Description
Helios Mutual Fund is launching the Helios Arbitrage Fund NFO with SIP facility on BSE StAR MF Platform from March 9 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 the BSE StAR MF Platform. The NFO subscription window runs from March 9, 2026, to March 13, 2026, with six plan/option variants available. Tentative allotment is scheduled for March 20, 2026.
Key Points
- NFO period: March 9, 2026 to March 13, 2026 on BSE StAR MF Platform
- Six scheme variants offered under Regular and Direct plans 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 NFO closure date (March 13, 2026)
- Transactions where client has not initiated funds by 9:00 AM on T+1 day will be cancelled
- Pending transactions (with payment initiated) will remain in the system until 3:00 PM on the last day of funds payout to AMC or T+5, whichever is earlier
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a standard NFO launch notice under existing BSE StAR MF operational framework.
Compliance Requirements
- Members must ensure clear funds are available in 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
- Switches are accepted during the NFO period only if funds under the NFO scheme are received 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 9, 2026: NFO subscription opens
- March 13, 2026: NFO subscription closes (midnight for lump sum; 3:00 PM for SIP/XSIP authentication)
- March 18, 2026: Deadline for clear funds to be available in ICCL Account (by 6:00 PM)
- March 20, 2026: Tentative allotment date
Impact Assessment
This is a routine operational notice affecting BSE members who facilitate mutual fund transactions on the BSE StAR MF Platform. The impact is limited to members and investors participating in this specific NFO. No broader market or regulatory impact is anticipated. Members should communicate payment and SIP authentication deadlines to their clients to avoid transaction cancellations.
Scheme Details
| Sr. No. | Scheme Name | Category | ISIN | Tentative Allotment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helios Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - Growth | Equity | INF0R8701418 | 20-Mar-26 |
| 2 | Helios Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW Reinvestment | Equity | INF0R8701434 | 20-Mar-26 |
| 3 | Helios Arbitrage Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW Payout | Equity | INF0R8701426 | 20-Mar-26 |
| 4 | Helios Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - Growth | Equity | INF0R8701442 | 20-Mar-26 |
| 5 | Helios Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW Reinvestment | Equity | INF0R8701467 | 20-Mar-26 |
| 6 | Helios Arbitrage Fund - Direct Plan - IDCW Payout | Equity | INF0R8701459 | 20-Mar-26 |
Impact Justification
Routine NFO launch notification for a single mutual fund scheme on BSE StAR MF platform; operational in nature with no broad market or regulatory implications.