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Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund (MOMF) has introduced the Motilal Oswal Consumption Fund, an open-ended equity scheme aiming to capitalize on India's long-term consumption growth. The New Fund Offer (NFO) period is from October 1, 2025, to October 15, 2025. The fund's primary goal is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing mainly in equity and equity-related securities of companies involved in consumption and related activities. Key investment areas include organized retail, digital services that facilitate consumption, financial services supporting this growth, and select segments within consumer durables and apparel.
Investors can start with a minimum lump sum of ₹500, with subsequent investments in multiples of ₹1. For Systematic Investment Plans (SIP), the minimum installment is ₹100 daily, or ₹500 for weekly, fortnightly, or monthly options.
An exit load of 1 percent will be applied to redemptions made within three months from the allotment date; no exit load is charged thereafter.
Prateek Agrawal, MD & CEO of Motilal Oswal AMC, noted the evolving consumption patterns in India, driven by the upper-middle class's increasing demand for diverse goods and services. The fund intends to use the QGLP (Quality, Growth, Longevity, and Price) investment framework to build a high-conviction portfolio.
The fund will be managed by Niket Shah, Varun Sharma, Bhalchandra Shinde for equity, Rakesh Shetty for debt, and Sunil Sawant for overseas investments.
This product is designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation by investing in the consumption sector. The scheme's riskometer indicates it is of "very high risk."
Impact: This fund launch can channel significant investment into companies poised to benefit from India's consumption boom, potentially leading to increased demand for their stocks and higher valuations. It also provides a dedicated avenue for investors looking to gain exposure to this growth theme. Rating: 6/10.
Difficult Terms:
- Open-ended equity scheme: A type of mutual fund that does not have a fixed maturity date and continuously offers units for sale and repurchase. It invests primarily in stocks.
- New Fund Offer (NFO): The period during which a mutual fund company offers units of a newly launched fund for subscription.
- Capital Appreciation: An increase in the value of an asset over time.
- Equity and equity-related securities: Investments in stocks (shares) of companies, and other instruments that derive their value from stocks.
- Organized retail: Retail businesses that are formally registered and structured, often with multiple outlets and professional management, as opposed to informal or unorganized street vendors.
- Digital services enabling consumption: Online platforms and services that facilitate the buying and selling of goods and services, such as e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, and delivery services.
- Durables: Durable goods, typically household appliances and electronics that are designed to last for a long period, such as refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions.
- Apparel: Clothing.
- Systematic Investment Plan (SIP): A method of investing a fixed amount of money at regular intervals (e.g., monthly) into a mutual fund scheme.
- Exit Load: A charge levied by a mutual fund when an investor redeems (sells) their units before a specified period.
- QGLP (Quality, Growth, Longevity, and Price): Motilal Oswal's investment framework, focusing on identifying companies with strong fundamentals, growth potential, long-term sustainability, and attractive valuations.
- Riskometer: A tool used by mutual fund houses to indicate the risk level associated with a particular scheme.