Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund NFO: All you need to know

Published 21st June 2024

About the fund

Motilal Oswal just launched its latest NFO, the Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund. India’s first passive defence fund will be open for subscription until June 27, 2024.

An overview

Fund name Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund SEBI category Index fund NFO period June 13-27, 2024 Benchmark Nifty India Defence Total Return Index (TRI) Fund manager(s) Rakesh Shetty and Swapnil Mayekar Exit load 1 per cent if the units are redeemed within 15 days of allotment. Nil thereafter. Tax treatment If the units are sold after a year, a 10 per cent tax will be applicable on gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh. If the units are sold within a year, a 15 per cent tax will be levied.

Fund benchmark

The fund will be benchmarked against the Nifty India Defence Total Return Index, which comprises 15 companies that broadly represent the defence sector.

Investment strategy

The fund will follow a passive investment strategy and aim to mimic its benchmark, Nifty India Defence Total Return Index.

Who are the fund managers?

The fund will be jointly managed by Rakesh Shetty and Swapnil Mayekar.

Should you invest in this fund?

Given the sector’s ongoing boom, are defence funds a worthy inclusion in your portfolio? Read the full story to find out.