September Mutual Fund NFOs: What's opening for subscription this and next week

As September 2026 draws to a close, investors evaluating new portfolio allocations have several notable New Fund Offers (NFOs) to consider. From passive index tracking and sector-specific real estate exposure to broad-market coverage and active contrarian strategies, this week's lineup offers diverse avenues for capital deployment.

To help you review the upcoming schedules, key categories, and entry thresholds at a glance, we have compiled a structured summary of the NFOs currently opening for subscription.

This week, two new mutual fund NFOs are opening for subscription. The Zerodha Nifty Next 100 ETF opens on 21 September 2026 and closes on 5 October, with a minimum investment of ₹1,000.

The Motilal Oswal Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund opens on 25 September and closes on 9 October, with a minimum investment of ₹500. Both are passive equity-oriented products, with the Zerodha ETF tracking the Nifty Next 100 and the Motilal Oswal fund focusing on REITs and realty.

Next week, the ICICI Prudential Contra Fund is scheduled to open on 28 September 2026 and remain open until 12 October, with a minimum investment of ₹1,000.

In addition, the Aditya Birla Sun Life BSE Total Market ETF and Aditya Birla Sun Life BSE Total Market Index Fund are scheduled to open on 30 September and close on 14 October, giving investors three additional NFOs to watch as September ends.