Upcoming NFOs for September 14-18: Kotak and Invesco Funds to Open for Subscription

The mutual fund industry will see three new fund offers (NFOs) open for subscription next week. The new schemes will be launched by Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Invesco Mutual Fund.

All three schemes are equity index funds. The Kotak Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund will track the Nifty Capital Markets Index. Invesco will launch funds tracking the Nifty Chemical Index and Nifty India Defence Index.

The NFOs will open on September 15, 2026, and will remain open until September 29, 2026. Investors should check the scheme objective, index, risk level, costs and other details before investing.

Here is a look at the upcoming NFOs for the week of September 14 to September 18, 2026.

Upcoming NFOs Between September 14 and September 18, 2026

1. Kotak Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund - Direct (G)

Kotak Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund is an equity index fund. It aims to provide returns that match the performance of the underlying index, before expenses and subject to tracking error.

The fund will track the Nifty Capital Markets Index. It will be managed by Satish Dondapati.

The NFO will open on September 15, 2026, and close on September 29, 2026. The minimum investment amount is ₹1,000. The fund has no exit load according to the available NFO details.

2. Invesco India Nifty Chemical Index Fund - Direct (G)

Invesco India Nifty Chemical Index Fund is another equity index fund. It will invest in equity and equity-related securities that replicate the Nifty Chemical Index.

The scheme will aim to deliver returns in line with the index, subject to tracking error. Abhisek Bahinipati will manage the fund.
The NFO opens on September 15, 2026, and closes on September 29, 2026. The minimum investment is ₹100. The scheme has no exit load as per the available details.

3. Invesco India Nifty India Defence Index Fund - Direct (G)

Invesco India Nifty India Defence Index Fund will track the Nifty India Defence Index. The fund will invest in equity and equity-related securities that form part of the index.

The scheme will be managed by Abhisek Bahinipati. Like the other two funds, its returns will depend on the performance of the underlying index and tracking error.

The NFO will open on September 15, 2026, and close on September 29, 2026. The minimum investment amount is ₹100. The scheme has no exit load.

Conclusion

The upcoming NFOs will give investors exposure to three different parts of the market. The Kotak fund focuses on the capital markets segment, while the two Invesco funds track the chemical and defence sectors.
Since these are index funds, their performance will depend largely on the respective underlying indices. Investors should read the scheme documents and understand the risks before investing.