Franklin India Multi-Factor Fund opens for Investment Today

Franklin Templeton India has launched a New Fund Offer (NFO) — the Franklin India Multi-Factor Fund, which opened for investors on November 10, 2025.

This is an open-ended equity fund that uses a data-driven quantitative (quant) model and multiple investment factors to choose stocks.

The NFO will remain open for subscription until November 24, 2025, and each unit is priced at ₹10.

After the NFO period, the scheme will reopen for regular purchase and sale from December 2, 2025.

The main goal of this fund is to help investors grow their wealth over the long term by investing in equities and equity-related instruments.

It will focus on India’s top 500 listed companies, using data and computer models to select high-quality stocks.

How Does the Multi-Factor Fund Work?

The Franklin India Multi-Factor Fund invests based on five key factors:

Quality

Growth

Momentum Stocks

Value Stocks

Alternatives

The fund’s model evaluates over 40 data points and indicators to build a diversified portfolio.

It aims to balance different sectors, company sizes, and investment styles to reduce risk.

During market downturns, it seeks to limit losses by using a strong risk management approach.

Fund Manager Arihant Jain explained that the quant model assesses stocks based on key categories such as quality, value, sentiment, and alternatives.

Each of these factors is made up of smaller parameters that guide stock selection.

Technology-Driven Investment Approach

According to Avinash Satwalekar, President of Franklin Templeton India, advanced technology and artificial intelligence now make it possible to analyze vast amounts of market data efficiently.

The fund uses quantitative models, powered by data analytics, along with expert human oversight, to identify better investment opportunities.

This combination of technology and expertise aims to deliver consistent and superior returns to investors across different market conditions.

Benefits of Investing in the Fund

The Franklin India Multi-Factor Fund provides diversification across multiple investment factors, which helps improve stability

and performance in all types of markets.
Its objective is to achieve risk-adjusted returns — that is, higher returns with lower risk.

This fund is suitable for:

Investors seeking long-term growth,

Those interested in equity and related investments, and

Individuals who prefer data-driven stock selection for stable returns.

If you want a smart, model-based investment option that focuses on balanced and disciplined stock picking, this fund may be a good choice.

Franklin India Multi-Factor Fund – Key Details