Description
Bandhan Mutual Fund's Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund NFO will be available for transactions on NSE MF Invest Platform from January 09, 2026 to January 22, 2026 with allotment on January 28, 2026.
Summary
NSE has announced the launch of Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund New Fund Offer (NFO) under Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) category by Bandhan Mutual Fund. The NFO will be available for transactions on the NSE MF Invest Platform for a period of two weeks starting January 09, 2026.
Key Points
- Fund Name: Arudha Hybrid Long-Short Fund
- Fund House: Bandhan Mutual Fund
- Fund Type: Specialized Investment Fund (SIF)
- Category: Equity
- NFO Period: January 09, 2026 to January 22, 2026
- Allotment Date: January 28, 2026
- Total Schemes: 34 schemes covering Regular and Direct plans with various IDCW options
- Platform: NSE MF Invest Platform
Scheme Details
The fund offers multiple plan options:
Regular Plans:
- Growth option
- IDCW options: Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half-yearly, Annual, and Periodic
- IDCW Reinvestment options for all frequencies
Direct Plans:
- Growth option
- IDCW options: Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly, Half-yearly, Annual, and Periodic
- IDCW Reinvestment options for all frequencies
All schemes are categorized under Equity category with ISINs ranging from INF194K30010 to INF194K30325.
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a new fund offering announcement.
Compliance Requirements
- Members must make the fund available for transactions on NSE MF Invest Platform during the specified NFO period
- Standard NFO compliance requirements apply for Specialized Investment Funds
Important Dates
- NFO Opening Date: January 09, 2026
- NFO Closing Date: January 22, 2026
- Allotment Date: January 28, 2026
Impact Assessment
This circular has limited market-wide impact as it is a routine NFO launch announcement. The fund is a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) which typically caters to a specific investor segment. The hybrid long-short strategy offers an alternative investment option for investors seeking both long and short equity exposure. Impact is primarily limited to investors interested in alternative investment strategies and does not affect broader market operations or existing securities.
Impact Justification
Routine NFO launch announcement for a specialized investment fund with limited market-wide impact, primarily informational for interested investors