Description
Nippon India Mutual Fund launches NFO with SIP facility for CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund on BSE StAR MF Platform from March 05-09, 2026, with tentative allotment on March 12, 2026.
Summary
Nippon India Mutual Fund is launching a New Fund Offer (NFO) for the Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO subscription window runs from March 05, 2026 to March 09, 2026, with SIP facility available. Six scheme variants (Regular and Direct plans across Growth, IDCW Payout, and IDCW Reinvestment options) are being offered.
Key Points
- NFO period: March 05, 2026 to March 09, 2026 on BSE StAR MF Platform
- Six scheme variants available across Regular and Direct plans
- Tentative allotment date: March 12, 2026
- Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on March 12, 2026
- NFO extended till midnight on March 09, 2026 for lumpsum purchases only
- SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed before 3:00 PM on NFO closure date
- Transactions where client has not initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day will be cancelled
- Pending transactions remain in system till 3:00 PM on last day of funds pay-out to AMC or T+5, whichever is earlier
- Cheques and OTM payments accepted during NFO period subject to receipt of clear funds by 6:00 PM on March 12, 2026
- Switches accepted during NFO period subject to receipt of funds before allotment date; funds received on or after allotment date will not be considered
Scheme Details
| Sr. No. | Scheme Name | Category | ISIN | Tentative Allotment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIPPON INDIA CRISIL-IBX FINANCIAL SERVICES 3-6 MONTHS DEBT INDEX FUND - REGULAR PLAN - GROWTH | DEBT | INF204KC1GU9 | 12-Mar-26 |
| 2 | NIPPON INDIA CRISIL-IBX FINANCIAL SERVICES 3-6 MONTHS DEBT INDEX FUND - REGULAR PLAN - IDCW PAYOUT | DEBT | INF204KC1GV7 | 12-Mar-26 |
| 3 | NIPPON INDIA CRISIL-IBX FINANCIAL SERVICES 3-6 MONTHS DEBT INDEX FUND - REGULAR PLAN - IDCW REINVESTMENT | DEBT | INF204KC1GW5 | 12-Mar-26 |
| 4 | NIPPON INDIA CRISIL-IBX FINANCIAL SERVICES 3-6 MONTHS DEBT INDEX FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTH | DEBT | INF204KC1GX3 | 12-Mar-26 |
| 5 | NIPPON INDIA CRISIL-IBX FINANCIAL SERVICES 3-6 MONTHS DEBT INDEX FUND - DIRECT PLAN - IDCW PAYOUT | DEBT | INF204KC1GY1 | 12-Mar-26 |
| 6 | NIPPON INDIA CRISIL-IBX FINANCIAL SERVICES 3-6 MONTHS DEBT INDEX FUND - DIRECT PLAN - IDCW REINVESTMENT | DEBT | INF204KC1GZ8 | 12-Mar-26 |
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a standard NFO launch notice under existing BSE StAR MF operational framework.
Compliance Requirements
- Members must ensure clients initiate funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid transaction cancellation
- SIP/XSIP authentication must be completed before 3:00 PM on March 09, 2026 (NFO closure date)
- Clear funds must be credited to ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on March 12, 2026 for unit allotment
- For switch transactions, fund receipt must occur before the allotment date of March 12, 2026
Important Dates
- NFO Open Date: March 05, 2026
- NFO Close Date: March 09, 2026
- NFO Extended Close (Lumpsum only): Midnight, March 09, 2026
- SIP/XSIP Authentication Deadline: 3:00 PM, March 09, 2026
- Funds Pay-out Deadline to AMC: 3:00 PM on last day or T+5, whichever is earlier
- ICCL Fund Availability Deadline: 6:00 PM, March 12, 2026
- Tentative Allotment Date: March 12, 2026
Impact Assessment
This is a routine mutual fund NFO launch notice with limited market impact. It is relevant primarily to BSE member brokers and distributors facilitating Nippon India Mutual Fund transactions on the BSE StAR MF platform. Investors in short-duration debt instruments may find this fund of interest given its focus on the CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index. No impact on equity markets or broader trading operations.
Impact Justification
Routine NFO launch notification for a debt index mutual fund scheme on BSE StAR MF platform; operational in nature with no broad market or regulatory impact.