Description
BSE announces the launch of Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund NFO with SIP facility from March 05-09, 2026, with tentative allotment date of March 12, 2026.
Summary
BSE has informed members that Nippon India Mutual Fund will be offering the Nippon India CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund as a New Fund Offer (NFO) with SIP facility on the BSE StAR MF Platform from March 05, 2026 to March 09, 2026. The fund covers six scheme variants across Regular and Direct plans with Growth and IDCW options. Tentative allotment is scheduled for March 12, 2026.
Key Points
- NFO period: March 05, 2026 to March 09, 2026 on BSE StAR MF Platform
- Six scheme variants offered across Regular and Direct plans (Growth, IDCW Payout, IDCW Reinvestment)
- ISINs: INF204KC1GU9, INF204KC1GV7, INF204KC1GW5, INF204KC1GX3, INF204KC1GY1, INF204KC1GZ8
- Tentative allotment date: March 12, 2026
- Lumpsum purchases extended till midnight on March 09, 2026
- 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 (funds initiated) remain in system till 3:00 PM on the last payout day or T+5, whichever is earlier
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a standard operational notice for an NFO launch.
Compliance Requirements
- Members must ensure client funds are initiated before 9:00 AM on T+1 day to avoid cancellation
- Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on March 12, 2026 for unit allotment
- Cheques and OTM payments accepted during NFO period subject to receipt of clear funds in ICCL account by 6:00 PM on March 12, 2026
- SIP/XSIP authentication must be completed before 3:00 PM on March 09, 2026
- Switch transactions must have funds received before the allotment date to be eligible; funds received on or after allotment date will not be considered
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NFO Open Date | March 05, 2026 |
| NFO Close Date | March 09, 2026 |
| Lumpsum Extension Deadline | Midnight, March 09, 2026 |
| SIP/XSIP Authentication Deadline | 3:00 PM, March 09, 2026 |
| Tentative Allotment Date | March 12, 2026 |
| Clear Funds Deadline in ICCL | 6:00 PM, March 12, 2026 |
Impact Assessment
This is a routine operational notification of limited market impact. It affects BSE StAR MF platform members and their clients looking to invest in a short-duration debt index fund tracking CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months segment. No broader market or equity segment impact expected. Members should ensure operational compliance with fund transfer and authentication timelines to avoid transaction cancellations.
Impact Justification
Routine NFO launch notification for a debt index fund on BSE StAR MF platform; operational in nature with no broader market or regulatory significance.