Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth

Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth

Equity

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

Equity - Infrastructure

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₹165.29

▲0.2%1D

NAV as on 17 Sep 2025

21.71%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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3320 people have invested ₹ 2.2Cr in Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Franklin Build India Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (17-Sep-25)

The fund has consistently outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
2.77%
3.32%
18.61%
-0.98%
28.61%
34.52%
Nifty 500
3.37%
2.02%
15.56%
-2.19%
15.43%
19.63%
Equity - Infrastructure Avg
3.27%
1.29%
18.8%
-5.43%
23.52%
29.91%
Best in Equity - Infrastructure
5.71%
9.15%
25.11%
-0.14%
29.67%
36.48%
Worst in Equity - Infrastructure
1.7%
-1.38%
12.9%
-11.99%
18.66%
23.86%

INDmoney Rank

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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
-
2,884Cr
0.95%
-0.98%
28.61%
10.94
1.07
1.23
2.32
1.97
ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund Direct Growth
1/14
7,645Cr
1.14%
-0.32%
29.06%
11.50
1.03
1.32
2.53
2.44
Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund Direct Growth
2/14
889Cr
1%
0.28%
25.77%
8.47
1.12
0.99
1.74
1.14
HDFC Infrastructure Fund Direct Growth
3/14
2,483Cr
1.08%
-2.15%
28.67%
10.97
1.09
1.21
2.25
1.90
See all
Positive: 5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
Positive: 3Y returns in the top 25% of the category
3Y returns in the top 25% of the category
Positive: Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y duration
Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y duration
Negative: No bad points found for this fund.
No bad points found for this fund.

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Franklin Build India Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Sep-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Sep-25)

Large cap
62.4%
Small cap
24.4%
Mid cap
9%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 25.3% to 24.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 25.3% to 24.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 9% to 9%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 9% to 9%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 61.3% to 62.4%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 61.3% to 62.4%
Cash allocation has gone down from 4.4% to 4.2%
Cash allocation has gone down from 4.4% to 4.2%

Franklin Build India Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Sep-25)

Sector Allocation

Industrial
37.8%
Utilities
13.4%
Financial Services
12.2%
Energy
12.1%
Communication
8.5%
Basic Materials
7.8%
Real Estate
3.3%
Consumer Cyclical
3%
Tech
1.8%

Top 3 Sectors in August were Industrial, Utilities & Energy

Aug'25

Industrial

37%

Utilities

14%

Energy

13%

Jul'25

Industrial

37%

Utilities

14%

Energy

13%

Franklin Build India Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Aug-25)

Top Stocks bought last month
State Bank of India's allocation increased from 1.96% to 2.78%
State Bank of India's allocation increased from 1.96% to 2.78%
Delhivery Ltd's allocation increased from 2.59% to 2.92%
Delhivery Ltd's allocation increased from 2.59% to 2.92%
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd's allocation increased from 5.23% to 5.53%
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd's allocation increased from 5.23% to 5.53%
Top Stocks sold last month
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.01 % to 5.87 %
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.01 % to 5.87 %
ICICI Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.03 % to 5.82 %
ICICI Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.03 % to 5.82 %
Reliance Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.65 % to 5.65 %
Reliance Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.65 % to 5.65 %

Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.95%
Benchmark
S&P BSE India Infrastructure TR INR
AUM₹2884 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5000/₹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 Kiran Sebastian, Ajay Argal, Sandeep Manam. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth has ₹2884 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Sep 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 1.

Returns

Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 21.71% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of -0.98%, 28.61% and 34.52% respectively.

Holdings

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

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 Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Kiran Sebastian

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

Ajay Argal

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

Sandeep Manam

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

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Parameters
Aug'25
Jul'25
Jun'25
AUM
₹ 2.9K Cr
₹ 3K Cr
₹ 3K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 2.9K Cr as of Aug'25
  • AUM decreased by 66.4 Cr between Aug'25 and Jul'25

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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 ₹165.29. 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 -0.98% in 1 year, 28.61% in 3 years, 34.52% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Franklin Build India Fund?

The fund managers are Kiran Sebastian, Ajay Argal, 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 0.95%. 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 ₹2884 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(8.3%), InterGlobe Aviation Ltd(5.87%), ICICI Bank Ltd(5.82%)