Description

ZERODHA Mutual Fund launches ZERODHA BSE SENSEX INDEX FUND NFO from October 20, 2025 to November 03, 2025 on BSE StAR MF Platform with tentative allotment on November 06, 2025.

Summary

ZERODHA Mutual Fund is launching a New Fund Offer (NFO) for ZERODHA BSE SENSEX INDEX FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO period runs from October 20, 2025 to November 03, 2025, with a tentative allotment date of November 06, 2025. The scheme is an equity index fund with ISIN INF0R8F01174.

Key Points

  • NFO Period: October 20, 2025 to November 03, 2025
  • Scheme: ZERODHA BSE SENSEX INDEX FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH
  • Scheme Category: Equity
  • ISIN: INF0R8F01174
  • Tentative Allotment Date: November 06, 2025
  • Extended trading hours available until midnight on November 03, 2025 for lumpsum purchases only
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on November 06, 2025
  • Transactions without client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day will be cancelled
  • Cheques and OTM payments acceptable subject to clear funds receipt by allotment date
  • Switches accepted during NFO period subject to receipt of funds before allotment date

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a standard NFO launch announcement.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure clients initiate funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid transaction cancellation
  • CC with N flag will be reported to RTA/AMC for cancelled transactions
  • Pending transactions will remain in system until 3:00 PM on the last day of funds payout to AMC or T+5, whichever is earlier
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on November 06, 2025 for unit allotment
  • For switch transactions, funds must be received before the NFO allotment date; funds received on or after allotment date will not be considered

Important Dates

  • October 20, 2025: NFO opens
  • November 03, 2025: NFO closes (extended until midnight for lumpsum purchases)
  • November 06, 2025: Tentative allotment date; clear funds required in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM
  • T+1 day, 9:00 AM: Deadline for client fund initiation to avoid transaction cancellation
  • T+5 or last payout day, 3:00 PM: Pending transaction deadline

Impact Assessment

This NFO launch has minimal market impact and is relevant primarily to:

  • Mutual fund distributors and members trading on BSE StAR MF Platform
  • Investors interested in passive index funds tracking BSE SENSEX
  • ZERODHA Mutual Fund customers

The launch follows standard NFO procedures with clear operational guidelines for fund collection and allotment. No impact on equity markets or existing listed securities.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO announcement for a new index fund with standard operational procedures. Limited impact to general market participants, primarily relevant to mutual fund distributors and investors interested in ZERODHA funds.