Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund (Erstwhile Franklin India Taxshield)$$

This is a Simple and Performing scheme which is eligible for distribution by new cadre of distributors.

As on March 31, 2026
Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund
(Erstwhile Franklin India Taxshield)$$

This is a Simple and Performing scheme which is eligible for distribution by new cadre of distributors.


As on March 31, 2026
TYPE OF SCHEME

An Open-End Equity Linked Savings Scheme
SCHEME CATEGORY

ELSS
SCHEME CHARACTERISTICS

Min 80% Equity with a statutory lock in of 3 years & tax benefit
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The primary objective for Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund is to provide medium to long term growth of capital along with income tax rebate.
DATE OF ALLOTMENT:

April 10, 1999
FUND MANAGER(S):

R. Janakiraman & Rajasa Kakulavarapu (w.e.f December 1, 2023)
BENCHMARK:

Nifty 500
TURNOVER:

Portfolio Turnover16.58%
VOLATILITY MEASURES (3 YEARS):

Standard Deviation4.08%
Beta0.92
Sharpe Ratio*0.50
* Annualised. Risk-free rate assumed to be 6.98% (FBIL OVERNIGHT MIBOR)
EXPENSE RATIO#: 1.86%
EXPENSE RATIO# (DIRECT) : 1.10%
# The above ratio includes the GST on Investment Management Fees. The rates specified are the actual expenses charged as at the end of the month.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT/
MULTIPLES FOR NEW INVESTORS:

Rs 500/500
MINIMUM INVESTMENT FOR SIP

Rs 500/500
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT/
MULTIPLES FOR EXISTING INVESTORS:

Rs500/500
LOAD STRUCTURE:

Entry Load : Nil
Exit Load (for each purchase of Units): Nil
Different plans have a different expense structure
TAX BENEFITS

Investments will qualify for tax benefits under the section 80C as per the income tax act.
LOCK-IN-PERIOD

All subscriptions in FIT are subject to a lock-in-period of 3 years from the date of allotment and unit holder cannot redeem, transfer, assign or pledge the units during the period.
Scheme specific risk factors: All investments in Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund are subject to a lock-in-period of 3 years from the date of respective allotment and the unit holders cannot redeem, transfer, assign or pledge the units during this period. The Trustee, AMC, their directors of their employees shall not be liable for any of the tax consequences that may arise, in the event that the equity Linked Saving Scheme is wound up before the completion of the lock-in period.
Investors are requested to review the prospectus carefully and obtain expert professional advice with regard to specific legal, tax and financial implications of the investment/participation in the scheme

MARCH 31, 2026

Growth Plan Rs 1291.3137
IDCW Plan Rs 54.5653
Direct - Growth Plan Rs 1447.5801
Direct - IDCW Plan Rs 63.3888

As per the addendum dated March 31, 2021, the Dividend Plan has been renamed to Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal (IDCW) Plan with effect from April 1, 2021
FUND SIZE (AUM)

Month EndRs 5683.95 crores
Monthly AverageRs 6008.98 crores
Company NameNo. of sharesMarket Value
Rs Lakhs
% of assets
Aerospace & Defense
Bharat Electronics Ltd 41,48,103 16,619.37 2.92
Agricultural Food & Other Products
Marico Ltd 17,33,734 12,759.42 2.24
Auto Components
Tube Investments of India Ltd 3,38,873 8,530.45 1.50
Amara Raja Energy And Mobility Ltd 3,74,730 2,519.87 0.44
Automobiles
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd 5,56,937 16,455.82 2.90
Hyundai Motor India Ltd 1,04,905 1,865.21 0.33
Banks
HDFC Bank Ltd* 65,20,834 47,703.16 8.39
ICICI Bank Ltd* 32,97,903 39,769.41 7.00
Axis Bank Ltd* 24,77,634 28,772.76 5.06
State Bank of India* 28,33,344 27,749.77 4.88
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd* 49,81,055 17,603.05 3.10
Beverages
United Spirits Ltd 7,11,101 8,666.90 1.52
Cement & Cement Products
Grasim Industries Ltd 6,85,013 17,520.58 3.08
Shree Cement Ltd 38,310 8,818.96 1.55
Commercial Services & Supplies
Teamlease Services Ltd 1,10,000 1,241.35 0.22
Construction
Larsen & Toubro Ltd* 8,60,648 30,157.97 5.31
Consumer Durables
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd 14,69,310 5,523.14 0.97
Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd 40,000 3,869.20 0.68
Whirlpool Of India Ltd 2,94,528 2,325.89 0.41
Ferrous Metals
Tata Steel Ltd 50,28,993 9,648.63 1.70
Fertilizers & Agrochemicals
PI Industries Ltd 1,29,162 3,511.66 0.62
Finance
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd 5,34,037 7,234.60 1.27
Tata Capital Ltd 19,63,573 5,988.90 1.05
Financial Technology (Fintech)
PB Fintech Ltd 6,43,385 9,186.25 1.62
Food Products
Britannia Industries Ltd 1,67,038 9,058.47 1.59
Healthcare Services
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd 1,94,847 14,455.70 2.54
Household Products
Jyothy Labs Ltd 16,54,613 3,263.72 0.57
Industrial Products
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd 10,12,130 13,450.20 2.37
IT - Software
Infosys Ltd* 18,76,441 23,466.77 4.13
HCL Technologies Ltd* 14,62,587 19,622.07 3.45
Intellect Design Arena Ltd 5,06,717 3,032.95 0.53
Leisure Services
Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd 33,03,337 3,317.21 0.58
Jubilant Foodworks Ltd 6,77,175 2,939.62 0.52
Devyani International Ltd 1,87,513 177.37 0.03
Non - Ferrous Metals
Hindalco Industries Ltd 6,83,470 6,044.95 1.06
Petroleum Products
Reliance Industries Ltd* 14,72,922 19,794.60 3.48
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Eris Lifesciences Ltd 4,63,906 6,017.79 1.06
Cipla Ltd 4,25,000 5,202.85 0.92
Power
NTPC Ltd 35,81,067 13,273.22 2.34
Tata Power Co Ltd 29,98,866 11,358.20 2.00
Realty
Godrej Properties Ltd 2,62,365 3,860.18 0.68
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd 2,83,157 3,189.76 0.56
Retailing
Eternal Ltd 75,00,000 17,173.50 3.02
MedPlus Health Services Ltd 1,28,560 1,079.78 0.19
Telecom - Services
Bharti Airtel Ltd* 11,39,052 20,302.46 3.57
Transport Services
Interglobe Aviation Ltd 1,88,397 7,429.44 1.31
Unlisted
Globsyn Technologies Ltd 3,000 0.00 0.00
Total Equity Holdings 5,41,553.12 95.28
Company Name Company Ratings Market Value (including accrued interest, if any) (Rs. in Lakhs) % of Assets
91 DTB (17-APR-2026) SOVEREIGN 1,496.52 0.26
Total Gilts 1,496.52 0.26
Total Debt Holdings 1,496.52 0.26
Total Holdings 5,43,049.64 95.54
Call,cash and other current asset 25,345.70 4.46
Total Asset 5,68,395.34 100.00
# Awaiting Listing * Top 10 holdings

@ TREPs /Reverse Repo : 4.70%, Others (Cash/ Subscription receivable/ Redemption payable/ Receivables on sale/Payable on Purchase/ Other Receivable / Other Payable) : -0.24%



$$ - Franklin India Taxshield Fund is renamed as Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund effective Dec 22, 2023
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