Bandhan Mutual Fund has unveiled the Bandhan BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund, marking India’s first index fund designed to provide investors exclusive access to sector leaders across the economy. The open-ended scheme will track the BSE India Sector Leaders Index, which identifies the top three companies by market capitalization from each of the 21 sectors within the BSE 500 Index. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on September 3, 2025, and closes on September 17, 2025, with investments accessible through licensed mutual fund distributors, financial advisors, online platforms, or directly via the Bandhan AMC website.
Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC, said, “India’s capital markets are rapidly evolving, with sector leaders demonstrating resilience, lower disruption risk, and the ability to drive long-term value. This fund allows investors simple, broad-based access to proven leaders powering the country’s growth story.” The BSE India Sector Leaders Index, largely large-cap heavy, has historically delivered broad market-like returns with lower volatility. Its diversified, market-cap-weighted strategy mitigates extreme single-stock risks while offering potential stability. In Kolkata, analysts believe the launch strengthens the city’s position as a financial innovation hub. Local investors, particularly retail participants, are expected to show strong interest in the NFO, given the fund’s diversified approach across high-performing sectors of the economy. Investments in the Bandhan BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund can be made through licensed mutual fund distributors, financial advisors, online platforms, or directly at https://bandhanmutual.com/nfo/bandhan-bse-india-sector-leaders-index-fund/.