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THE PUTNAM FUND FOR GROWTH AND INCOME
Supplment to Annual Report dated October 31, 1995

The following information has been prepared to provide class Y
shareholders with a performance overview specific to their
holdings.  Class Y shares are offered exclusively to defined
contribution plans investing $250 million or more in one or more
of Putnam's funds or private accounts.  Performance of class Y
shares, which incur neither a front-end load, distribution fee,
nor contingent deferred sales charge, will differ from
performance of class A, B and M shares, which are discussed more
extensively in the annual report.

FISCAL 1995 RESULTS AT A GLANCE

TOTAL RETURN                          NAV

(12 months ended 10/31/95)          23.28%


SHARE VALUE                           NAV

10/31/94                           $13.66
10/31/95                           $15.78

DISTRIBUTIONS:NO.  INCOME CAPITAL GAINS  RETURN OF CAPITAL TOTAL
               1   $0.434     $0.439             --        $0.494

Please note that past performance does not indicate future
results.  Investment return and net asset value will fluctuate so
that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than
their original cost.  See full Annual Report for information on
comparative benchmarks.  If you have questions, please consult
your fund prospectus or call Putnam toll free at 1-800-752-9894.