Description

JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND launches JIOBLACKROCK SECTOR ROTATION FUND NFO with SIP facility on BSE StAR MF Platform from January 27, 2026 to February 09, 2026.

Summary

JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND is launching JIOBLACKROCK SECTOR ROTATION FUND as a New Fund Offer (NFO) with SIP facility on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO period runs from January 27, 2026 to February 09, 2026, with tentative allotment on February 13, 2026. The scheme offers a Direct Plan - Growth option under the Equity category.

Key Points

  • Scheme Name: JIOBLACKROCK SECTOR ROTATION FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH
  • Scheme Category: EQUITY
  • ISIN: INF22M001168
  • NFO Period: January 27, 2026 to February 09, 2026
  • Tentative Allotment Date: February 13, 2026
  • SIP facility available during NFO period
  • Extended trading hours available (till 6:00 PM on February 09, 2026) for lumpsum purchases only
  • Transactions without fund initiation by 9:00 AM on T+1 day will be cancelled
  • Cheques and OTM payments acceptable subject to clear funds receipt
  • Switch transactions accepted during NFO period

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure client funds are initiated by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid transaction cancellation
  • Transactions with initiated payments remain pending until 3:00 PM on the last day of NFO pay-out to AMC or T+5, whichever is earlier
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on February 13, 2026 for allotment
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed by clients before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date (February 09, 2026)
  • For switch transactions, funds must be received before the allotment date to be considered for allotment at AMC/RTA end
  • Cancelled transactions (N flag) will be reported to RTA/AMC for transactions without fund initiation

Important Dates

  • January 27, 2026: NFO Opening Date
  • February 09, 2026 (3:00 PM): NFO Closure for SIP/XSIP authentication
  • February 09, 2026 (6:00 PM): Extended NFO closure for lumpsum purchases only
  • February 13, 2026 (6:00 PM): Deadline for clear funds in ICCL Account
  • February 13, 2026: Tentative Allotment Date

Impact Assessment

This NFO launch has minimal market impact as it is a routine new fund offering. It provides BSE StAR MF Platform members and investors with a new investment option in the equity sector rotation category. The announcement primarily affects mutual fund distributors and investors interested in sector-based equity strategies through JIO BLACKROCK MUTUAL FUND. Operational impact is limited to BSE StAR MF Platform participants who need to follow the specified fund collection and payment timelines.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch announcement for mutual fund scheme with standard operational guidelines for BSE StAR MF platform members