Description

JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND launches JIOBLACKROCK ARBITRAGE FUND NFO with SIP facility on BSE StAR MF Platform from December 09-11, 2025.

Summary

JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND is launching JIOBLACKROCK ARBITRAGE FUND as a New Fund Offer (NFO) with SIP facility on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO period runs from December 09, 2025, to December 11, 2025, with an extended window until 6:00 PM on December 11, 2025, for lumpsum purchases only. The tentative allotment date is December 16, 2025.

Key Points

  • NFO for JIOBLACKROCK ARBITRAGE FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH (ISIN: INF22M001101)
  • NFO period: December 09-11, 2025
  • Tentative allotment date: December 16, 2025
  • Extended hours until 6:00 PM on December 11, 2025, for lumpsum purchases only
  • SIP/XSIP registrations must be authenticated by clients before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date
  • Transactions without client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 will be cancelled
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on December 16, 2025
  • Cheques and OTM payments acceptable subject to receipt of clear funds by allotment date
  • Switches accepted during NFO period subject to receipt of funds before allotment date

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a standard NFO launch announcement.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure transactions comply with fund payment timelines
  • Clients must initiate funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid cancellation
  • CC with N flag will be reported to RTA/AMC for cancelled transactions
  • SIP/XSIP authentication must be completed by 3:00 PM on December 11, 2025
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on December 16, 2025
  • For switches, funds for switch-out scheme must be received before NFO allotment date

Important Dates

  • NFO Start Date: December 09, 2025
  • NFO End Date: December 11, 2025 (3:00 PM for SIP registrations)
  • Extended Period for Lumpsum: Until 6:00 PM on December 11, 2025
  • Tentative Allotment Date: December 16, 2025
  • Clear Funds Deadline: 6:00 PM on December 16, 2025
  • Payment Pending Deadline: 3:00 PM on last day of NFO or T+5, whichever is earlier

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal. This is a routine NFO launch with no impact on secondary market trading or existing securities.

Operational Impact: Low impact limited to BSE StAR MF Platform members and mutual fund distributors who wish to participate in this NFO. Standard operational procedures apply for fund collection and allotment process.

Investor Impact: Provides new investment opportunity for investors seeking arbitrage fund exposure through JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND. Relevant only to those specifically interested in this fund category.

Impact Justification

Standard NFO launch announcement for mutual fund with no market-wide impact; relevant only to mutual fund distributors and investors interested in this specific scheme