ltd's allocation increased from 1.59% to 2.41%
MTAR Technologies Ltd's allocation increased from 1.59% to 2.41%
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 0.03% to 0.8%
Mrs Bectors Food Specialities Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 0.03% to 0.8%
Angel One Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 1.09% to 1.81%
Angel One Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation increased from 1.09% to 1.81%
Top Stocks sold last month
Syrma SGS Technology Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.57 % to 2.45 %
Syrma SGS Technology Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.57 % to 2.45 %
Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs's allocation decreased from 2.47 % to 2.13 %
Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs's allocation decreased from 2.47 % to 2.13 %
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.03 % to 2.01 %
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd's allocation decreased from 2.03 % to 2.01 %

Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio1.46%
Benchmark
Nifty Smallcap 250 TR INR
AUM₹13847 Cr
Inception Date13 January, 2006
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5,000/₹500
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
23.87%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth

Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 13 January, 2006. The fund is managed by Akhil Kalluri, R. Janakiraman, Sandeep Manam. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth has ₹13847 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jun 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.5.

Returns

Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth has given a CAGR return of 15.14% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 1.59%, 16.56% and 17.32% respectively.

Holdings

Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Industrial, Consumer Cyclical, Financial Services, Health, Basic Materials, Tech, Utilities, Real Estate, Consumer Defensive. Its top holdings are Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd, Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs, MTAR Technologies Ltd

Taxation

As it is a small-cap 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 India Small Cap Fund Growth

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in small cap companies.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

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

Fund Manager

Akhil Kalluri

Fund Manager of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth, since 8 September 2022

R. Janakiraman

Fund Manager of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth, since 1 February 2011

Sandeep Manam

Fund Manager of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth, since 18 October 2021

Learn more about Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
Parameters
May'26
Apr'26
Mar'26
AUM
₹ 13.9K Cr
₹ 13.9K Cr
₹ 11.7K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 13.9K Cr as of May'26
  • AUM has remained same between May'26 and Apr'26

Frequently Asked Questions for Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth

How do I invest in Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth?

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What is the current NAV of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹179.78. 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 India Small Cap Fund Growth fund has generated a return of 1.59% in 1 year, 16.56% in 3 years, 17.32% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth?

The fund managers are Akhil Kalluri, R. Janakiraman, Sandeep Manam.

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 1.46%. 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 ₹13847 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Franklin India Small Cap Fund Growth?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares(2.44%), Syrma SGS Technology Ltd(2.38%), Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd(2.28%)