Description
Bandhan Mutual Fund's Arudha Equity Long Short Fund NFO under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework will be available on NSE MF Invest Platform from March 05 to March 18, 2026, with allotment on March 24, 2026.
Summary
NSE has informed its members that the Arudha Equity Long Short Fund NFO of Bandhan Mutual Fund, launched under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework, will be available for transactions on the NSE MF Invest Platform from March 05, 2026 to March 18, 2026. Allotment is scheduled for March 24, 2026. A total of 21+ scheme variants (Regular and Direct Plans across Growth and various IDCW payout/reinvestment frequencies) are being made available.
Key Points
- Fund: Arudha Equity Long Short Fund (Bandhan Mutual Fund SIF)
- NFO subscription window: March 05, 2026 – March 18, 2026
- Allotment date: March 24, 2026
- Platform: NSE MF Invest Platform
- Category: Equity (Specialized Investment Fund)
- Both Regular Plan and Direct Plan variants available
- Plans offered include Growth, Daily IDCW, Weekly IDCW, Fortnightly IDCW, Monthly IDCW, Quarterly IDCW, Half-yearly IDCW, Annual IDCW, and Periodic IDCW (with Payout and Reinvestment options)
- ISINs range from INF194K30358 to INF194K30606 across all variants
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes. This circular operationalizes the availability of a new SIF-category equity fund on the NSE MF Invest Platform in accordance with existing SEBI guidelines on Specialized Investment Funds.
Compliance Requirements
- NSE members are informed to facilitate transactions for this NFO on the NSE MF Invest Platform during the subscription window.
- Members should ensure correct ISIN mapping for each plan variant when processing investor orders.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NFO Opens | March 05, 2026 |
| NFO Closes | March 18, 2026 |
| Allotment Date | March 24, 2026 |
| Circular Date | March 04, 2026 |
Impact Assessment
This is a routine NFO launch notification. The fund introduces an equity long-short strategy under the SIF framework, which is a relatively newer product category in India. Impact is primarily on mutual fund distributors, registered investment advisors, and retail/institutional investors seeking access to long-short equity strategies. No direct impact on secondary market trading or listed securities. Members on the NSE MF Invest Platform should update their systems to reflect the new ISINs before March 05, 2026.
Impact Justification
Routine NFO launch notification for a new equity long-short fund under the SIF framework on NSE MF Invest Platform; relevant to mutual fund distributors and investors but limited broader market impact.