Description

Zerodha Mutual Fund launches Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund NFO available for subscription from December 26, 2025 to January 09, 2026 on NSE MF Invest Platform.

Summary

National Stock Exchange of India has announced the launch of Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund NFO on the NSE MF Invest Platform. The New Fund Offer (NFO) will be available for transactions from December 26, 2025 to January 09, 2026, with allotment scheduled for January 14, 2026.

Key Points

  • Fund Name: Zerodha Nifty Short Duration G-Sec Index Fund Growth Direct Plan
  • ISIN: INF0R8F01182
  • Fund Category: Debt
  • AMC: Zerodha Mutual Fund
  • NFO Period: December 26, 2025 to January 09, 2026
  • Allotment Date: January 14, 2026
  • Platform: NSE MF Invest Platform

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a new product launch announcement.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must ensure clear funds through any payment mode are received in the designated Clearing Corporation account on or before January 14, 2026 11:59 PM
  • Members should make the NFO available to clients for subscription during the specified NFO period

Important Dates

  • NFO Start Date: December 26, 2025
  • NFO End Date: January 09, 2026
  • Payment Deadline: January 14, 2026 11:59 PM
  • Allotment Date: January 14, 2026

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Low - This is a routine NFO launch with no direct impact on secondary market trading or existing securities.

Operational Impact: Low - Standard NFO processing procedures apply. Members need to facilitate client subscriptions and ensure timely fund transfer to the Clearing Corporation account.

Investor Impact: The fund offers retail investors access to a government securities index fund through a direct plan, potentially providing a low-cost option for fixed income exposure with focus on short duration G-Secs.

Impact Justification

Routine NFO launch announcement for a debt index fund with limited market-wide impact, primarily informational for NSE MF platform members