Upcoming NFOs: Six New Mutual Funds and One SIF to Launch This Week (September 28 – October 2, 2026)

Around six new mutual funds and one Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) are scheduled to open for subscriptions this week, according to The Economic Times news report citing data from ACE MF.  

The new offerings cover different categories, including contra funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a fund of funds, and a life cycle fund. 

ICICI Prudential and WOC Funds 

The ICICI Prudential Contra Fund will open for subscription on September 28, 2026, and remain open until October 12, 2026. The minimum investment amount is ₹1,000. 

The WOC Diversified Equity Small Cap Active FOF, categorised as a domestic fund of funds (FoF), will also open on September 28 and close on October 12. Investors can participate with a minimum investment of ₹500. 

Mirae Asset Life Cycle Fund 

The Mirae Asset Life Cycle Fund 2056 is another NFO opening on September 28, 2026. The life cycle fund will accept subscriptions until October 12, 2026, with a minimum investment requirement of ₹5,000. 

Two ETFs Open for Subscription 

Two ETFs are also scheduled to launch during the week. The Nippon India CRISIL-IBX FAR Gilt ETF, a debt-oriented ETF, will open on September 29, 2026, and close on October 12, 2026. Its minimum investment amount is ₹1,000. 

The Aditya Birla SL BSE Total Market ETF, an equity-oriented ETF, will open on September 30, 2026, and close on October 14, 2026. The minimum investment amount for the ETF is ₹500. 

SIF Requires ₹10 Lakh Minimum 

The MSIF Equity Long-Short Fund, a SIF from Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund, will open for subscription on September 30, 2026, and close on October 14, 2026. It has a minimum investment requirement of ₹10 lakh. 

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Conclusion 

The upcoming NFOs span debt, equity, contra, small-cap FoF, life cycle and long-short strategies. Subscription windows run from September 28, 2026, to October 14, 2026, with minimum investments ranging from ₹500 to ₹10 lakh. 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.  

Mutual Fund Investments are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.