Invest in Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund (ELSS Fund) - Save Tax with Franklin Templeton India®
Annualised Returns As of 31/12/2022
Minimum Investment/Multiples for Fresh Purchase (INR)
500/500
Additional Investment/Multiples thereof (INR)
500/500
Over 348,000 Unique Investors (As of 31/12/2022)
Fund Size in INR (CR) 5,096.03 (As of 31/12/2022)
Product Label
This product is suitable for Investors who are seeking*:
- Long term capital appreciation
- An ELSS fund offering tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act
*Investors should consult their financial distributors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.
Why should you invest in Franklin India Taxshield?
- This fund falls in the category of “Equity Linked Savings Scheme” (ELSS)
- It offers investors a tax deduction (Individuals and HUF) for an investment of upto Rs 1.5 lac which is allowed under Sec 80 C of Income tax Act 1961 (subject to a lock in period of 3 years)
- Franklin India Taxshield aims to provide long term capital appreciation by seeking to maintain a diversified portfolio of companies across different sizes and sectors
What are the “Tax Benefits” of investing in this fund?**
- Long term capital gains (LTCG) tax @10% (plus surcharge, if applicable and cess) without indexation if units held for more than 12 months^
- Short term capital gains (STCG) tax @ 15% (plus surcharge, if applicable and cess) if units are held for less than 12 months
- Dividends shall be taxable in the hands of investors and the mutual fund will deduct TDS @ 7.5%^^ for resident investors and @20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess) for non-resident investors before payouts/re-investment. However, investors can claim tax-credit of TDS deducted at the time of filing their annual return.
^ Capital gain accrued up to January 31, 2018 is exempt form LTCG tax in respect of units acquired before January 31, 2018 & redeemed on or after April 1, 2018.
^^ In accordance with the Central Board of Direct Taxes press release dated May 13, 2020, the mutual fund shall deduct TDS at the rate of 7.50% for resident investor w.e.f. May 14, 2020 till March 31, 2021 (earlier 10% from April 1, 2020 to May 13, 2020).
Top 10 companies and sectors where the fund has invested as on 31/10/2020 are given below*:
- Infosys Ltd. (Software & Services)
- HDFC Bank Ltd. (Banks)
- Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. (Utilities)
- Tata Power Co. Ltd. (Utilities)
- Petronet LNG Ltd. (Energy)
- Axis Bank Ltd. (Banks)
- ICICI Bank Ltd. (Banks)
- Bharti Airtel Ltd. (Telecommunication Services)
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (Automobiles & Components)
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences)
What is the “Ideal Investment Horizon” while investing in this fund?
The recommended investment horizon is “5 years or more”
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Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
