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NFO Update: Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launches BSE 1000 Index Fund

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has announced the launch of its latest new fund offer 'Motilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fund', an open-ended fund replicating/tracking the BSE 1000 Total Return Index, India's First Index fund tracking BSE 1000 Total Return Index, representing top 1000 listed companies - offering a wide market representation within a single index. The new fund offer or NFO of the scheme will open for subscription on June 5 and will close on June 19. Also Read | Smallcap mutual funds emerge as top performers in May with average return of 8%. Opportunity or time for caution? Best MF to invest Looking for the best mutual funds to invest? Here are our recommendations. View Details » The investment objective of the scheme is to provide returns that, before expenses, correspond to the total returns of the securities as represented by BSE 1000, subject to tracking error. The scheme will be benchmarked against the BSE 1000 Total Return Index and will be managed by Swapnil Mayekar, Dishant Mehta, and Rakesh Shetty. Live Events Motilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fund provides broad-based exposure to India's equity markets by tracking the BSE 1000 Total Return Index, which covers approximately 94% of the country's listed market capitalization . The index includes companies across large, mid, small, and micro-cap segments, representing diverse sectors and industries -from traditional industries to cutting-edge technology. It offers exposure to a mix of established market leaders and emerging companies across 22 sectors, with the top-10 stock weight capped at 33%, thereby helping to reduce concentration risk. The index also includes micro-cap companies, whose market capitalization and liquidity have grown approximately 5× and 14× respectively over the past five years. All within a passive, free-float weighted structure with semiannual rebalancing. 'India's growth story is gaining real momentum, fueled by strong domestic demand, policy reforms, and growing confidence in capital markets. As growth managers, we focus on identifying long-term structural trends and building portfolios that capitalise on India's evolving economic landscape. The Motilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fund is an extension of our philosophy, offering investors access to a diverse range of listed companies in India across various sectors and market capitalisations. It is a simple, yet effective way to participate in India's long-term growth through a diversified and resilient framework,' said Prateek Agrawal, MD & CEO, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company. This product is suitable for investors who are seeking long-term capital growth and return that corresponds to the BSE 1000 Total Return Index, subject to tracking error. Also Read | Which mutual funds are scoring high on value, quality and momentum factors: Insights from MF scorecard The minimum amount for lumpsum investment is Rs 500 and multiples of Re 1 thereafter. For the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), the minimum instalment amount, frequency, number of instalments, and choice of SIP date/day are different and as specified in the Scheme Information Document 'We are proud to launch India's first index fund tracking the BSE 1000 Total Return Index, giving investors access to India's largest and most inclusive equity index. This fund aims to captures the performance of 1,000 companies spanning large, mid, small, and micro-cap companies across 22 sectors. It provides a diversified exposure to India's corporate sector and is a natural evolution for investors seeking a passive investment option. As pioneers in passive investing, our goal is to offer simple, low-cost, and scalable investment options, and this launch aligns with that objective,' said Pratik Oswal, Chief of– Passive Business, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company.