Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Infrastructure - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-InfrastructureBenchmark: BSE India Infrastructure Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹150.18-1.46%
23 Oct 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -9.87% | -4.80% | 18 / 22 |
| 3Y Return | +13.33% | 14.21% | 13 / 19 |
| 5Y Return | +15.50% | 15.53% | 11 / 19 |
| 10Y Return | +15.65% | 14.95% | 8 / 19 |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Thematic-Infrastructure category include ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Direct-Growth, Nippon India Power & Infra Fund Direct-Growth, and DSP India T.I.G.E.R. (The Infrastructure Growth and Economic Reforms Fund) Direct-Growth. These funds follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 13 out of 19 funds in the Equity: Thematic-Infrastructure category as of 22 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 11 out of 19. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.15%. The peers ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.31% and Nippon India Power & Infra Fund Direct-Growth has 1.11%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹3,023.75 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹8,227.31 crore and Nippon India Power & Infra Fund Direct-Growth has ₹7,866.8 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Equity: Thematic-Infrastructure?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Thematic-Infrastructure category on a 3-year basis is LIC MF Infrastructure Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 20.53% as of 22 Oct 2026. Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 13.33% CAGR over the same period, ranking 13 out of 19 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Franklin Build India Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.54 compared to the Equity: Thematic-Infrastructure average of 0.54 as of 22 Oct 2026. It ranks 9 out of 19 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.