SBI Mutual Fund Unveils Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Scheme: A Smart Bet on India’s Top Companies

SBI Mutual Fund, India’s largest fund house, has launched the SBI Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund—an open-ended scheme designed to track the performance of the top 30 quality companies from the broader Nifty200 universe. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened on May 16, 2025, and closed on May 29, 2025, inviting investors to gain exposure to high-quality Indian businesses through a passive investment route.

 

Key Highlights:

 

•⁠  ⁠The fund invests 95–100% of its assets in stocks comprising the Nifty200 Quality 30 Index and up to 5% in government securities or liquid instruments.

 

•⁠  ⁠The Nifty200 Quality 30 Index selects companies based on stringent quality metrics such as return on equity, financial leverage, and earnings growth consistency over five years.

 

•⁠  ⁠Each stock’s weight is capped at 5%, ensuring diversification and risk control.

 

•⁠  ⁠Minimum initial investment is ₹5,000, with subsequent investments starting at ₹1,000. SIP options begin at ₹500.

 

•⁠  ⁠The fund is managed by Viral Chhadva, known for his expertise in passive products.

 

Outlook:

With a focus on financially robust, consistently profitable companies, this index fund offers investors a low-cost, diversified way to participate in India’s growth story. As market volatility persists, quality-focused passive investing could be a prudent strategy for long-term wealth creation.

 

Source: Economic Times, Business Today, Groww