Description
ZERODHA Mutual Fund launches new ETF NFO from August 25 to September 5, 2025 with specific fund payment requirements.
Summary
ZERODHA Mutual Fund is launching ZERODHA NIFTY SMALLCAP 100 ETF as a New Fund Offer (NFO) on BSE StAR MF Platform from August 25, 2025 to September 5, 2025, with tentative allotment on September 9, 2025.
Key Points
- NFO period: August 25, 2025 to September 5, 2025 (extended till midnight)
- Scheme: ZERODHA NIFTY SMALLCAP 100 ETF (Equity category)
- ISIN: INF0R8F01141
- Tentative allotment date: September 9, 2025
- Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on September 8, 2025
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced - standard NFO procedures apply.
Compliance Requirements
- Members must ensure client fund initiation by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid cancellation
- Transactions without timely fund initiation will be cancelled with N flag reporting to RTA/AMC
- Pending transactions will remain in system until 3:00 PM on last fund pay-out day or T+5, whichever is earlier
- Cheques and OTM payments acceptable subject to clear funds receipt by deadline
- Switch transactions must receive funds before allotment date for NFO consideration
Important Dates
- NFO Start: August 25, 2025
- NFO End: September 5, 2025 (extended till midnight)
- Fund Payment Deadline: September 8, 2025 (6:00 PM)
- Tentative Allotment: September 9, 2025
Impact Assessment
Medium impact on mutual fund operations as this introduces a new ETF product focusing on Nifty Smallcap 100 index. Members need to ensure compliance with specific fund payment timelines to avoid transaction cancellations. The launch expands investment options for clients seeking smallcap exposure through ETF structure.
Impact Justification
New ETF launch affecting mutual fund trading operations with specific procedural requirements