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 BAJAJ FINSERV LOW DURATION FUND as a New Fund Offer (NFO) with SIP facility on 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 in IDCW Payout, IDCW Reinvestment, and Growth variants. The tentative allotment date is February 20, 2026.

Key Points

  • NFO period: February 09, 2026 to February 16, 2026
  • 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
  • Tentative allotment date: February 20, 2026
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on February 20, 2026
  • NFO extended till midnight on February 16, 2026 for lumpsum purchases only
  • Cheques and OTM payments acceptable during NFO period subject to clear funds receipt
  • Switches accepted during NFO period subject to fund receipt before allotment date

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Transactions where clients have not initiated funds till 9:00 AM on T+1 day (including extended period transactions) will be cancelled and CC with N flag will be reported to RTA/AMC
  • Transactions with initiated payments remain pending until 3:00 PM on last day of NFO fund payout to AMC or T+5, whichever is earlier
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed by clients before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date (February 16, 2026)
  • Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on February 20, 2026 for unit allotment
  • Switch transactions funded on or after NFO allotment date will not be considered for allotment

Important Dates

  • February 09, 2026: NFO opening date
  • February 16, 2026: NFO closure 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: Low - This is a routine NFO launch that provides additional investment options for mutual fund investors seeking debt fund exposure with low duration strategy.

Operational Impact: Moderate for BSE members - Members need to ensure proper fund settlement timelines, client authentication for SIP registrations, and compliance with payment processing deadlines to avoid transaction cancellations.

Investor Impact: Low - Provides new investment opportunity in debt segment with both regular and direct plan options, offering flexibility in dividend and growth preferences.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch notification for mutual fund members with standard operational procedures and timelines