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Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct - G

NAV  ₹190.2 ↓ -1.31  (-0.69 %) as on 24 Nov 25

Scheme Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in mid and small cap companies.

Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct is a Equity - Small Cap fund launched on 1 Jan 13. It is a fund with Moderately High risk and has given a CAGR return of 20.5% since its launch.  Return for 2024 was 24.2% , 2023 was 53.5% and 2022 was 4.4% .

Below is the key information for Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct

NAV as on 24 Nov 25₹190.2 ↓ -1.31  (-0.69 %)
Net Assets (AUM) as on 31 Oct 2025 ₹13,790 Cr.
Launch Date1 Jan 2013
CategoryEquity - Small Cap
RatingNot Rated
TypeOpen Ended Fund
RiskModerately High
AMCFranklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd
Alpha Ratio-3.09
Expense Ratio0.92 %
Sharpe Ratio-0.365
Information Ratio-0.1
BenchmarkNot Available
Min Investment ₹5,000
Min SIP Investment ₹500
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Returns

Annual Compounded Returns

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 24 Nov 25

DurationReturns
1 Month -1.8%
3 Month -0.9%
6 Month -0.9%
1 Year -2%
3 Year 21.8%
5 Year 26.5%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 20.5%

Historical Annual Returns

Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis

YearReturns
2024 24.2%
2023 53.5%
2022 4.4%
2021 57.7%
2020 19.7%
2019 -4%
2018 -16.4%
2017 45.3%
2016 11.5%

Growth of 10k Over Years

DateValue
31 Oct 20₹10,000
31 Oct 21₹18,811
31 Oct 22₹20,152
31 Oct 23₹26,793
31 Oct 24₹38,649
31 Oct 25₹37,311
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct Growth 10k Chart

Asset Allocation

Asset ClassValue
Cash1.79%
Equity98.05%
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct Asset Allocation

Sector Allocation

SectorValue
Consumer Cyclical20.09%
Financial Services17.93%
Industrials17.12%
Health Care10.96%
Basic Materials10.48%
Technology7.98%
Real Estate4.69%
Consumer Defensive3.71%
Utility3.49%
Energy1.02%
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct Equity Allocation

Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio

Holdings/Securities

NameGlobal IndustryHoldingValueQuantity
Brigade Enterprises Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 14 | 532929
Real Estate - Development3%₹401 Cr3,868,691
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | ASTERDM
Medical Care Facilities3%₹381 Cr5,618,134
↓ -1,111,274
Syrma SGS Technology Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 22 | SYRMA
Electronic Components2%₹327 Cr4,023,411
Eris Lifesciences Ltd Registered Shs (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 19 | ERIS
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic2%₹297 Cr1,866,828
CCL Products (India) Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 19 | CCL
Packaged Foods2%₹280 Cr3,260,279
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd Ordinary Shares (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 20 | EQUITASBNK
Banks - Regional2%₹274 Cr48,064,081
Zensar Technologies Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 23 | ZENSARTECH
Information Technology Services2%₹257 Cr3,220,340
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 May 22 | KALYANKJIL
Luxury Goods2%₹253 Cr4,963,469
Sobha Ltd (Real Estate)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 12 | SOBHA
Real Estate - Development2%₹245 Cr1,513,099
Whirlpool of India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 25 | 500238
Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances2%₹245 Cr1,750,000
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Fund Managers

NameSinceTenure
R. Janakiraman1 Feb 1114.76 Yr.
Sandeep Manam18 Oct 214.04 Yr.
Akhil Kalluri8 Sep 223.15 Yr.

Custodians

CompanyAddress
The Hongkong and Shanghai Bankg Corp Ltd37, Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu

Registrar & Transfer Agent

Computer Age Management Services Ltd
AddressNew No.10, Old No.178,,Kodambakkam High Road,,Opp. Hotel Palmgrove,,Nungambakkam
FAX91-44-28283610
Emailenq_L@camsonline.com

Administrator Companies

CompanyAddress
Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt LtdOne International Centre, Tower 2, 12th and 13th Floor,Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai

Auditors

CompanyAddress
BSR & Co. LLPBSR & Co. LLP

All Plan & Options

Fund and PlanNAV6 Month1 Year3 Year5 Year
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct
Growth
₹190.2
↓ -1.31
-0.94 %-1.97 %21.79 %26.51 %
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct
Normal Dividend, Payout
₹55.0717
↓ -0.38
-0.94 %-3.07 %20.78 %25.68 %
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct
Normal Dividend, Reinvestment
₹55.0717
↓ -0.38
-0.94 %-3.07 %20.78 %25.68 %
Data as on 24 Nov 25

Disclaimer:
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data.