Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan
Returns
Risk
This fund has Low to Moderate risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Credit Rating Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
Peer Comparison
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Fund name
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Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan
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Low to Moderate
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0.21 |
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Moderate
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0.36 |
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Moderate
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0.35 |
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Moderate
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0.39 |
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Low to Moderate
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0.21 |
Other details of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹473 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
--
Min. Investment (₹)
5,000
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
1,000
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
500
Min. No of Cheques
12
About Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan
Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan is a debt mutual fund scheme of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Launched on April 25, 2014, it is currently managed by Anuj Tagra and Chandni Gupta. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.21% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹473 Cr.
Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest at least 80 per cent of its assets in bonds issued by banks, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and public financial institutions. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The fund seeks to provide regular income through a portfolio of debt and money market instruments consisting predominantly of securities issued by entities such as Banks and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Suitability
Banking and PSU funds are suitable for:
- Debt allocation in your long-term portfolio
- Earning marginally higher returns than fixed deposits, with low-to-moderate volatility and flexibility to redeem anytime
- Investment horizon of 2-3 years
Note:
- Unlike FD, there is no guarantee of returns
- Not suitable for long-term wealth creation
Capital Gains Taxation
- If investment is made on or after 1 April 2023: Entire amount of gain is added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- If investment is made before 1 April 2023:
- Sold within 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- Sold after 2 years from the date of investment: Gains are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
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
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
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FAQ for Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt 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 Banking & PSU Debt 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.
What is the current NAV of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹24.6884 as of 19-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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Maharashtra State SDL 7.66 04/03/2047 |
6.53
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India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd Debenture 7.56 20/03/2028 |
6.43
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Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd Debenture 7.48 20/08/2026 |
5.57
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National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development SR 24A FRB 7.50 |
5.55
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Axis Bank Ltd SR 5 NCD 7.65 30/01/2027 |
5.39
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What is the return of Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 6.25% as of 19-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in Franklin India Banking & PSU Debt Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.



