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Franklin Templeton India SIP performance: Mid Cap fund returns 19.84%, Large Cap fund sees 17.42% annualised returns – The Times of India
Franklin Templeton India’s latest SIP performance factsheet for January 2026 highlights steady growth in its Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) book, alongside strong long-term performance across several equity mutual fund schemes.The fund house reported resilient SIP inflows during the month, with the number of active SIP accounts also rising, reflecting continued retail participation despite market volatility.Equity-oriented schemes accounted for a significant share of contributions, while hybrid and debt categories also attracted flows. The data suggests that investors continued their monthly allocations amid fluctuating domestic and global market conditions.The January 2026 performance also underscored long-term performance across key funds under the regular plan growth option, based on monthly SIPs invested on the first business day.Among the standout performers, the Franklin India Mid Cap Fund posted 19.84 per cent annualised returns since inception over 30 years, with an investment of Rs 38.6 lakh growing to Rs 2,252 lakh as of January 30.In the large-cap category, the Franklin India Large Cap Fund delivered 17.42 per cent annualised returns since its 1993 inception, with Rs 34.9 lakh growing to Rs 797.1 lakh over the period.The Templeton India Value Fund also reported 17.07 per cent annualised returns since inception, reinforcing its value and special situations strategy.SIPs continue to play a key role in mutual fund inflows, helping cushion short-term market swings through rupee cost averaging.(Disclaimer: Times of India does not give any personal finance or stock market investment advice. Always consult an expert before taking investment decisions)
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India’s overall trade deficit nearly doubles to $10.38 billion in January 2026 from $5.39 billion in January 2025.
India’s merchandise exports edged up from $36.34 billion to $36.56 billion.
India’s combined merchandise and services exports rose 13.16 per cent year-on-year to $80.45 billion in January 2026, up from $71.09 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the commerce ministry on Monday. However, imports expanded at a faster pace of 18.77 per cent, climbing to $90.83 billion from $76.48 billion a year earlier.
As a result, the country’s overall trade deficit nearly doubled to $10.38 billion in January 2026 from $5.39 billion in January 2025.
During the month, both merchandise and services trade recorded gains. Merchandise exports edged up from $36.34 billion to $36.56 billion, while services exports showed strong growth, rising from $34.75 billion to $43.90 billion.
April-January trade performance
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that for the first 10 months of the financial year (April-January), India’s combined exports are estimated at $720.76 billion, compared with $679 billion in the corresponding period last year, a growth of 6.15 per cent, or roughly $40 billion.
“This year, we expect to cross $860 billion in total exports of merchandising and services. In services, we expect to cross $410 billion this year (2025-2026),” said Agrawal.
India’s total exports had reached a record $824.9 billion in FY2024-25, registering a 6.01 per cent rise from $778.1 billion in 2023-24 and surpassing the earlier projection of $800 billion.
Imports trend higher
Overall imports during April-January 2025-26 increased 6.54 per cent year-on-year to $823.41 billion, compared with $772.85 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal.
Merchandise imports stood at $649.86 billion, up 7.21 per cent from $606.13 billion a year earlier, while services imports rose more modestly by 4.10 per cent to $173.55 billion from $166.72 billion.
The latest data underscores a widening trade gap driven by faster import growth, even as exports continue to expand and remain on track for another record year.
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