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Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct (G)

  1. Equity
  2. Tax Saving Funds
  • NAV as on Jul 04, 2025 ₹1676.37
  • Total Returns 16.7% p.a.

Historical NAV, Returns and Performance

  • High
  • Low
  • CAGR
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Overview of Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct (G)

  • Fund House
    Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund
  • Fund Size
    ₹6,719 Cr
  • Expense Ratio
    1.01%
  • Benchmark
    Nifty 500 TRI
  • Risk Level
    Very High
  • Inception Date
    Jan 01, 2013
  • Lock-in period
    3
  • Exit Load
    NIL
  • Minimum SIP Investment
    ₹500
  • Minimum Lump sum Investment
    ₹500
  • Short Term Capital Gains
    20% (if redeemed within 1 year)
  • Long Term Capital Gains
    12.5% on profit of ₹1,25,000 if redeemed after 1 year

Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct (G) Returns Calculator

Investment type

Years
Total Invested Amount
₹ 12,00,000
Profit
₹ 12,00,000
Total Projected Returns
₹ 12,00,000
Annualised Returns
p.a.
Years
Total Invested Amount
Profit
₹1,00,000
Total Projected Returns
₹1,00,000
Annualised Returns
% p.a.

Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct (G) Performance vs Category

Time Period

  • 1 month
  • 3 months
  • 6 months
  • 1 year
  • 3 years
  • 5 years

This Fund

  • 2.78%
  • 12.09%
  • 1.8%
  • 5.71%
  • 25.28%
  • 26.84%

Category Average

  • 3.51%
  • 14.36%
  • 1.93%
  • 3.14%
  • 22.84%
  • 25.22%

Fund Asset Allocation

Top holdings

Top Sectors

  • Banks
    27.89%
  • IT-Software
    10.27%
  • Telecom-Services
    5.3%
  • Construction
    4.85%
  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
    4.54%
  • Cash & Others
    4.17%

More about Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct (G)

Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct (G) is a mutual fund under the Tax Saving Funds category, managed by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. It was launched on 06 Oct 1995, and has been active for over 30 years. As of 30 Jun 2025 the fund manages assets worth ₹6,719 Crores. The expense ratio is 1.01%.

This fund generated returns of 5.71% in the last 1 year. Since its inception, it has provided an average annual return of 16.7%.

The fund's investments are mainly concentrated in sectors like Banks, IT-Software, Telecom-Services, Construction and Pharmaceuticals & Biotech.

The top five holdings in this fund include prominent companies such as ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Net CA & Others, Larsen & Toubro and Infosys.

Fund Managers

  • Rajasa Kakulavarapu
  • R Janakiraman

Investment Objective

To provide medium to long term growth of capital along with income tax rebate.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct (G)

  1. Are {{fund_type}} risky?

    ELSS funds carry moderate to high risk due to their equity exposure, though they also offer tax benefits.

  2. Should I invest in {{fund_type}} ?

    Yes, if you want tax savings and are willing to invest in equities with a three-year lock-in period.

  3. How long should I stay invested in {{fund_type}} ?

    The minimum is three years, but staying invested longer can help maximize returns.

  4. Can I withdraw my investment from {{fund_type}} anytime?

    No, ELSS funds have a mandatory lock-in period of three years.

  5. What are the expenses involved in {{fund_type}} ?

    Expense ratios for ELSS funds can vary from 1% to 2%, which is typical for actively managed funds.

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