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New Fund Offer Launched
Bank of India Mutual Fund announced the launch of its new open-ended equity scheme, the Bank of India Banking & Financial Services Fund. The New Fund Offer (NFO) period is scheduled from January 8 to January 22, 2026.
Sectoral Focus and Strategy
The fund aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation. Its investment strategy centers on equity and equity-related instruments within the banking, non-banking financial services, insurance, fintech, and capital market sectors. The approach will combine top-down analysis with bottom-up stock selection across various market capitalizations.
Investment Rationale
This launch occurs as the BFSI sector remains a critical engine for India's economic expansion. Factors such as credit growth, accelerated digitization, and a push for financial inclusion provide a strong backdrop. Historically, the Nifty Financial Services TRI has demonstrated significant outperformance against broader market indices over the past two decades.
Fund Management and Details
Nilesh Jethani will manage the scheme. He is a fund manager at Bank of India Investment Managers Private Limited (BOIIM). The minimum investment during the NFO is ₹5,000, with subsequent investments in multiples of ₹1. A 1% exit load applies to redemptions or switches within 60 days of allotment.
Fund House Overview
As of December 31, 2025, Bank of India Investment Managers Private Limited managed assets worth ₹13,656.55 crore. The fund house caters to over 8.2 lakh investor folios across various schemes.