Description

BSE StAR MF Platform will be unavailable for fresh/additional order execution and new SIP/XSIP registrations on December 12, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM due to system maintenance.

Summary

BSE has announced a scheduled system enhancement/upgradation activity on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The platform will be unavailable for specific services on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. During this maintenance window, fresh/additional order execution and new SIP/XSIP registrations will not be available. Members are advised to inform their technical teams and vendors to plan activities accordingly.

Key Points

  • BSE StAR MF Platform scheduled maintenance on December 12, 2025
  • Downtime period: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (3 hours)
  • Services affected: Fresh/additional order execution and new SIP/XSIP registrations
  • Members must notify technical teams and vendors in advance
  • Notice issued by VP and AVP of Mutual Fund department

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes are introduced by this circular. This is a operational maintenance notification.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must take note of the scheduled downtime
  • Members must inform their technical teams and vendors about the maintenance window
  • Members should plan their mutual fund trading activities to avoid the 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM window on December 12, 2025
  • Alternative arrangements should be made for order execution during the downtime period

Important Dates

  • Notice Date: December 8, 2025
  • Maintenance Date: December 12, 2025 (Friday)
  • Downtime Window: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (3 hours)

Impact Assessment

Operational Impact: Medium - The 3-hour maintenance window will temporarily disrupt mutual fund trading activities on the BSE StAR MF Platform. Fresh and additional purchase orders cannot be executed, and new SIP/XSIP registrations cannot be processed during this period.

Market Impact: Low to Medium - The impact is limited as the downtime is scheduled during late trading hours (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) and affects only the mutual fund segment. Members have advance notice to plan their activities and inform clients.

Mitigation: Members can execute urgent orders before 3:00 PM or after 6:00 PM on the same day, or defer non-urgent transactions to the following trading day.

Impact Justification

Scheduled maintenance with limited 3-hour downtime affecting only specific mutual fund platform services, allowing members time to plan accordingly