NFO Alert: Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund Launches MSCI India ETF

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund has opened the New Fund Offer (NFO) of the ABSL MSCI India ETF on February 12, 2026. The subscription window will remain open until February 16, 2026. The scheme is structured as an open-ended exchange-traded fund. 

The minimum investment during the NFO is ₹5,000. The fund is offered under the growth option, with no lock-in period and no exit load. 

Objective of the Scheme 

The ETF seeks to generate returns that correspond to the performance of the MSCI India Total Return Index (TRI), before expenses and subject to tracking error. The index represents a basket of large- and mid-cap companies listed in India. 

As a passive product, the scheme will invest in the same securities that form part of the benchmark. The allocation is expected to broadly follow the index weightings. 

Category and Fund Management 

The scheme falls under the equity: large and mid-cap category. It will be managed by Priya Sridhar of Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. 

Once the NFO period ends, units of the Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are expected to be listed on the stock exchange. Investors will then be able to buy or sell units in the secondary market, similar to other ETFs. 

Risk Level and Benchmark 

According to the riskometer, the scheme is placed in the ‘Very High’ risk category. This classification is typical for equity-oriented funds linked to market indices. 

The official benchmark for the scheme is the MSCI India TRI, which reflects both price movements and dividend income from the underlying stocks. 

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Conclusion 

The ABSL MSCI India ETF will be available for subscription between 12 and 16 February 2026, with a minimum investment of ₹5,000 and no exit load. The scheme is to track the MSCI India TRI through a passive investment approach. 

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