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Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Regular Growth NAV today

AMFI: 150480ISIN: INF090I01WN2MUTF_IN: FRAN_INDI_BALA_RT6F1MFranklin Templeton Mutual FundDynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage funds

NAV ₹13.6090down ₹0.10 (0.75%)

NAV for 23 Oct 2026, against 22 Oct 2026. Declared once a day.

Fund size
₹2,687 CrSep 2026
Expense ratio
2.22%16 Oct 2026
P/E
27.730 Sep 2026
Risk level
Very HighAug 2026
Holdings
8130 Sep 2026
Launched
6 Sep 2022

Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund returns

Regular Growth plan

Over each window to 23 Oct 2026

OverReturnBenchmarkRank in categoryCategory medianMiddle half
1 week−2.63%––––
1 month−5.71%–29 of 37−4.25%−5.7% to −3.6%
3 months−4.88%–30 of 37−3.70%−4.4% to −2.9%
6 months−4.83%–32 of 37−2.48%−4.3% to −1.5%
1 year−6.87%−2.65%to 30 Sep 202628 of 36−4.27%−6.8% to −2.6%
3 years+6.72%+6.04%to 30 Sep 202619 of 30+7.40%+5.9% to +8.5%
5 yearsNeeds 5 years––+6.63%+5.2% to +7.7%
10 yearsNeeds 10 years––+8.06%+6.7% to +9.1%
₹10,000 put in on 6 Sep 2022 is ₹13,609 at the NAV of 23 Oct 2026Over a year and longer, a return is the yearly rate. Benchmark: NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index, over the same days as the fund, or to the month end its cell names. Rank, median and middle half among the Regular plans of Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage funds, each fund's return to its latest NAV on or before 25 Oct 2026.

At the month end, 30 Sep 2026

OverFundBenchmark
1 year−1.46%−2.65%
3 years+7.38%+6.04%
Since launch+8.73%+6.84%
Benchmark: NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index. Both as the fund house states them for the month.

Return in each calendar year

  • Fund, Regular Growth
Highest year to Dec 2023, +19.0%; lowest year to Dec 2025, +4.2%

Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund SIP returns

₹10,000 on the 1st of every month, valued at the NAV of 23 Oct 2026

PeriodInvestedValue todayInvested against value todaySIP returnAfter stamp dutyStamp duty
1 year12 instalments₹1,20,000₹1,14,110₹1,14,104 after stamp duty−9.35%−9.36%₹6
3 years36 instalments₹3,60,000₹3,58,610₹3,58,592 after stamp duty−0.25%−0.26%₹18
Since Sep 202249 instalments₹4,90,000₹5,28,197₹5,28,170 after stamp duty+3.67%+3.66%₹25

5 years: Launched 6 Sep 2022, needs 5 years of history.

Rolling returns

Per cent a year, every window from 6 Sep 2022 to 23 Oct 2026

Lowest to highestAverage
LowestAverageHighestEnded higher
1 year770 windows−6.9%+11.4%+27.4%91.2%
3 years278 windows+6.6%+11.2%+13.6%100.0%
5 yearsLaunched 6 Sep 2022, needs 6 years of history
Every 3-year window ended higher than it started.

Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund expense ratio and exit load

Per cent of the money invested, a year. Each month shows its last day filed; the parts were redefined from Apr 2026.

Regular over direct
1.42 ptsA year, on 16 Oct 2026
Direct, 30-day average
0.81%Over the last 30 days filed
Regular, 30-day average
2.22%Over the last 30 days filed

Total expense ratio, month by month

  • Regular plan
  • Direct plan
Direct plan highest 0.81%, Sep 2026.Direct plan lowest 0.09%, Jul 2023.

What the expense ratio is made of

PartDirectRegular
Base expense ratio0.47%1.70%
Brokerage0.06%0.06%
Transaction costs0.01%0.01%
Statutory levies0.26%0.45%
Per cent of assets a year, filed for 16 Oct 2026. The parts add up to that day's total.

Exit load, in the fund house's words

In respect of each purchase of Units • Upto 10% of the Units may be redeemed without any exit load within 1 year from the date of allotment*. • Any redemption in excess of the above limit shall be subject to the following exit load: o 1.00% - if redeemed on or before 1 year from the date of allotment o Nil - if redeemed after 1 year from the date of allotment * This condition is applicable on a yearly basis. In case of multiple transactions, Units will be redeemed on First In First Out (FIFO) basis the date of allotment of such units. If the limit is not availed during a year, it shall not be clubbed or carried forward to the next year.MoreLess

Buying and selling

Lump-sum purchases
Accepted
Minimum investment
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Minimum redemption
₹1,000
Largest purchase
₹10,00,00,000
SIP
Accepted
STP, transfers to another fund
Not accepted
SWP, regular withdrawals
Accepted
Switches
Accepted
Lock-in
None
SIP minimum
Daily : 100; Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly : 500
As listed for this plan on 24 Oct 2026.

Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund AUM

₹ crore, every plan of the fund together.

Average assets
₹2,810 CrQuarter to Sep 2026
In the direct plans
6.3%Of the quarter's average

Average assets by quarter, by plan

  • Regular plans
  • Direct plans
Largest ₹2,854 Cr, quarter to Dec 2025.

Assets at each month end

Highest ₹2,885 Cr, Dec 2025.Lowest ₹1,357 Cr, Sep 2023.

Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund portfolio

Portfolio disclosed for 30 Sep 2026.

Holdings on 30 Sep 2026

0.00% Jubilant Bevco Ltd (31-May-2028)CRISIL AA, repaid 31 May 2028Bonds and bills4.98%133.8111,8979.05%Jun 2025
HDFC BankBanksSharesLarge cap2nd3.39%90.9712,83,550–Sep 2022or earlier
ICICI BankBanksSharesLarge cap5th3.33%89.556,77,500–Sep 2022or earlier
0.00% Jubilant Beverages Ltd (31-May-2028)CRISIL AA, repaid 31 May 2028Bonds and bills3.09%83.117,4209.06%Jun 2025
Bharti AirtelTelecom - ServicesSharesLarge cap3rd3.04%81.704,65,000–Sep 2022or earlier
Axis BankBanksSharesLarge cap15th2.62%70.505,75,000–Sep 2022or earlier
Larsen & ToubroConstructionSharesLarge cap8th2.52%67.821,80,375–Sep 2022or earlier
State Bank of IndiaBanksSharesLarge cap4th2.50%67.177,00,000–Sep 2022or earlier
Mahindra & MahindraAutomobilesSharesLarge cap14th2.09%56.051,90,000–Jul 2025
7.25% RJ Corp Ltd (08-Dec-2028)CRISIL AAA, repaid 8 Dec 2028Bonds and bills2.07%55.725,3678.29%Dec 2025
UltraTech CementCement & Cement ProductsSharesLarge cap22nd2.04%54.7850,000–Sep 2022or earlier
EternalRetailingSharesLarge cap37th2.01%54.1416,91,750–Sep 2022or earlier
Bharat ElectronicsAerospace & DefenseSharesLarge cap25th1.95%52.4213,50,000–Jul 2023
7.65% Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd (21-Apr-2027)CRISIL AAA, repaid 21 Apr 2027Bonds and bills1.92%51.575,0007.91%Apr 2025
7.87% Summit Digitel Infrastructure Ltd (15-Mar-2030)CRISIL AAA, 7.87% coupon, repaid 15 Mar 2030Bonds and bills1.89%50.885,0008.18%Aug 2024
Weight is per cent of the fund's net assets; value in ₹ crore.
Largest holding
4.98%0.00% Jubilant Bevco Ltd (31-May-2028)
Top 5 holdings
17.83%
Top 10 holdings
29.64%
Top 10 shares
25.50%
Effective holdings
55.0Taken over 98.14% of the fund

Asset allocation

  • Indian shares68.17%
  • Bonds and bills29.98%
  • Cash and receivables1.86%
  • Futures and options, net−4.31%
  • Futures and options, gross4.31%
Per cent of the fund's net assets.

Large, mid and small cap

  • Large cap57.02%Category 68.10%
  • Mid cap17.38%Category 16.88%
  • Small cap22.26%Category 13.11%
Per cent of the fund's Indian shares. By the list for the six months to Jun 2026. Shares not on the list: 2.28% of the fund. Category is the average of 38 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage funds.

Sector allocation

16sectors
  • Financial Services19.82%Category 19.92%
  • Capital Goods8.83%Category 4.42%
  • Automobile And Auto Components7.95%Category 4.63%
  • Healthcare5.57%Category 5.93%
  • Consumer Services3.88%Category 3.61%
  • Consumer Durables2.95%Category 1.74%
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods2.40%Category 3.14%
  • Construction1.89%Category 1.64%
  • Telecommunication1.89%Category 2.53%
  • Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels1.55%Category 3.68%
  • Power1.34%Category 1.51%
  • Services1.32%Category 1.51%
  • Construction Materials1.30%Category 0.88%
  • Information Technology1.13%Category 3.54%
  • Realty1.08%Category 0.58%
  • Metals & Mining0.98%Category 1.91%
Per cent of the fund's net assets, less the futures sold on its shares, Sep 2026. Category is the average of 38 Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage funds.

Sector allocation month by month

13 months
Financial Services14 companies19.82%20.52%20.27%20.27%19.18%21.34%20.47%19.28%17.76%16.87%15.85%16.06%
Capital Goods8 companies8.83%7.61%5.67%5.23%4.25%4.63%3.98%3.79%3.71%3.06%2.56%1.24%
Automobile And Auto Components7 companies7.95%6.55%5.01%4.34%3.70%3.32%3.11%2.91%2.97%3.52%3.61%3.63%
Healthcare5 companies5.57%5.14%4.01%3.98%3.34%3.38%4.09%3.41%3.43%3.37%3.47%3.48%
Consumer Services3 companies3.88%3.76%2.94%2.68%2.22%2.55%2.48%2.56%2.81%2.78%2.85%3.01%
Consumer Durables3 companies2.95%2.66%2.60%2.46%1.56%0.86%0.81%0.92%0.77%1.32%1.41%1.68%
Fast Moving Consumer Goods2 companies2.40%2.34%3.11%3.09%2.99%3.03%3.00%2.92%3.36%3.43%2.98%3.01%
Construction1 company1.89%1.93%1.76%2.47%2.53%2.70%2.47%3.02%2.78%2.75%2.68%2.69%
Telecommunication1 company1.89%1.80%1.84%1.90%2.32%2.71%2.91%2.30%2.63%2.66%3.01%2.96%
Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels1 company1.55%1.89%2.47%2.51%3.10%3.67%3.62%2.73%3.37%3.47%3.16%3.12%
Power1 company1.34%1.84%2.14%2.24%2.75%3.24%3.04%2.31%1.83%1.71%1.72%1.82%
Services1 company1.32%1.32%1.21%1.34%1.05%1.23%1.18%1.14%1.16%1.24%1.41%1.39%
Per cent of the fund's net assets, less the futures sold on its shares, at each month end, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026; the line runs from Sep 2025.
Yield to maturity
8.02%Lines stating a yield: 100.00% of the bond book
Yield after expenses
5.80%Regular plan
Macaulay duration
252days
Modified duration
240days
Average maturity
291days
Maturity date known
100.00%Of the bond book, perpetual bonds left out
Perpetual bonds
None

The bond book is the fund's bonds, bills and overnight lending.

Credit rating

Loans of over a year

  • Sovereign8.10%
  • AAA13.80%
  • AA8.07%
Per cent of the fund's net assets. A grade is stated for 100.00% of the bonds.

Maturity profile

  • Up to 1 month0.93%
  • 1 to 3 months1.66%
  • 3 to 6 monthsNone
  • 6 to 12 months2.10%
  • 1 to 3 years15.74%
  • 3 to 5 years4.76%
  • 5 to 10 years4.30%
  • Over 10 years0.49%
Per cent of the fund's net assets, over the bonds whose maturity date is known; perpetual bonds have none.
Largest borrower
4.98%JUBILANT BEVCO LIMITED
Top 5 borrowers
14.29%
Top 10 borrowers
20.37%

Per cent of the fund's net assets. Lent outside the government: 21.88% of the fund, to 13 borrowers; the borrower is named for 100.00% of it, its group for 32.29%.

Bought and sold

Sep 2026 against Aug 2026, position by position.

Positions changed, month by month

  • New
  • Added
  • Trimmed
  • Sold out
New positions
43.53% of the fund
Sold out
62.70% of the fund before
Added to
16
Trimmed
8
Unchanged
59
Traded at least
2.70%
Weight that moved
9.24%

Changes in Sep 2026

7.66% Maharashtra SDL (04-Mar-2047)Trimmed0.05%1.33%−1.28 pts−35,00,000
TVS Motor CompanyNew1.07%0.00%+1.07 pts+70,000
91 DTB (24-Dec-2026) $New0.92%0.00%+0.92 pts+25,00,000
Data Patterns (India)New0.80%0.00%+0.80 pts+50,000
91 DTB (05-Nov-2026) $New0.74%0.00%+0.74 pts+20,00,000
7.06% GOI 2028 (10-Apr-2028) $Sold out–0.74%−0.74 pts−20,00,000
Hindustan AeronauticsSold out–0.68%−0.68 pts−40,000
0.00% REC Ltd (03-Nov-2034)Trimmed0.19%0.86%−0.67 pts−3,265
AstralAdded1.02%0.39%+0.63 pts+1,28,321
CESCSold out–0.61%−0.61 pts−11,84,120
Bharti AirtelTrimmed3.04%3.59%−0.55 pts−95,000
HDFC BankTrimmed3.39%3.78%−0.39 pts−2,20,000
Reliance IndustriesTrimmed1.83%2.19%−0.36 pts−70,000
360 ONE WAMAdded0.96%0.62%+0.33 pts+1,00,000
7.02% Punjab SDL (01-Jul-2030)Trimmed1.10%1.42%−0.32 pts−10,40,000
Weights are per cent of the fund's net assets; a change in weight is in percentage points. Securities only: 2 futures, options and cash lines that changed are not listed.

Holdings month by month

HoldingOct 25Nov 25Dec 25Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26Apr 26May 26Jun 26Jul 26Aug 26Sep 26
0.00% Jubilant Bevco Ltd (31-May-2028)4.45%4.42%4.43%4.49%4.52%4.85%4.65%4.67%4.69%4.67%4.71%4.98%
HDFC Bank6.76%6.81%6.80%Added6.62%Added6.52%Added5.85%Added5.89%5.73%5.15%Cut4.80%3.78%Cut3.39%Cut
ICICI Bank5.40%4.79%Cut4.34%Cut4.53%Added4.70%Added4.85%Added4.85%4.85%4.82%Cut3.85%Cut3.64%Cut3.33%Cut
0.00% Jubilant Beverages Ltd (31-May-2028)2.92%2.89%2.57%Cut2.60%2.61%3.01%Added2.88%2.91%2.92%2.91%2.93%3.09%
Bharti Airtel4.62%4.67%4.66%4.52%Added4.10%Cut4.34%Added4.39%4.29%3.84%Cut3.90%Cut3.59%3.04%Cut
Axis Bank2.08%Cut2.14%2.11%2.36%Added2.90%Added2.92%Added3.05%3.11%3.08%Cut2.80%2.65%Cut2.62%
Larsen & Toubro3.21%Cut3.20%3.20%3.22%Added3.49%2.89%Cut3.16%3.23%3.17%Cut2.51%Cut2.58%2.52%
State Bank of India1.86%Added2.19%Added2.47%Added2.74%3.34%Added3.01%Added3.14%2.89%Added2.99%Cut2.98%2.63%Cut2.50%
Mahindra & Mahindra1.10%1.18%1.35%Added1.32%Added1.35%Added1.60%Added1.61%1.59%1.76%Added1.94%2.21%Added2.09%
7.25% RJ Corp Ltd (08-Dec-2028)––1.86%Bought1.88%1.89%2.02%1.94%1.96%1.96%1.96%1.97%2.07%
UltraTech Cement1.72%1.65%1.67%2.05%Added2.04%2.02%Added2.08%2.07%2.00%2.10%2.03%2.04%
Eternal1.69%Added1.58%1.46%1.57%Added1.40%1.64%Added1.69%1.73%1.79%2.04%1.97%Cut2.01%
Bharat Electronics1.17%Cut1.12%1.08%1.23%1.21%1.17%1.21%1.16%1.14%1.20%Added1.81%Added1.95%Added
7.65% Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd (21-Apr-2027)1.83%1.82%1.83%1.86%1.86%2.01%1.80%1.81%1.80%1.80%1.81%1.92%
7.87% Summit Digitel Infrastructure Ltd (15-Mar-2030)1.82%1.81%1.81%1.79%1.80%1.92%1.81%1.83%1.84%1.79%1.80%1.89%
Per cent of the fund's net assets at each month end, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Under it, the change on the fund's previous month. "After a gap" is a holding after a month with no portfolio on record, so when it was bought is not known; "Not filed" is one gone across such a gap.

Portfolio turnover, per cent of assets a year

  • Turnover
Highest 251.0% in Apr 2026

Risk ratios

NAV to 23 Oct 2026

Each bar runs from the lowest to the highest figure among the Regular plans of Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage funds (30 funds) over the same 3 years; the tick is their average and the dot this fund.

How much the NAV moves

Standard deviation8.28%
6.91%Lowest9.60%Average16.39%Highest
Downside deviation5.31%
3.89%Lowest6.17%Average10.93%Highest
Sharpe ratio0.19
−0.25Lowest0.20Average0.46Highest
Sortino ratio0.26
−0.32Lowest0.28Average0.65Highest

Largest falls

Largest overFallHigh onLow onBack at the high
1 and 3 years and since Sep 2022−8.48%20 Nov 202530 Mar 2026Not yet

Risk level by month

MonthsFundBenchmark
Mar 2025 to Aug 202618 monthsVery HighHighNIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index
Nov 2024 to Feb 20254 monthsHighHighNIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index
Aug 2023 to Oct 202415 monthsVery HighHighNIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index
The riskometer at each month end, the fund's and its benchmark's. A month with none on record is left out.

Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund managers

Managers now

Manager
Rajasa KakulavarapuEquitySep 2022+8.48%a year––––12₹40,092 Cr
Venkatesh SanjeeviEquityOct 2024+0.36%a year––14.7%20.6%8₹26,923 Cr
Chandni GuptaDebtMar 2024+3.81%a year––32.0%9.8%12₹18,589 Cr
Anuj TagraDebtMar 2024+3.81%a year––32.0%9.8%13₹13,367 Cr
Rahul GoswamiDebtNov 2023+7.26%a year––5.9%27.6%9₹9,346 Cr
Sandeep ManamDedicated Fund Manager for overseas investmentsSep 2022+8.48%a year––––22₹1,05,709 Cr₹6,185 Cr alone
Returns are the regular plan's growth NAV, from the day each took over to the latest NAV, beside the benchmark over the same days.

Other funds they run

Fund
Franklin India Flexi Cap FundRajasa KakulavarapuDec 2023+7.67%a year+8.47%−0.80 pts₹18,188 Cr
Franklin India ELSS Tax Saver FundRajasa KakulavarapuDec 2023+7.31%a year+8.47%−1.16 pts₹5,839 Cr
Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation FundRajasa Kakulavarapu–––₹2,767 Cr
Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid FundRajasa KakulavarapuJun 2021+8.60%a year––₹2,264 Cr
Franklin India Dividend Yield FundRajasa KakulavarapuSep 2021+11.04%a year+9.40%+1.64 pts₹2,179 Cr
Franklin India Arbitrage FundRajasa Kakulavarapu–––₹1,921 Cr
Templeton India Value FundRajasa KakulavarapuSep 2021+11.61%a year+9.40%+2.22 pts₹1,807 Cr
Franklin India Dynamic Asset Allocation Active Fund of FundsRajasa KakulavarapuFeb 2022+8.92%a year––₹1,192 Cr
Franklin India Equity Savings FundRajasa KakulavarapuSep 2021+6.13%a year––₹560 Cr
Franklin India Retirement FundRajasa KakulavarapuSep 2021+5.97%a year––₹479 Cr
Up to ten funds a manager, largest first. Returns are the regular plan's.

Portfolio overlap

Funds holding the most of the same securities, by weight.

Closest funds in the category

Axis Balanced Advantage FundAxis Mutual Fund31.89%31
ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage FundICICI Prudential Mutual Fund31.17%31
Canara Robeco Balanced Advantage FundCanara Robeco Mutual Fund30.75%19
Nippon India Balanced Advantage FundNippon India Mutual Fund29.35%22
Edelweiss Balanced Advantage FundEdelweiss Mutual Fund28.91%24
UTI Balanced Advantage FundUTI Mutual Fund28.83%18
Shriram Balanced Advantage FundShriram Mutual Fund27.74%19
Union Balanced Advantage FundUnion Mutual Fund27.64%20
HDFC Balanced Advantage FundHDFC Mutual Fund27.57%23
Bandhan Balanced Advantage FundBandhan Mutual Fund27.50%23
Portfolios for Sep 2026. Overlap is per cent of the portfolio the two funds hold in common.

Overlap with the fund house's other funds

Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid FundFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund86.40%
Franklin India Multi Asset Allocation FundFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund39.51%
Franklin India Equity Savings FundFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund34.62%
Franklin India Conservative Hybrid FundFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund26.99%
Franklin India Arbitrage FundFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund25.16%
As the fund house states it, for Sep 2026.

Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund dividend history

Paid through the IDCW (income distribution cum capital withdrawal) option, once called a dividend.

Changes to the fund

Newest first.

  1. 2026

    • 1 AprExpenseExpense ratio stated under the new rules: a base ratio, with brokerage, levies and GST on top

Fund details

Objective

The Scheme intends to generate long-term capital appreciation and income generation by investing in a dynamically managed portfolio of equity & equity related instruments and fixed income and money market instruments. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.

Asset allocation

  • Equities and Equity related Securities (Including Overseas Securities: 0% - 100%
  • Debt & Money Market Instruments (including overseas securities) including cash & cash equivalent: 0% - 100%
  • Cash or cash equivalents with residual maturity of less than 91 days may be treated as not creating any exposure. SEBI vide letter dated November 3, 2021 has clarified that Cash Equivalent shall consist of Government Securities, T-Bills and Repo on Government Securities.

Type of scheme

An open ended dynamic asset allocation fund investing in debt and equity instruments only

Stated category
Hybrid Scheme - Dynamic Asset Allocation or Balanced Advantage Fund
Benchmark
NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index
Risk level at launch
Very High
New fund offer
16 Aug 2022 to 30 Aug 2022
Units first allotted
6 Sep 2022
Open for sale again
8 Sep 2022
Price at the offer
₹10 a unit
Minimum at the offer
₹5,000

Plans and codes

PlanAMFI codeISINISIN, reinvestmentMUTF_INFirst NAV
Direct Growth150481INF090I01WQ5FRAN_INDI_BALA_1XYGARR6 Sep 2022
Regular Growth150480INF090I01WN2FRAN_INDI_BALA_RT6F1M6 Sep 2022
Direct IDCW150479INF090I01WR3INF090I01WS1FRAN_INDI_BALA_STT0ZD6 Sep 2022
Regular IDCW150478INF090I01WO0INF090I01WP7FRAN_INDI_BALA_1HVE9X16 Sep 2022

This fund

Factsheet

Statement of additional information

Riskometer disclosure

Portfolio overlap disclosure