Description
SBI Mutual Fund launches SBI Quality Fund NFO with SIP facility on BSE StAR MF Platform from January 28, 2026 to February 11, 2026, with allotment on February 17, 2026.
Summary
SBI Mutual Fund is launching SBI Quality Fund as a New Fund Offer (NFO) with SIP facility on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO will be open from January 28, 2026 to February 11, 2026, with tentative allotment scheduled for February 17, 2026. The scheme offers six plan variants including Regular and Direct plans with IDCW Reinvestment, IDCW Payout, and Growth options.
Key Points
- NFO Period: January 28, 2026 to February 11, 2026
- Six scheme variants available: Regular Plan and Direct Plan with IDCW Reinvestment, IDCW Payout, and Growth options
- Tentative allotment date: February 17, 2026
- Extended hours available till midnight on February 11, 2026 for lumpsum purchases only
- SIP frequency: Monthly with minimum investment of Rs. 500
- Minimum installments: 12 for Rs. 500-999 range, 6 for Rs. 1,000 and above
- Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on February 17, 2026
- Cheques and OTM payments acceptable subject to receipt of clear funds by allotment date
- Switches accepted during NFO period if funds received before allotment date
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is a standard NFO launch announcement.
Compliance Requirements
- Members must ensure client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day; otherwise transactions 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 funds payout or T+5, whichever is earlier
- SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed by clients before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date (February 11, 2026)
- Members must select appropriate minimum installment numbers based on investment amount to avoid rejections
- Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on February 17, 2026
Important Dates
- January 28, 2026: NFO opening date
- February 11, 2026: NFO closure date (extended till midnight for lumpsum purchases)
- February 11, 2026, 3:00 PM: Deadline for SIP/XSIP authentication by clients
- February 17, 2026: Tentative allotment date
- February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM: Deadline for clear funds in ICCL Account
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Low - This is a routine mutual fund NFO launch with no impact on stock market trading or operations.
Operational Impact: Low to Medium for BSE StAR MF platform members who need to process NFO transactions and ensure compliance with payment timelines and SIP registration requirements. Members must configure systems to handle the specific SIP investment ranges and minimum installment requirements to avoid rejections from AMC/RTA.
Scheme Details
| Sr. No. | Scheme Name | Scheme Type | ISIN | Allotment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBI Quality Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW Reinvestment | Equity | INF200KB1AF8 | February 17, 2026 |
| 2 | SBI Quality Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW Payout | Equity | INF200KB1AE1 | February 17, 2026 |
| 3 | SBI Quality Fund - Regular Plan - Growth | Equity | INF200KB1AD3 | February 17, 2026 |
| 4 | SBI Quality Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW Reinvestment | Equity | INF200KB1AI2 | February 17, 2026 |
| 5 | SBI Quality Fund - Direct Plan - Growth | Equity | INF200KB1AG6 | February 17, 2026 |
| 6 | SBI Quality Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW Payout | Equity | INF200KB1AH4 | February 17, 2026 |
SIP Investment Requirements
| SIP Frequency | Investment Amount Range | Minimum Installments |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Rs. 500 to Rs. 999 | 12 |
| Monthly | Rs. 1,000 and above | 6 |
Impact Justification
Routine NFO launch announcement for mutual fund scheme with standard operational details for BSE StAR MF platform members