SBI Mutual Fund just dropped big news for equity investors: the launch of SBI Quality Fund, a fresh open-ended equity scheme built around the popular Quality Factor theme. This comes at a time when savvy investors are hunting for funds that prioritize rock-solid companies over hype. The New Fund Offer (NFO) kicked off on January 28 and wraps up on February 11, plenty of time to jump in if you are eyeing long-term growth.
Nand Kishore, MD & CEO of SBI Funds Management, could not be more excited. "The launch of SBI Quality Fund fits perfectly with our commitment to smart, disciplined investing", he said. "We are targeting companies with bulletproof fundamentals, top-notch governance, and business models that stand strong through ups and downs, all to fuel real wealth creation over time".
Echoing that, D P Singh, Deputy MD & Joint CEO, added, "SBI Quality Fund is tailor-made for folks building long-term equity portfolios around quality picks with healthy balance sheets. Our active, research-backed approach gives investors a sharp, quality-focused choice in the equity space".
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Key Details of SBI Quality Fund
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | SBI Quality Fund |
| Issue Open Date | 28 January 2026 |
| Issue Close Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Category | Equity Scheme (Quality Factor theme) |
| Benchmark | Nifty200 Quality 30 TRI |
| Minimum Application Amount | Rs 5,000 (multiples of Re 1); Additional: Rs 1,000 (multiples of Re 1) |
| Fund Manager | Anup Upadhyay |
| Facilities Offered | Lumpsum and SIP (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual) |
| Exit Load | 1% (≤ 6 months from allotment); Nil after |
| Macaulay Duration | N/A (Equity-focused) |
Getting started is straightforward. The minimum NFO application is Rs 5,000, then in multiples of Re 1. Add more with Rs 1,000 increments (multiples of Re 1). You can set up SIP on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis, perfect for rupee-cost averaging.
Anup Upadhyay is at the helm as fund manager, benchmarking performance against the Nifty200 Quality 30 TRI. There is an exit load of 1% if you redeem within six months of allotment and zero after that.
Who Should Consider SBI Quality Fund?
SBI Quality Fund shines for investors chasing long term capital appreciation via an open-ended schemes of equity mutual funds, laser-focused on quality factors. It is ideal if you want exposure to equities and equity-related instruments from companies with proven strength.







