Franklin India Taxshield fund is a tax saving mutual fund which falls under the category of "Equity Linked Savings Scheme" (ELSS). It offers investors a tax deduction (Individuals and HUF) for an investment of upto Rs 1.5 lac which is allowed under Sec 80 C of Income tax Act 1961 (subject to a lock in period of 3 years)

1. Company Name % of Assets
Axis Bank Ltd. 8.80
HDFC Bank Ltd. 8.51
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. 4.99
ICICI Bank Ltd. 4.32
Infosys Ltd. 4.19
Power Grid Corporation of
India Ltd. 3.78
Grasim Industries Ltd. 3.67
Hindalco Industries Ltd. 3.34
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. 3.32
NTPC Ltd. 2.77
All portfolio holdings are subject to change.
The information stated above does not
constitute an investment advice or
recommendation to subscribe or transact in
these securities.
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WHY TRUST FRANKLIN TEMPLETON?
• Premier global investment management organization with over 70 years of global investment
experience
• Extensive experience in both equity and debt across market cycles
• Managing over 34 funds - 24 of them have a performance track record of over 10 years
• Focus on local needs backed by global expertise
WHAT IS THE “IDEAL INVESTMENT HORIZON” WHILE INVESTING IN THIS FUND?
The recommended investment horizon is 5 years and above
WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST IN FRANKLIN INDIA TAXSHIELD?
• This fund falls in the category of “Equity Linked Savings Scheme” (ELSS)
• It offers investors a tax deduction (Individuals and HUF) for an investment of upto Rs 1.5 lac
which is allowed under Sec 80 C of Income tax Act 1961 (subject to a lock in period of 3 years)
• Franklin India Taxshield aims to provide long term capital appreciation by seeking to maintain a
diversified portfolio of companies across different sizes and sectors
ALTERNATIVE TO: SUITABLE FOR:
Long Term Wealth creationTax SavingTax Saving Instruments
FRANKLIN INDIA TAXSHIELD
Over 400,218 unique investors* in this fund.
AS ON 28 JUNE, 2019
*AS ON DECEMBER 31, 2018
• Long term capital gains (LTCG) tax @10% (plus surcharge, if applicable and cess) without
indexation if units held for more than 12 months^
• Short term capital gains (STCG) tax @ 15% (plus surcharge, if applicable and cess) if units are
held for less than 12 months
• Investor does not pay any tax on dividends but a Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) is deducted at
source @11.648% (10% + 12% surcharge + 4% Health & education cess) ^^
^ Capital gain accrued up to January 31st 2018 is exempt form LTCG tax in respect of units acquired
before January 31, 2018 & redeemed on or after April 1, 2018.
^^ The DDT is to be paid by the mutual fund after grossing-up income distributed to the investor.
WHAT ARE THE “TAX BENEFITS” OF INVESTING IN THIS FUND? (w.e.f. April 01, 2018)

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PRODUCT LABEL
*Investors should consult their financial
advisers if in doubt about whether the
product is suitable for them.
This fund is suitable for investors who
are seeking*:
• Long term capital appreciation
• An ELSS fund offering tax benefits
under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act
Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. Dividend on face value of `10 per unit. Pursuant to
payment of dividend, the NAV of the scheme would fall to the extent of payout and statutory levy (as applicable).
*Record date NAV. Please refer to www.franklintempletonindia.com for dividend track record of the Direct Plan. The
Mutual Fund is not guaranteeing or assuring any dividend under any of the schemes and the same is subject to the
availability and adequacy of distributable surplus.
Record Date Rate Per Unit (₹) NAV*
(₹)
Jan 25, 2019 3.32 42.3086
Jan 25, 2018 4.50 49.8081
Jan 20, 2017 3.50 42.6699
Jan 22, 2016 3.50 40.6886
Jan 30, 2015 3.00 47.2441
Jan 24, 2014 3.00 31.1896
Jan 18, 2013 2.00 32.2527
Feb 03, 2012 3.00 30.3111
Jan 14, 2011 4.00 34.0334
Jan 15, 2010 3.00 33.0523
Dec 17, 2008 3.00 20.6681
Nov 14, 2007 8.00 46.8922
Jan 10, 2007 8.00 39.43
Feb 15, 2006 3.50 38.01
Mar 18, 2005 3.00 27.25
Feb 24, 2004 4.00 24.01
Mar 30, 2001 1.25 11.57
May 24, 2000 6.00 19.82
Mar 31, 2000 8.00 31.02
DIVIDEND HISTORY - DIVIDEND PLAN
ASSET COMPOSITION
SCHEME CATEGORY
ELSS
SCHEME CHARACTERISTICS
Min 80% Equity with a statutory lock in of
3 years & tax benefit
DATE OF ALLOTMENT
April 10, 1999
FUND MANAGER(S)
Lakshmikanth Reddy & R. Janakiraman
BENCHMARK
Nifty 500
FUND SIZE (AUM)
Month End `4065.12 crores
Monthly Average `4037.55 crores
No. of Stocks 53
Top 10 Holdings 47.67%
Top 5 Sectors 55.27%
VOLATILITY MEASURES (3 YEARS)
Standard Deviation 3.23%
Beta 0.80
Sharpe Ratio* 0.28
* Annualised. Risk-free rate assumed to be
5.57% (FBIL OVERNIGHT MIBOR)
MINIMUM INVESTMENT/
MULTIPLES FOR NEW INVESTORS
₹500/500
MINIMUM INVESTMENT FOR SIP
₹500/500
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT/
MULTIPLES FOR EXISTING INVESTORS
₹500/500
LOAD STRUCTURE
Entry Load: Nil
Exit Load: (for each purchase of Units)
Nil
Different plans have a different expense
structure
FUND DETAILS
For more information, please contact your distributor:
Scheme specific risk factors: All investments in Franklin India Taxshield are
subject to a lock-in-period of 3 years from the date of respective allotment and
the unit holders cannot redeem, transfer, assign or pledge the units during this
period. The Trustee, AMC, their directors or their employees shall not be liable for
any of the tax consequences that may arise, in the event that the Equity Linked
Savings Scheme is wound up before the completion of the lock-in period.
Investors are requested to review the prospectus carefully and obtain expert
professional advice with regard to specific legal, tax and financial implications of
the investment/participation in the scheme
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market
risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
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Petroleum Products
Gas
Finance
Cement
Non - Ferrous Metals
Telecom - Services
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Pharmaceuticals
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Hotels, Resorts And Other Recreational Activities
Media & Entertainment
Retailing
Textile Products
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