Description

ZERODHA Mutual Fund launches new fund offer for NIFTY SHORT DURATION G-SEC INDEX FUND with SIP facility from December 26, 2025 to January 09, 2026.

Summary

BSE announces the launch of ZERODHA NIFTY SHORT DURATION G-SEC INDEX FUND NFO 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 ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on the allotment date.

Key Points

  • NFO for ZERODHA NIFTY SHORT DURATION G-SEC INDEX FUND (Direct Plan - Growth)
  • ISIN: INF0R8F01182
  • Scheme Category: Debt
  • NFO extended till midnight on January 09, 2026 for lumpsum purchases only
  • Transactions without client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 will be cancelled with N flag reported to RTA/AMC
  • Cheques and OTM payments accepted subject to clear funds receipt by allotment date
  • Switches accepted during NFO period only if funds received before allotment date
  • SIP/XSIP registrations must be authenticated by clients before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure transactions initiated by clients include funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid cancellation
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on January 14, 2026 for unit allotment
  • Pending transactions will be maintained until 3:00 PM on last day of funds payout to AMC or T+5, whichever is earlier
  • SIP/XSIP authentication must be completed by clients before 3:00 PM on January 09, 2026
  • Switch transactions require funds receipt before January 14, 2026 allotment date for consideration

Important Dates

  • December 26, 2025: NFO period begins
  • January 09, 2026: NFO closure date (extended till midnight for lumpsum purchases)
  • January 09, 2026 (3:00 PM): Deadline for SIP/XSIP registration authentication
  • January 14, 2026: Tentative allotment date
  • January 14, 2026 (6:00 PM): Deadline for clear funds in ICCL Account
  • T+1 (9:00 AM): Deadline for client-initiated fund payments to avoid transaction cancellation

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal. This is a routine NFO launch for a new debt fund scheme on the mutual fund platform.

Operational Impact: BSE StAR MF platform members need to inform clients about the NFO opportunity and ensure compliance with payment timelines. Standard NFO processing procedures apply with specific deadlines for fund availability, SIP registrations, and switch transactions. The extended trading hours until midnight on closure date for lumpsum purchases provides additional flexibility for investors.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch notification for mutual fund platform members with standard operational procedures and timelines