Details as of: 21 October 2026
- Open until 26 Oct 2026 (opened 12 Oct 2026)
- Offer price: ₹10 per unit
- Minimum investment: ₹5,000
- Exit load: NIL
- Benchmark: NIFTY 100 – TRI
- At least 95% must be in Equities & equity related securities constituting Nifty 100 Index
The Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund NFO is open until 26 October 2026. It opened for subscription on 12 October 2026. The scheme offers units at an offer price of ₹10. Investors can participate in the new fund offer with a minimum investment of ₹5,000.
Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund NFO: key details
| Fund house | Quant Mutual Fund |
| Category | Index Funds – Other |
| Opens | 12 October 2026 |
| Closes | 26 October 2026 |
| Offer price | ₹10 per unit |
| Minimum investment | ₹5,000, then ₹1,000 in multiples of ₹1 |
| SIP | Fortnightly from ₹1,000 (6 instalments); Monthly from ₹1,000 (6 instalments); Weekly from ₹1,000 (6 instalments); Quarterly from ₹3,000 (6 instalments) |
| Exit load | NIL |
| Benchmark | NIFTY 100 – TRI |
| Fund managers | Sameer Kate, Sanjeev Sharma, Yug Tibrewal |
| Plans | Regular and Direct plans, with Growth and IDCW options |
What the scheme says it will invest in
The scheme states its objective as follows.
The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide returns that, before expenses, closely correspond to the total returns of the securities represented by the Nifty 100 Index, subject to tracking error. There can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
| Where the money goes | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Equities & equity related securities constituting Nifty 100 Index | 95% | 100% |
| Debt & Money Market Instruments | 0% | 5% |
The scheme plans to invest at least 95% of its assets in equities and equity-related securities that constitute the Nifty 100 Index. It may also allocate up to 5% of its portfolio to debt and money market instruments. This ensures that 95% to 100% of the corpus remains tied to the underlying index.
How it compares with existing funds
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Funds in the category | 222 |
| Average 1-year return (184 funds) | −3.44% |
| Average 3-year return, a year (65 funds) | 11.00% |
| Highest 1-year return: ICICI Pru NASDAQ 100 Index Fund | 28.08% |
| Average expense ratio of Direct plans (214 funds) | 0.54% (range 0.16%–2.41%) |
| Fund | NFO period | Assets (₹ crore) | NAV now (Direct Growth) | Change on offer price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund | 15 September 2026 – 29 September 2026 | – | ₹10.10 (19 October 2026) | 0.96% |
| Invesco India Nifty Chemical Index Fund | 15 September 2026 – 29 September 2026 | – | ₹9.82 (19 October 2026) | −1.84% |
| HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund | 15 September 2026 – 17 September 2026 | 32 | ₹9.65 (19 October 2026) | −3.52% |
| Invesco India Nifty India Defence Index Fund | 15 September 2026 – 29 September 2026 | – | ₹9.80 (19 October 2026) | −1.96% |
| Axis Nifty500 Low Volatility 50 Index Fund | 9 September 2026 – 22 September 2026 | 29 | ₹9.88 (19 October 2026) | −1.16% |
| Mirae Asset BSE Information Technology Index Fund | 8 September 2026 – 22 September 2026 | 11 | ₹11.06 (19 October 2026) | 10.55% |
| Navi Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund | 1 September 2026 – 11 September 2026 | 16 | ₹9.80 (19 October 2026) | −1.97% |
| UTI BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund | 31 August 2026 – 11 September 2026 | 38 | ₹9.84 (19 October 2026) | −1.56% |
Existing funds in this category have an average 1-year return of −3.44% and an average expense ratio of 0.54%. Among earlier NFOs, the HDFC BSE REITS and Commercial Real Estate Index Fund holds assets of ₹32 crore. The Mirae Asset BSE Information Technology Index Fund currently reports a NAV of ₹11.06.
Fund managers
| Name | Role | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Sameer Kate | Fund Manager and Dealter | 20 Years |
| Sanjeev Sharma | Fund Manager – Debt | 6 years |
| Yug Tibrewal | Fund Manager | 7 Years |
Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund NFO: FAQs
When does the Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund NFO open and close?
The NFO opens on 12 Oct 2026 and closes on 26 Oct 2026.
What is the minimum investment in the Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund NFO?
The minimum investment is ₹5,000. Further amounts are ₹1,000 in multiples of ₹1. SIPs: Fortnightly from ₹1,000 (6 instalments); Monthly from ₹1,000 (6 instalments); Weekly from ₹1,000 (6 instalments); Quarterly from ₹3,000 (6 instalments).
What is the exit load of the Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund?
The scheme states its exit load as: NIL
Who manages the Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund?
The fund is managed by Sameer Kate, Sanjeev Sharma, Yug Tibrewal.
Which plans does the Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund have?
Regular and Direct plans, with Growth and IDCW options.
What does the NFO offer price mean?
The offer price is the price per unit at which units are allotted during the NFO, here ₹10. It is not a measure of value, and the fund has no track record to judge until it has run for some time.
What is the benchmark of the Quant Nifty 100 Index Fund?
The scheme’s benchmark is the NIFTY 100 – TRI.
Scheme terms from the offer documents; fund data: Accord Fintech. Calculations: ThePip. For information only; not investment advice.