Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund · Best Aggressive Hybrid Mutual Funds
This is the Regular plan of Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 29 Aggressive Hybrid Fund peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Aggressive Hybrid Fund (same plan and option).
3Y CAGR +7.69% · ranks 21 of 28 Aggressive Hybrid Funds
Volatility 9.8% vs 10.9% category avg
2.2% expense vs 2.2% category avg
99% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Consistent — positive in 99% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average on 3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 3.58pp
- 3-year return (+7.69%) trails the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average (+9.22%)
- 5-year return (+7.46%) trails the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average (+8.13%)
- Ranks #23 of 28 on 1-year return in its Aggressive Hybrid Fund cohort
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.12 below the Aggressive Hybrid Fund average of 0.24
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Aggressive Hybrid Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -4.12% | -3.65% | -0.47% |
| 3M abs | -4.57% | -2.86% | -1.71% |
| 6M abs | +2.66% | +6.19% | -3.53% |
| 1Y CAGR | -4.95% | -1.37% | -3.58% |
| 3Y CAGR | +7.69% | +9.22% | -1.53% |
| 5Y CAGR | +7.46% | +8.13% | -0.67% |
Category average across peers in Aggressive Hybrid Fund (up to 28 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 28 peers in Aggressive Hybrid Fund
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 50 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -6.41% | -12.85% | +6.44% | |
| 2025 | +3.57% | +11.97% | -8.40% | |
| 2024 | +17.66% | +10.16% | +7.50% | |
| 2023 | +22.54% | +21.69% | +0.85% | |
| 2022 | +4.72% | +5.68% | -0.96% | |
| 2021 | +23.78% | +25.49% | -1.71% | |
| 2020 | +13.67% | +16.57% | -2.90% | |
| 2019 | +7.91% | +13.43% | -5.52% | |
| 2018 | -1.64% | +4.40% | -6.04% | |
| 2017 | +20.95% | +30.12% | -9.17% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity69.84%
- Debt27.51%
- Cash & Equivalents2.65%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹2,321Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.
AMC Profile
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund is the Indian arm of Franklin Resources, the US manager, and has operated here since 1996. In April 2020 it wound up six of its Indian debt schemes — the largest such closure the industry has seen — and returned the money to unitholders over the following years.
Fund Managers
RKRajasa KakulavarapuManaging since 06 Sep 2021
Vice President & Portfolio Manager
B.Tech. (ECE) from NIT, Jaipur and MBA from Indian Institute support and of Management, Ahmedabad
Vice President & Sr Research Analyst & Portfolio Manager She is responsible for equity research support and fund management. (based at Chennai) Prior Assignments: • Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Since 2016 till date): AVP/Senior Research Analyst. • Jefferies India Pvt. Ltd. (June 2011 to March 2016) • Credit Suisse Securities (India) Pvt. Ltd. (May 2008 to June 2011) Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
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CGChandni GuptaManaging since 07 Mar 2024
Vice President- Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
CFA Program, CFA institute USA
Vice President- Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income (based in Mumbai). She is responsible for Portfolio Management -Fixed Income. Prior Assignments (Last 10 years) ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund- AVP-Fund Manager, Fixed Income - October 2012-February 2024. Chief Investment Officer – Fixed Income (based at Mumbai). He is responsible for overseeing Fixed Income Fund Management. With effect from August 1, 2023. Prior assignments: • ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co. Ltd - Chief Investment Officer- Fixed Income - September 2012 to July 2023 • Standard Chartered Bank – Head Primary Dealer – November 2009 to September 2012. • ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co. Ltd - Senior Fund Manager – July 2004 to November 2009. • Franklin Templeton Asset Management Co. (I) Pvt. Ltd - Asst. Vice President – Fixed Income - October 2002 to July 2004. Vice President- Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income (based in Mumbai).
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ATAnuj TagraManaging since 07 Mar 2024
Vice President- Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income
BBA (Finance) MBA (Capital Markets) PGeMBA – Mumbai Education Trust (Finance) Master’s in commerce – RA Podar College, Mumbai University Bachelor’s in management studies – VES College, Mumbai University.
Vice President & Income • ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd. - AVP-Fund Manager, Fixed Income (Feb 2013 - Feb 2024). • Union Bank of India – Trader - GILTS & OIS (Jun 2009 – Feb 2013) • Fidelity International- CSA – New Accounts, Associate (Jan 2005 – May 2007) AVP & Senior Research Analyst
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SMSandeep ManamManaging since 18 Oct 2021
VP & Senior Research Analyst
PGDM- IIM- Ahmedabad B.Tech (Electronics & (based at Chennai) Franklin Equity Team and also the Engg.)- National Institute of Technology Calicut
He is responsible for researching investment opportunities in automotive and airline sectors. Prior Assignments: Cognizant Technology Solutions (April 2014- July 2015) He was supporting UBS lead analyst in covering Indian Auto, Auto component sectors. Also supported coverage of Indian Pharma companies. Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Private Limited (April 2011- March 2014) He was responsible for supporting the Group’s Head (Strategy) in driving strategy at the group and company level..
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Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. Benchmark and dealing terms from it and this scheme's SEBI-filed Scheme Information Document on AMFI. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Aggressive Hybrid funds
Aggressive hybrid funds hold roughly 65–80% equity and the rest in debt. The bond sleeve cushions falls, making them a gentler entry into equities than a pure equity fund.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund is ₹256.41 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund delivered?
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund has returned -4.95% over 1 year, +7.69% per year over 3 years, +7.46% per year over 5 years and +11.26% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.23% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund's largest holdings are 0.00% Jubilant Bevco Ltd (31-May-2028) (4.7%), HDFC Bank Ltd (3.4%), ICICI Bank Ltd (3.2%), State Bank of India (3.0%) and Axis Bank Ltd (2.9%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 9.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -44.3%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.12 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund's 0.12 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund is benchmarked against the CRISIL Hybrid 35+65 - Aggressive Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund?
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund is managed by Rajasa Kakulavarapu, Chandni Gupta, Anuj Tagra and Sandeep Manam at Franklin Templeton.
How is Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund taxed?
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.