Description

HDFC Mutual Fund enables demat mode transactions for HDFC Children's Fund (Regular and Direct Plan - Growth options) on BSE StAR MF platform with immediate effect.

Summary

BSE has announced that HDFC Mutual Fund will now accept demat mode transactions for HDFC Children’s Fund on the BSE StAR MF platform with immediate effect. This facility is available for both Regular Plan and Direct Plan under the Growth option. This follows HDFC AMC’s instructions to enable demat mode execution for these specific scheme plans.

Key Points

  • HDFC Children’s Fund now accepts demat mode transactions on BSE StAR MF platform
  • Effective immediately as of November 19, 2025
  • Two scheme plans enabled: Regular Plan - Growth (ISIN: INF179KC1IY8) and Direct Plan - Growth (ISIN: INF179KC1IX0)
  • Both schemes fall under the Equity category
  • Members can contact Mutual Fund Helpdesk at 022-45720450/650 & 022-69158550 (8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on business days)
  • Queries can also be raised through BSE CRS portal: https://bsecrs.bseindia.com

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an operational enablement by HDFC Mutual Fund to allow demat mode transactions for specific scheme plans on the BSE StAR MF platform.

Compliance Requirements

No new compliance requirements. BSE members are informed to process demat mode transactions for the specified HDFC Children’s Fund schemes as per HDFC AMC instructions.

Important Dates

  • Effective Date: November 19, 2025 (immediate effect)
  • Notice Date: November 19, 2025

Impact Assessment

This circular has minimal market impact as it is a service enhancement for investors who wish to hold HDFC Children’s Fund units in demat form. It provides additional flexibility for investors and members trading on the BSE StAR MF platform. The change is specific to HDFC Children’s Fund and does not affect broader market operations or other mutual fund schemes.

Impact Justification

Operational enablement of demat transactions for specific mutual fund scheme; affects only investors interested in these particular fund options