Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth | Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan NAV Today [41.62], Performance & History

Equity Sectoral Thematic Direct

Regular

Direct

3 Year Absolute Returns

58.54% ↑

NAV (₹) on 10 Mar 2026

41.62

1 Day NAV Change

2.42%

Risk Level

Very High Risk

Rating

Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan is a Equity mutual fund categorized under International/ Global, offered by Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd.. Launched on 01 Jan 2013, ... Read more

NAV History

Fund Details

Min. SIP Amount

₹500

Inception Date

01 Jan 2013

Min. Lumpsum Amount

₹ 5,000

Fund Age

13 Yrs

AUM

₹ 371.57 Cr.

Benchmark

MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan Index

Expense Ratio

1.67%

Scheme Type

Open Ended

Exit Load

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Investment amount per month

₹1,000

Over the past

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*Calculation based on past performance of this fund.

Asset Allocation

AUM

₹ 371.57 Cr

Equity

37.7%

Money Market & Cash

4.35%

Other Assets & Liabilities

57.93%

Sector Holdings

Sectors	Weightage
Foreign Securities	57.93%
Finance - Banks - Private Sector	10.44%
Cash	4.35%
E-Commerce/E-Retail	2.75%
Construction, Contracting & Engineering	2.70%
Hotels, Resorts & Restaurants	2.65%
Finance - Life Insurance	2.55%
Hospitals & Medical Services	2.37%
Realty	2.28%
Tea & Coffee	2.27%
Auto - LCVs/HCVs	1.83%
IT Consulting & Software	1.66%
Auto Ancl - Others	1.39%
Power - Generation/Distribution	1.38%
Pharmaceuticals	1.25%
Aluminium	1.21%
Finance & Investments	0.97%

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Stock Holdings

Name	Weightage	Value (in Cr.)	Sector
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd	12.34%	₹ 30.75	Others
ICICI Bank Ltd	5.08%	₹ 12.65	Finance - Banks - Private Sector
HDFC Bank Ltd	5.01%	₹ 12.50	Finance - Banks - Private Sector
Tencent Holdings Ltd	4.71%	₹ 11.74	Others
Call, Cash & Other Assets	4.35%	₹ 10.85	Others
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd	3.25%	₹ 8.10	Others
AIA Group Ltd	2.75%	₹ 6.85	Others
Eternal Ltd	2.75%	₹ 6.85	E-Commerce/E-Retail
Larsen & Toubro Ltd	2.70%	₹ 6.73	Construction, Contracting & Engineering
Indian Hotels Co Ltd	2.65%	₹ 6.61	Hotels, Resorts & Restaurants
HDFC Life Insurance Co Ltd	2.55%	₹ 6.35	Finance - Life Insurance
Oberoi Realty Ltd	2.28%	₹ 5.67	Realty
Tata Consumer Products Ltd	2.27%	₹ 5.67	Tea & Coffee
Meituan	2.26%	₹ 5.63	Others
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd	2.26%	₹ 5.62	Others
Mediatek Inc	2.17%	₹ 5.41	Others
SK Hynix Inc	2.16%	₹ 5.39	Others
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd	2.15%	₹ 5.35	Others
Yum China Holdings INC	2.06%	₹ 5.14	Others
Hyundai Motor Co Ltd	1.99%	₹ 4.96	Others
Tata Motors Ltd	1.83%	₹ 4.55	Auto - LCVs/HCVs
Infosys Ltd	1.66%	₹ 4.14	IT Consulting & Software
DBS Group Holdings Ltd	1.57%	₹ 3.93	Others
China Merchants Bank Co Ltd	1.54%	₹ 3.84	Others
BDO Unibank Inc.	1.52%	₹ 3.79	Others
Weichai Power Co Ltd	1.50%	₹ 3.75	Others
Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk PT	1.46%	₹ 3.63	Others
Endurance Technologies Ltd	1.39%	₹ 3.46	Auto Ancl - Others
Tata Power Co Ltd	1.38%	₹ 3.43	Power - Generation/Distribution
Trip.Com Group Ltd	1.37%	₹ 3.42	Others
Bank Central Asia Tbk Pt	1.37%	₹ 3.40	Others
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd	1.34%	₹ 3.34	Hospitals & Medical Services
Budweiser Brewing Co APAC Ltd	1.33%	₹ 3.32	Others
Midea Group Co Ltd	1.29%	₹ 3.21	Others
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd	1.25%	₹ 3.11	Pharmaceuticals
SF Holding Co Ltd	1.22%	₹ 3.04	Others
Hindalco Industries Ltd	1.21%	₹ 3.02	Aluminium
Makemytrip Ltd	1.05%	₹ 2.63	Others
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd	1.03%	₹ 2.58	Hospitals & Medical Services
360 One Wam Ltd	0.97%	₹ 2.43	Finance & Investments
Minor International Pcl, Fgn.	0.97%	₹ 2.42	Others
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Pcl	0.70%	₹ 1.76	Others
Sunresin New Materials Co Ltd	0.64%	₹ 1.59	Others
Kia Corp	0.62%	₹ 1.56	Others
Xiaomi Corp	0.52%	₹ 1.30	Others
Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd	0.51%	₹ 1.27	Others
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd	0.37%	₹ 0.91	Others
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd	0.35%	₹ 0.88	Finance - Banks - Private Sector
SF Holding Co Ltd	0.28%	₹ 0.70	Others

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Returns

	Annualised returns
	9M	1Y	2Y	3Y
Fund returns	25.95%	34.23%	23.13%	16.60%
Category returns	-3.07%	10.86%	12.59%	53.14%

Fund Objective

Seeks to provide medium to long term appreciation through investments primarily in Asian Companies / sectors (excluding Japan) with long term potential across market capitalization.

AMC Details

Name

Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Date of Incorporation

19 Feb 1996

CEO

CIO

Mr. Rahul Goswami, Mr. R Janakiraman

Type

Foreign

Address

Indiabulls Finance Centre; Tower 2,n12th and 13th Floor; Senapati Bapat Marg,nElphinstone Road (W). Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - 400013

Website

http://www.franklintempletonindia.com

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Franklin India Balanced Advantage Fund Hybrid Regular	₹13.12	1.73%	30.31%	0.00%	₹2,850	1.94%	Very High

FAQs

What is the current NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth?

The current Net Asset Value (NAV) of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth is ₹41.62 as of 10 Mar 2026. NAV represents the per-unit market value of the fund and is updated daily based on the closing prices of the underlying securities.

What is the fund size (AUM) of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth?

The Assets Under Management (AUM) of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth is ₹371.57 Crores. AUM indicates the total market value of assets managed by the fund and reflects investor confidence and fund popularity.

What are the historical returns of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth?

Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth has delivered returns of 34.23% (1 Year), 16.60% (3 Year), 4.08% (5 Year). Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investors should consider their risk appetite before investing.

What is the risk level of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth?

Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth has a risk rating of 'Very High' as per the SEBI Riskometer. This indicates the fund is suitable for very aggressive investors comfortable with significant market volatility. Investors should align their investment choices with their personal risk tolerance and financial goals.

What is the minimum investment amount for Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth?

The minimum lumpsum investment required for Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Growth is ₹5,000. The fund also offers SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option starting from as low as ₹500, making it accessible for regular investments. This allows investors to start their mutual fund journey with a manageable amount.

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