Description

BANDHAN MUTUAL FUND launches BANDHAN HEALTHCARE FUND NFO with SIP facility from November 10-24, 2025, on BSE StAR MF Platform with tentative allotment on November 28, 2025.

Summary

BANDHAN MUTUAL FUND is launching the BANDHAN HEALTHCARE FUND NFO with SIP facility on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO subscription period runs from November 10, 2025, to November 24, 2025, with a tentative allotment date of November 28, 2025. Six plan options are available including Regular and Direct plans with Growth, IDCW Payout, and IDCW Reinvestment options. The NFO will be extended until midnight on November 24, 2025, for lumpsum purchases only.

Key Points

  • NFO subscription period: November 10-24, 2025
  • Six plan options available: Regular Plan (Growth, IDCW Payout, IDCW Reinvestment) and Direct Plan (Growth, IDCW Payout, IDCW Reinvestment)
  • All plans categorized as EQUITY schemes
  • ISIN codes assigned for all six plan options
  • Tentative allotment date: November 28, 2025
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on November 28, 2025
  • Extended trading until midnight on November 24, 2025, for lumpsum purchases only
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date
  • Cheques and OTM payments acceptable during NFO period subject to clear funds receipt
  • Switches accepted during NFO period subject to fund receipt before allotment date

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a standard NFO launch announcement following existing BSE StAR MF platform procedures.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure client-initiated funds are received by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid cancellation
  • Transactions without client-initiated payment will be cancelled and reported to RTA/AMC with CC and N flag
  • Pending transactions with initiated payment remain in system until 3:00 PM on last day of NFO payout or T+5, whichever is earlier
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on November 28, 2025, for allotment
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed before 3:00 PM on November 24, 2025
  • Switch transactions must have funds received before allotment date for NFO consideration

Important Dates

  • November 10, 2025: NFO subscription period begins
  • November 24, 2025, 3:00 PM: Deadline for SIP/XSIP registration authentication
  • November 24, 2025, midnight: Extended NFO closure for lumpsum purchases
  • November 28, 2025: Tentative allotment date
  • November 28, 2025, 6:00 PM: Deadline for clear funds in ICCL Account

Impact Assessment

This announcement has minimal market impact as it pertains to a routine mutual fund NFO launch. Impact is limited to BSE StAR MF platform members and investors interested in healthcare sector equity funds. The launch provides investment opportunities in the healthcare sector through BANDHAN MUTUAL FUND’s new offering. No impact on stock markets or broader trading operations. Members need to follow standard payment and settlement timelines for successful NFO participation.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch announcement for mutual fund members on BSE StAR MF platform with standard subscription and payment procedures.