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Mumbai: Bajaj Finserv Asset Management Company (BFAML) has officially announced the launch of the Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund, an open-ended equity scheme designed to capture investment opportunities across India’s rapidly expanding Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance ecosystem.
The New Fund Offer (NFO) will be open for subscription from November 10 to November 24, providing investors a focused route to participate in a sector that is widely considered a foundational pillar of India’s journey toward becoming a top global economy.
Key Investment Highlights: A Megatrend Focus
The fund’s core objective is to deliver long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio across the entire financial services spectrum. This includes established players and emerging opportunities in:
- Banks (Public and Private Sector)
- Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC)
- Insurance Companies (Life and General)
- Capital Market Intermediaries
- Asset Management Companies (AMC)
The scheme will strategically invest in a concentrated portfolio of 45–60 stocks, meticulously selected from a broader ‘Megatrends’ universe of approximately 180–200 companies. This approach underscores the fund’s commitment to finding high-quality businesses poised to benefit from structural shifts in India’s financial landscape.
The BFSI Sector: A Powerful Growth Engine
India’s financial sector has witnessed a profound transformation, with its market capitalization surging nearly 50 times over the last two decades ₹ 1.8$ trillion in 2005 to ₹ 91$ trillion in 2025 according to a study by Bajaj Finserv AMC, reflecting a CAGR of 22%. This growth is propelled by several key drivers:
- Accelerated Digitization: Platforms like Unified Payments Interface (UPI) have revolutionized transactions, with the number of transactions crossing 18 billion in a single month (June 2025). This digital adoption is leading to lower transaction costs, greater efficiency, and deeper financial inclusion.
- Growing Financial Inclusion: Initiatives like the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) trinity and rising penetration of insurance and mutual funds are formalizing the economy and bringing new customers into the financial fold.
- Policy Reforms & Improving Fundamentals: The banking sector has shown a healthy improvement in asset quality, with Gross NPA declining significantly. NBFC and other financial intermediaries are also playing a crucial role in catering to the credit needs of underserved segments.
Commenting on the launch, Ganesh Mohan, Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv AMC, highlighted the sector’s importance: “The growth of the BFSI sector is central to India’s economic journey toward becoming a top global economy. This fund offers a focused opportunity for investors to participate in the ongoing transformation of India’s financial landscape.”
Investment Strategy and Fund Management
The fund will be benchmarked against the NIFTY Financial Services TRI (Total Return Index), a comprehensive index that includes banks, housing finance, and insurance companies, making it the most relevant measure for a financial sector thematic fund.
Nimesh Chandan, Chief Investment Officer, stressed the disciplined investment approach: “Our fund’s philosophy, built on the proprietary framework (combining Informational, Quantitative, and Behavioural edges), will emphasize rigorous research and disciplined stock selection. We will focus on companies exhibiting sustainable competitive advantages, prudent capital allocation, and strong governance.”
The equity portion will be jointly managed by Nimesh Chandan and Sorbh Gupta, while the debt component will be overseen by Siddharth Chaudhary.
Fund Details at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| NFO Period | November 10 – November 24 |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Financial Services TRI |
| Minimum Investment | {₹} 500$ |
| Target Portfolio Size | 45–60 Stocks |
| Exit Load | 1% for redemptions within 3 months of allotment |
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