Upcoming NFOs This Week (September 21-25, 2026): ICICI Prudential Contra and Motilal Oswal Nifty REITs & Realty Index

This week, two new fund offers (NFOs) are set to launch, providing investors with fresh opportunities in the mutual fund market.  

The ICICI Prudential Contra Fund and Motilal Oswal Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund are the latest additions, each with distinct investment strategies and benchmarks. 

Upcoming NFOs This Week 

ICICI Prudential Contra Fund  

The ICICI Prudential Contra Fund is an open-ended investment company under the category of Contra funds.  

Managed by ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited, this fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-related instruments following a contrarian investment strategy.  

The primary benchmark for this fund is the Nifty 500 TRI. The initial investment required is ₹1,000, with the NFO subscription starting on September 28, 2026, and the NFO close date set for October 12, 2026. The defer load is 1% for up to 1 month, after which it drops to 0%.  

The fund managers include Sankaran Naren, Dharmesh Kakkad, Gaurav Chikane, and Sakshat Goel. 

Motilal Oswal Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund  

The Motilal Oswal Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund is another open-ended investment company, focusing on providing returns that closely correspond to the total returns of the Nifty REITs & Realty Total Return Index, subject to tracking error.  

Managed by Motilal Oswal Asset Management Co. Ltd, this fund requires an initial investment of ₹500. The NFO subscription begins on September 25, 2026, with the NFO close date scheduled for October 9, 2026.  

The defer load is 1% for up to 15 days, after which it becomes 0%. The fund management team comprises Swapnil P Mayekar, Dishant Mehta, and Rakesh Shetty. 

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Conclusion 

This week’s NFOs, ICICI Prudential Contra Fund and Motilal Oswal Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund , offer initial investments of ₹1,000 and ₹500 respectively. The NFO subscription dates are September 28, 2026, and September 25, 2026, with defer loads applicable for specified durations. 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities or companies mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation or 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 scheme-related documents carefully.