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₹146.2658 0.49%
As on 17-Mar-2026
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Expense Ratio (%)
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Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan
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Very High
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1.24 |
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Very High
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0.80 |
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Very High
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0.57 |
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0.78 |
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1.45 |
₹2,409 Cr
1.00 (365)
5,000
1,000
500
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About Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan
Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan is a equity mutual fund scheme of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Ajay Argal and Rajasa Kakulavarapu. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.24% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹2,409 Cr.
Templeton India Equity Income Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest predominantly in companies which have a high dividend yield ratio. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The Scheme seeks to provide a combination of regular income and long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in stocks that have a current or potentially attractive dividend yield, by using a value strategy.
Suitability
Dividend Yield funds are suitable for investors:
Note:
Capital Gains Taxation
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
The latest declared NAV of Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹146.2658 as of 19-Mar-2026.
Over the past five years, Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 16.92% as of 19-Mar-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
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