Description
JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND launches 5 new index funds with SIP facility on BSE StAR MF Platform from August 5-12, 2025.
Summary
JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND is launching 5 new index funds with SIP facility on BSE StAR MF Platform from August 5-12, 2025. The NFO includes equity and debt index funds tracking various NIFTY indices with tentative allotment on August 18, 2025.
Key Points
- 5 new index funds being launched: NIFTY 50, NIFTY SMALLCAP 250, NIFTY 8-13 YR G-SEC, NIFTY MIDCAP 150, and NIFTY NEXT 50
- All funds are Direct Plan - Growth variants
- NFO period: August 5-12, 2025
- Tentative allotment date: August 18, 2025
- Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on August 14, 2025
- Transactions without fund initiation by 9:00 AM on T+1 will be cancelled
- NFO extended till 6:00 PM on August 12, 2025 for lumpsum purchases only
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes announced in this circular.
Compliance Requirements
- Members must ensure client fund initiation by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid cancellation
- Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on August 14, 2025
- SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed by 3:00 PM on NFO closure date
- Cheques & OTM payments acceptable subject to clear funds receipt by deadline
- Switch transactions subject to fund receipt before allotment date
Important Dates
- NFO Start Date: August 5, 2025
- NFO End Date: August 12, 2025 (6:00 PM for lumpsum)
- Clear Funds Deadline: August 14, 2025 (6:00 PM)
- Tentative Allotment Date: August 18, 2025
- SIP Authentication Deadline: August 12, 2025 (3:00 PM)
Impact Assessment
Medium impact on BSE StAR MF Platform with addition of 5 new index fund options from JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND. Provides investors with diversified index fund choices across equity and debt segments. Standard NFO procedures apply with clear operational timelines for members and investors.
Impact Justification
Standard NFO launch with established procedures and clear timelines for mutual fund platform