What is the BSE India Sector Leaders Index?
- A thematic index that tracks the top 3 companies by market capitalisation from each of the 21 sectors within the BSE 500 Index.
- Represents leadership across sectors, covering large, mid, and select smaller companies.
- Designed to provide broad-based exposure by combining sector strength with market depth.
Index Methodology: How Leaders Are Selected
Universe
BSE 500 Index
Stock Selection
The top 3 ranked companies in a sector based on total market capitalisation
Rebalancing
Quaterly in March, June, September and December
Weighting
Free float market-cap weighted. Individual weight floored at 1%, capped at 5%
#1 Strength of Leaders
Exposure to companies that dominate their industries, durable competitive advantage, strong balance sheets, and premium valuations.
Economic Moat
Innovative
Operational
Excellence
Strong
Governance
#2 Diversified by Design
Brings together leaders from across sectors, reducing dependence on a single sector and spreading exposure acrossthe economy.
#3 Growth Potential with Relative Stability
The index combines a large-cap tilt with broad market-like returns and has historically shown relatively lower volatility.*
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Consider investing in this fund if you…
Want exposure to companies that lead their sectors with scale and strength.
Prefer to participate in equity markets through a simple, passive index approach.
Plan to start a SIP or make a lumpsum allocation for potential long-term wealth creation.
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Fund Facts
Type of Scheme
An open‐ended scheme tracking BSE India Sector Leaders Index
NFO Period
3rd to 17th September 2025
Benchmark
BSE India Sector Leaders Index
Fund Manager
Mr. Abhishek Jain
Minimum Investment
During New Fund Offer
₹ 1,000
And in multiples of Re. 1 thereafter
Exit Load
0.25% - if redeemed on or before 15 days from the allotment date
Nil – if redeemed after 15 days from the allotment date
Plans/Options
Regular/Direct Plan: Growth Option
Investment Objective
The investment objective of the Scheme is to replicate the BSE India Sector Leaders Index by investing in securities of the BSE India Sector Leaders Index in the same proportion/weightage with an aim to provide returns before expenses that track the total return of the BSE India Sector Leaders Index, subject to tracking errors. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the objectives of the scheme will be realized and the scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns.
Fund Manager
Mr. Abhishek Jain
Associate Vice President – EquitiesBandhan AMC Limited
March 2025 to date
Mr. Abhishek Jain joined the equity fund management team of Bandhan AMC Limited with a total
experience of 13 years.
He was earlier associated with Groww Asset Management Co Limited wherein he was fund manager
for passive schemes and dealer for equity schemes. Prior to this, he was associated with Edelweiss
Tokio Life Insurance Co. Limited as Equity Dealer for quant based active schemes. Before that he
was associated with Acko General Insurance Co. Limited as Deputy General Manager – Investment,
wherein he was responsible for dealing activity in equity segment. Prior to this, in Shriram Asset
Management Co Limited as Manager – Equity he was responsible for equity research of certain
sectors like IT, Telcom and Life insurance sector etc. and in Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance Co Limited
as Equity Dealer for quant-based equity schemes.
Mr. Jain completed his B.A. and is a Chartered Accountant.
Product info
Bandhan BSE India Sector Leaders Index Fund
(An open‐ended scheme tracking BSE India Sector Leaders Index)
This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*:
- To create wealth over a long term
- Investment in equity and equity-related instruments belonging to BSE India Sector Leaders Index
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them
