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.

Key Points

  • Platform downtime scheduled for December 12, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Fresh and additional order execution will be unavailable during the maintenance window
  • New SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) and XSIP registrations will be suspended
  • Members are advised to inform their technical teams and vendors to plan activities accordingly
  • Notice issued by Arunkumar Ganesan (VP - Mutual Fund) and Mahesh Tare (AVP - Mutual Fund)

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a technical maintenance notification.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must take note of the scheduled downtime
  • Members should inform their technical teams and vendors about the maintenance window
  • Activities should be planned to accommodate the 3-hour service interruption
  • Alternative arrangements may be needed for time-sensitive mutual fund transactions

Important Dates

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

Impact Assessment

Operational Impact: Medium - The 3-hour maintenance window will temporarily disrupt mutual fund order execution and new SIP registrations on the BSE StAR MF Platform. Members and investors planning transactions during this period will need to schedule them before 3:00 PM or after 6:00 PM on December 12, 2025.

Market Impact: Low to Medium - Limited to mutual fund segment only. The scheduled nature and advance notice allow members to plan accordingly and minimize disruption to investor services. Technical teams and vendors have sufficient time to prepare for the downtime.

Impact Justification

Scheduled system maintenance affecting mutual fund trading platform for 3 hours. Members and vendors need to plan activities accordingly but limited duration minimizes overall impact.