Description

JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND launches two new debt fund schemes (Low Duration Fund and Short Duration Fund) with SIP facility on BSE StAR MF Platform from January 08-13, 2026.

Summary

JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND is launching two new debt fund schemes with SIP facility on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The New Fund Offer (NFO) period runs from January 08, 2026, to January 13, 2026, with a tentative allotment date of January 19, 2026. The schemes include JIOBLACKROCK LOW DURATION FUND and JIOBLACKROCK SHORT DURATION FUND, both available in Direct Plan Growth options.

Key Points

  • Two new debt fund schemes being launched: Low Duration Fund (ISIN: INF22M001150) and Short Duration Fund (ISIN: INF22M001143)
  • NFO period: January 08-13, 2026
  • Tentative allotment date: January 19, 2026
  • SIP facility available during NFO period
  • Extended trading hours until 6:00 PM on January 13, 2026 for lumpsum purchases only
  • Transactions without client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 will be cancelled
  • Switches accepted during NFO period subject to fund receipt before allotment date

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure clear funds are available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on January 19, 2026
  • Transactions without client-initiated funds till 9:00 AM on T+1 day will be cancelled with CC and N flag reported to RTA/AMC
  • Transactions with initiated payment remain pending till 3:00 PM on last day of NFO pay-out or T+5, whichever is earlier
  • Cheques and OTM payments acceptable subject to clear funds receipt by 6:00 PM on January 19, 2026
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed by clients before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date (January 13, 2026)

Important Dates

  • January 08, 2026: NFO opening date
  • January 13, 2026: NFO closing date (extended till 6:00 PM for lumpsum purchases)
  • January 13, 2026, 3:00 PM: Deadline for SIP/XSIP registration authentication
  • January 19, 2026: Tentative allotment date
  • January 19, 2026, 6:00 PM: Deadline for clear funds in ICCL Account

Impact Assessment

This circular has minimal market impact as it is a routine NFO launch announcement. It affects only BSE StAR MF Platform members and investors interested in debt fund investments. The launch expands product offerings in the debt fund category with two duration-focused schemes from JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND. Operational impact is limited to mutual fund distributors and platform members who need to process NFO transactions during the specified period.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch announcement for mutual fund schemes with standard operational procedures. Primarily informational for mutual fund platform members.