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
HELIOS MUTUAL FUND is launching 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 09, 2026 to March 13, 2026, covering six scheme variants across Regular and Direct plans with Growth and IDCW options. Tentative allotment is scheduled for March 20, 2026.
Key Points
- NFO period: March 09, 2026 to March 13, 2026 on BSE StAR MF Platform
- Six scheme variants available: Regular and Direct plans each with Growth, IDCW Reinvestment, and IDCW Payout options
- Tentative allotment date: March 20, 2026
- NFO extended till midnight on March 13, 2026 for lump sum purchases only
- 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 day will be cancelled
- Pending transactions remain in system till 3:00 PM on the last day of fund payout to AMC or T+5, whichever is earlier
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is an operational notice for a new fund launch on the BSE StAR MF Platform.
Compliance Requirements
- Members must ensure clear funds are available in ICCL Account by 6:00 PM on March 18, 2026 for unit allotment
- Cheques and OTM payments are acceptable during NFO period subject to clear funds being received in ICCL account by 6:00 PM on March 18, 2026
- Switches accepted during NFO period only if funds under NFO scheme are received on or before the allotment date; switch-out funds received after 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 (extended till midnight for lump sum purchases); SIP/XSIP authentication deadline: 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 circular is relevant to BSE member brokers and distributors operating on the BSE StAR MF Platform who wish to offer the HELIOS ARBITRAGE FUND NFO to their clients. The six scheme variants (ISINs: INF0R8701418, INF0R8701434, INF0R8701426, INF0R8701442, INF0R8701467, INF0R8701459) provide options across Regular and Direct plans. Members need to be aware of fund payment deadlines to ensure client transactions are processed successfully and allotment is not forfeited due to missed clearing timelines.
Impact Justification
Operational notice for mutual fund members about a new NFO launch with specific transaction and payment deadlines; relevant to members using BSE StAR MF Platform but limited in broader market impact.