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Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund - Direct - GROWTH
★★★★★ monitor_heart Health Score: 81/100 · ExcellentFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund · Debt · Corporate Bond Fund
₹115.54
AUM: ₹1,345 Cr
NAV updated about 1 month ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth
Risk
Moderate
Expense Ratio
0.26%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Santosh Kamath, Sumit Gupta
Inception
Jan 2013
Benchmark
Nifty Corporate Bond Index A-II
Sharpe Ratio
-0.54
Std Dev (1Y)
1.04%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
+0.61%
3m
+1.28%
6m
+2.81%
1y
+5.93%
3y
+7.93%
5y
+6.64%
10y
+7.81%
since inception
+8.34%
rate_review TopFund's Take on Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund - Direct - GROWTH
Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund - Direct - GROWTH ranks among the stronger performers in the Corporate Bond Fund category, backed by a 5-star rating. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 81/100.
Cost: At 0.26%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 21% below the Corporate Bond Fund category average of 0.33% (based on 171 comparable funds). Lower costs compound in your favour over long holding periods.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -0.54 — over the past year, returns haven't kept pace with the volatility involved, even before accounting for the risk-free rate. Separately, annualised volatility of 1.04% is on the lower side, suggesting a comparatively smoother ride.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors whose goals and risk appetite align with a Debt fund.
This is an automated, data-driven analysis based on the fund's own metrics and its category peers — not personalized investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund - Direct - GROWTH
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund - Direct - GROWTH is ₹115.54. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: 5.93% · 3Y CAGR: 7.93% · 5Y CAGR: 6.64%
The expense ratio is 0.26% per annum — the annual fee deducted from your investment to cover fund management costs.
Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund - Direct - GROWTH is managed by Santosh Kamath, Sumit Gupta at Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund.
Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund - Direct - GROWTH is a Moderate risk fund. Suitable for investors with a moderate risk appetite.
Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund - Direct - GROWTH is a Corporate Bond Fund fund. SIP suitability depends on your investment goal and risk profile.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of Franklin India Corporate Debt Fund - Direct - GROWTH is ₹1,346 crore as of the latest data.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.