Franklin Templeton's shut funds receive ₹13,120 crore from maturities, pre-payments and coupons
Jan 2, 2021, 14:46 IST
Mumbai, Franklin Templeton's six shut schemes have received ₹13,120 crore from maturities, pre-payments, and coupons since their closure in April.
Over the latest fortnight, December 16-31, 2020, these schemes received ₹1,213 crore.
Further, five out of the six schemes have already turned and have close to ₹8,527 crore available to return to unit holders, subject to fund running expenses. Franklin India Short Term Income Plan (FISTIP) is the latest scheme to turn cash positive, the fund house said in a statement.
Individually, Franklin India Low Duration Fund, Ultra Short Bond Fund, Dynamic Accrual Fund, Credit Risk Fund and Short Term Income Plan have 52%, 49%, 41 %, 23% and 8% of their respective asset under management in cash.
Borrowing levels in Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund continue to come down steadily and currently stands at 6% of its AUM.
The Supreme Court had directed the Trustee of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund to seek consent of the unitholders for the winding up of the six schemes. Accordingly, the Trustee conducted the e-voting for the same from December 26-28, 2020 followed by a unitholder meet on December 29, 2020.
The fund house said that as directed by the top court, redemptions in these schemes will continue to be suspended till the date of the next hearing scheduled in the third week of January 2021.
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Over the latest fortnight, December 16-31, 2020, these schemes received ₹1,213 crore.
Further, five out of the six schemes have already turned and have close to ₹8,527 crore available to return to unit holders, subject to fund running expenses. Franklin India Short Term Income Plan (FISTIP) is the latest scheme to turn cash positive, the fund house said in a statement.
Individually, Franklin India Low Duration Fund, Ultra Short Bond Fund, Dynamic Accrual Fund, Credit Risk Fund and Short Term Income Plan have 52%, 49%, 41 %, 23% and 8% of their respective asset under management in cash.
Borrowing levels in Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund continue to come down steadily and currently stands at 6% of its AUM.
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The fund house said that as directed by the top court, redemptions in these schemes will continue to be suspended till the date of the next hearing scheduled in the third week of January 2021.
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INTERVIEW: Kia Motors’ 2021 plan includes 11 electric vehicle launches — but India may have to wait longer
From Amazon buying Cyprus to Germany bailing out France — here are ten of the most ‘outrageous’ predictions for 2021
India’s edtech in charts – How the shift to online learning meant money, valuation and users for the likes of BYJU’S, Unacademy, and others