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₹64.5293 -0.58%
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Expense Ratio (%)
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Franklin India Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan
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Moderate
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0.63 |
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0.57 |
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Moderate
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0.46 |
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0.14 |
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0.43 |
₹175 Cr
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About Franklin India Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan
Franklin India Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Rahul Goswami and Anuj Tagra. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.63% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹175 Cr.
Franklin India Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest at least 80 per cent of its assets in bonds issued by the government of India. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The Scheme seeks to generate return through investments in sovereign securities issued by the Central Government and / or a State Government and / or any security unconditionally guaranteed by the central Government and / or State Government for repayment of Principal and Interest.
Suitability
Gilt funds are avoidable for most investors because:
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 Government Securities 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 Government Securities 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 Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹64.5293 as of 04-Apr-2026.
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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GOI Sec 6.90 15/04/2065 |
53.35
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Uttarakhand State SDL 7.30 01/10/2032 |
11.82
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Andhra Pradesh State SDL 7.73 |
9.08
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Punjab State SDL 7.62 28/01/2033 |
8.71
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Haryana State SDL 7.86 29/06/2032 |
5.98
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Over the past five years, Franklin India Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 5.07% as of 04-Apr-2026.
The minimum investment required to start investing in Franklin India Government Securities Fund - Direct Plan is ₹10,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
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