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Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund - NAV, Returns, Performance, SIP Investment Options

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Invest in Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund to diversify across large, mid, and small-cap stocks. Get latest NAV, returns, expense ratio, and expert fund management. Start SIP from ₹500.

Investment Objective and Approach

The investment objective of this scheme is to provide growth of capital plus regular dividend through a diversified portfolio of equities, fixed income securities and money market instruments. The scheme aims to provide growth of capital and regular dividend from a portfolio of equity, debt and money market instruments and focusing on wealth creating companies across all sectors and market cap ranges.

This is a flexi-cap fund where the fund management team has complete freedom to invest in companies of different sizes, depending on where it expects maximum gains. Flexi cap funds invest across large, mid, and small-cap stocks without any fixed allocation. This flexibility helps in managing risk and capturing growth opportunities across market cycles.

Key features of the fund's approach include:

- Market Cap Flexibility: The only mandate by SEBI for flexi-cap mutual funds is to invest at least 65% of their assets in equity and equity-related instruments.

- Dynamic Allocation: Fund managers can adjust allocation based on market conditions

- Diversified Portfolio: Investments across various sectors and company sizes

- Long-term Focus: Designed for wealth creation over extended periods

Fund Managers

The Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund is managed by an experienced team of fund managers:

R. Janakiraman (Primary Fund Manager)

Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Investments, he has worked with Indian Syntans Inv. Pvt. Ltd., Citicorp Information Tech Ltd. and UTI Securities Exchange Ltd. Fund Manager Experience: 8 years, Total AUM managed: ₹50,034 Cr.

Rajasa Kakulavarapu (Co-Manager)

Rajasa Kakulavarapu (w.e.f December 1, 2023) joined as co-fund manager. Rajasa Kakulavarapu did PGDM from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. She worked at Credit Suisse and Jefferies before joining Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India). Fund Manager Experience: 10 years, Total AUM managed: ₹28,545 Cr.

Sandeep Manam (Co-Manager for Foreign Securities)

Sandeep Manam (dedicated for making investments for Foreign Securities) handles international investments for the fund. Mr. Manam is a PGDM (IIM-Ahmedabad), B.Tech (Electronics & Communication Engg.)- National Institute of Technology Calicut. Prior to joining Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., he has worked with Cognizant Technology Solutions, Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Private Limited. Fund Manager Experience: 20 years, Total AUM managed: ₹74,256 Cr.

About the Fund House (AMC)

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund is one of India's established asset management companies with a rich history spanning nearly three decades.

Company Overview:

- Franklin Templeton Investments began its operations in India back in 1996 under the name Templeton Asset Management India Pvt. Ltd. The trust, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, is registered with SEBI under the registration number MF/026/96/8.

- The first fund that the company offered in September 1996 was the Templeton India Growth Fund.

- Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund Asset management company has an AUM of ₹108,218.90 Cr across 120 schemes.

Key Milestones:

- In India, the Franklin Templeton has 21 funds that have completed 10 years and several others that have crossed the 20-year mark.

- Back in 2002, the company acquired another fund house - Pioneer ITI AMC Ltd. (a joint venture between Pioneer and the Investment Trust of India) to become the largest mutual fund in India after Unit Trust of India.

Service Excellence:

- Franklin Templeton Investments is one of the few asset management companies that offer an in-house registrar for its clients for better service management and quality.

- The company also offers loyalty programs where clients can get to engage with the fund management team, get invited to external management development programs.

Should I Invest in Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

Investment Suitability:

This versatility makes flexi-cap funds most suitable for equity fund investors, as the job of stock selection is left completely to the fund manager, which is the very idea of investing in a mutual fund.

Investment Horizon:

Warning: Do not invest in this, or any other flexi-cap fund, if you need to redeem your investment in less than five years. When you invest for five years or more, you can expect gains that comfortably beat the inflation rate as well as returns from fixed income options. But be prepared for ups and downs in your investment value along the way.

Recent Performance Data (as of August 2025):

- The AUM (assets under management) of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund is ₹18987.94 Cr as of 22nd August 2025.

- The expense ratio of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund Plan is 0.89 as of 22nd August 2025.

- The fund has delivered a CAGR of 17.08 since inception.

- Over the past five years, Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund - Regular Plan has delivered an annualised return of 24.50% as of 07-Aug-2025.

Investment Minimums:

- The minimum investment required to start investing in Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund - Regular Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.

Investment Recommendation:

Like for all equity funds, you must invest only through the SIP route. This fund is suitable for investors seeking long-term wealth creation with the flexibility of multi-cap investing, provided they have a minimum investment horizon of 5 years and can tolerate market volatility.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

The latest NAV is updated daily on trading days. You can check the current NAV on Allvest platform or the fund house website for real-time updates.

What is the AUM of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

The AUM (assets under management) of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund is ₹18987.94 Cr as of 22nd August 2025.

What is the expense ratio of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

The expense ratio of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund Plan is 0.89 as of 22nd August 2025.

What are the returns of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered a CAGR of 17.08 since inception. This scheme was made available to investors on 19 Feb 1996.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

The minimum investment required to start investing in Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund - Regular Plan is ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.

How do I invest in Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

You can easily invest through Allvest platform online. Complete your KYC, select the fund, choose your investment amount, and start investing through SIP or lump sum.

How to start a SIP in Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

Log into your Allvest account, search for Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund, select 'Start SIP', choose amount and frequency, and set up auto-debit instructions.

How do I automate an SIP in Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

Set up auto-debit mandate through Allvest platform which will automatically deduct the SIP amount from your bank account on scheduled dates without manual intervention.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund?

You can redeem units through Allvest platform by selecting the fund, entering redemption amount, and confirming the transaction. Funds typically reach your account within 3-4 working days.