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Franklin India Government Securities Fund - IDCW
★★★★★ monitor_heart Health Score: 66/100 · GoodFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund · Debt · Gilt
₹67.77
AUM: ₹149 Cr
NAV updated about 21 hours ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Idcw
Risk
Moderate to High
Expense Ratio
0.64%
Exit Load
Nil
Fund Manager
Sachin Padwal-Desai, Umesh Sharma
Inception
Jan 2013
Benchmark
NIFTY All Duration G-Sec Index
Sharpe Ratio
-1.56
Std Dev (1Y)
4.23%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
+1.31%
3m
+2.51%
6m
+3.51%
1y
+4.67%
3y
+6.58%
5y
+5.7%
10y
+5.93%
since inception
-0.08%
rate_review TopFund's Take on Franklin India Government Securities Fund - IDCW
Franklin India Government Securities Fund - IDCW holds up reasonably well within the Gilt category, backed by a 4-star rating. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 66/100.
Cost: At 0.64%, the expense ratio runs 28% above the Gilt category average of 0.5%. That gap is worth weighing against the fund's actual performance versus cheaper peers before committing to a long SIP.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -1.56 — 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 4.23% is on the lower side, suggesting a comparatively smoother ride.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to conservative investors prioritising capital stability and predictable income over high growth.
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 Government Securities Fund - IDCW
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of Franklin India Government Securities Fund - IDCW is ₹67.77. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: 4.67% · 3Y CAGR: 6.58% · 5Y CAGR: 5.7%
The expense ratio is 0.64% per annum — the annual fee deducted from your investment to cover fund management costs.
Franklin India Government Securities Fund - IDCW is managed by Sachin Padwal-Desai, Umesh Sharma at Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund.
Franklin India Government Securities Fund - IDCW is a Moderate to High risk fund. Suitable for investors with a moderate risk appetite.
Franklin India Government Securities Fund - IDCW is a Gilt fund. SIP suitability depends on your investment goal and risk profile.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of Franklin India Government Securities Fund - IDCW is ₹150 crore as of the latest data.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.