Description

ZERODHA Mutual Fund launches ZERODHA NIFTY SHORT DURATION G-SEC INDEX FUND NFO on BSE StAR MF Platform from December 26, 2025 to January 09, 2026.

Summary

ZERODHA Mutual Fund is launching a New Fund Offer (NFO) for ZERODHA NIFTY SHORT DURATION G-SEC INDEX FUND on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO period runs from December 26, 2025 to January 09, 2026, with a tentative allotment date of January 14, 2026. The scheme is a debt fund with ISIN INF0R8F01182 (Direct Plan - Growth). Members must ensure clear funds are available in their ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on the allotment date.

Key Points

  • NFO scheme: ZERODHA NIFTY SHORT DURATION G-SEC INDEX FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH
  • Scheme category: DEBT
  • ISIN: INF0R8F01182
  • NFO period: December 26, 2025 to January 09, 2026
  • Tentative allotment date: January 14, 2026
  • Extended trading available till midnight on January 09, 2026 (lumpsum purchases only)
  • Transactions without client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 will be cancelled
  • Cheques and OTM payments accepted during NFO period subject to fund receipt by allotment date
  • Switches accepted during NFO period if funds received before allotment date

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure transactions for which clients have not initiated funds till 9:00 AM on T+1 day will be cancelled and reported to RTA/AMC with N flag
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on January 14, 2026 for unit allotment
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed by clients before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date (January 09, 2026)
  • Transactions with client-initiated payment remain pending till 3:00 PM on last day of funds pay-out or T+5, whichever is earlier
  • Switch transactions require funds receipt under NFO scheme before allotment date; funds received on/after allotment date will not be considered

Important Dates

  • December 26, 2025: NFO opens
  • January 09, 2026: NFO closes (3:00 PM for SIP authentication; extended till midnight for lumpsum)
  • January 14, 2026: Tentative allotment date; clear funds required in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM
  • T+1 day, 9:00 AM: Deadline for client fund initiation (else cancellation)

Impact Assessment

This circular has minimal market impact as it relates to a routine mutual fund NFO launch. It affects BSE StAR MF platform members who deal with ZERODHA Mutual Fund schemes. The NFO provides investors access to a government securities-focused debt fund tracking the NIFTY SHORT DURATION G-SEC INDEX. No impact on equity markets or broader trading operations.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch announcement for a mutual fund scheme. Affects only BSE StAR MF platform members dealing with ZERODHA Mutual Fund products.