Description

BSE announces the launch of ARUDHA HYBRID LONG - SHORT FUND, a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) offered by Bandhan Mutual Fund with multiple plan options available on the BSE StAR MF platform.

Summary

BSE has announced the launch of a New Fund Offer (NFO) for ARUDHA HYBRID LONG - SHORT FUND, a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) under Bandhan Mutual Fund, available on the BSE StAR MF platform. The fund is categorized as HYBRID (C) and offers 34 different plan options across Regular and Direct plans with various IDCW (Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal) payout frequencies. The tentative allotment date is scheduled for January 28, 2026.

Key Points

  • Fund Name: ARUDHA HYBRID LONG - SHORT FUND
  • Fund House: Bandhan Mutual Fund
  • Fund Category: Hybrid (C) - Long-Short Fund
  • Platform: BSE StAR MF
  • Total Plan Options: 34 ISINs covering Regular and Direct plans
  • Plan Types: Growth and IDCW options (Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half-Yearly, Annual, and Periodic)
  • IDCW Options: Available in both Payout and Reinvestment variants
  • Regular Plan ISINs: 17 options (INF194K30010 to INF194K30176)
  • Direct Plan ISINs: 17 options (INF194K30184 to INF194K30341)

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes announced. This is a standard NFO launch under existing SEBI mutual fund regulations for Specialized Investment Funds.

Compliance Requirements

  • Mutual fund distributors and investors can access the NFO through the BSE StAR MF platform
  • Standard KYC and investment procedures apply for mutual fund subscriptions
  • Investors should review the scheme information document and key information memorandum before investing

Important Dates

  • Tentative Allotment Date: January 28, 2026
  • NFO opening and closing dates not specified in the circular

Impact Assessment

This circular has minimal market impact as it is a routine NFO announcement. The launch expands investment options for investors seeking hybrid long-short strategies. The fund’s specialized nature (SIF) indicates it may have specific investment restrictions and is targeted at informed investors. The availability of multiple plan options with various IDCW frequencies provides flexibility for different investor preferences. No direct impact on equity or debt markets is expected from this announcement.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch announcement for a mutual fund scheme on BSE platform with limited direct market impact beyond investors interested in this specific fund category