Description

Bandhan Mutual Fund launching BANDHAN SILVER ETF - NFO on BSE StAR MF Platform from December 01-03, 2025, with specific payment and allotment guidelines.

Summary

Bandhan Mutual Fund is launching BANDHAN SILVER ETF New Fund Offer (NFO) on BSE StAR MF Platform from December 01-03, 2025. The scheme includes both regular and direct plans with tentative allotment on December 05, 2025. Members must ensure clear funds are available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on December 03, 2025, with specific timelines for payment initiation and cancellation.

Key Points

  • Two schemes offered: BANDHAN SILVER ETF and BANDHAN SILVER ETF - DIRECT PLAN (both under EQUITY category)
  • NFO period: December 01-03, 2025
  • Tentative allotment date: December 05, 2025
  • Transactions without client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 will be cancelled with N flag reported to RTA/AMC
  • Pending transactions remain in system till 3:00 PM on last day of funds payout or T+5, whichever is earlier
  • NFO extended till midnight on December 03, 2025, for lumpsum purchases only
  • Cheques and OTM payments acceptable during NFO period
  • Switches accepted during NFO period subject to fund receipt before allotment date

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure clear funds availability in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on December 03, 2025
  • Client must initiate funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid transaction cancellation
  • For switches, funds must be received before NFO allotment date (December 05, 2025) for consideration
  • Cancelled transactions (CC with N flag) must be reported to RTA/AMC

Important Dates

  • December 01, 2025: NFO opening date
  • December 03, 2025: NFO closing date
  • December 03, 2025, 6:00 PM: Deadline for clear funds in ICCL Account
  • December 03, 2025, midnight: Extended deadline for lumpsum purchases
  • December 05, 2025: Tentative allotment date
  • T+1, 9:00 AM: Deadline for client fund initiation (to avoid cancellation)
  • T+5 or last payout day, 3:00 PM: Pending transaction expiry (whichever is earlier)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal. This is a routine NFO launch for a silver ETF that expands investment options in the precious metals category.

Operational Impact: Low to medium for BSE StAR MF Platform participants who need to:

  • Process NFO subscriptions during the 3-day window
  • Monitor payment timelines and fund availability
  • Handle potential transaction cancellations for non-payment
  • Manage switch requests within specified timeframes

Investor Impact: Provides new investment opportunity in silver through ETF route for investors interested in precious metals exposure with both regular and direct plan options.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch notification for a new ETF scheme affecting only mutual fund segment participants with standard operational procedures