Franklin India Short Term Fund: Zero Returns Reported

The Franklin India Short Term Fund registered zero cumulative returns across all periods as of August 13, 2026. This performance was observed in both its Regular Plan and Direct Plan.

Fund Performance Snapshot

• Cumulative returns for 1 month: 0.00%
• Cumulative returns for 1 year: 0.00%
• Cumulative returns for 3 years: 0.00%
• Cumulative returns for 5 years: 0.00%
• Net Asset Value (NAV) for Regular Plan: 10.0050
• Net Asset Value (NAV) for Direct Plan: 10.01
• Direct Plan NAV change: 0.05%
• Assets Under Management (AUM): Rs. 0.00 Cr

The fund’s Net Asset Value for the Regular Plan stood at 10.0050, while the Direct Plan recorded an NAV of 10.01 with a 0.05% change. Notably, the fund reported zero Assets Under Management.

Asset Allocation Breakdown

An analysis of the Franklin India Short Term Fund’s asset allocation indicates a predominant focus on debt instruments. Equity holdings were non-existent, aligning with its short-term debt fund classification.

• Equity allocation: 0.00%
• Debt allocation: 98.20%
• Cash allocation: 1.80%

The fund’s risk-return matrix provided no specific data, making a direct assessment of its risk profile challenging based on available information.

Peer Comparison Reveals Discrepancy

In contrast to Franklin India Short Term Fund’s performance, several peer funds demonstrated positive returns across various periods. These include the Edelweiss CRISIL IBX 50:50 Gilt Plus SDL Short Duration Index Fund, Axis Short Duration Fund, ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund, and HSBC Short Duration Fund.

The stark difference in reported returns between the Franklin India Short Term Fund and its industry peers highlights a significant divergence in performance as of the August 13, 2026, reporting date.