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