Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth
NAV as on 11-04-2025
₹ 63.98
Inception Returns
7.3%
/yr
Historical NAV & Returns
About Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth
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
- Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has ₹151 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Dec 1969 and is less than category average.
- The fund has an expense ratio 0.6.
Returns
Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 7.34% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 10.08%, 6.82% and 6.03% respectively.
Holdings
Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Government, Cash Equivalent. Its top holdings are 6.92% Govt Stock 2039, 7.53% Govt Stock 2034, 7.18% Govt Stock 2033, 7.08% Haryana State Development Loans (26/03/2039), 7.08% Andhra Pradesh State Development Loans (26/03/2037)
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.
Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth Overview
| Expense ratio | 0.6% |
Benchmark | NIFTY All Duration G-Sec TR INR |
| AUM | ₹151 Cr |
| Inception Date | 1 January, 2013 |
| Min Lumpsum/SIP | ₹10000/₹500 |
| Exit Load | 0% |
| Lock In | No Lock-in |
TurnOver | 573.61% |
| STCG | Selling mutual fund within 36 months, gains taxed at slab rates. |
| LTCG | Holding over 3 years, gains taxed at slab rates without indexation. |
| Risk |   Low to Moderate Risk |
Trailing Returns
as on (11-Apr-25)
Fund Distribution
as on (31-Dec-69)
- AUM of the fund stands at 151.2 Cr as of Feb'25
- AUM decreased by 0.6 Cr between Feb'25 and Jan'25
Top Sector in February was Government
Holdings | Weight% | 1M Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
 6.92% Govt Stock 2039 | 24.47% | 0% | |
7.53% Govt Stock 2034 | 17.37% | 0% | |
7.18% Govt Stock 2033 | 3.49% | 0% | |
7.08% Haryana State Development Loans (26/03/2039) | 3.19% | 0% | |
7.08% Andhra Pradesh State Development Loans (26/03/2037) | 3.06% | 0% |
Funds | 1Y Returns | 3Y Returns | 5Y Returns | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth | 10.08% | 6.82% | 6.03% | 7.34% |
 Axis Gilt Fund Direct Plan Growth Option | 11.6% | 8.39% | 7.62% | 7.89% |
 SBI Magnum Gilt Fund Direct Growth | 11.06% | 8.83% | 7.93% | 9.43% |
 ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Direct Plan Growth | 10.49% | 8.76% | 8.21% | 8.78% |
Mutual Fund Insights
Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth Highlights
Low to Moderate Risk
About the fund
AUM size ₹151 Cr
Expense Ratio 0.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions for Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth
Franklin India Government Securities Fund Direct Growth | Absolute Returns | CAGR Returns |
1 Month Returns | 2.12% | 2.12% |
6 Month Returns | 5.09% | 5.09% |
1 Year Returns | 10.08% | 10.08% |
3 Years Returns | 21.87% | 6.82% |
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