NFOs This Week: Any asset management company launching a new mutual fund in the market can raise capital for the same by announcing a new fund offer (NFO). Similar to an Initial Public Offering (IPO), a New Fund Offer (NFO) provides details of the proposed investment portfolio, including the companies whose shares may be purchased, the types of securities to be invested in, the fund manager, and the investment strategy.
This week (September 8-11), mutual fund investors have four new New Fund Offers (NFOs) to consider, with schemes opening from today (September 8 to September 11, 2026). The new funds will offer exposure to multi-sector equities, IT stocks, gold and balanced advantage strategies. Check the list given below.
4 new fund offers open September 8-11; check minimum investment and key dates
Kotak Multi Sector Omni FoF
The Kotak Multi Sector Omni FOF New Fund Offer (NFO) opens for subscription on September 8, 2026, and closes on September 22, 2026. The open-ended fund falls under the equity category and will have a minimum investment requirement of Rs 1,000. Both direct and regular growth options will be available.
1. Kotak Multi Sector Omni FoF: Key details
- Fund House: Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
- Category: Fund of Funds (FoF) – Equity Oriented / Thematic-Other Equity
- Open Date: September 8, 2026
- Close Date: September 22, 2026
- Minimum Investment: Rs 1,000 for lumpsum
- Fund Manager: Devender Singhal
- Benchmark: Nifty 500 Total Return Index (TRI)
The fund is designed to generate long term capital appreciation from a portfolio created by investing in Units of equity-oriented sector-based active and passive mutual fund schemes.
2. Mirae Asset BSE Information Tech Index Fund
The New Fund Offer (NFO) for the Mirae Asset BSE Information Technology Index Fund opens for subscription on September 8, 2026, and closes on September 22, 2026. The scheme is focused on the IT sector and falls under the equity category. Investors will need a minimum of Rs 5,000 to participate in the NFO.
Mirae Asset BSE Information Tech Index Fund: Key details
- Fund House: Mirae Asset Mutual Fund
- Open Date: September 8, 2026
- Close Date: September 22, 2026
- Minimum Investment: Rs 5,000
- Fund Manager: Akshay Udeshi
- Benchmark: BSE IT TRI
- Exit Load: Nil
The scheme seeks to generate returns, before expenses, that are commensurate with the performance of the BSE Information Technology Total Return Index, subject to tracking error.
3. Shriram Gold ETF Passive FoF
The Shriram Gold ETF Passive FoF New Fund Offer (NFO) opens for subscription on September 11, 2026, and closes on September 24, 2026. The open-ended gold fund will allow investors to start with a minimum investment of just Rs 500.
Shriram Gold ETF Passive FoF: Key details
- Fund House: Shriram Mutual Fund
- NFO Open Date: September 11, 2026
- NFO Close Date: September 24, 2026
- Minimum Investment: Rs 500
- Fund Manager: Sudip Suresh More
- Benchmark: Domestic Price of Gold
- Exit Load: Nil
The scheme seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in units of various Gold ETFs.
4. JioBlackRock Balanced Advantage Fund
The fourth NFO, JioBlackRock Balanced Advantage Fund, will open for subscription on September 11, 2026. The subscription window will remain open until September 25. The fund belongs to the balanced advantage category and will have a minimum investment requirement of Rs 500.
JioBlackRock Balanced Advantage Fund: Key details
- Fund House: JioBlackRock Mutual Fund
- NFO Open Date: September 11, 2026
- NFO Close Date: September 24, 2026
- Minimum Investment: Rs 500
- Fund Manager: Sahil Chaudhary
- Benchmark: NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 50:50 Index
- Exit Load: Nil
The scheme seeks to generate long term capital appreciation with income generation by investing in a dynamically managed portfolio of equity and debt instruments.
(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money related decisions.)
