Description
JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND launching JIOBLACKROCK SECTOR ROTATION FUND - NFO with SIP facility from January 27, 2026 to February 09, 2026 on BSE StAR MF Platform.
Summary
BSE has announced the launch of JIOBLACKROCK SECTOR ROTATION FUND - NFO (New Fund Offer) with SIP facility on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO period runs from January 27, 2026 to February 09, 2026, with a tentative allotment date of February 13, 2026. The scheme falls under the Equity category with ISIN INF22M001168 for the Direct Plan - Growth option.
Key Points
- NFO available from January 27, 2026 to February 09, 2026
- Scheme: JIOBLACKROCK SECTOR ROTATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH (Equity)
- ISIN: INF22M001168
- Tentative allotment date: February 13, 2026
- Transactions without client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 will be cancelled with N flag reported to RTA/AMC
- Transactions with initiated payments remain pending until 3:00 PM on last day of NFO payout or T+5, whichever is earlier
- Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on February 13, 2026
- Cheques and OTM payments acceptable during NFO period subject to clear funds receipt by allotment date
- Switches accepted during NFO period only if funds received before allotment date
- NFO extended till 6:00 PM on February 09, 2026 for lumpsum purchases only
- SIP/XSIP registration authentication required before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is a standard NFO launch following existing BSE StAR MF Platform procedures.
Compliance Requirements
- Members must ensure client funds are initiated by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid transaction cancellation
- Clear funds must be deposited in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on February 13, 2026 for unit allotment
- SIP/XSIP registrations must be authenticated by clients before 3:00 PM on February 09, 2026
- For switch transactions, funds must be received in NFO scheme before allotment date (February 13, 2026)
- Members must process cheque and OTM payments ensuring clear funds availability by allotment date
Important Dates
- January 27, 2026: NFO opening date
- February 09, 2026: NFO closing date (extended till 6:00 PM for lumpsum only)
- February 09, 2026, 3:00 PM: Deadline for SIP/XSIP registration authentication
- February 13, 2026: Tentative allotment date
- February 13, 2026, 6:00 PM: Deadline for clear funds in ICCL Account
- T+1, 9:00 AM: Deadline for client fund initiation (to avoid cancellation)
- T+5 or last NFO payout day, 3:00 PM: Deadline for pending transactions with initiated payments
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Minimal. This is a routine NFO launch for a new equity sector rotation fund scheme. It expands investment options for mutual fund investors on BSE StAR MF Platform but does not affect broader market operations or trading.
Operational Impact: Low to medium for BSE members dealing in mutual funds. Members must ensure compliance with fund collection timelines, payment processing, and client authentication requirements specific to this NFO. The extended hours for lumpsum purchases and specific cutoff times for SIP registrations require operational coordination.
Investor Impact: Provides new investment opportunity in sector rotation strategy through JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND for investors seeking equity exposure with tactical sector allocation.
Impact Justification
Routine NFO launch announcement for mutual fund platform. Affects only members dealing with JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND products. No market-wide or regulatory impact.