Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund
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This is the Direct plan of Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is distributed, which is why this NAV sits below the growth plan of the same fund.
Performance
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Multi Asset Allocation)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -5.08% | — | — |
| 3M abs | -3.20% | — | — |
| 6M abs | +2.19% | — | — |
| 1Y CAGR | +4.55% | — | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | — | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | — | — |
Category average across peers in Multi Asset Allocation, 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.
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 Multi Asset Allocation 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 | -2.43% | -12.85% | +10.42% | |
| 2025part | +9.34% | — | — |
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.
Recent changes
Expense-ratio, fund-manager, exit-load and minimum-investment changes we've picked up in the last 30 days.
- Expense ratio up: 0.43% → 0.54%30 Sep 2026
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- Equity67.99%
- Debt30.34%
- Real Estate / REITs1.96%
Cash & cash-like: 1.19% — the 0.00% above plus treasury bills, certificates of deposit, commercial paper and TREPS, which the allocation files under Debt but the market counts as cash-equivalent.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹2,778Cr 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.
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
RJR JanakiramanManaging since 31 Jul 2025
SVP & CIO, Emerging Market Equities – India
Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM - Calcutta; Bachelor in Business Studies from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi B.Tech. (ECE) from NIT
SVP & CIO, Emerging Market Equities – India (based at Chennai) Prior assignments: • Investment Manager, Indian Syntans Invt Pvt. Ltd. (2000-2007). Responsible investment analysis and managing investments of company. • Citicorp Information Tech Ltd. (Nov 1999 –Feb 2000). Provided domain knowledge to CITIL’s software development team. • Senior Executive. UTI Securities Exchange Ltd. (1997 –1999). Responsible for investment research of certain industrial sectors & later was part of the team responsible equity sales function. She is responsible for equity research support and fund
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RKRajasa KakulavarapuStart date not disclosed
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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RMRohan MaruManaging since 31 Jul 2025
Vice President Portfolio Manager Fixed Income
17.5 years
PGeMBA – Mumbai Education Trust (Finance) Masters in Commerce – RA Podar College, Mumbai University Bachelors in management studies – VES College, Mumbai University.
Vice President- Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income (based in Mumbai). Prior Assignments (last 10 years): ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Pvt Ltd (05 November 2012 till 27 September 2024) Vice President- Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income (based in Mumbai).
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PRPallab RoyManaging since 31 Jul 2025
Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager Fixed Income
MBA (Fin.), Assistant Vice President M.Com., DBF
Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income (based at Mumbai). Prior assignments: • Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. (June 2001 – till date). Responsible for Liquidity Management & Portfolio MIS – Fixed Income funds. Chief Investment Officer & Managing Director – Fixed Income (based at Mumbai).
SMSandeep ManamManaging since 31 Jul 2025
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 Multi Asset Allocation funds
Multi asset funds spread money across at least three asset classes — typically equity, debt and gold — each at 10% or more. The mix aims to reduce the impact of any one asset having a bad year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund is ₹10.67 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund delivered?
Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund has returned +4.55% over 1 year and +5.68% 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 Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund charges an expense ratio of 0.54% 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 Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund's largest holdings are Nippon India ETF Gold Bees (14.0%), State Bank of India (3.5%), HDFC Bank Ltd (3.4%), Nippon India Silver ETF (3.3%) and ICICI Bank Ltd ! (3.0%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund is rated high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 12.0% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -11.5%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund is benchmarked against the 65% Nifty 500+ 20% Nifty Short Duration Index+ 5% Domestic price of gold+ 5% Domestic price of silver+ 5% iCOMDEX. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund?
Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund is managed by R Janakiraman, Rajasa Kakulavarapu, Rohan Maru, Pallab Roy and Sandeep Manam at Franklin Templeton.
How is Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation Fund taxed?
Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation 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.