The primary objective of the Scheme is to generate credit risk-free return through investments in sovereign securities issued by the Central Government and/or a State Government and/or any security unconditionally guaranteed by the Central Government and/or State Government for repayment of Principal and Interest. The Scheme may also invest in the call money market, term/notice money market and repos in order to meet the liquidity requirements of the Scheme or to meet the defensive nature of the portfolio.
Franklin India Government Securities Fund - Composite Plan - Dividend charges 0.5% of sell value; if fund sold before 90 days. There are no other charges.
Any profit will be clubbed with your income and taxed at your effective tax rate.