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Franklin India Small Cap Fund (Erstwhile Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund) - Invest Now with Franklin Templeton India

imageimage This fund has very high risk
  • Equity
  • Small Cap
  • 20 Years Old Fund
Benchmark(s) : Nifty Smallcap 250 Benchmark(s) : Nifty Smallcap 250
rupee 14,746.08 Cr AUM imageimage As of 31/08/2026
4,33,000  Existing Investors imageimage As of 30/09/2026
2,200  investors joined last month imageimage As of 30/09/2026
Existing Investors image As of30/09/2026
image 4,33,000 image As of30/09/2026
investors joined last month image As of30/09/2026
image 2,200 image As of30/09/2026
Fund Size imageAs of 31/08/2026
rupee 14,746.08 Cr image As of 31/08/2026

  • An open ended equity fund which primarily invests in small cap companies.
  • It is suitable for investors seeking long term wealth creation with relatively higher volatility and return potential than large cap and mid cap equity funds.
How does the fund work?
  • The fund predominantly invests in small cap companies and focuses on identifying high growth companies that are likely to transform into tomorrow’s market leaders resulting in capital appreciation over time.
What is Franklin India Small Cap Fund (Erstwhile Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund)? banner image
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  • The fund focuses on investing predominantly in small cap companies.
  • It focuses on identifying high growth companies that are likely to transform into tomorrow’s market leaders resulting in capital appreciation over time

The recommended investment horizon is “5 years or more”
Alternative To
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Investments in predominantly Small Cap Companies

Suitable For
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Retirement Corpus

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Long Term Wealth Creation

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Education Corpus

As on 31/08/2026
  • Pine Labs Ltd (Financial Services)
  • Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd (Banks)
  • Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. (Capital Goods)
  • Brigade Enterprises Ltd. (Real Estate Management & Development)
  • Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. (Capital Goods)
  • Eris Lifesciences Ltd., Reg S (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)
  • Metropolis Healthcare Ltd., 144A, Reg S (Health Care Equipment & Services)
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (Capital Goods)
  • PNB Housing Finance Ltd. (Financial Services)
  • Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (Consumer Durables & Apparel)

Performance

Performance SIP
Fund CAGRCurrent Value
Last 1 YearLast 3 YearsLast 5 Years Last 10 Years Last 15 Years Since Inception (13/01/2006) Last 1 YearLast 3 YearsLast 5 Years Last 10 Years Last 15 Years Since Inception (13/01/2006)
Performance for Regular Growth Plan As of 31/08/2026
Fund15.74%7.43%14.66%17.00%18.16%18.14%₹1,29,933₹4,02,751₹8,66,023₹29,28,296₹81,32,752₹91,53,626
Nifty Smallcap 25021.05%10.67%16.46%17.96%16.86%16.56%₹1,33,190₹4,22,381₹9,05,122₹30,84,383₹72,50,375₹79,11,869
Nifty 50-3.01%3.13%7.35%11.56%12.07%11.97%₹1,18,045₹3,77,602₹7,22,175₹21,89,162₹47,88,948₹52,03,951
Performance for Direct Growth Plan As of 31/08/2026
Fund16.65%8.31%15.65%18.00%-18.57%₹1,30,496₹4,08,014₹8,87,300₹30,91,171-₹65,69,416
Nifty Smallcap 25021.05%10.67%16.46%17.96%-17.02%₹1,33,190₹4,22,381₹9,05,122₹30,84,383-₹58,18,667
Nifty 50-3.01%3.13%7.35%11.56%-11.88%₹1,18,045₹3,77,602₹7,22,175₹21,89,162-₹39,07,705

Portfolio Current Allocations As of 31/08/2026

Top Holdings  % of Total

Pine Labs Ltd
 2.60%
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd
 2.41%
Kajaria Ceramics Ltd.
 2.37%
Brigade Enterprises Ltd.
 2.36%
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.
 2.09%

Portfolio Composition

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Equity (96.97%) Fixed Income (0%) Cash & Cash Equivalents (3.03%)

Sector Breakdown  % of Equity

Banks
 13.14%
AUTO COMPONENTS
 9.47%
Consumer Durables
 8.87%
Industrial Products
 6.57%
PHARMACEUTICALS & BIOTECHNOLOGY
 5.22%

NAVs & Other Details

Fund Managers

Janakiraman Rengaraju

Janakiraman Rengaraju

Managing this fund since 01/02/2011
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Akhil Kalluri

Akhil Kalluri

Managing this fund since 08/09/2022
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Sandeep Manam

Sandeep Manam

Managing this fund since 18/10/2021
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Scheme Details

Scheme Details
Inception13/01/2006
Benchmark(s)Nifty Smallcap 250
Entry LoadNil
Exit Load1% if the units are redeemed/switched-out within one year of allotment
AUM (Month end) 14746.08 crores
Minimum Investment/Multiples for Fresh Purchase (₹)5000/1
Additional Investment/Multiples thereof (₹)1000/1

Financial Ratio

Financial Ratio
Portfolio Turnover40.84%
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Daily NAVs

Daily NAVs - Growth
Plan NAV
Growth173.8922
IDCW43.4688
Daily NAVs - Direct
Plan NAV
Direct-Growth198.7707
Direct-IDCW51.6594
NAV in INR as on - 06/10/2026   Click here for Latest NAVs - AMFI
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IDCW History

IDCW History
PlanRecord DateDiv Per Unit (₹)Record NAV (₹)Ex.Div DateEx.Div NAV (₹)
IDCW20/02/20264.500045.078023/02/202640.7747
Direct-IDCW20/02/20265.500053.485223/02/202648.2221

Fund Documents

Product Label as on August 31, 2026

This product is suitable for Investors who are seeking*:
  • Long term capital appreciation
  • A fund that invests primarily in small cap companies
Very High
The risk of the scheme is Very High risk.
*Investors should consult their financial distributors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.
Very High

The risk of the benchmark is Very High risk

Riskometer of Benchmark:Nifty Smallcap 250

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