Description

HELIOS MUTUAL FUND is launching HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND NFO with SIP facility on BSE StAR MF Platform from March 09 to March 13, 2026, with tentative allotment on March 20, 2026.

Summary

BSE has informed members that HELIOS MUTUAL FUND will launch the HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND as a New Fund Offer (NFO) with SIP facility on BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO subscription window opens March 09, 2026, and closes March 13, 2026, with a tentative allotment date of March 20, 2026. Six scheme variants are available under Regular and Direct plans.

Key Points

  • NFO period: March 09, 2026 to March 13, 2026 on BSE StAR MF Platform
  • Six scheme variants offered: Regular and Direct plans, each with Growth, IDCW Reinvestment, and IDCW Payout options
  • Tentative allotment date: March 20, 2026
  • Lump sum purchases extended till midnight on March 13, 2026
  • SIP/XSIP registration authentication must be completed before 3:00 PM on the NFO closure date
  • Transactions where client has not initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 will be cancelled
  • Pending transactions (where payment is initiated) remain in system till 3:00 PM on last day of funds payout or T+5, whichever is earlier

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an operational notice for a new fund launch.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure clear funds are available in the ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on March 18, 2026 for allotment eligibility
  • Cheques and OTM payments are acceptable during the NFO period, subject to receipt of clear funds in ICCL account by 6:00 PM on March 18, 2026
  • Switch transactions must have funds received under the NFO scheme on or before the allotment date; funds received after the allotment date will not be considered
  • SIP/XSIP authentication must be completed before 3:00 PM on March 13, 2026

Important Dates

  • March 09, 2026: NFO subscription opens
  • March 13, 2026: NFO subscription closes; lump sum purchases accepted till midnight; SIP/XSIP authentication deadline at 3:00 PM
  • March 18, 2026: Clear funds must be available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM
  • March 20, 2026: Tentative allotment date

Impact Assessment

This notice is relevant to BSE members and distributors who operate on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The launch of the HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND adds a new equity arbitrage scheme for investors seeking low-risk returns with tax efficiency. Operational impact is moderate for members who need to manage client transactions, fund clearances, and SIP registrations within the specified timelines. No broader market or systemic impact anticipated.

Scheme Details

Sr. No.Scheme NameCategoryISINAllotment Date
1HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND - REGULAR PLAN - GROWTHEquityINF0R870141820-Mar-26
2HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND - REGULAR PLAN - IDCW REINVESTMENTEquityINF0R870143420-Mar-26
3HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND - REGULAR PLAN - IDCW PAYOUTEquityINF0R870142620-Mar-26
4HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND - DIRECT PLAN - GROWTHEquityINF0R870144220-Mar-26
5HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND - DIRECT PLAN - IDCW REINVESTMENTEquityINF0R870146720-Mar-26
6HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND - DIRECT PLAN - IDCW PAYOUTEquityINF0R870145920-Mar-26

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch notice for a new arbitrage mutual fund scheme; relevant to mutual fund members and investors on BSE StAR MF platform but limited in broader market impact.