Description
Bandhan Mutual Fund's Arudha Equity Long Short Fund under Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) will be reopened for ongoing subscriptions, redemptions, and SIP/STP/SWP on NSE MF Invest Platform effective March 30, 2026. 31 scheme variants across Regular and Direct plans are covered.
Summary
NSE has notified all members that the Arudha Equity Long Short Fund of Bandhan Mutual Fund, operating under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework, will be reopened for ongoing transactions on the NSE MF Invest Platform with effect from March 30, 2026. This covers subscriptions, redemptions, and systematic plan facilities (SIP, STP, SWP) across 31 scheme variants.
Key Points
- Arudha Equity Long Short Fund (Bandhan MF SIF) reopens for ongoing transactions on NSE MF Invest Platform from March 30, 2026.
- Facilities available: subscriptions, redemptions, SIP, STP, and SWP.
- 31 scheme variants are enabled, spanning Regular and Direct plans across Growth, Daily/Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly/Quarterly/Half-yearly/Annual/Periodic IDCW, and Reinvestment sub-options.
- All schemes fall under the Equity category.
- ISINs range from INF194K30358 to INF194K30655 (Bandhan AMC fund codes).
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory framework changes. This circular operationalizes the availability of an existing SIF-category fund on the NSE MF Invest Platform, consistent with SEBI’s Specialized Investment Fund guidelines.
Compliance Requirements
- NSE members (distributors/participants on NSE MF Invest Platform) should update their systems to enable transactions in the listed 31 scheme ISINs from March 30, 2026.
- No additional compliance action required beyond platform readiness.
Important Dates
- March 27, 2026 — Circular issued (Ref: NSE/NMFTM/73492, Circular Ref. No: 1295/2026).
- March 30, 2026 — Effective date for ongoing subscriptions, redemptions, SIP, STP, and SWP on NSE MF Invest Platform.
Impact Assessment
This circular has medium operational impact for NSE MF Invest Platform participants. Distributors and investors seeking exposure to Bandhan MF’s equity long-short SIF strategy can now transact seamlessly through the platform. The availability of SIP/STP/SWP facilities broadens systematic investment access. Given the SIF classification, this fund targets sophisticated investors, limiting broad retail impact. No market-wide or systemic implications are expected.
Impact Justification
Operationally relevant for distributors and investors using NSE MF Invest Platform who wish to transact in Bandhan MF's Arudha Equity Long Short Fund SIF schemes; affects 31 plan variants but is a routine platform availability notice.