Description

BAJAJ FINSERV MUTUAL FUND launches BAJAJ FINSERV LOW DURATION FUND NFO from February 09-16, 2026 on BSE StAR MF Platform with six plan options.

Summary

BAJAJ FINSERV MUTUAL FUND is launching the BAJAJ FINSERV LOW DURATION FUND as a New Fund Offering (NFO) on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO period runs from February 09, 2026 to February 16, 2026, with six plan options available across Regular and Direct plans with different dividend and growth options. The tentative allotment date is February 20, 2026.

Key Points

  • Six scheme options available: Regular Plan (IDCW Payout, IDCW Reinvestment, Growth) and Direct Plan (IDCW Payout, IDCW Reinvestment, Growth)
  • All schemes are categorized as DEBT funds
  • Unique ISINs assigned for each plan option
  • Tentative allotment date: February 20, 2026
  • NFO extended till midnight on February 16, 2026 for lumpsum purchases only
  • Transactions without client-initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 will be cancelled
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on February 20, 2026
  • Cheques and OTM payments acceptable during NFO period subject to clear funds receipt
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication required before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine NFO launch notification.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure client-initiated funds are received by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid cancellation
  • Cancelled transactions will be reported to RTA/AMC with CC and N flag
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on February 20, 2026 for unit allotment
  • For switch transactions during NFO period, funds must be received before allotment date (February 20, 2026)
  • SIP/XSIP registrations must be authenticated by clients before 3:00 PM on February 16, 2026
  • Pending transactions remain in system till 3:00 PM on last day of funds payout or T+5, whichever is earlier

Important Dates

  • February 09, 2026: NFO opening date
  • February 16, 2026: NFO closing date (extended till midnight for lumpsum purchases)
  • February 16, 2026, 3:00 PM: Deadline for SIP/XSIP registration authentication
  • February 20, 2026: Tentative allotment date
  • February 20, 2026, 6:00 PM: Deadline for clear funds availability in ICCL Account

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal. This is a routine mutual fund NFO launch that adds a new debt fund option for investors seeking low duration debt instruments.

Operational Impact: Low impact on BSE members and mutual fund distributors. Standard NFO procedures apply with specific timelines for fund payment, transaction cancellation, and SIP registration. The scheme provides diversification options through six different plan variants catering to different investor preferences (Regular vs Direct, Growth vs IDCW).

Investor Impact: New investment opportunity for investors seeking exposure to low duration debt instruments through BAJAJ FINSERV MUTUAL FUND. Standard NFO procedures with clear timelines for subscription and allotment.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch notification for mutual fund scheme with standard operational procedures. Impacts only mutual fund distributors and investors interested in this specific debt fund offering.