MOTILAL OSWAL MF LAUNCHES INDIA`S FIRST BSE 1000 INDEX FUND TO BROADEN MARKET ACCESS

Published on Jun 09, 2025 12:25

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has introduced the Motilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fund, a new fund offer (NFO) set to run from June 5 to June 19, 2025. The open-ended scheme is the first in India to track the BSE 1000 Total Return Index, aiming to offer investors wide-ranging exposure to India�s equity markets through a single passive investment vehicle.

The BSE 1000 Total Return Index represents the top 1,000 listed companies in India, covering approximately 94% of the country�s listed market capitalization. The index spans across large-, mid-, small-, and micro-cap stocks, and reflects the performance of 22 sectors, ranging from traditional industries to technology-driven enterprises. With a cap of ~33% on the top 10 stocks, the index structure aims to minimize concentration risk and deliver diversified exposure.

The fund`s investment objective is to provide returns that closely correspond to the total returns of the BSE 1000 index, subject to tracking error. Investors can participate with a minimum lump sum of Rs 500, while exit load is 1% if redeemed within 15 days from allotment and nil thereafter.

Commenting on the launch, Pratik Oswal, chief of� passive business, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company: "We are proud to launch India�s first index fund tracking the BSE 1000 Total Return Index, giving investors access to India�s largest and most inclusive equity index. This fund aims to captures the performance of 1,000 companies spanning large, mid, small, and micro-cap companies across 22 sectors. It provides a diversified exposure to India�s corporate sector and is a natural evolution for investors seeking a passive investment option. As pioneers in passive investing, our goal is to offer simple, low-cost, and scalable investment options, and this launch aligns with that objective."

The launch comes at a time when India�s macroeconomic outlook remains strong. Citing IMF projections, MOAMC expects India�s GDP to grow at 6.2% in 2025 and 6.3% in 2026, supported by a mix of domestic demand, policy reforms, and structural shifts across key industries.

For investors seeking broad-based, passive exposure to India�s equity story through a diversified and low-cost strategy, the Motilal Oswal BSE 1000 Index Fund offers a new point of entry aligned with India�s long-term economic vision.