Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth

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Moderate

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Assets

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Min. Investment (₹)

5,000

Min. Withdrawal (₹)

1,000

Min. SIP Investment (₹)

500

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About Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth

Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth is a debt mutual fund scheme of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Launched on August 11, 2026, it is currently managed by Rahul Goswami, Rohan Maru and Anuj Tagra. The fund has an expense ratio of --% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹-- Cr.

Franklin India Short Term Fund - Direct Plan is mandated to invest in bonds such that the duration of the portfolio is between one and three years. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹500.

Suitability

Short Duration 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 1-3 years

Note:

Unlike FD, there is no guarantee of returns
Not suitable for long-term wealth creation

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FAQ for Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth

How to Invest in Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth?

Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth 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 Short Term Fund Direct-Growth 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 return of Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth in the last 5 years?

Over the past five years, Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth has delivered an annualised return of % as of 02-Aug-2026.

What is the minimum investment required in Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth?

The minimum investment required to start investing in Franklin India Short Term Fund Direct-Growth is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.