Franklin India Low Duration Fund
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund · Best Low Duration Mutual Funds
NAV history
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 vs 34 of 28 Low Duration Fund peers1Y- 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 Low Duration Fund (same plan and option). Based on a 1-year record — this fund is too young for a 3-year CAGR, so its performance is ranked on 1Y against the same peers. 34 of the 28 Low Duration Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
Not enough Low Duration Fund peers to rank yet
Volatility 0.6% vs 0.5% category avg
0.7% expense vs 0.9% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Low expense ratio (0.72%) vs the Low Duration Fund average of 0.87%
Concerns
- More volatile than its Low Duration Fund peers (0.6% vs 0.5%)
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios
Not shown for Low Duration Fund — a debt, arbitrage or cash-like fund isn't measured against an equity index, so alpha/beta vs one would be noise rather than signal.
Fund vs category average (Low Duration Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +0.48% | +0.51% | -0.03% |
| 3M abs | +1.80% | +1.98% | -0.18% |
| 6M abs | +2.95% | +2.95% | 0.00% |
| 1Y CAGR | +6.01% | +5.74% | +0.27% |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +6.87% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +6.12% | — |
Category average across peers in Low Duration 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 Low Duration Fund
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
6 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +3.84% | |
| 2025part | +6.17% |
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.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹429.58Cr in April - June 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.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
12 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Franklin India Low Duration Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Taxation
Taxed as debtThis is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — every rupee of gain is added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate, whatever the holding period.
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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.
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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 Debt funds
Debt funds lend money to governments and companies and earn interest. They're generally steadier than equity funds; their risk comes from interest-rate moves and, for some, the creditworthiness of borrowers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Franklin India Low Duration Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Franklin India Low Duration Fund is ₹11.02 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Franklin India Low Duration Fund delivered?
Franklin India Low Duration Fund has returned +6.01% over 1 year and +6.92% 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 Low Duration Fund?
Franklin India Low Duration Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.72% 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 Low Duration Fund?
Its largest holdings are JUBILANT BEVCO LIMITED NCD 31MY28 FVRS1LAC (7.0%), LIC HOUSING FINANCE LTD TR 442 7.9265 NCD 14JL27 FVRS1LAC (6.5%), REC LIMITED SR 236-B 7.56 BD 31AG27 FVRS1LAC (6.4%), Power Finance Corporation Ltd SR-155 Bonds 7.23 05/01/2027 (6.2%) and NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SR 26F 7.44 BD 17JL29 FVRS1LAC (6.1%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Franklin India Low Duration Fund?
It is rated low to moderate on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 0.6% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -0.1%. 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 -0.80 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Franklin India Low Duration Fund's -0.80 means it has not compensated investors for its volatility over the window. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Franklin India Low Duration Fund?
Franklin India Low Duration Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Low Duration Debt Index A-I. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Franklin India Low Duration Fund?
Franklin India Low Duration Fund is managed by Rahul Goswami, Rohan Maru and Chandni Gupta at Franklin Templeton.
How is Franklin India Low Duration Fund taxed?
Franklin India Low Duration Fund is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — capital gains are added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate regardless of how long you held the units.