{"id":232222,"date":"2026-09-04T16:53:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T16:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:23:19","slug":"franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/franklin-build-india-fund-g-direct-plan\">Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b9164.9535 as of 03 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of \u20b93,199 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 2.12%, 17.56% and 19.19%, and the fund sits in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a cyclical equity fund with a meaningful bias toward infrastructure and capital-intensive businesses. The longer record is more convincing than the latest year, but the recent stretch has been softer than the 3-year and 5-year pattern, so the fund looks better suited to investors who can tolerate sharp swings and want a portfolio that can move differently from the benchmark.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Quick_facts\" title=\"Quick facts\">Quick facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Franklin_Build_India\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Franklin Build India?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Franklin Build India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/franklin-build-india-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9164.9535 as of 03 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,199 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.98%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>01 Jan 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% on or before 1Y<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Ajay Argal, Kiran Sebastian, Sandeep Manam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Ajay Argal, Kiran Sebastian, and Sandeep Manam.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>-2.47%<\/td>\n<td>-3.01%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-0.31%<\/td>\n<td>1.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>2.12%<\/td>\n<td>-4.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>17.56%<\/td>\n<td>5.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>19.19%<\/td>\n<td>6.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent picture is mixed. Over 1 month, the fund fell less than the benchmark, which suggests some cushion in a weak market. Over 3 months, however, the fund was slightly negative while the benchmark was positive, so the short run has not been uniformly strong.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year return is modest at 2.12%, and that is a very different story from the 3-year and 5-year figures. The fund\u2019s longer periods are comfortably ahead of the benchmark, which points to stronger compounding over a fuller cycle even though the latest year has not matched that tone.<\/p>\n<p>That pattern matters for interpretation. The 3-year and 5-year performance indicates the strategy has historically been able to create value beyond the benchmark, but the latest year shows that this is not a smooth or defensive path. For investors, the key question is whether they can sit through weaker patches in exchange for stronger longer-horizon results.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Franklin_Build_India\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Franklin Build India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Franklin Build India? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/franklin-build-india-fund-g-direct-plan\">Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>2.12%<\/td>\n<td>17.56%<\/td>\n<td>19.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-strategic-metal-and-energy-equity-fof-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>73.76%<\/td>\n<td>36.82%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\">SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>31.34%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28.01%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-pharma-and-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>27.49%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/aditya-birla-sl-mfg-equity-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL Mfg. Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26.54%<\/td>\n<td>22.36%<\/td>\n<td>15.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>On the latest 1-year figure, this fund trails the stronger peer numbers by a wide margin. The gap is visible even against peers that have unavailable longer histories, which shows that its most recent stretch has been far less energetic than the peer set available here.<\/p>\n<p>The longer record is more competitive. Its 3-year return is below Aditya Birla SL Mfg. Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan but above the current fund\u2019s benchmark-style backdrop, and its 5-year return is ahead of the peer for which that period is available. That means the peer comparison is mixed: the short run looks soft, while the longer run still supports the strategy\u2019s ability to compound.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Larsen &amp; Toubro Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure<\/td>\n<td>8.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Interglobe Aviation Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Aviation<\/td>\n<td>6.88%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>5.01%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NTPC Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>4.99%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Call, Cash &amp; Other Assets<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>4.62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>4.38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oil &amp; Natural Gas Corporation Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>4.09%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>4.03%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Axis Bank Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Power Co Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>3.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 50.46% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/franklin-build-india-fund-g-direct-plan\">Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest position, Larsen &amp; Toubro Ltd, is 8.93% of the portfolio, so it is large enough to matter but not so dominant that it defines the entire scheme. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is gradual rather than abrupt, which suggests the portfolio is spread across several meaningful positions instead of resting on one outsized bet.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the top 10 holdings together make up about half of the portfolio, so the fund still carries a noticeable concentration in a relatively small set of names. With 41 disclosed holdings overall, the remaining positions form a longer tail that may soften single-stock dependence, but the largest positions are still likely to have greater influence on returns and volatility.<\/p>\n<p>The mix also shows a clear tilt toward infrastructure, aviation, power, telecom, banking and energy-linked businesses. That kind of exposure may help the fund participate strongly when these areas do well, but it can also make performance more uneven than a broad market index.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund fits investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and can stay invested for a longer horizon. The 3-year and 5-year returns suggest the strategy can reward patience, while the weaker 1-year result shows that short-term outcomes may lag even when the longer record is healthier.<\/p>\n<p>It may suit someone who wants a differentiated portfolio rather than a plain market tracker, especially because the holdings lean toward infrastructure and other cyclical businesses. The main trade-off is clear: you give up consistency in the short run in exchange for the chance of stronger longer-term compounding if the underlying themes move in the fund\u2019s favour.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Exit load: 1% if units are sold on or before 1 year. No exit load applies after 1 year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 03 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the current NAV of Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>The current NAV is \u20b9164.9535 as of 03 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>Its returns are 2.12% for 1 year, 17.56% for 3 years and 19.19% for 5 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has it performed versus the benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>It has beaten Nifty 50 over 3 years and 5 years, while the 1-year result has been weaker than its longer record and the 3-month result has also been softer than the benchmark.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?<\/strong><br \/>The 1-year return is lower than the peer figures shown here, while the 3-year and 5-year records are more competitive where those longer periods are available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9500.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is managed by Ajay Argal, Kiran Sebastian and Sandeep Manam. The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 1 year, and there is no exit load after 1 year.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan has a stronger longer-term record than its latest 1-year result, and that split matters when assessing fit. It has outpaced the benchmark over 3 years and 5 years, but the recent year has been much less convincing. The portfolio leans toward infrastructure and other cyclical areas, so the fund may appeal to investors who want a concentrated, theme-led equity style and can tolerate uneven short-term outcomes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 4 September 2026 at 4:51 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"franklin-build-india-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"01 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":164.9535,\"valueReference\":\"as of 03 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"3199 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.98\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":2.12},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":17.56},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":19.19},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Ajay Argal, Kiran Sebastian, Sandeep Manam\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b9164.9535 as of 03 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its returns are 2.12% for 1 year, 17.56% for 3 years and 19.19% for 5 years.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has it performed versus the benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has beaten Nifty 50 over 3 years and 5 years, while the 1-year result has been weaker than its longer record and the 3-month result has also been softer than the benchmark.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 1-year return is lower than the peer figures shown here, while the 3-year and 5-year records are more competitive where those longer periods are available.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the minimum SIP amount?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9500.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund is managed by Ajay Argal, Kiran Sebastian and Sandeep Manam. The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 1 year, and there is no exit load after 1 year.\"}}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd.\",\"description\":\"SEBI Registered Investment Adviser INA000017639\"}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan has a \u20b9164.9535 NAV, \u20b93,199 Cr AUM and 1Y\/3Y\/5Y returns of 2.12%, 17.56% and 19.19% as of 03 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":232221,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3841],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-232222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mutual-funds"],"metadata":{"rank_math_internal_links_processed":["1"],"_thumbnail_id":["232221"],"rank_math_title":["Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Review | NAV"],"rank_math_description":["Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan review: NAV \u20b9164.9535, AUM \u20b93,199 Cr, and 5Y return 19.19% as of 03 Sep 2026."],"rank_math_focus_keyword":["Franklin Build India Fund Direct Growth Plan review"],"rank_math_robots":["a:2:{i:0;s:7:\"noindex\";i:1;s:8:\"nofollow\";}"]},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Franklin_Build_India_Fund_Direct_Growth_Review_2026_NAV_Returns_Portfolio_Should_You_Invest_neutral.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=232222"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232222\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/232221"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=232222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=232222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=232222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}