Description

BANDHAN MUTUAL FUND launches BANDHAN HEALTHCARE FUND NFO with SIP facility from November 10-24, 2025, on BSE StAR MF Platform with six plan options.

Summary

BANDHAN MUTUAL FUND is launching BANDHAN HEALTHCARE FUND as a New Fund Offer (NFO) with SIP facility on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO period runs from November 10, 2025, to November 24, 2025, offering six plan options across Regular and Direct plans with Growth, IDCW Payout, and IDCW Reinvestment variants. The tentative allotment date is November 28, 2025.

Key Points

  • Six scheme options available: Regular Plan (Growth, IDCW Payout, IDCW Reinvestment) and Direct Plan (Growth, IDCW Payout, IDCW Reinvestment)
  • All schemes categorized as EQUITY funds
  • NFO extended till midnight on November 24, 2025, only for lumpsum purchases
  • Transactions without client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day will be cancelled
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on November 28, 2025
  • Cheques and OTM payments acceptable during NFO period subject to clear funds receipt
  • Switches accepted during NFO period only if funds received before allotment date
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid cancellation
  • Pending transactions will be held in system until 3:00 PM on last day of funds payout to AMC for NFO or T+5, whichever is earlier
  • CC with N flag will be reported to RTA/AMC for cancelled transactions
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on November 28, 2025, for unit allotment
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication deadline: 3:00 PM on November 24, 2025

Important Dates

  • NFO Opening Date: November 10, 2025
  • NFO Closure Date: November 24, 2025 (3:00 PM for SIP/XSIP authentication)
  • Extended Period: Until midnight on November 24, 2025 (lumpsum purchases only)
  • Tentative Allotment Date: November 28, 2025
  • Clear Funds Deadline: November 28, 2025, by 6:00 PM in ICCL Account

Impact Assessment

This is a routine NFO launch with minimal market impact. It expands investment options for investors interested in healthcare sector equity funds through the BSE StAR MF Platform. The announcement affects only members and clients interested in participating in this specific mutual fund offering. No operational disruptions or changes to existing trading procedures are expected. The healthcare fund sector focus may attract investors seeking sector-specific exposure, but overall market impact remains limited to mutual fund distribution channels.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch announcement for mutual fund platform with standard operational procedures, no regulatory changes or market-wide impact