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Birla Com 13
Birla Com 13
EQUITY SCHEMES
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies having relatively high dividend yield
(An Open ended Growth Scheme)
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments primarily in equity and equity related securities of multinational companies (MNCs)
(An Open ended Growth Scheme)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies that seek to leverage India's competitive advantages in
(An Open ended Growth Scheme)
global outsourcing theme
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies that are participating in the growth and development of
(An Open ended Growth Scheme)
Infrastructure in India
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies that are expected to benefit from the rising consumption
(An Open ended Growth scheme)
patterns in India fuelled by high disposable incomes
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in stocks in line with CNX Nifty and / or in exchange traded derivatives on the CNX Nifty to generate
(An Open ended Index Linked Scheme)
comparable returns, subject to tracking errors
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of top 100 companies as measured by market capitalisation
(An Open ended Growth Scheme)
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities, diversified across various industries in line with the benchmark index,
(An Open ended Growth Scheme)
S&P BSE 200
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies driven by Indias large population and inherent
(An Open ended Growth Scheme)
consumption patterns with focus on consumer and healthcare sectors
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities with a focus on investing in IT, media, telecom related and other
a(An Open ended Growth Scheme)
technology enabled companies
high risk
(BROWN)
long term capital growth
Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund-Plan A
investments predominantly in equity and equity related securities in the international markets
(An Open ended Diversified Equity Scheme)
high risk
(BROWN)
long term capital growth
Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund-Plan B
investments in equity and equity related securities in the domestic market (65 to 75%) and in international markets (25 to 35%)
(An Open ended Diversified Equity Scheme)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities by following investment strategy that would take advantage of Special
(An Open ended Diversified Equity Scheme)
Situations like buy backs, open offers, demerger etc. & contrarian investment style
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities including derivatives for taking advantage from the price
(An Open ended Equity Scheme)
differentials/mis-pricing prevailing for stock/index in various segments (Cash & Futures)
low risk
(BLUE)
investments in equity and equity related securities, with tax benefit under section 80C, subject to eligibility
(An Open ended Equity Linked Savings
high risk
(BROWN)
Scheme (ELSS) with a lock-in of 3 years)
long
term
capital
growth
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investments in equity and equity related securities, with tax benefit under section 80C, subject to eligibility
(An Open Ended Equity Linked Savings
high risk
(BROWN)
Scheme (ELSS) with a lock-in of 3 years)
investments predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies considered to be small and midcap
(An Open ended Small and Mid Cap Equity
high risk
(BROWN)
Scheme)
investments in equity and equity related securities by following value investing strategy
(An Open ended Diversified Equity Scheme)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies expected to benefit from the economic reforms, PSU
(An Open ended Equity Scheme)
divestment and increased government spending
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
BALANCED SCHEME
investment
predominantly
in equity and equity related securities as well as debt and money market instruments
(An Open ended Balanced Scheme)
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
(An Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme)
medium risk
(YELLOW)
(An Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme)
medium risk
(YELLOW)
(An Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme)
returns in line with performance of Birla Sun Life Gold ETF (BSL GETF) over long term
Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
investments predominantly in units of Birla Sun Life Gold ETF BSL GETF invests in physical gold of 99.5% purity (fineness)
(An Open ended Fund of Fund Scheme)
high risk
(BROWN)
INCOME SCHEMES
investments in debt and money market instruments as well as equity and equity related securities [0-10%]
(An Open ended Income Scheme. Monthly
medium risk
(YELLOW)
income is not assured and is subject to
availability of distributable surplus)
investments in a combination of debt and money market instruments including government securities of varying maturities
(An Open ended Income Scheme)
medium risk
(YELLOW)
low risk
(BLUE)
low risk
(BLUE)
Scheme)
low risk
(BLUE)
Scheme)
credit risk-free returns based on their own view on interest rate scenario over short to medium term
Birla Sun Life Gilt Plus - Regular Plan (An
low risk
(BLUE)
income with capital growth over medium to long term
Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund -
low risk
(BLUE)
(An Open ended Gilt Scheme)
income with capital growth over short term
Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund -
low risk
(BLUE)
(An Open ended Gilt Scheme)
investments in actively managed portfolio of high quality debt and money market instruments including government
(An Open ended Income Scheme)
securities.
low risk
(BLUE)
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt whether the product is suitable for them.
Note: Risk is represented as:
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt whether the product is suitable for them.
Note: Risk is represented as:
Scheme
The Financial Solution(s) stated above is ONLY for highlighting the many advantages perceived from investments in Mutual Funds but does not in
any manner, indicate or imply, either the quality of any particular Scheme or guarantee any specific performance/returns.
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
Product Labeling
Scheme
GROWTH SCHEMES
Birla Sun Life Advantage Fund
An Open Ended Growth Scheme
Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Plus
An Open Ended Growth Scheme
Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund
An Open Ended Growth Scheme
Birla Sun Life MNC Fund
An Open Ended Growth Scheme
Birla Sun Life India Opportunities Fund
An Open Ended Growth Scheme
Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund
An Open Ended Growth Scheme
Birla Sun Life India GenNext Fund
An Open Ended Growth Scheme
Birla Sun Life Index Fund
An Open Ended Index-Linked Growth Scheme
BALANCED SCHEMES
Birla Sun Life Top 100 Fund
An Open Ended Growth Scheme
INCOME SCHEMES
Application No.
Sub Broker Name / ARN No.
ARN - 11770
Employee
Unique ID. No. (EUIN)
E020436
ARN Declaration - Upfront commission shall be paid directly by the investor to the AMFI registered Distributors based on the investors assessment of various factors including the service rendered by the distributor.
Please sign below, in case the EUIN is left blank/not provided: I/We hereby confirm that the EUIN box has been intentionally left blank by me/us as this is an execution-only transaction without any interaction or advice by the
employee/relationship manager/sales person of the above distributor or notwithstanding the advice of in-appropriateness, if any, provided by the employee/relationship manager/sales person of the distributor and the distributor has not
charged any advisory fees on this transaction. (refer inst no. 9) [To be signed by all applicants, if mode of holding is joint]
Third Applicant
Second Applicant
TRANSACTION CHARGES FOR APPLICATIONS ROUTED THROUGH DISTRIBUTORS/AGENTS ONLY (Refer Instruction 1 (viii))
In case the subscription (lumpsum) amount is ` 10,000/- or more and your Distributor has opted to receive Transaction Charges, ` 150/- (for first time mutual fund investor) or ` 100/- (for investor
other than first time mutual fund investor) will be deducted from the subscription amount and paid to the distributor. Units will be issued against the balance amount invested.
EXISTING UNITHOLDER please fill in your Folio No., Name & Email ID and then proceed to Section 5 (Applicable details and Mode of holding will be as per the existing Folio No.)
1. FIRST / SOLE APPLICANT INFORMATION (MANDATORY) (Refer Instruction No. 2,3,4)
Fresh / New Investors fill in all the blocks. (1 to 10) In case of investment "On behalf of Minor", Please Refer Instruction no. 2(ii)
Mobile No.
Email Id
PAN (Mandatory)
Applicant
Date of Birth**
Second Applicant
Third Applicant
Guardian/POA Holder
NAME OF THE GUARDIAN (In case First / Sole Applicant is minor) / CONTACT PERSON - DESIGNATION / PoA HOLDER (In case of Non-individual Investors)
Mr. Ms. M/s.
STATUS
TEL: OFF.
[Please tick (
Trust
FIIs
NRI - NRO
NRI - NRE
[Please tick (
Professional
MODE OF HOLDING
TEL: RESI
)]
Resident Individual
OCCUPATION
Bank & FI
Club / Society
HUF
PIO
Body Corporate
Partnership Firm
Sole Proprietor
Minor
QFI
Government Body
Others
(Please Specify)
)]
Housewife
Business
Service
Retired
Student
Others
(Please Specify)
[Please tick (
Single
Anyone or Survivor (Default option is Anyone or survivor)
Joint
(P.O.Box Address is not sufficient. Please provide full address.) (Indian Address in case of NRIs/FIIs)
MAILING ADDRESS OF FIRST / SOLE APPLICANT
STATE
CITY
PIN CODE
CITY
STATE
COUNTRY
2. COMMUNICATION
[Please tick (
PIN CODE
I/We wish to receive the following document(s) via E-mail instead of Physical mode
ONLINE ACCESS**
Yes
(this enables you to access your investment portfolio through our website - www.birlasunlife.com)
Annual Report
Account Statement
No
[Please tick (
)]
Application No.
PAN Proof
KYC Complied
NECS Form
Yes
No
Collection Centre /
BSLAMC Stamp & Signature
3. Documents Submitted
[Please tick (
Partnership Deed
Bye-laws
4. BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS (Please note that as per SEBI Regulations it is mandatory for investors to provide their bank account details) Refer Instruction No. 3(A)
First Account Holders Name
(as appearing in Bank Records)
Pin Code
Account Type [Please tick ( )]
SAVINGS
CURRENT
NRE
NRO
FCNR
OTHERS
(please specify)
Account No.
MICR CODE
IFSC CODE
This is a 9 digit number next to your Cheque Number. Please attach an extra blank
cancelled cheque or a clear photocopy of a cheque
5. INVESTMENT DETAILS
[Please tick (
Separate cheque / demand draft must be issued for each investment, drawn in favour of respective scheme name. Please write appropriate scheme name as well as the Plan / Option / Sub Option.
S.
No.
*Cheque / DD Favouring
Scheme Name (refer Instruction 5)
Plan / Option
Sweep to
BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
2. BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
3. BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
1.
Amount
Invested (`)
^DD
Charges
Net Amount
Paid (`)
# (Type of Account : Saving / Current / NRE / NRO / FCNR / NRSR) *All purchases are subject to realization of funds ^Refer to Instruction No. 5 (vi)
6. DEMAT ACCOUNT DETAILS (OPTIONAL) (Please ensure that the sequence of names as mentioned in the application form matches with that of the A/c. held with the depository participant.) Refer Instruction No. 3(B)
7. REDEMPTION / DIVIDEND REMITTANCE (Please attach a copy of cancelled cheque Refer Instruction No.8 & 13)
Electronic Payment
Cheque Payment
It is the responsibility of the Investor to ensure the correctness of the IFSC code/ MICR code for Electronic
Payout at recipient/destination branch corresponding to the Bank details mentioned in Section 4.
If MICR and IFSC code for Redemption/Dividend Payout is available all payouts will be automatically processed as Electronic Payout-RTGS/NEFT/Direct Credit/NECS.
(Refer Instruction No. 7) In case of multiple nominees - more than 1 up to 3 - fill a separate nomination form available in this booklet or on our website (www.birlasunlife.com)
I/We do hereby nominate the undermentioned Nominee to receive the units to my / our credit in this folio no. in the event of my / our death. I / We also understand that all payments and settlements made to such
Nominee (upon such documentation) shall be a valid discharge by the AMC / Mutual Fund / Trustees.
I/We hereby DO NOT wish to nominate (ONLY sign in the box alongside, if you do not wish to nominate)
Signature of First / Sole Applicant
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have attached the nomination details separately with this application form
To,
The Trustee,
Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
Having read and understood the contents of the Statement of Additional Information / Scheme Information Document of the Scheme, I/We hereby apply for units of the scheme
and agree to abide by the terms, conditions, rules and regulations governing the scheme. I/We hereby declare that the amount invested in the scheme is through legitimate
sources only and does not involve and is not designed for the purpose of the contravention of any Act, Rules, Regulations, Notifications or Directions of the provisions of the
Income Tax Act, Anti Money Laundering Laws, Anti Corruption Laws or any other applicable laws enacted by the government of India from time to time. I/We have understood
the details of the scheme & I/we have not received nor have been induced by any rebate or gifts, directly or indirectly in making this investment.
For Non-Individual Investors: I/We hereby confirm that the object clause of the constitution document of the entity (viz. MOA / AOA / Trust Deed, etc.), allows us to apply for
investment in this scheme of Birla Sun Life Mutual fund and the application is being made within the limits for the same. I/We are complying with all requirements / conditions
of the entity while applying for the investments and I/We, including the entity, if the case may arise so, hereby agree to indemnify BSLAMC / BSLMF in case of any dispute
regarding the eligibility, validity and authorization of the entity and/or the applicants who have applied on behalf of the entity.
For NRIs only: I/We confirm that I am/we are Non Residents of Indian Nationality/Origin and that I/we have remitted funds from abroad through approved banking channels or
from funds in my/our Non-Resident External /Non-Resident Ordinary /FCNR account. (Refer Inst. No. 6)
I/We confirm that details provided by me/us are true and correct.
**I have voluntarily subscribed to the on-line access for transacting through the internet facility provided by Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Ltd. (Investment
Manager of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund) and confirm of having read, understood and agree to abide the terms and conditions for availing of the internet facility more
particularly mentioned on the website www.birlasunlife.com and hereby undertake to be bound by the same. I further undertake to discharge the obligations cast on me
and shall not at any time deny or repudiate the on-line transactions effected by me and I shall be solely liable for all the costs and consequences thereof.
The ARN holder has disclosed to me/us all the commissions (in the form of trail commission or any other mode), payable to him for the different competing Schemes of various
Mutual Funds from amongst which the Scheme is being recommended to me/us.
S.
No.
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
Sweep to
1.
BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
2.
BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
3.
BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
Net Amount
Paid (`)
Date
Second Applicant
Third Applicant
Payment Details
Cheque/DD No./UTR No.
(in case of NEFT/RTGS)
Application No.
ARN - 11770
Employee
Unique ID. No. (EUIN)
E020436
ARN Declaration - Upfront commission shall be paid directly by the investor to the AMFI registered Distributors based on the investors assessment of various factors including the service rendered by the distributor.
Please sign below, in case the EUIN is left blank/not provided: I/We hereby confirm that the EUIN box has been intentionally left blank by me/us as this is an execution-only transaction without any interaction or advice by the
employee/relationship manager/sales person of the above distributor or notwithstanding the advice of in-appropriateness, if any, provided by the employee/relationship manager/sales person of the distributor and the distributor has not
charged any advisory fees on this transaction. (refer inst no. 9) [To be signed by all applicants, if mode of holding is joint]
Third Applicant
Second Applicant
TRANSACTION CHARGES FOR APPLICATIONS ROUTED THROUGH DISTRIBUTORS/AGENTS ONLY (Refer Instruction 1 (viii))
In case the subscription (lumpsum) amount is ` 10,000/- or more and your Distributor has opted to receive Transaction Charges, ` 150/- (for first time mutual fund investor) or ` 100/- (for investor
other than first time mutual fund investor) will be deducted from the subscription amount and paid to the distributor. Units will be issued against the balance amount invested.
EXISTING UNITHOLDER please fill in your Folio No., Name & Email ID and then proceed to Section 5 (Applicable details and Mode of holding will be as per the existing Folio No.)
1. FIRST / SOLE APPLICANT INFORMATION (MANDATORY) (Refer Instruction No. 2,3,4)
Fresh / New Investors fill in all the blocks. (1 to 10) In case of investment "On behalf of Minor", Please Refer Instruction no. 2(ii)
Mobile No.
Email Id
PAN (Mandatory)
Applicant
Date of Birth**
Second Applicant
Third Applicant
Guardian/POA Holder
NAME OF THE GUARDIAN (In case First / Sole Applicant is minor) / CONTACT PERSON - DESIGNATION / PoA HOLDER (In case of Non-individual Investors)
Mr. Ms. M/s.
STATUS
TEL: OFF.
[Please tick (
Trust
FIIs
NRI - NRO
NRI - NRE
[Please tick (
Professional
MODE OF HOLDING
TEL: RESI
)]
Resident Individual
OCCUPATION
Bank & FI
Club / Society
HUF
PIO
Body Corporate
Partnership Firm
Sole Proprietor
Minor
QFI
Government Body
Others
(Please Specify)
)]
Housewife
Business
Service
Retired
Student
Others
(Please Specify)
[Please tick (
Single
Anyone or Survivor (Default option is Anyone or survivor)
Joint
(P.O.Box Address is not sufficient. Please provide full address.) (Indian Address in case of NRIs/FIIs)
MAILING ADDRESS OF FIRST / SOLE APPLICANT
STATE
CITY
PIN CODE
CITY
STATE
COUNTRY
2. COMMUNICATION
[Please tick (
PIN CODE
I/We wish to receive the following document(s) via E-mail instead of Physical mode
ONLINE ACCESS**
Yes
(this enables you to access your investment portfolio through our website - www.birlasunlife.com)
Annual Report
Account Statement
No
[Please tick (
)]
Application No.
PAN Proof
KYC Complied
NECS Form
Yes
No
Collection Centre /
BSLAMC Stamp & Signature
3. Documents Submitted
[Please tick (
Partnership Deed
Bye-laws
4. BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS (Please note that as per SEBI Regulations it is mandatory for investors to provide their bank account details) Refer Instruction No. 3(A)
First Account Holders Name
(as appearing in Bank Records)
Pin Code
Account Type [Please tick ( )]
SAVINGS
CURRENT
NRE
NRO
FCNR
OTHERS
(please specify)
Account No.
MICR CODE
IFSC CODE
This is a 9 digit number next to your Cheque Number. Please attach an extra blank
cancelled cheque or a clear photocopy of a cheque
5. INVESTMENT DETAILS
[Please tick (
Separate cheque / demand draft must be issued for each investment, drawn in favour of respective scheme name. Please write appropriate scheme name as well as the Plan / Option / Sub Option.
S.
No.
*Cheque / DD Favouring
Scheme Name (refer Instruction 5)
Plan / Option
Sweep to
BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
2. BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
3. BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
1.
Amount
Invested (`)
^DD
Charges
Net Amount
Paid (`)
# (Type of Account : Saving / Current / NRE / NRO / FCNR / NRSR) *All purchases are subject to realization of funds ^Refer to Instruction No. 5 (vi)
6. DEMAT ACCOUNT DETAILS (OPTIONAL) (Please ensure that the sequence of names as mentioned in the application form matches with that of the A/c. held with the depository participant.) Refer Instruction No. 3(B)
7. REDEMPTION / DIVIDEND REMITTANCE (Please attach a copy of cancelled cheque Refer Instruction No.8 & 13)
Electronic Payment
Cheque Payment
It is the responsibility of the Investor to ensure the correctness of the IFSC code/ MICR code for Electronic
Payout at recipient/destination branch corresponding to the Bank details mentioned in Section 4.
If MICR and IFSC code for Redemption/Dividend Payout is available all payouts will be automatically processed as Electronic Payout-RTGS/NEFT/Direct Credit/NECS.
(Refer Instruction No. 7) In case of multiple nominees - more than 1 up to 3 - fill a separate nomination form available in this booklet or on our website (www.birlasunlife.com)
I/We do hereby nominate the undermentioned Nominee to receive the units to my / our credit in this folio no. in the event of my / our death. I / We also understand that all payments and settlements made to such
Nominee (upon such documentation) shall be a valid discharge by the AMC / Mutual Fund / Trustees.
I/We hereby DO NOT wish to nominate (ONLY sign in the box alongside, if you do not wish to nominate)
Signature of First / Sole Applicant
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I have attached the nomination details separately with this application form
To,
The Trustee,
Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
Having read and understood the contents of the Statement of Additional Information / Scheme Information Document of the Scheme, I/We hereby apply for units of the scheme
and agree to abide by the terms, conditions, rules and regulations governing the scheme. I/We hereby declare that the amount invested in the scheme is through legitimate
sources only and does not involve and is not designed for the purpose of the contravention of any Act, Rules, Regulations, Notifications or Directions of the provisions of the
Income Tax Act, Anti Money Laundering Laws, Anti Corruption Laws or any other applicable laws enacted by the government of India from time to time. I/We have understood
the details of the scheme & I/we have not received nor have been induced by any rebate or gifts, directly or indirectly in making this investment.
For Non-Individual Investors: I/We hereby confirm that the object clause of the constitution document of the entity (viz. MOA / AOA / Trust Deed, etc.), allows us to apply for
investment in this scheme of Birla Sun Life Mutual fund and the application is being made within the limits for the same. I/We are complying with all requirements / conditions
of the entity while applying for the investments and I/We, including the entity, if the case may arise so, hereby agree to indemnify BSLAMC / BSLMF in case of any dispute
regarding the eligibility, validity and authorization of the entity and/or the applicants who have applied on behalf of the entity.
For NRIs only: I/We confirm that I am/we are Non Residents of Indian Nationality/Origin and that I/we have remitted funds from abroad through approved banking channels or
from funds in my/our Non-Resident External /Non-Resident Ordinary /FCNR account. (Refer Inst. No. 6)
I/We confirm that details provided by me/us are true and correct.
**I have voluntarily subscribed to the on-line access for transacting through the internet facility provided by Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Ltd. (Investment
Manager of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund) and confirm of having read, understood and agree to abide the terms and conditions for availing of the internet facility more
particularly mentioned on the website www.birlasunlife.com and hereby undertake to be bound by the same. I further undertake to discharge the obligations cast on me
and shall not at any time deny or repudiate the on-line transactions effected by me and I shall be solely liable for all the costs and consequences thereof.
The ARN holder has disclosed to me/us all the commissions (in the form of trail commission or any other mode), payable to him for the different competing Schemes of various
Mutual Funds from amongst which the Scheme is being recommended to me/us.
S.
No.
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
Sweep to
1.
BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
2.
BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
3.
BSL
Scheme Name
Plan / Option
Net Amount
Paid (`)
Date
Second Applicant
Third Applicant
Payment Details
Cheque/DD No./UTR No.
(in case of NEFT/RTGS)
2.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
i)
Please read the terms of the Key Information Memorandum and the Statement of Additional Information / Scheme
Information Document carefully before filling the Application Form. Investors should also appraise themselves of the
prevailing Load structure on the date of submitting the Application Form. Investors are deemed to have accepted the terms
subject to which this offer is being made and bind themselves to the terms upon signing the Application Form and tendering
payment.
ii)
Application form should be completed in English and in BLOCK LETTERS. Please tick in the appropriate boxes wherever
applicable.
iii)
The signature should be in English or in any of the Indian languages specified in the eighth schedule of the Constitution of
India. Thumb Impressions must be attested by a magistrate or a notary public or a special executive magistrate under
his/her official seal. Applications by minors should be signed by the guardians. In case of H. U. F., the Karta should sign on
behalf of the H. U. F.
iv)
The application complete in all respects along with the cheque / demand draft must be submitted to the nearest designated
Investor Service Centre. Applications incomplete in any respect or not accompanied by cheque or demand draft of the
amount payable are liable to be rejected and the money paid will be refunded without interest.
v)
No receipt will be issued for the application money. The designated Investors Service Centre will stamp and return the
acknowledgment slip in the application form, to acknowledge receipt of the application.
vi)
All cheques and bank drafts must be drawn in favour of Scheme Name and crossed Account Payee Only. A separate
cheque or bank draft must accompany each application /each Scheme.
vii) Investors already holding a folio in Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund can provide their existing Folio Number and Name of
applicants(s) corresponding to the said folio. It is the responsibility of the Investor to ensure correctness of such details
provided. The personal details and Bank Account details as registered in the existing folio number as provided would apply
to the said investment and the registered details would prevail over any conflicting information furnished in this form. The
AMC reserves the right to assign any of the existing Folio Number of the investor against multiple applications and / or
subsequent purchases under this new application form lodged, with identical mode of holding and address and such other
criterions and integrity checks as may be determined by the AMC from time to time.
viii) TRANSACTION CHARGES
SEBI with the intent to enable investment by people with small saving potential and to increase reach of Mutual
Fund products in urban areas and in smaller towns, wherein the role of the distributor is considered vital, has
allowed AMCs vide its circular No. Cir/ IMD/ DF/13/ 2011 dated August 22, 2011 to deduct transaction charges for
subscription of ` 10,000/- and above. In accordance with the said circular, if the distributor, through which your
application form is being routed, has opted to receive the Transaction Charges, Birla Sun Life Asset Management
Co. Ltd. / Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund shall deduct the Transaction Charge of ` 150/- (for First Time Mutual Fund
Investor) or ` 100/- (for Investor other than First Time Mutual Fund Investor i.e. Existing Mutual Fund Investor)
from your subscription amount and pay the same to such distributor. Thereafter, the units shall be allotted against
the balance amount invested after deduction of Transaction charges payable to the distributor. The statement of
account shall clearly state the net investment as gross subscription less transaction charge and depict the
number of units allotted against the net investment amount.
Please note that Transaction Charges shall not be deducted in the following cases:
a. purchases / subscriptions for an amount less than ` 10,000/-;
b. Transaction other than purchases / subscriptions relating to new inflows such as Switches / STPs / Dividend Sweep etc.
c. Purchases / subscriptions made directly with the Mutual Fund (i.e. not routed through any distributor / agent).
In case of investments through Systematic Investment Plan (SIP): Transaction charges in case of investments through
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) shall be deducted only if the total commitment (i.e. amount per SIP installment x No. of
installments) amounts to ` 10,000/- or more. The transaction charges shall be deducted in 3-4 installments.
Investor should note that, as per SEBI circular no. SEBI/IMD/CIR No. 4/ 168230/09, dated June 30, 2009, the upfront
commission, if any, on investment made by the investor shall continue to be paid by the investor directly to the
Distributor by a separate cheque, based on his assessment of various factors including the service rendered by
the Distributor.
INVESTOR PARTICULARS
i)
Name and address must be given in full. P.O. Box address is not sufficient. In case of NRIs/ FII investors an overseas
address must be provided.
ii)
"On behalf of Minor" Accounts: Name of Guardian must be mentioned if investments are being made on behalf of a
minor. Date of birth is mandatory in case of minor. The minor shall be the first and the sole holder in the account (folio). No
joint holder will be allowed in an account (folio) where minor is the first or sole holder. Guardian in the account (folio) on
behalf of the minor should either be a natural guardian (i.e. father or mother) or a court appointed legal guardian and the
same must be mentioned in the space provided in application form. Copy of document evidencing the date of birth of the
minor and relationship of the guardian with the minor (whether natural or legal guardian) should mandatorily be provided
while opening of the account (folio). Also, nomination shall not be allowed in a folio/account held on behalf of a minor.
iii)
In case of an application under Power of attorney or by a limited company, body corporate, registered society, trust or
partnership, etc the relevant Power of attorney or the relevant resolution or authority to make the application as the case
maybe, or duly notarised copy thereof, along with the Memorandum and Articles of Association/ Bye Laws must be lodged
with the application form.
iv)
Documentation to be submitted by Corporate Investors/Societies / Trusts /Partnership Firms/ FIIs
5.
The Power of Attorney should necessarily be signed by both the investor and the constituent Power of Attorney.
Where only uncertified photocopies of the documents are submitted / attached to the application form, the onus for
authentication of the documents so submitted shall be on investors and the BSLAMC / MF will accept and act in good faith
on uncertified / not properly authenticated documents submitted/attached with the application form. Submission of such
documents by investors shall be full and final proof of the non individual investors authority to invest and the BSLAMC/MF
shall not be liable under any circumstances for any defects in the documents so submitted.
Non-Individual investors are required to ensure that the object clause of the constitution document (viz. MOA / AOA / Trust
Deed, etc.) permits investment in the scheme(s) of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. BSLAMC / BSLMF shall accept and process
the applications made by these entities in good faith by relying on the undertaking given with respect to the authority, validity
and compliance with all relevant formalities/conditions etc. in the application for making such investments with Birla Sun
Life Mutual Fund. Further, BSLAMC/BSLMF/Trustees or any of its affiliates shall not be liable in case of any dispute arising
with respect to eligibility, validity and authorization of the entity and/or the applicants who have applied on behalf of the
entity, as applicable.
v)
Applicants can specify the mode of holding in the application form as Single or Joint or Anyone or Survivor. In the case
of holding specified as Joint, redemption and all other request / transactions would have to be signed by all unit holders.
However, in cases of holding specified as Anyone or Survivor, any one of the unit holders will have the power to make all
necessary requests, without it being necessary for all the unit holders to sign. In the event the account has more than one
registered unit holders and the mode of holding is not specified in the application form, the default option for holding would
be considered to be anyone or survivor. However, in all cases, the proceeds of all dividend/redemption will be paid to the
first named holder. All communications will also be sent to the first named holder.
vi)
Investors should clearly indicate their preference of Plan/option on the application form. If no plan is selected in the
application form, the investment will be deemed to be for the default option.
vii) QUALIFIED FOREIGN INVESTOR (QFI): Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) can invest in the scheme(s) provided the same
is in compliance with SEBI circular CIR / IMD / DF / 14 / 2011 dated August 9, 2011 read with SEBI circular CIR/ IMD/ FII&C/
13/ 2012 dated June 07, 2012, as applicable.
3(A). BANK AND PERMANENT ACCOUNT NUMBER DETAILS
Bank Details: In order to protect the interest of investors from fraudulent encashment of cheques, the SEBI Regulations have
made it mandatory for investors to mention in their application / Redemption request, the bank name and account number.
PAN Details: It is compulsory for all investors to quote their Permanent Account Number (PAN) and submit copy of the PAN card
issued by the Income Tax Department, irrespective of the amount of investment, while making an application for Purchase of
Units. In case of joint applicants, PAN details of all holders should be submitted. In case the investor making the application is a
minor, PAN details of the Guardian must be submitted. Investors residing in the state of Sikkim are exempt from the mandatory
requirement of PAN proof submission, however sufficient documentary evidence shall have to be submitted to Birla Sun Life
Mutual Fund for verifying that they are residents of State of Sikkim. Investors (being individuals) applying for Micro SIP
registrations are exempt from mandatory requirement of PAN submission.For further details on Micro SIP, documents required
etc please refer instructions in SIP Application Form.
(B). DEMAT ACCOUNT DETAILS: Option to hold Units in dematerialized (demat) form
Pursuant to SEBI Circular no. CIR/IMD/DF/9/2011 dated May 19, 2011, effective October 01, 2011, Investors have an option to
subscribe to/hold units of Scheme(s)/Plan(s) viz. open ended, close ended, Interval (except for exchange traded fund/s) in
dematerialized (demat) form.
Consequently, the Unitholders under the Scheme(s)/Plan(s) shall have an option to subscribe to/ hold the units in electronic
(demat) form in accordance with the provisions laid under the respective Scheme(s)/Plan(s) and in terms of the guidelines/
procedural requirements as laid by the Depositories (NSDL/CDSL) from time to time. Units under Plan(s)/Option(s) of all Schemes
of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund with dividend distribution of daily, weekly or fortnightly frequency, as defined under respective
Scheme Information Document, shall be available in physical (non-demat) mode only. Also, various Special Products/Facilities
such as Century SIP, Systematic Withdrawal Plan, Systematic Transfer Plan, Switching etc. offered by AMC/Mutual Fund shall be
available for unitholders in case the units are held/opted to be held in physical (non-demat) mode.
Investors intending to hold units in electronic (demat) form will be required to have beneficiary account with a Depository
Participant (DP) (registered with NSDL / CDSL) and will be required to indicate, in the application form, the DP's name, DP ID
Number and the Beneficiary account number of the applicant held with the DP at the time of subscribing to the units. Applicants
must ensure that the sequence of the names as mentioned in the application form matches with that of the beneficiary account
held with the DP. Names, PAN details, KYC details etc. mentioned in the Application Form will be verified against the Depository
records. If the details mentioned in the application form are found to be incomplete / incorrect or not matching with the
depository records, the application shall be treated as application for physical (non-demat) mode and accordingly units
will be allotted in physical (non-demat) mode, subject to it being complete in all other aspects. Unitholders who have opted
to hold and thereby allotted units in electronic (demat) form will receive payment of redemption / dividend proceeds into bank
account linked to their Demat account.
Units held in electronic (demat) form will be transferable subject to the provisions laid under the respective Scheme(s)/Plan(s) and
in accordance with provisions of Depositories Act, 1996 and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and
Participants) Regulations, 1996 as may be amended from time to time.
In case, the Unitholder desires to hold the Units in a Dematerialized /Rematerialized form at a later date, the request for conversion
of units held in physical (non-demat) mode into electronic (demat) form or vice-versa should be submitted alongwith a
Demat/Remat Request Form to their Depository Participant(s). Investors should ensure that the combination of names in the
account statement is the same as that in the demat account.
4.
KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC)
According to guidelines issued by SEBI under 'The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002', Mutual Funds are required to
follow enhanced know your customer (KYC) norms. Investors can visit branches of BSLAMC or may visit www.birlasunlife.com,
www.amfiindia.com and www.cdslindia.com to know detailed procedure for KYC compliance.
Effective January 01, 2011 it is mandatory for all category of investors to be KYC compliant for all investment
transactions made on or after January 01, 2011, irrespective of amount of investment.
6.
7.
holders.
In case a folio has joint holders, all joint holders should sign the request for nomination / cancellation of nomination, even if
the mode of holding is not joint.
v) A minor can be nominated and in that event, the name and address of the guardian of the minor nominee shall be provided
by the unit holder. The Applicant is advised that, in case of Single Holding, the Guardian to a Minor Nominee should be a
person other than the Applicant.
vi) Nomination can also be in favour of the Central Government, State Government, a local authority, any person designated by
virtue of these offices or a religious or charitable trust.
vii) The Nominee shall not be a trust (other than a religious or charitable trust), society, body corporate, partnership firm, Karta of
Hindu Undivided Family or a Power of Attorney holder. A non-resident Indian can be a Nominee subject to the exchange
controls in force, from time to time.
viii) Nomination shall not be allowed in a folio/account held on behalf of a minor.
ix) Nomination in respect of the units stands rescinded upon the transfer of units.
x) Transfer of units in favour of a Nominee shall be valid discharge by the AMC against the legal heir.
xi) The cancellation of nomination can be made only by those individuals who hold units on their own behalf single or jointly and
who made the original nomination.
xii) On cancellation of the nomination, the nomination shall stand rescinded and the AMC shall not be under any obligation to
transfer the units in favour of the Nominee.
xiii) The nomination details as registered with the Depository Participant shall be applicable to unitholders who have opted to
hold units in Demat mode.
xiv) Nomination shall be mandatory for new folios/accounts opened by individuals especially with sole/single holding
and no new folios/accounts for individuals in single holding shall be opened without nomination. However, in case
investors do not wish to nominate must sign separately confirming their non-intention to nominate, failing which
the form may be rejected at the discretion of the AMC/Mutual Fund.
ELECTRONIC PAYOUT OF REDEMPTION/DIVIDEND
BSLAMC will endeavor to credit the redemptions/dividend payouts directly to the designated Bank A/c of the unitholders of Birla
Sun Life Mutual Fund schemes through any of the available electronic mode (i.e. RTGS/ NEFT/ Direct Credit/ NECS/ ECS).
BSLAMC reserves the right to use any of the above mode of payment as deemed appropriate for all folios where the required
information is available. The Mutual Fund, however, reserves the right to issue a cheque / demand draft inspite of an
investor opting for Electronic Payout.
DIRECT APPLICATIONS AND EUIN
a. Investment in Direct Plan: Investors applying under Direct Plan, are advised to write the word 'DIRECT' in the column 'ARN
No' or 'Broker Code' in their applications for purchases/additional purchases/switches in all such cases where applications are
not routed through any distributor/agent/broker. In cases where unit holder uses a pre-printed transaction slip/application form
where details in the 'ARN No' or 'Broker Code' column is already printed, unit holder should cancel the ARN No/ Broker Code,
write 'DIRECT' in the said column. Also, in case ARN No/ Broker Code is mentioned in the application form, but Direct
Plan is indicated, the ARN No/ Broker Code will be ignored and the application will be processed under Direct Plan,
subject to it being complete in all other aspects. Further, where application is received for Regular Plan without
Distributor code or "Direct" mentioned in the ARN Column, the application will be processed under Direct Plan.
b. Employee Unique Identification Number (EUIN) is a unique number allotted to Sales personnel i.e. employee/ relationship
manager/ sales person of the distributor interacting with the investor for the sale of mutual fund products. Such sales personnel
associated with Distributor, should also be holding a valid NISM certificate. Thus, in case of applications routed through
distributors, in addition to the AMFI Registration Number (ARN) of the distributor, Investors are requested to also
provide the EUIN of the individual ARN holder or of employee/relationship manager/sale person of the Distributor
interacting with the investor. Providing appropriate EUIN in the application/transaction forms would assist in tackling the
problem of mis-selling even if the Sales personnel on whose advice the transaction was executed by investor leaves the
employment of the distributor or his/her sub broker. If the distributor has not given any advice pertaining to the investment (i.e.
transaction is execution only), then the EUIN box may be left blank, but it would be mandatory for the investor to provide
confirmation as mentioned in the application form.
E-MAIL COMMUNICATION
Account Statements, Quarterly Newsletter, Annual Reports and Transaction Confirmation can be sent to Unit holders by post / email. Should the Unit holder experience any difficulty in accessing in the electronically delivered documents, the unit holder shall
promptly inform the same to the Mutual Fund. It is deemed that the Unit holder is aware of all security risks including possible third
party interception of the documents and contents of the documents becoming known to third parties.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ON-LINE ACCOUNT ACCESS
i)
User of Customer Identification PIN (CIP) facility in the parlance of Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd (BSLAMC)
means a Unitholder being serviced by BSLAMC.
ii) A CIP will enable the user to view the Account Statement on the Birla Sun Life website (www.birlasunlife.com) and other
services mentioned herein after.
iii) The user shall have no objection to BSLAMC verifying the identity before allotting the CIP.
iv) The CIP allotted to the user is confidential in nature and the user confirms that he/she will keep the CIP confidential and will
not divulge it to anybody else. The user also agrees to take all possible care to prevent discovery of the CIP by any person.
The responsibility for misuse of the CIP of the User is solely of the user and BSLAMC shall not be responsible for the
use/misuse of the CIP in any manner whatsoever.
v) The User shall inform BSLAMC immediately in case the CIP becomes known to any other person. BSLAMC may in its
absolute discretion, issue to the user a new CIP on similar terms and conditions or under such terms and conditions as
BSLAMC may deem fit.
vi) BSLAMC will take reasonable efforts to keep its website updated so as to provide most current information to the user. The
user acknowledges that BSLAMC expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions in the information on the website. The
user also recognises that because of communication and other issues, it is possible that the site may not be
operating/working on many occasions. The user also agrees that the look and feel of the Web screen and outputs there from
may differ based on the nature of the software used by the user to browse the site. The user agrees not only to the terms and
conditions herein contained but also the disclaimer and other matters, as may be displayed/posted on the site.
vii) BSLAMC may, in the interest of the user request a fax confirmation of the Instructions and any additional information that
BSLAMC may require. BSLAMC shall not be bound to act on instructions/ requests received until the said fax confirmation
and additional information is received from the user.
viii) The user shall be fully liable to BSLAMC for every transaction entered into using the CIP facility, whether with or without the
knowledge of the user and consequences thereof.
ix) The user shall not use the online services on a PC or other Internet access device which belongs to any other person or which
is provided to the user by his/her employer without such persons or, as the case may be, his/her employers previous written
permission. BSLAMC will not be responsible for any harm or loss caused to any person as a result of the user not complying
with this condition. The user indemnifies and agrees to keep BSLAMC at all times saved, defended, harmless and
indemnified from and against any and all loss, costs, outgoings, expenses, claims, damages or consequences whatsoever
that BSLAMC may suffer as a result of the user using any PC or Internet device without the permission of the owner thereof
and he/she shall be bound to compensate. BSLAMC shall not be liable for the non-suitability thereof or if any other data or
software contained in such PC or Internet access device through which the online services are accessed by the user is
damaged or lost in any manner whatsoever.
x) The user is aware of all security risks including possible third party interception of his/her account and the content of his/her
account becoming known to third parties. The user accepts that the use of online services is not a secure method of viewing,
accepting and transmitting information and that it involves security hazards and the risk of any loss of information or
iv)
8.
9.
10.
11.
14.
obtaining of information by any third party will be to his/her account and BSLAMC shall, in no way, be held responsible for the
same and this shall not be considered as a breach of its or its constituent company user confidentiality.
The user agrees that the use and storage of any information including without limitation, the CIP, account information,
transaction activity, account balances and any other information available on the user personal computer is at his/her own
risk and is his/her sole responsibility.
xii) The user shall not interfere with, alter, amend, tamper with or misuse in any manner whatsoever the Online Services and in
the event of any damage due to improper or fraudulent use by the user, he / shall be liable in damages to BSLAMC.
xiii) In case of any discrepancy in the details of any transaction carried out in respect of the users Account, the user shall be
obliged to intimate BSLAMC thereof in writing within 10 (ten) days of receipt of the Statement of Account / policy document in
respect of the user, failing which the statement / policy will be deemed to be correct and accepted by the user.
xiv) BSLAMC is authorized to provide any information or details relating to the user or his/her account to any third person so far as
is necessary to give effect to any instructions or to comply with any order of Court or of any competent/ statutory authority or
as is required under applicable law.
xv) The user hereby acknowledges that he/she is utilizing this facility at his/her own risk. These risks would, among others,
include the following:
a) Misuse of Password: The user acknowledges that if any third person obtains access to his/her password such third
person would be able to provide transaction request to BSLAMC. The user shall ensure that the terms and conditions
applicable to the use of the password as contained herein are complied with at all times.
b) Internet Frauds: The Internet per se is susceptible to a number of frauds, misuse, hacking and other actions, which could
affect Instructions to BSLAMC. Whilst BSLAMC shall aim to provide security to prevent the same, there cannot be any
guarantee from such Internet frauds, hacking and other actions, which could affect Instructions to BSLAMC. The user
shall separately evaluate all risks arising out of the same.
c) The technology for enabling the services offered by BSLAMC could be affected by virus or other malicious, destructive or
corrupting code, programme or macro. This could result in delays in the processing of Instructions or failure in the
processing of instructions and other such failures and inabilities. The user understands that BSLAMC disclaims all and
any liability, whether direct or indirect, whether arising out of loss of profit or otherwise arising out of any failure or inability
by BSLAMC to honour any user instruction for whatsoever reason. The user understands and accepts that BSLAMC shall
not be responsible for any of the aforesaid risks. The user also accepts that BSLAMC shall disclaim all liability in respect
of the said risks.
xvi) The user acknowledges having read and understood the Terms and Conditions relating to opening of an account and
various services. The user accepts and agrees to be bound by the said Terms and Conditions including those excluding
BSLAMCs liability.
xvii) The user understands that BSLAMC may, at its absolute discretion, alter, suspend or terminate any of the services
completely or partially without any notice to the Unitholder and without assigning any reasons thereof.
xviii) The user agrees that at present online services are offered as a privilege services to the users without any charge. However,
BSLAMC may levy any service charges as applicable from time to time in consideration for the services provided herein.
However users not consenting to the charge then, may opt out of the CIP facility.
xix) BSLAMC reserves the exclusive right to amend the terms and conditions for issue and use of CIP to the users without any
prior approval of the user concerned, and thereafter such amended terms and conditions will apply to the user.
xx) In consideration of BSLAMC providing the user with the online services, user agrees to indemnify and keep safe, harmless
and indemnified BSLAMC, its constituent companies, their officers, employees, successors and assigns from and against all
actions, claims, demands, proceedings, loss, damages, costs, charges and expenses whatsoever which BSLAMC or its
constituent companies may at any time incur, sustain, suffer or be put to as a consequence of or arising out of the user use of
the said online services.
xxi) The user hereby indemnifies and agrees to keep BSLAMC saved, defended, harmless and indemnified for all liabilities,
losses, damages and expenses which BSLAMC may sustain or incur either directly or indirectly as a result of : a) Illegal,
unauthorized, fraudulent usage or misuse of the users CIP to access BSLAMCs Website; all requests carrying the users
CIP as evidenced by electronic records available at BSLAMC will be the users sole responsibility b) Non-compliance of the
terms and conditions relating to online services on BSLAMCs website.
xxii) The Courts in Mumbai alone shall have jurisdiction over all disputes arising out of or in respect of this arrangement.
DIVIDEND SWEEP FACILITY
(i) For equity Schemes: Under Dividend Sweep Facility the unitholders can opt for switching the dividend earned under any of
the Open-ended Scheme into any other Open-ended Equity Scheme or into the any of the following Open ended schemes of
Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund viz., Birla Sun Life Savings Fund, Birla Sun Life Ultra Short Term Fund, Birla Sun Life Short Term
Fund, Birla Sun Life Income Plus, Birla Sun Life Cash Manager, Birla Sun Life Gilt Plus, Birla Sun Life Government Securities
Fund, Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund, Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan, Birla Sun Life Monthly Income, Birla Sun Life
MIP, Birla Sun Life MIP II or Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund.
(ii) For debt Schemes: Under Dividend Sweep Facility the unitholders can opt for switching the dividend earn under open
ended debt schemes into any other equity or balanced scheme of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. For schemes providing sweep
facility please refer the table below. In case the investor fails to specify his preference of Option/Facililty for the scheme into
which the dividend has to be sweeped, Growth option under the respective Open ended Equity or Balanced Scheme, as
applicable, shall be the default option and the application form shall be processed accordingly. For sweep facility under
equity or debt schemes, in case the investor fails to specify his preference of Option/Facililty for the scheme into which the
dividend has to be sweeped, Growth option under the respective Scheme shall be the default option and the application form
shall be processed accordingly. Further, the dividend (net of applicable TDS, if any) shall be switched subject to minimum
investment eligibility requirements of the Opted Scheme at applicable NAV based prices (ex-dividend NAV, if the opted
Scheme has a record date on the date of exercise of sweep facility). This facility shall be processed on the record date of the
dividend declared under the Scheme. Further this facility shall not allow for switch of partial dividend or switch of dividend to
multiple schemes.
(iii) For Monthly Dividend Sweep option for Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund: Under this option the Unitholders can opt
for switching the dividend earned under the Scheme into any other Open-ended Equity Scheme or Balanced Scheme of Birla
Sun Life Mutual Fund as opted by the Unitholder. The dividend (net of applicable TDS, if any) shall be switched subject to
minimum investment/sweep amount of Rs. 1000 or the minimum investment eligibility criteria of the scheme into which the
dividend is sweeped in; whichever is higher, at applicable NAV based prices plus applicable load, (exdividend NAV, if the
opted Scheme has a record date on the date of exercise of sweep option).
RTGS/ NEFT
Funds Transfer shall be effected only if the recipient/destination Bank/Branch is participating in RTGS/ NEFT.
It is the responsibility of the Investor to ensure the correctness of the message especially the IFSC code of the recipient /
destination branch & account number. The collecting bank as well as BSLMF will get valid discharge if the amount is credited to
the account number mentioned in the Application even if the name of the Investor account holder differs. BSLMF shall not assume
any liability or responsibility arising out of or made liable for any incorrect request or message.
If the date of payment happens to be a holiday at the centre where the recipient branch is situated, the credit will be passed on to
the Investor on next working day.
BSLMF shall not be liable for delay in payments to the Investor if:
a. Incorrect and insufficient details are provided.
b. If there is dislocation of work due to circumstances beyond the control of Remitting/Destination Banks including but not limited
to circumstances like non-functioning of computer system, disruption of work due to natural calamities, strike, riot etc or
Netware or internet problem or other causes beyond the control of the Branch/ bank resulting in disruption of communication,
such cases will be settled on the next working day when RTGS/ NEFT is functioning properly.
The Investor hereby agrees and undertakes that he is aware of all the RTGS/ NEFT rules set by RBI & to abide by all the rules,
terms, conditions and administrative guidelines issued or which may be issued by the RBI or any other regulatory authorities
applicable to the transactions relating to RTGS/ NEFT whether directly or/and indirectly.
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13.
SCHEMES ON OFFER [Plans/Options which continue for Fresh subscriptions under the schemes (Continuing Plan/Options)] [Please refer PRODUCT LABEL for the schemes on next page]
Investors are required to indicate their choice of Plan and Option at the time of filling up the Common Application Form. Please note that if the same is not mentioned, BSLMF will allot you units under the Default Option of the scheme as stated below:
SCHEME NAME
PLANS
OPTION / FACILITY
EQUITY FUNDS
Birla Sun Life Advantage Fund
Birla Sun Life India Opportunities Fund
Birla Sun Life Index Fund
Birla Sun Life MNC Fund
Birla Sun Life India GenNext Fund
Birla Sun Life Equity Fund
Birla Sun Life New Millennium Fund
Birla Sun Life Buy India Fund
Birla Sun Life 95 Fund
Birla Sun Life Top 100 Fund
Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan A
Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund - Plan B
Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund
Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund
Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund
Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Plus
Birla Sun Life Enhanced Arbitrage Fund
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 500/AP : ` 500/-
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth / Reinvestment
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Dividend Reinvestment
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 5,000/-
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Dividend Payout
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Dividend Reinvestment
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Dividend Reinvestment
(*) FP : Fresh Purchase; AP : Additional Purchase. The FP or AP can be made for the given amounts and in multiples of ` 1/- thereafter. For Birla Sun Life Tax Plan and Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96: AP can be made in multiples of ` 500/**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
% In case of valid application received without indicating choice between Option/Facility, the same shall be considered as provided for respective schemes and processed accordingly. In case Distributor code is mentioned in the application form, but Direct Plan is indicated against the Scheme
name, the Distributor code will be ignored and the application will be processed under Direct Plan. Further, where application is received for Regular Plan without Distributor code or Direct mentioned in the ARN Column, the application will be processed under Direct Plan.
$ Currently Trigger Facility is available under Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund (Growth option) for electronic mode only.
PLANS
OPTION / FACILITY
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
SCHEME NAME
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Dividend Reinvestment
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Dividend Reinvestment
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
Growth
FP : ` 25,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 25,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 25,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 25,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
Growth
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
FP : ` 5,000/AP : ` 1,000/-
(*) FP : Fresh Purchase; AP : Additional Purchase. The FP or AP can be made for the given amounts and in multiples of ` 1/- thereafter.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
% In case of valid application received without indicating choice between Option/Facility, the same shall be considered as provided for respective schemes and processed accordingly. In case Distributor code is mentioned in the application form, but Direct Plan is indicated against the Scheme
name, the Distributor code will be ignored and the application will be processed under Direct Plan. Further, where application is received for Regular Plan without Distributor code or Direct mentioned in the ARN Column, the application will be processed under Direct Plan.
$ Currently Trigger Facility is available under Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund (Growth option) for electronic mode only.
$ Dividend earned under the Scheme may be switched into any other Open-ended Equity Scheme or Balanced Scheme as opted by the Unitholder
~The Face Value per unit of all the plans/ options under the schemes has been changed from ` 10/- to ` 100/- effective from October 07, 2011.
PRODUCT LABEL
This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*:
EQUITY SCHEMES
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies having relatively high dividend yield
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments primarily in equity and equity related securities of multinational companies (MNCs)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies that seek to leverage India's competitive advantages in
global outsourcing theme
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies that are participating in the growth and development of
Infrastructure in India
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies that are expected to benefit from the rising consumption
patterns in India fuelled by high disposable incomes
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in stocks in line with CNX Nifty and / or in exchange traded derivatives on the CNX Nifty to generate
comparable returns, subject to tracking errors
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of top 100 companies as measured by market capitalisation
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities, diversified across various industries in line with the benchmark index,
S&P BSE 200
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies driven by Indias large population and inherent
consumption patterns with focus on consumer and healthcare sectors
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities with a focus on investing in IT, media, telecom related and other
technology enabled companies
high risk
(BROWN)
long term capital growth
Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund-Plan A
investments predominantly in equity and equity related securities in the international markets
high risk
(BROWN)
long term capital growth
Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund-Plan B
investments in equity and equity related securities in the domestic market (65 to 75%) and in international markets (25 to 35%)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities by following investment strategy that would take advantage of Special
Situations like buy backs, open offers, demerger etc. & contrarian investment style
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities including derivatives for taking advantage from the price
differentials/mis-pricing prevailing for stock/index in various segments (Cash & Futures)
low risk
(BLUE)
investments in equity and equity related securities, with tax benefit under section 80C, subject to eligibility
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities, with tax benefit under section 80C, subject to eligibility
high risk
(BROWN)
investments predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies considered to be small and midcap
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities by following value investing strategy
high risk
(BROWN)
investments in equity and equity related securities of companies expected to benefit from the economic reforms, PSU
divestment and increased government spending
high risk
(BROWN)
high risk
(BROWN)
BALANCED SCHEME
investment predominantly in equity and equity related securities as well as debt and money market instruments
high risk
(BROWN)
Scheme
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt whether the product is suitable for them.
Note: Risk is represented as:
(BLUE) investors understand that their
principal will be at low risk
PRODUCT LABEL
This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*:
FUND OF FUNDS SCHEMES
high risk
(BROWN)
(An Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme)
medium risk
(YELLOW)
(An Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme)
medium risk
(YELLOW)
(An Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme)
returns in line with performance of Birla Sun Life Gold ETF (BSL GETF) over long term
Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
investments predominantly in units of Birla Sun Life Gold ETF BSL GETF invests in physical gold of 99.5% purity (fineness)
(An Open ended Fund of Fund Scheme)
high risk
(BROWN)
INCOME SCHEMES
investments in debt and money market instruments as well as equity and equity related securities [0-10%]
(An Open ended Income Scheme. Monthly
medium risk
(YELLOW)
income is not assured and is subject to
availability of distributable surplus)
investments in a combination of debt and money market instruments including government securities of varying maturities
(An Open ended Income Scheme)
medium risk
(YELLOW)
low risk
(BLUE)
low risk
(BLUE)
Scheme)
low risk
(BLUE)
Scheme)
credit risk-free returns based on their own view on interest rate scenario over short to medium term
Birla Sun Life Gilt Plus - Regular Plan (An
low risk
(BLUE)
income with capital growth over medium to long term
Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund -
low risk
(BLUE)
(An Open ended Gilt Scheme)
income with capital growth over short term
Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund -
low risk
(BLUE)
(An Open ended Gilt Scheme)
investments in actively managed portfolio of high quality debt and money market instruments including government
(An Open ended Income Scheme)
securities.
low risk
(BLUE)
Scheme
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt whether the product is suitable for them.
Note: Risk is represented as:
(BLUE) investors understand that their
principal will be at low risk
To
Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited (BSLAMC)
Customer Service Group
One India Bulls Centre, Tower 1, 17th Floor, Jupiter Mill Compound, 841, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Mumbai - 400 013
I/We request you to provide me/us the facility to access my/our account over the internet. I/We give below the Ten Digit Folio Number under which I/we hold the investments
Ten Digit Folio Number
I/We authorize BSLAMC to change the mode of holding in the listed folios to Anyone or Survivor in case the current holding nature is found to be JOINT.
I/We have read and understood the terms and conditions, and agree to abide by the same.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Note:
Kindly sign as per the mode of holding. If mode of holding is Joint all unitholders should sign (Refer Instruction No. 2 (v) on page No. 7)
To,
Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, One India Bulls Centre , Tower 1, 17th Floor, Jupiter Mill Compound, 841, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road, Mumbai - 400 013.
I/We request Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co. Ltd. (AMC) / Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (Mutual Fund) to update the Nomination in the folio as per details mentioned below.
Folio Number
NOMINATION DETAILS
Application Number
(Please tick appropriately) (Individuals are advised to avail of Nomination Facility, whether investing singly or jointly.)
I/We do hereby nominate the person/s more particularly described hereunder / and cancel the nomination made by me/us earlier, if any, in respect of account (folio) held by me/us as provided herein.
I/We also understand that all payments and settlements made to such Nominee (upon such documentation) shall be a valid discharge by the AMC / Mutual Fund.
I/We hereby DO NOT wish to nominate. (Please sign in the box below, if you do not wish to nominate)
Date of Birth
Signature of Nominee/Guardian
1.
2.
3.
Unit holder (s): (To be signed by all joint holders, even if the mode of holding is not joint)
Name
1.
1.
2.
2.
3.
3.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
x)
xi)
xii)
xiii)
xiv)
Signature
STP
SWP
Stamp & Sign
ARN - 11770
E020436
Please sign below, in case the EUIN is left blank/not provided: I/We hereby confirm that the EUIN box has been intentionally left blank by me/us as this is an execution-only transaction without any interaction or advice by
the employee/relationship manager/sales person of the above distributor or notwithstanding the advice of in-appropriateness, if any, provided by the employee/relationship manager/sales person of the distributor and the
distributor has not charged any advisory fees on this transaction. (refer inst no. 7) [To be signed by all applicants, if mode of holding is joint]
Request for
Date D
1.
Fresh Registration
Renewal
PAN* (Mandatory)
Applicant
Date of birth**
Second Applicant
Third Applicant
Guardian
**Mandatory in case the First / Sole applicant is a Minor
NAME OF THE GUARDIAN (In case First / Sole Applicant is minor) / CONTACT PERSON - DESIGNATION / PoA HOLDER (In case of Non-individual Investors)
Mr. Ms. M/s.
RELATIONSHIP OF GUARDIAN
2.
PLAN
FIXED
or
3.
7th
1st
OPTION
10th
14th
20th
21st
28th
M M
or
M M
PLAN
OPTION
TO SCHEME (TARGET)
PLAN
OPTION
For Daily STP Target Schemes, investors may choose only Growth Option under Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund, Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Plus, Birla Sun Life Top 100 Fund, Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund or Birla Sun Life 95 Fund
)]
1st
7th
10th
14th
20th
21st
28th
)]
DAILY
WEEKLY
M M
To
M M
4.
No. of Transfers
Signature(s)
Having read and understood the contents of the Statement of Additional Information / Scheme Information Document of the scheme(s), I/We hereby apply to the Trustee of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund for units of scheme(s) of Birla
Sun Life Mutual Fund as indicated above and agree to abide by the terms, conditions, rules and regulations of the scheme (s). I/We hereby declare that the particulars given herein are correct and complete. I/We confirm that I/we
have not received and will not receive any commission or brokerage or any other incentive in any form, directly or indirectly, for subscribing to units issued under any of the scheme(s).
I/We hereby declare that the amount invested in the scheme(s) is through legitimate sources only and does not involve and is not designed for the purpose of any contravention or evasion of any Act, Rules, Regulations, Notifications
or Directions of the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 or any other applicable laws enacted by the Government of India from time to time.
For NRIs/FIIs only: I/We confirm that I am/we are Non Residents of Indian Nationality/origin and that I/We have remitted funds from abroad through approved banking channels or from funds in my/our Non-resident External
Account/FCNR account/NRO/NRSR Account.
The ARN holder has disclosed to me/us all the commissions (in the form of trail commission or any other mode), payable to him for the different competing Schemes of various Mutual Funds from amongst which the Scheme is
being recommended to me/us.
Application No.
Collection Centre /
BSLAMC Stamp & Signature
All the Open-ended Scheme(s) of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (except Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96, Birla Sun Life Tax Plan, Birla Sun Life Index Fund, Birla Sun Life Asset Allocation Fund, Birla Sun Life Pure Value Fund, Birla Sun Life Small & Midcap Fund and Birla Sun Life India Reforms
Fund).
STP
Can transfer OUT investment from any of the Open-ended Scheme(s) offered under this common KIM of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (except Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96, Birla Sun Life Tax Plan, Birla Sun Life Index Fund and Birla Sun Life Asset Allocation Fund) and transfer IN to
any of the Open-ended Scheme(s) offered under this common KIM (except Birla Sun Life Index Fund and Birla Sun Life Asset Allocation Fund) of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
For Daily STP: Target Schemes, investors may choose only Growth Option under Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund, Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Plus, Birla Sun Life Top 100 Fund, Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund or Birla Sun Life 95 Fund.
Please note that daily STP in not available under Birla Sun Life Gold Fund.
New investors who wish to enrol for the special products should fill this form in addition to the Common Application Form. Please complete all
details in the Common Application Form. Details of the Special Products should be provided on this form. Existing investors need to fill up only this
form.
2.
For multiple transactions under more than 1 scheme, separate forms need to be utilised.
3.
This form should be submitted at least 15 days before the commencement date.
4.
The investor has the right to discontinue SWP / STP at any time he/she so desires by sending a written request at least 15 days in advance of the
immediate next due date to any of the offices of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund or its Authorised Collection Centres. On receipt of such request the SWP /
STP will be terminated.
5.
Units will be Allotted / Redeemed / Transferred at the NAV related prices of the 1st and/or 7th and/or 10th and/ or14th and/or 20th and/or 21st
and/or 28th of every month (or next business day, if 1st and/ or 7th and/or 10th and/or 14th and/or 20th and/or 21st and/or 28th is a non business
day). An account statement will be dispatched to the unit holders once every quarter within 10 working days of the end of each quarter.
1.
SEBI has introduced a common KYC Application Form for all the SEBI registered intermediaries viz. Mutual Funds, Portfolio Managers,
Depository Participants, Stock Brokers, Venture Capital Funds, Collective Investment Schemes, etc. New Investors are therefore requested
to use the common KYC Application Form and carry out the KYC process including In-Person Verification (IPV) with any SEBI registered
intermediaries including mutual funds. The KYC Application Forms are also available on our website www.birlasunlife.com.
2.
a. Investment in Direct Plan: Investors applying under Direct Plan, are advised to write the word 'DIRECT' in the column 'ARN No' or 'Broker Code' in their
applications for purchases/additional purchases/switches in all such cases where applications are not routed through any distributor/agent/broker. In cases
where unit holder uses a pre-printed transaction slip/application form where details in the 'ARN No' or 'Broker Code' column is already printed, unit holder
should cancel the ARN No/ Broker Code, write 'DIRECT' in the said column. Also, in case ARN No/ Broker Code is mentioned in the application form,
but Direct Plan is indicated, the ARN No/ Broker Code will be ignored and the application will be processed under Direct Plan,subject to it
being complete in all other aspects. Further, where application is received for Regular Plan without Distributor code or "Direct" mentioned in
the ARN Column, the application will be processed under Direct Plan.
The Mutual Fund shall perform the initial KYC of its new investors and may undertake enhanced KYC measures commensurate with the risk
profile of its investors. The Mutual Fund shall upload the details of the investors on the system of the KYC Registration Agency (KRA).
Registrar & Transfer Agent (RTA) of the Mutual Fund may also undertake the KYC of the investors on behalf of the Mutual Fund. KRA shall
send a letter to the investor within 10 working days of the receipt of the initial/updated KYC documents from the Mutual Fund, confirming
the details thereof.
3.
Once the investor has done KYC with a SEBI registered intermediary, the investor need not undergo the same process again with another
intermediary including mutual funds. However, the Mutual Fund reserves the right to carry out fresh KYC of the investor.
4.
It is mandatory for intermediaries including mutual funds to carry out In-Person Verification (IPV) of its new investors w.e.f January 01,
2012.
b. Employee Unique Identification Number (EUIN) is a unique number allotted to Sales personnel i.e. employee/ relationship manager/ sales person of the
distributor interacting with the investor for the sale of mutual fund products. Such sales personnel associated with Distributor, should also be holding a valid
NISM certificate. Thus, in case of applications routed through distributors, in addition to the AMFI Registration Number (ARN) of the distributor,
Investors are requested to also provide the EUIN of the individual ARN holder or of employee/relationship manager/sale person of the
Distributor interacting with the investor. Providing appropriate EUIN in the application/transaction forms would assist in tackling the problem of misselling even if the Sales personnel on whose advice the transaction was executed by investor leaves the employment of the distributor or his/her sub broker. If
the distributor has not given any advice pertaining to the investment (i.e. transaction is execution only), then the EUIN box may be left blank, but it would be
mandatory for the investor to provide confirmation as mentioned in the application form.
8.
iii.
Pursuant to SEBI Circular No. MIRSD/ Cir-26/ 2011 dated December 23, 2011, SEBI (KYC Registration Agency) Regulations, 2011 and SEBI Circular
No. MIRSD/SE/Cir-21/2011 dated October 05, 2011, regarding uniformity in the Know Your Customer (KYC) process in the securities market and
development of a mechanism for centralization of the KYC records to avoid duplication of KYC Process across the intermediaries in the securities
market, the following changes are being made to KYC process w.e.f. January 01, 2012:
It is compulsory for all investors to quote their Permanent Account Number (PAN) and submit copy of the PAN card issued by the Income Tax
Department, irrespective of the amount of investment, while making an application for Purchase of Units. In case of joint applicants, PAN details of
all holders should be submitted. In case the investor making the application is a minor, PAN details of the Guardian must be submitted. Investors
residing in the state of Sikkim are exempt from the mandatory requirement of PAN proof submission, however sufficient documentary evidence
shall have to be submitted to Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund for verifying that they are residents of State of Sikkim.
7.
their constituted Power of Attorney (PoA) holder, in case of investments through a PoA
each of the applicants, in case of investments in joint names; and
Applications without KYC Acknowledgement letter for the specified category of investors are liable to be rejected. Provided further, where it is not
possible to verify the KYC compliance status of the investor at the time of allotment of units, the BSLAMC shall verify the KYC compliance status of
the investor within a reasonable time after the allotment of units. In the event of non compliance of KYC requirements, the BSLAMC reserves the
right to freeze the folio of the investor(s) for any kind of transactions or affect mandatory redemption of unit holdings of the investors at the
applicable NAV, subject to payment of exit load. Investors should note that on completion of KYC Compliance all details of the investor in the Mutual
Fund records will be replaced by the details as given in KYC Application Form by the investor. Any change in these details like change of Name /
Address / Status /Signature, etc. should be given by Investor directly in the prescribed manner.
The first account statement will be issued within 10 working days of the initial investment. Further an updated account statement will be sent after
each transaction under the special products wherever, e-mail address has been provided, the account statement will be sent through e-mail only
6.
i.
ii.
The IPV carried out by any SEBI registered intermediary can be relied upon by the Mutual Fund. BSLAMC and NISM/AMFI certified
distributors who are KYD compliant are authorized to undertake the IPV for Mutual Fund investors. Further, in case of any applications
received directly (i.e. without being routed through the distributors) from the investors, the Mutual Fund may rely upon the IPV (on the KYC
Application Form) performed by the scheduled commercial banks.
5.
"On behalf of Minor" Accounts: Name of Guardian must be mentioned if investments are being made on behalf of a minor. Date of birth is mandatory in
case of minor. The minor shall be the first and the sole holder in the account (folio). No joint holder will be allowed in an account (folio) where minor is the
first or sole holder. Guardian in the account (folio) on behalf of the minor should either be a natural guardian (i.e. father or mother) or a court appointed legal
guardian and the same must be mentioned in the space provided in application form. Copy of document evidencing the date of birth of the minor and
relationship of the guardian with the minor (whether natural or legal guardian) should mandatorily be provided while opening of the account (folio). Also,
nomination shall not be allowed in a folio/account held on behalf of a minor.
11.
STP / SWP offered by AMC/Mutual Fund shall be available for unitholders in case the units are held/opted to be held in physical (non-demat) mode only.
Existing KYC compliant investors of the Mutual Fund can continue to invest as per the current practice. However, existing investors are also
urged to comply with the new KYC requirements including IPV as mandated by SEBI.
10.
4.
A] Fixed withdrawal
Investors can withdraw fixed amount of ` 1,000/- each and above at regular intervals.
B] Appreciation withdrawal
Investors can withdraw appreciation of ` 1,000/- and above at regular intervals. If the appreciation
amount is less than ` 1,000/- or the specified amount there will be no SWP in that month/quarter. The
cumulative appreciation of this period and the immediately succeeding period shall be paid out subject
to it being a minimum of ` 1,000/- or the specified amount.
2.
SWP is not available for investments under lock-in period and for investments which are pledged.
3.
BSLAMC will endeavor to credit the redemptions payouts directly to the designated Bank A/c of the unitholders of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
schemes through any of the available electronic mode (i.e. RTGS / NEFT / Direct Credit / NECS). BSLAMC reserves the right to use any of the
above mode of payment as deemed appropriate for all folios where the required information is available. The Mutual Fund, however, reserves
the right to issue a cheque / demand draft inspite of an investor opting for Electronic Payout.
1.
Minimum Amount :
In case of Fixed Withdrawal, if the amount of instalment is more than the amount available in that account for redemption, the entire available
amount will be redeemed and the SWP will terminate automatically.
5.
In case of Appreciation Withdrawal, appreciation will be calculated on the units available for redemption at the time of the SWP installment.
6.
Withdrawal Dates: Fixed Withdrawal: Investors can withdraw fixed amount on 1 or 7 or 10 or 14 or 20 or 21 or 28 of each month/quarter for
minimum 6 months/ 4 quarter. Appreciation withdrawal: Investors can withdraw appreciation on the 1 of each month/quarter for minimum 6
months/ 4 quarter.
7.
Default Dates: th In case of any ambiguity in selection of withdrawal frequency, the SWP date will be 7 of each month in case of Fixed
withdrawal facility.
B] Weekly Plan
C] Monthly Plan
D] Quarterly Plan :
2.
ii.
Minimum balance in the Scheme at the time of enrollment for STP Facility: Daily STP ` 10,000/-, Weekly STP ` 6,000/-, Monthly STP ` 6,000/-,
Quarterly STP ` 8,000/-
3.
Investors have the option to STP investment to a sub-account under the same Folio by quoting the 10 digit FOLIO Number.
4.
iii.
iv.
5.
Transfer Dates : Weekly Systematic Transfer Plan: Transfers shall be on 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th of each month. Monthly Systematic
Transfer Plan: Transfers can be on 1 or 7 or 10 or 14 or 20 or 21 or 28 of each month for minimum 6 transfers. Quarterly Systematic Transfer
Plan: Transfers can be on 1 or 7 or 10 or 14 or 20 or 21 th or 28 of each quarter for minimum 4 quarters.
7.
Fast Forward Facility : Investors availing monthly STP facility can opt for multiple dates, maximum upto any four dates within a month and in
this case the dates can be dated 1st and / or 7th and / or 10th and/or 14th and/or 20th and/ or 21st and/ or 28th of each month.
8.
Default Dates: In case of any ambiguity in selection of transfer frequency, the STP date will be 7 of each month / quarter. In case where more
than 4 dates are specified, default dates will be 7, 14 , 21 & 28 of each month.
9.
Transfer dates: In case of Daily STP, the commencement date for transfers shall be the 15th day (or the next business day, if that day is a nonbusiness day) from the date of receipt of a valid request. Thereafter, transfers shall be effected on all business days at NAV based prices,
subject to applicable load. Thus, in the event of an intervening non-business day STP triggers will not take place and consequently the total
number of Daily STP installments opted by the investor will be adjusted to that extent i.e., For eg. if the investor has opted for 100 installments
and if 3 non-business days happen to occur in the intervening period, then only 97 Daily STP installments shall be triggered.
Discontinuation of Daily STP may happen in either of the following cases occurring first:
a.
Daily STP will be automatically discontinued/terminated if all units are redeemed or transferred from the Out Scheme. Further, if the
outstanding balance in Out Scheme does not cover the Daily STP transfer amount, no transfer shall be effected and Daily STP shall be
terminated.
b.
Unitholders will have the right to discontinue the Daily STP facility at any time by sending a written request to the AMC/Mutual Fund.
Termination of Daily STP shall be effected from 15th Business day falling from the date of receipt of such request.
v.
Daily STP shall not be available under Monthly Systematic Transfer Facility (STP) For Birla Sun Life Century SIP.
vi.
Only one Daily STP would be allowed per Plan/Option of the Source Scheme into a distinct Target Scheme. For e.g.: In case Daily STP exists
from Scheme A-Growth option into Scheme B-Growth Option, any subsequent request for the same combination of Schemes shall
override the existing Daily STP instructions.
Daily STP:
i.
Minimum Transfer Amount: Investors are required to instruct for minimum of 20 transfers of ` 500/- and in multiples of ` 100 thereafter.
There will be no maximum limit on number of transfers/duration for Daily STP enrolment. In case, the investor fails to specify the number of
transfers/duration under Daily STP, transfers shall continue to be triggered for a maximum of 365 installments or until the outstanding
balance in Out scheme does not cover the Daily STP transfer amount, whichever is earlier. The minimum amount for fresh/additional
purchases as per subscription rules of In scheme shall not be applicable to Daily STP triggers.
Minimum Balance in the Out scheme at the time of enrollment for Daily STP: ` 10,000/-
E. LOAD STRUCTURE
SWP
STP
Request for
Fresh Registration
Renewal
(PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING UP THE FORM. PLEASE ENSURE COMPLETION OF SECTION 4 INCASE OF CENTURY SIP)
ARN - 11770
E020436
Date
ARN Declaration - Upfront commission shall be paid directly by the investor to the AMFI registered Distributors based on the investors assessment of various factors including the service
rendered by the distributor.
Please sign below, in case the EUIN is left blank/not provided: I/We hereby confirm that the EUIN box has been intentionally left blank by me/us as this is an execution-only transaction without any interaction or advice
by the employee/relationship manager/sales person of the above distributor or notwithstanding the advice of in-appropriateness, if any, provided by the employee/relationship manager/sales person of the distributor and
the distributor has not charged any advisory fees on this transaction. (refer inst no. G3) [To be signed by all applicants, if mode of holding is joint]
Request for
Registration of SIP/CSIP
Renewal of SIP
TRANSACTION CHARGES FOR APPLICATIONS ROUTED THROUGH DISTRIBUTORS/AGENTS ONLY (Refer Instruction G (9))
In case of subscriptions through SIPs, transaction charge of ` 150/- (for first time mutual fund investor) or ` 100/- (for investor other than first time mutual fund investor) will be deducted and paid to
your distributor if opted to receive the transaction charges. In such cases the transaction charge shall be recovered in 3-4 installments but only where total commitment (i.e. amount per SIP
installment x No. of installments) amounts to ` 10,000/- or more. Units will be issued against the balance of the installment amounts invested.
Application No.
Email Id
Document Type
Date of birth**
Second Applicant
Third Applicant
Guardian/POA Holder
#
(Mandatory for Micro SIP, not for additional Micro SIP in same folio)
Document No.#
KYC
Mandatory
PAN* (Mandatory)
For Micro SIP Only ** Mandatory in case the First/Sole Applicant is Minor
NAME OF THE GUARDIAN (In case of minor) / CONTACT PERSON - DESIGNATION / PoA HOLDER (In case of Non-individual Investors)
Mr. Ms. M/s.
RELATIONSHIP OF GUARDIAN
2.
INVESTMENT DETAILS (PLEASE REFER INSTRUCTIONS D & F-1 FOR INFORMATION ON ELIGIBLE SCHEMES. ONLY ONE SCHEME PER APPLICATION FORM)
Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund
PLAN
OPTION
PLAN
OPTION
PLAN
OPTION
PLAN/OPTION
SCHEME
(Please tick (
) any ONE of the below as your Installment amount OR enter the amount of your choice. In case of multiple entries, the highest amount will be chosen.
Each Installment Amount (`)
` 20,000/-
` 10,000/Frequency
` 6,000/-
1st
7th
10th
14th
Amount
` 3,000/-
MONTHLY (max 4 debit dates) (Only one date for CSIP and Step Up SIP)
20th
21st
28th
STEP-UP SIP (OPTIONAL - and available only for SIP/CSIP Investments through NECS) (Refer Instruction E-25)
Amount (Default of ` 500/-)
` 1,000/-
` 500/-
Till you instruct Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund to discontinue your SIP
OR
Half Yearly
Yearly
CSIP Tenure (Insurance cover would be as per 1st installment): 55 years - Your Current Age
years =
^For Regular SIP - Default end date is December 31, 2099. In case the End Date is not mentioned by the investor in the Form, the same would be considered as 31st December, 2099 by default. For CSIP refer instruction F5
Drawn on Bank
3.
/ M M
City
Branch
A.
BANK DETAILS (PLEASE FILL ONLY EITHER A OR B. IN CASE INVESTOR FILLS BOTH, THE FORM IS LIABLE TO BE REJECTED. IN CASE OF THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS REFER INSTRUCTION NO. (G, 7(ii))
ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ AUTO DEBIT ACCOUNT DETAILS (TO BE FILLED BY INVESTORS WHO WISH TO INVEST THROUGH ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ AUTO DEBIT/ PDC)
Bank Account No.
Bank Name
Branch
City
MICR Code
Account Type
PIN
Savings
Current
Name &
Signature(s)
(As in Bank
Records)
AUTHORISATION OF BANK ACCOUNT HOLDER: This is to inform that I/We have registered for RBIs electronic clearing service (Debit Clearing) and that my/our payment towards my / our investment in Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund shall be made
from my/our above mentioned bank account with your bank. I/We authorise the representative carrying the NECS mandate to get it verified and executed. Mandate verification charges if any, may be charged to my/our account.
Below is to be signed by all applicants if mode of Operation is JOINT.
SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENT THROUGH NECS / DIRECT DEBIT / PDC FACILITY APPLICATION FORM
Application No.
Collection Centre /
BSLAMC Stamp & Signature
B.
POST DATED CHEQUE DETAILS (TO BE FILLED BY INVESTORS WHO WISH TO INVEST THROUGH POST DATED CHEQUES. PLEASE ATTACH THE CHEQUES WITH THIS FORM)
Drawn on Bank
Bank A/C No
Branch
4.
FOR CENTURY
SIP (Please read detailed Terms & Conditions for availing CSIP)
Mandatory
[Please tick ( )]
Yes or No Otherwise The Application Will Be Invalid (Ref. Instruction No. F-17)
1. Have you ever been treated for symptoms of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack or heart disease, stroke, chest pain, kidney disease, AIDS or AIDS related complex,
cancer or tumor, asthma or respiratory disease, mental or nervous disease, liver disease, blood disease, digestive and bowel disorder, disorder of the bones, spine or muscle?
Yes
No
2. Have you within the last 2 years taken any form of medication for more than 14 consecutive days to treat an illness or disease?
Yes
No
3. Have you within the last 2 years consulted any medical practitioner for any condition other than minor impairment such as cold or flu?
Yes
No
Date of Birth
GENDER
D D M M
MALE
Signature
of the Life
Assured
I understand and agree that the answers to the questions in this Declaration of Good Health are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize any medical practitioner, hospital, employer,
institution or any other person, to disclose to Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited any information relating to my health or employment now or at any time in the future. I understand and agree that failure to
answer any question in this Declaration truthfully will render the insurance cover invalid and void.
FEMALE
Date
Place
Nomination as stated below, shall be considered and prevail over nomination details provided in Common Application Form.
I/We do hereby nominate the undermentioned Nominee to receive the units to my / our credit in this folio no. in the event of my / our death. I / We also understand that all payments and settlements made to such
Nominee (upon such documentation) shall be a valid discharge by the AMC / Mutual Fund / Trustees.
Nominee Name : _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.
DEMAT ACCOUNT DETAILS (OPTIONAL) (Please ensure that the sequence of names as mentioned in the application form matches with that of the A/c. held with the depository participant.) Refer Instruction No. E (27)
NSDL: Depository Participant Name: _______________________________ DPID No.:
6.
Signature(s)
I/We hereby authorise Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and their authorised service provider to debit the above bank account by ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ Auto Debit /PDC Clearing for collection of SIP payments. I/We understand that the
information provided by me/us may be shared with third parties for facilitating transaction processing through ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ Auto Debit /PDC Clearing or for compliance with any legal or regulatory requirements. I/We
hereby declare that the particulars given above are correct and complete and express my/our willingness to make payments referred above through participation in ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ Auto Debit/ PDC Clearing. If the
transaction is delayed or not effected at all for reasons of incomplete or incorrect information, I/We will not hold BSLAMC/MF or their appointed service providers or representatives responsible.
I/We will also inform, about any changes in my bank account immediately. I/We undertake to keep sufficient funds in the funding account on the date of execution of standing instruction. I/We have read and agreed to the terms
and conditions mentioned overleaf.
The ARN holder has disclosed to me/us all the commissions (in the form of trail commission or any other mode), payable to him for the different competing Schemes of various Mutual Funds from amongst which the Scheme
is being recommended to me/us.
For Century SIP: I/We hereby opt for Birla Sun Life Century SIP and agree and confirm to have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions of Century SIP and Insurance Cover.
For Micro SIP only: I hereby declare that I do not have any existing Micro SIPs which together with the current application in rolling 12 month period or in financial year i.e. April to March will result in aggregate investments
exceeding ` 50,000 in a year.
I / we am / are aware and understand that if, at the time of availing the Micro SIP, I / we hold a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by the Income Tax Department of India, a KYC acknowledgment letter issued by
CDSL Ventures Limited would have to be submitted by me / us to MF/AMC. Accordingly I / we understand and agree that I / we shall be responsible for the consequences of non-submission of the same, if any. (refer
Instruction no: E-23)
First Applicant
Second Applicant
Third Applicant
CHECKLIST
Particulars
Declaration of Good Health
Nomination
First Purchase through cheque/ DD
Different amount for first cheque and subsequent
installment
Common Application Form
Investment tenure
PAN and KYC
Dates
Minimum Amount Criteria (For list of eligible
schemes please refer the SIP and CSIP instructions.)
Application with Minor as first applicant
Regular SIP
Not Applicable
Not Required
Recommended
Mandatory Requirement
Not Applicable
Mandatory Requirement
Mandatory Requirement
Not Required
Recommended
Allowed
Not allowed
Allowed
Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 and Birla Sun life
Tax Plan - ` 500 / each, Other eligible
Schemes- ` 1000/ each.
Allowed
Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 and Birla Sun life
Tax Plan - ` 500 / each, Other eligible
Schemes- ` 1000/ each.
Allowed
Not allowed
We request you to read Terms and Conditions before availing Century SIP
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP (To be filled in by the Investor) SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENT THROUGH NECS / DIRECT DEBIT / PDC FACILITY APPLICATION FORM
Scheme Name_________________________________________________ Plan ____________________________ Option________________________________________
Request for
Renewal of SIP
Registration of SIP/CSIP
(PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING UP THE FORM. PLEASE ENSURE COMPLETION OF SECTION 4 INCASE OF CENTURY SIP)
ARN - 11770
E020436
Date
ARN Declaration - Upfront commission shall be paid directly by the investor to the AMFI registered Distributors based on the investors assessment of various factors including the service
rendered by the distributor.
Signature below is mandatory, in case the EUIN is left blank/not provided: I/We hereby confirm that the EUIN box has been intentionally left blank by me/us as this is an execution-only transaction without any
interaction or advice by the employee/relationship manager/sales person of the above distributor or notwithstanding the advice of in-appropriateness, if any, provided by the employee/relationship manager/sales person of
the distributor and the distributor has not charged any advisory fees on this transaction. (refer inst no. G3) [To be signed by all applicants, if mode of holding is joint]
Request for
Registration of SIP/CSIP
Renewal of SIP
TRANSACTION CHARGES FOR APPLICATIONS ROUTED THROUGH DISTRIBUTORS/AGENTS ONLY (Refer Instruction G (9))
In case of subscriptions through SIPs, transaction charge of ` 150/- (for first time mutual fund investor) or ` 100/- (for investor other than first time mutual fund investor) will be deducted and paid to
your distributor if opted to receive the transaction charges. In such cases the transaction charge shall be recovered in 3-4 installments but only where total commitment (i.e. amount per SIP
installment x No. of installments) amounts to ` 10,000/- or more. Units will be issued against the balance of the installment amounts invested.
Application No.
Email Id
Document Type
Date of birth**
Second Applicant
Third Applicant
Guardian/POA Holder
#
(Mandatory for Micro SIP, not for additional Micro SIP in same folio)
Document No.#
KYC
Mandatory
PAN* (Mandatory)
For Micro SIP Only ** Mandatory in case the First/Sole Applicant is Minor
NAME OF THE GUARDIAN (In case of minor) / CONTACT PERSON - DESIGNATION / PoA HOLDER (In case of Non-individual Investors)
Mr. Ms. M/s.
RELATIONSHIP OF GUARDIAN
2.
INVESTMENT DETAILS (PLEASE REFER INSTRUCTIONS D & F-1 FOR INFORMATION ON ELIGIBLE SCHEMES. ONLY ONE SCHEME PER APPLICATION FORM)
Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund
PLAN
OPTION
PLAN
OPTION
PLAN
OPTION
PLAN/OPTION
SCHEME
(Please tick (
) any ONE of the below as your Installment amount OR enter the amount of your choice. In case of multiple entries, the highest amount will be chosen.
Each Installment Amount (`)
` 20,000/-
` 10,000/Frequency
` 6,000/-
1st
7th
10th
14th
Amount
` 3,000/-
MONTHLY (max 4 debit dates) (Only one date for CSIP and Step Up SIP)
20th
21st
28th
STEP-UP SIP (OPTIONAL - and available only for SIP/CSIP Investments through NECS) (Refer Instruction E-25)
Amount (Default of ` 500/-)
` 1,000/-
` 500/-
Till you instruct Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund to discontinue your SIP
OR
Half Yearly
Yearly
CSIP Tenure (Insurance cover would be as per 1st installment): 55 years - Your Current Age
years =
^For Regular SIP - Default end date is December 31, 2099. In case the End Date is not mentioned by the investor in the Form, the same would be considered as 31st December, 2099 by default. For CSIP refer instruction F5
Drawn on Bank
3.
/ M M
City
Branch
A.
BANK DETAILS (PLEASE FILL ONLY EITHER A OR B. IN CASE INVESTOR FILLS BOTH, THE FORM IS LIABLE TO BE REJECTED. IN CASE OF THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS REFER INSTRUCTION NO. (G, 7(ii))
ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ AUTO DEBIT ACCOUNT DETAILS (TO BE FILLED BY INVESTORS WHO WISH TO INVEST THROUGH ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ AUTO DEBIT/ PDC)
Bank Account No.
Bank Name
Branch
City
MICR Code
Account Type
PIN
Savings
Current
Name &
Signature(s)
(As in Bank
Records)
AUTHORISATION OF BANK ACCOUNT HOLDER: This is to inform that I/We have registered for RBIs electronic clearing service (Debit Clearing) and that my/our payment towards my / our investment in Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund shall be made
from my/our above mentioned bank account with your bank. I/We authorise the representative carrying the NECS mandate to get it verified and executed. Mandate verification charges if any, may be charged to my/our account.
Below is to be signed by all applicants if mode of Operation is JOINT.
SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENT THROUGH NECS / DIRECT DEBIT / PDC FACILITY APPLICATION FORM
Application No.
Collection Centre /
BSLAMC Stamp & Signature
B.
POST DATED CHEQUE DETAILS (TO BE FILLED BY INVESTORS WHO WISH TO INVEST THROUGH POST DATED CHEQUES. PLEASE ATTACH THE CHEQUES WITH THIS FORM)
Drawn on Bank
Bank A/C No
Branch
4.
FOR CENTURY
SIP (Please read detailed Terms & Conditions for availing CSIP)
Mandatory
[Please tick ( )]
Yes or No Otherwise The Application Will Be Invalid (Ref. Instruction No. F-17)
1. Have you ever been treated for symptoms of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack or heart disease, stroke, chest pain, kidney disease, AIDS or AIDS related complex,
cancer or tumor, asthma or respiratory disease, mental or nervous disease, liver disease, blood disease, digestive and bowel disorder, disorder of the bones, spine or muscle?
Yes
No
2. Have you within the last 2 years taken any form of medication for more than 14 consecutive days to treat an illness or disease?
Yes
No
3. Have you within the last 2 years consulted any medical practitioner for any condition other than minor impairment such as cold or flu?
Yes
No
Date of Birth
GENDER
D D M M
MALE
Signature
of the Life
Assured
I understand and agree that the answers to the questions in this Declaration of Good Health are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize any medical practitioner, hospital, employer,
institution or any other person, to disclose to Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited any information relating to my health or employment now or at any time in the future. I understand and agree that failure to
answer any question in this Declaration truthfully will render the insurance cover invalid and void.
FEMALE
Date
Place
Nomination as stated below, shall be considered and prevail over nomination details provided in Common Application Form.
I/We do hereby nominate the undermentioned Nominee to receive the units to my / our credit in this folio no. in the event of my / our death. I / We also understand that all payments and settlements made to such
Nominee (upon such documentation) shall be a valid discharge by the AMC / Mutual Fund / Trustees.
Nominee Name : _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.
DEMAT ACCOUNT DETAILS (OPTIONAL) (Please ensure that the sequence of names as mentioned in the application form matches with that of the A/c. held with the depository participant.) Refer Instruction No. E (27)
NSDL: Depository Participant Name: _______________________________ DPID No.:
6.
Signature(s)
I/We hereby authorise Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and their authorised service provider to debit the above bank account by ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ Auto Debit /PDC Clearing for collection of SIP payments. I/We understand that the
information provided by me/us may be shared with third parties for facilitating transaction processing through ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ Auto Debit /PDC Clearing or for compliance with any legal or regulatory requirements. I/We
hereby declare that the particulars given above are correct and complete and express my/our willingness to make payments referred above through participation in ECS/ NECS/ RECS/ Auto Debit/ PDC Clearing. If the
transaction is delayed or not effected at all for reasons of incomplete or incorrect information, I/We will not hold BSLAMC/MF or their appointed service providers or representatives responsible.
I/We will also inform, about any changes in my bank account immediately. I/We undertake to keep sufficient funds in the funding account on the date of execution of standing instruction. I/We have read and agreed to the terms
and conditions mentioned overleaf.
The ARN holder has disclosed to me/us all the commissions (in the form of trail commission or any other mode), payable to him for the different competing Schemes of various Mutual Funds from amongst which the Scheme
is being recommended to me/us.
For Century SIP: I/We hereby opt for Birla Sun Life Century SIP and agree and confirm to have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions of Century SIP and Insurance Cover.
For Micro SIP only: I hereby declare that I do not have any existing Micro SIPs which together with the current application in rolling 12 month period or in financial year i.e. April to March will result in aggregate investments
exceeding ` 50,000 in a year.
I / we am / are aware and understand that if, at the time of availing the Micro SIP, I / we hold a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by the Income Tax Department of India, a KYC acknowledgment letter issued by
CDSL Ventures Limited would have to be submitted by me / us to MF/AMC. Accordingly I / we understand and agree that I / we shall be responsible for the consequences of non-submission of the same, if any. (refer
Instruction no: E-23)
First Applicant
Second Applicant
Third Applicant
CHECKLIST
Particulars
Declaration of Good Health
Nomination
First Purchase through cheque/ DD
Different amount for first cheque and subsequent
installment
Common Application Form
Investment tenure
PAN and KYC
Dates
Minimum Amount Criteria (For list of eligible
schemes please refer the SIP and CSIP instructions.)
Application with Minor as first applicant
Regular SIP
Not Applicable
Not Required
Recommended
Mandatory Requirement
Not Applicable
Mandatory Requirement
Mandatory Requirement
Not Required
Recommended
Allowed
Not allowed
Allowed
Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 and Birla Sun life
Tax Plan - ` 500 / each, Other eligible
Schemes- ` 1000/ each.
Allowed
Birla Sun Life Tax Relief '96 and Birla Sun life
Tax Plan - ` 500 / each, Other eligible
Schemes- ` 1000/ each.
Allowed
Not allowed
We request you to read Terms and Conditions before availing Century SIP
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP (To be filled in by the Investor) SYSTEMATIC INVESTMENT THROUGH NECS / DIRECT DEBIT / PDC FACILITY APPLICATION FORM
Scheme Name_________________________________________________ Plan ____________________________ Option________________________________________
Request for
Renewal of SIP
Registration of SIP/CSIP
(PAYMENT THROUGH ECS/ NECS/ RECS CLEARING SERVICE OF THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA)
Delhi, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Shimla, Jammu, Raichur, Bikaner, Gangtok, Darjeeling, Anand, Bhavnagar, Kota, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varansi, Lucknow, Dehradun, Gorakhpur, Agra, Jaipur, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Rajkot, Jamnagar,
Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat, Mumbai, Goa, Pune, Sholapur, Kolhapur, Nasik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Raipur, Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Nellore, Vizag, Kakinada, Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Udipi, Hubli, Gadag,
Bijapur, Belgaum, Davangere, Shimoga, Tumkur, Mandya, Gulbarga, Chennai, Pondicherry, Trichy, Madurai, Salem, Erode, Thirupur, Calicut, Trichur, Cochin, Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Kolkata, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Siliguri, Bhubaneshwar, Guwahati,
Patna, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Haldia, Asansol, Cuttack
**(subject to revisions in dates and locations offered)
C. PDC LOCATIONS
Investors are requested to contact the Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund Branches / Call Centers or Please refer www.birlasunlife.com
24.
25.
26.
27.
Minors and Sole proprietary firms who do not possess PAN*. HUFs and other categories will not be eligible for
this exemption.
* In case of joint holders, first holder must not possess a PAN.
3. Please note that for availing Micro SIP, investor have to submit KYC/ KRA acknowledgement/confirmation
quoting PAN Exempt KYC Reference No. (PEKRN) obtained from KYC Registration Agency (KRA) along with the
application form for such investments. Eligible investors must hold only one PEKRN.
4. Please note that investors holding a valid permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by Income tax Department
are mandatorily required to be KYC compliant and submit the KYC/KRA acknowledgement/confirmation.
5. Additional Micro SIP in same folio: For Subsequent Micro SIP applications, investor can quote the existing folio
number where a Micro SIP has been registered and need not resubmit the supporting document.
6. In case of any deficiencies in the supporting documents or in case of the aggregate of SIP investments
exceeding Micro SIP threshold, the Mutual Fund reserves the right to reject the applications.
7. In case the first Micro SIP installment is processed, and the application is found to be defective, the Micro SIP
registration will be ceased for future installments. No refund shall be made for the units already allotted and the
investors may redeem their investments.
"On behalf of Minor" Accounts: Name of Guardian must be mentioned if investments are being made on behalf of a
minor. Date of birth is mandatory in case of minor. The minor shall be the first and the sole holder in the account
(folio). No joint holder will be allowed in an account (folio) where minor is the first or sole holder. Guardian in the
account (folio) on behalf of the minor should either be a natural guardian (i.e. father or mother) or a court appointed
legal guardian and the same must be mentioned in the space provided in application form. Copy of document
evidencing the date of birth of the minor and relationship of the guardian with the minor (whether natural or legal
guardian) should mandatorily be provided while opening of the account (folio). Also, nomination shall not be allowed
in a folio/account held on behalf of a minor.
STEP-UP SIP
1. Frequency for Step-Up SIP:
a. Half Yearly Step-Up SIP: Under this option, the amount of investment through SIP installment shall be
increased by amount chosen/designated by Investor post every 6th (sixth) SIP installment.
b. Yearly Step-Up SIP: Under this option, the amount of investment through SIP installment shall be
increased by amount chosen/designated by Investor post every 12th (twelfth) SIP installment.
2. Minimum Step-Up SIP Amount: ` 500 and in multiples of ` 500 thereafter.
3. Default Step-Up SIP Frequency and amount: In case the investor fails to specify any frequency or amount for
Step-Up SIP, the same shall be deemed as Yearly Step-Up SIP and ` 500 respectively and the application form
shall be processed accordingly. In case the investor fails to specify both, i.e. the frequency for Step-Up SIP and
amount for Step-Up SIP, the application form may be processed as conventional SIP, subject to it being
complete in all other aspects.
4. Step-Up SIP shall also be available to investors availing Birla Sun Life Century SIP (Century SIP) under
designated schemes, subject to eligible insurance cover calculated on the basis of amount of First (1st)
installment under Century SIP.
5. Maximum Tenure for Step-Up SIP: 10 years. (i.e. Investors may chose / have tenure of more than 10 years
under SIP / Century SIP, however, in such cases, feature of Step-Up SIP shall be considered and processed for a
maximum of 10 years only.)
6. Step-Up SIP shall be available for SIP / Century SIP Investments through NECS Facility only. Step-Up SIP
shall not be available under Fast Forward SIP facility.
Century SIP offered by AMC/Mutual Fund shall be available for unitholders in case the units are held/opted to be held
in physical (non-demat) mode only.
DEMAT ACCOUNT DETAILS: Option to hold Units in dematerialized (demat) form
1. Units will be allotted based on the applicable NAV as per the SID and will be credited to investors Demat account
on weekly basis upon realization of funds. For e.g. Units will be credited to investors Demat account every
Monday for realization status received in last week from Monday to Friday.
2. SIP Insurance related products; unit allotment will not be done in Demat account.
3. Pursuant to SEBI Circular no. CIR/IMD/DF/9/2011 dated May 19, 2011, effective October 01, 2011, Investors
have an option to subscribe to/hold units of Scheme(s)/Plan(s) viz. open ended, close ended, Interval (except
for exchange traded fund/s) in dematerialized (demat) form. Consequently, the Unitholders under the
Scheme(s)/ Plan(s) shall have an option to subscribe to/ hold the units in electronic (demat) form in accordance
with the provisions laid under the respective Scheme(s)/Plan(s) and in terms of the guidelines/procedural
requirements as laid by the Depositories (NSDL/CDSL) from time to time. Units under Plan(s)/Option(s) of all
Schemes of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund with dividend distribution of daily, weekly or fortnightly frequency, as
defined under respective Scheme Information Document, shall be available in physical (non-demat) mode only.
Also, various Special Products/Facilities such as Century SIP, Systematic Withdrawal Plan, Systematic Transfer
Plan, Switching etc.offered by AMC/Mutual Fund shall be available for unitholders in case the units are
held/opted to be held in physical (non-demat) mode.Investors intending to hold units in electronic (demat) form
will be required to have beneficiary account with a Depository Participant (DP) (registered with NSDL / CDSL)
and will be required to indicate, in the application form, the DP's name, DP ID Number and the Beneficiary
account number of the applicant held with the DP at the time of subscribing to the units. Applicants must ensure
that the sequence of the names as mentioned in the application form matches with that of the beneficiary
account held with the DP. Names, PAN details, KYC details etc. mentioned in the Application Form will be verified
against the Depository records. If the details mentioned in the application form are found to be incomplete /
incorrect or not matching with the depository records, the application shall be treated as application for physical
(non-demat) mode and accordingly units will be allotted in physical (non-demat) mode, subject to it being
complete in all other aspects. Unitholders who have opted to hold and thereby allotted units in electronic (demat)
form will receive payment of redemption / dividend proceeds into bank account linked to their Demat account.
Units held in electronic (demat) form will be transferable subject to the provisions laid under the respective
Scheme(s)/Plan(s) and in accordance with rovisions of Depositories Act, 1996 and the Securities and
Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 1996 as may be amended from time to
time.In case, the Unitholder desires to hold the Units in a Dematerialized / Rematerialized form at a later date, the
request for conversion of units held in physical (non-demat) mode into electronic (demat) form or vice-versa
should be submitted alongwith a Demat/Remat Request Form to their Depository Participant(s). Investors
should ensure that the combination of names in the account statement is the same as that in the demat account.
# An open-ended income scheme. Monthly income is not assured and is subject to availability of distributable surplus.
* An open ended Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) (All investments in the scheme are subject to a lock-in period of 3 years from the date of allotment.)
Birla Sun Life Century SIP as an add-on, optional feature will be available under the following Designated Schemes
and such other schemes as may be decided by BSLAMC from time to time in compliance with SEBI (Mutual Funds)
Regulations 1996.
Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund
Birla Sun Life India Opportunities Fund Birla Sun Life Advantage Fund
Birla Sun Life India GenNext Fund
Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96*
*An Open-ended Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) with a lock-in of 3 years.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIONS
Only individual investors, whose age is 18 years and above but less than 46 years, at the time of the first investment.
Provided,
Investors sign genuine Good Heath Declaration and also provide their Date of Birth, Gender and Nominee details at
1.
2.
2.
13. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR AVAILING BIRLA SUN LIFE CENTURY SIP (CSIP) FOR NRI AND PIOS
Change of CSIP amount is not applicable. Investors should note that once CSIP is availed, CSIP amount
cannot be changed.
3.
The CSIP facility can also be availed by the NRI/PIO provided they reside in one of the following countries:
Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mauritius,
Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Seychelles, Singapore,
South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA
NRIs / PIOs need to submit a proof of residence duly certified in original by local authority in the country of
residence at the time of submission of CSIP Application Form. In case the proof is in any language other than
English the same must be translated to English and certified by Government Authority in country of residence or
by the Indian Embassy.
All claims shall be settled in INR only and the then prevailing tax rates if any will be applied.
14. NOMINATION
i)
The nomination is mandatory for individuals applying for CSIP facility. In case the nomination details are
incomplete in any nature, the Century SIP Application will be treated as a normal SIP.
Unit holder can nominate only one person in whom the units held by him and the eligible insurance cover
shall vest in event of his / her death.
iii) A minor can be nominated and in that event, the name and address of the guardian of the minor nominee
shall be provided by the unit holder. The Applicant is advised that, in case of Single Holding, the Guardian to a
Minor Nominee should be a person other than the Applicant.
iv) Nomination can also be in favour of the Central Government, State Government, a local authority, any
person designated by virtue of these offices or a religious or charitable trust.
v) The Nominee shall not be a trust, society, body corporate, partnership firm, Karta of Hindu Undivided Family
or a Power of Attorney holder. A non-resident Indian can be a Nominee subject to the exchange controls in
force, from time to time.
vi) Nomination in respect of the units stands rescinded upon the transfer of units.
vii) Transfer of units in favour of a Nominee shall be valid discharge by the Asset Management Company against
the legal heir.
viii) The cancellation of nomination can be made only by those individuals who hold units on their own behalf
singly or jointly and who made the original nomination.
ix) On cancellation of the nomination, the nomination shall stand rescinded and the Asset Management
Company shall not be under any obligation to transfer the units in favour of the Nominee.
ii)
4.
MODE OF PAYMENT
i) Payment of Century SIP can be through Direct Debit/NECS or post Dated Cheques(PDCs)
ii) Resident investors may make payment by cheque payable locally in the city where the application form is submitted at
the local Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Ltd. (BSLAMC) Offices / Authorised Collection Centres.
iii) The cheque should be drawn on any bank which is situated at and is a member of the bankers clearing house. Cheque
drawn on the bank not participating in the clearing house will not be accepted.
5.
6.
7.
Investor defaults Century SIP installments for four separate occasions (months) during the tenure of the Century SIP
Nil
Exit load of 2.00% of applicable NAV is payable if units allotted under Century SIP are redeemed /
switched out within 1 year from the date of allotment.
Exit load of 1.00% of applicable NAV is payable if units allotted under Century SIP are redeemed /
switched out after 1 year but upto 3 years from the date of allotment.
Nil: If units allotted under Century SIP are redeemed / switched out after 3 years from the date of
allotment.
**In the unfortunate event of death of the investor, no exit load on redemption/switching out of units by the nominee/
joint holder, as the case may be.
8.
Year 1
: 10 times the monthly Century SIP installment
9.
ii)
iii)
Insurance cover equivalent to the value of units allotted under Century SIP
investment at the start of the each policy year, subject to a maximum of
100 times the monthly installment.
Discontinuation of Century SIP installments within 3 years from the commencement of the same
Redemption / switch-out (fully or partly) of units purchased under Century SIP before the completion of the Century
SIP tenure
11. REVIVAL OF INSURANCE COVER
There shall be no provision for revival of insurance cover, once the insurance cover ceases as stated above.
12. EXCLUSIONS FOR INSURANCE COVER
No insurance cover shall be admissible in respect of death of the unit holder (the insured investor) on account of
Death due to suicide within first year of commencement of Century SIP
Death within 45 days from the commencement of Century SIP installments except for death due to accident
Death due to pre-existing illness, disease(s) or accident which has occurred prior to commencement of Century SIP
iv)
v)
vi)
Applicants should indicate the Option (Dividend / Growth / Sweep) for which the application is made, by
indicating the choice in the appropriate box provided for this purpose in the Application Form.
In case Applicants wish to opt for both the Options, separate CSIP Application Forms will have to be filled.
The first CSIP installment can carry any date and must be a cheque/DD payment. The second instalment in
case of monthly CSIP will be processed on the available CSIP dates (currently 1st, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th, 21st
or 28th of every month) indicated by the investor, but immediately following the expiry of 21 Calendar Days
from the date of processing the first CSIP. If the choice of date for the second instalment is not indicated by
the investor, the second instalment of CSIP will be processed on the earliest CSIP date (1st, 7th, 10th, 14th,
20th, 21st or 28th) immediately following the expiry of 21 Calendar Days from the date of processing the first
CSIP installment.
All cheques must be drawn in favour of Scheme Name and crossed Account Payee Only. A separate
cheque must accompany each application /each Scheme.
Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund / AMC, reserves the right to reject any application inter alia in the absence of
fulfilment of regulatory requirements, fulfilment of requirements of the Scheme Information Document and
furnishing necessary information to the satisfaction of the Mutual Fund / AMC.
Century SIP will continue till you turn 55 years. Before this, if you decide to stop your CSIP, you have to
intimate to the AMC or Authorised Collection Centre 21 Calendar Days prior to next CSIP date.
16. CSIP PAYMENT THROUGH NATIONAL ELECTRONIC CLEARING SERVICE (DEBIT CLEARING) / DIRECT DEBIT
FACILITY OF THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
The bank account provided for NECS (Debit) should participate in local MICR clearing.
Investor will not hold Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, its registrars and other service providers responsible if the
transaction is delayed or not effected or the investor bank account is debited in advance or after the specific
CSIP date due to various clearing cycles of NECS / Direct Debit Facility.
Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Ltd., registrars of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and other service
providers shall not be responsible and liable for any damages / compensation for any loss, damage etc.
incurred by the investor. The investor assumes the entire risk of using this facility and takes full responsibility.
Birla Sun Life AMC and its service providers reserve the right to disclose the details of the Investors and their
transactions using the CSIP NECS / Direct Debit Facility to third parties for the purposes of verification and
execution of the NECS / Direct Debit Facility as also for the purpose of law enforcement, fraud prevention,
audit and inspection requirement etc.
The Investor undertakes and agrees that the CSIP Auto Debit Facility requested for via this Form is subject to
acceptance of the terms and conditions mentioned in Scheme Information Document of the Scheme.
5.
1.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Existing KYC compliant investors of the Mutual Fund can continue to invest as per the current practice. However,
existing investors are also urged to comply with the new KYC requirements including IPV as mandated by SEBI.
LIST OF MANDATORY FIELDS :- NECS Debit Bank Account Details / Authorization bank details should be same,
MICR CODE other than core banking and auto debit banks, Each SIP amount, Scheme name with
option, Start date, Signature on NECS Mandate/PDC and Bank Authorisation. If any of these fields is left blank,
the Application form is liable to be rejected.
RESTRICTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF THIRD PARTY PAYMENT:
(i) Pursuant to the AMFI Best Practice Guidelines circular on 'Risk mitigation process against Third- Party
Cheques in mutual fund subscriptions' read with compliance with 'Know your Customer (KYC)' norms under
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited
(BSLAMC)/ Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (BSLMF) shall not accept applications for subscriptions of units
accompanied with Third Party Payments, except in the cases as enumerated below in para (iii).
(ii) Third Party Payment means payment through an instrument issued from a bank account other than that of
the beneficiary investor. In case of payments from a joint bank account, the first named investor/holder of the
mutual fund folio has to be one of the joint holders of the bank account from which payment is made.
(iii) BSLAMC shall not accept subscriptions accompanied with Third Party Payments except in the following
exceptional situations subject to submission of requisite documentation/declarations enumerated in para (iv)
below:
a. Payment by Parents/Grand-Parents/Related persons on behalf of a minor in consideration of natural love
and affection or as gift for a value not exceeding ` 50,000/- (each regular purchase or per SIP installment)
However, this restriction will not be applicable for payment made by a guardian whose name is registered
in the records of Mutual Fund in that folio as a guardian.
b. Payment by Employer on behalf of employee under Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) through Payroll
deductions.
c. Custodian on behalf of an FII or a client.
iv) In case of 'exceptional situations' mentioned above, investors are required to submit following documents/
declarations alongwith the application form without which such applications will be rejected/not processed/
refunded:
a. Mandatory KYC for all Investors (guardian in case of minor) and the person making the payment i.e. third
party. In order for an application to be considered as valid, investors and the person making the payment
should attach their valid KYC Acknowledgement Letter to the application form.
b. A separate, complete and valid 'Third Party Payment Declaration Form', inter alia, containing the details of
the bank account from which the payment is made and the relationship with the investor(s). The
declaration has to be given by the person making the payment i.e. Third Party. Please contact the nearest
Investor Service Centre (ISC) of BSLAMC or visit our website www.birlasunlife.com for the said
Declaration Form.
BSLAMC/BSLMF shall verify the source of funds to ensure that funds have come from the drawer's
account only
(v) Investors are requested to note that, in case of:
a. Payment by Cheque: An investor at the time of his/her purchase must provide the details of his pay- in
bank account (i.e. account from which a subscription payment is made) and his pay-out bank account (i.e.
account into which redemption/dividend proceeds are to be paid). If the name/bank account number is not
pre-printed on the cheque and signature on the cheque does not match with signature on the application,
then the first named applicant /investor should submit any one of the following documents:
(i) a copy# of the bank passbook or a statement of bank account having the name and address of the
account holder and account number;
(ii) a letter* (in original) from the bank on its letterhead certifying that the investor maintains an account
with the bank, along with information like bank account number, bank branch, account type, the MICR
code of the branch & IFSC Code (where available).
# Investors should also bring the original documents along with the documents mentioned in (I) above to the
ISCs/Official Points of Acceptance of BSLMF. The copy of such documents will be verified with the original
documents to the satisfaction of the BSLAMC/BSLMF. The original documents will be returned across the
counter to the investor after due verification.
*In respect of (ii) above, it should be certified by the bank manager with his/her full signature, name, employee
code, bank seal and contact number.
Investors should note that where the bank account numbers have changed on account of the implementation of
core banking system at their banks, any related communication from the bank towards a change in bank
account number should accompany the application form for subscription of units.
b. Payment by Prefunded Instrument: (1) If the subscription is settled with pre-funded instruments such as
Pay Order, Demand Draft, Bankers cheque, etc., a Certificate (in original) from the Issuing banker must
accompany the purchase application, stating the Account holders name and the Account number which
has been debited for issue of the instrument. The account number mentioned in the Certificate should be a
registered bank account or the first named unitholder should be one of the account holders to the bank
account debited for issue of such instruments. Investors may also submit a copy of the acknowledgement
from the bank, wherein the instructions to debit carry the bank account details and name of the investor as
an account holder, or a copy of the passbook/bank statement evidencing the debit for issuance of a DD,
provided bank account number has to match with the details provided in the application form and name
should match with the name of the first named unitholder.
(2) A pre-funded instrument issued by the Bank against Cash shall not be accepted for investments of
` 50,000/- or more. This also should be accompanied by a certificate from the banker giving name,
address and PAN (if available) of the person who has requested for the payment instrument. The name
mentioned on the Certificate should match with the name of the first named unitholder and certificate must
state such investors bank account number and PAN as per bank record, if available.
The Certificate(s) mentioned in (1) and (2) above should be duly certified by the bank manager with his/her
full signature, name, employee code, bank seal and contact number.
c. Payment by RTGS, NEFT, Bank transfer, etc:
A copy of the instruction to the bank stating the account number debited must accompany the purchase
application. The account number mentioned on the transfer Instruction copy should be a registered bank
account or the first named unitholder should be one of the account holders to the bank account.
In case the application for subscription does not comply with the above provisions, BSLAMC/BSLMF retains the Sole
and absolute discretion to reject/not process such application and refund the subscription money and shall not be
liable for any such rejection.
Email communication
Account Statements, Quarterly Newsletter, Annual Reports and Transaction Confirmation can be sent to Unit holders
by post / e-mail. Should the Unit holder experience any difficulty in accessing in the electronically delivered
documents, the unit holder shall promptly inform the same to the Mutual Fund. It is deemed that the Unit holder is
aware of all security risks including possible third party interception of the documents and contents of the documents
becoming known to third parties.
TRANSACTION CHARGES
SEBI with the intent to enable investment by people with small saving potential and to increase reach of Mutual
Fund products in urban areas and in smaller towns, wherein the role of the distributor is considered vital, has
allowed AMCs vide its circular No. Cir/ IMD/ DF/13/ 2011 dated August 22, 2011 to deduct transaction charges
for subscription of ` 10,000/- and above. In accordance with the said circular, if the distributor, through which
your application form is being routed, has opted to receive the Transaction Charges, Birla Sun Life Asset
Management Co. Ltd. / Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund shall deduct the Transaction Charge of ` 150/- (for First Time
Mutual Fund Investor) or ` 100/- (for Investor other than First Time Mutual Fund Investor i.e. Existing Mutual
Fund Investor) from your subscription amount and pay the same to such distributor. Thereafter, the units shall
be allotted against the balance amount invested after deduction of Transaction charges payable to the
distributor. The statement of account shall clearly state the net investment as gross subscription less
transaction charge and depict the number of units allotted against the net investment amount.
No transaction charges will be deducted for any purchase/subscription made directly with the Fund (i.e. not
through routed any distributor/agent).
In case of investments through Systematic Investment Plan (SIP): Transaction charges in case of investments
through Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) shall be deducted only if the total commitment (i.e. amount per SIP
installment x No. of installments) amounts to ` 10,000/- or more. The transaction charges shall be deducted in 3-4
installments.
Investor should note that, as per SEBI circular no. SEBI/IMD/CIR No. 4/ 168230/09, dated June 30, 2009, the
upfront commission, if any, on investment made by the investor shall continue to be paid by the investor directly
to the Distributor by a separate cheque, based on his assessment of various factors including the service
rendered by the Distributor.
Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The objective of the scheme is to provide capital growth and income by investing
primarily in a well-diversified por tfolio of dividend paying companies that have a relatively
high dividend yield.
Types of Instruments
Instruments
Normal Allocation
(%of Net Assets)
At least 70%
Upto 30%
65-100%
0-35%
0-20%
High
High
Low
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk
factors before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 36,047
AUM in Crs: ` 289.58
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013. Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Folio: 155,549
AUM in Crs: ` 1,244.65
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
CNX 500
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
BSLAF
8.10
-0.65
11.80
2.32
Since
Inception
Returns
Last
1 year*
1.31
17.34
BSLDYP
2.06
10.60
CNX 500
Last
5 years
77.01
11.96
23.91
11.09
2.04
1.91
19.56
102.59
85.54
80.00
60.00
40.00
40.00
3.84 8.25
3.61
20.00
9.91
15.49
0.19
5.14
1.21
6.47
0.00
0.00
-40.00
-40.95 -37.94
2012-13
2011-12
-9.01
-20.00
-10.63 -10.38
-20.00
-60.00
5.03
100.00
93.63
60.00
20.00
4.49
Since
Inception
120.00
120.00
80.00
Last
5 years
100.00
Last
3 years
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
-22.42
-40.00
-40.02
-60.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
CNX500
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.58%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.26%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The investment objective of the scheme is long term growth of capital at controlled level of
risk by investing primarily in Mid-Cap Stocks. The level of risk is somewhat higher than a
fund focused on large and liquid stocks. Concomitantly, the aim is to generate higher
returns than a fund focused on large and liquid stocks.
The objective of the scheme is to achieve long term growth of capital at relatively
moderate levels of risk by making investments in securities of multinational
companies through a research based investment approach
Types of Instruments
Types of Instruments
Normal Allocation
(% of Net Assets)
Upto 100%
Upto 20%
Normal Allocation
(%of Net Assets)
of the scheme
0% - 35%
0% - 20%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 136,762
AUM in Crs: ` 1,101.75
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
CNX Midcap
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013. Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at
April 30, 2013.
Folios: 56,773
AUM in Crs: ` 381.42
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Max. Subscription Amt. (incl. switch-in): ` 1 crore per investor per day.
CNX MNC
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
8.80
BSLMCF
4.65
CNX Midcap
0.36
-1.01
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
5.39
25.48
2.22
22.67
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
BSLMNCF
8.87
10.63
14.83
15.63
CNX MNC
11.56
7.53
9.80
9.43
120.00
143.22
150.00
Last
1 year*
Returns
102.16 101.80
100.00
124.51
80.00
100.00
60.00
50.00
40.00
3.42
3.19
20.00
0.00
-4.03
-1.81 -5.14
1.76
-50.00
-45.69 -45.40
-100.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
11.93
4.52
15.21
1.20
0.00
2009-10
2008-09
CNX Midcap
-20.00
-40.00
-3.17
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
-27.78 -25.07
2008-09
CNX MNC
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.22%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.65%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
Types of Instruments
Normal Allocation
(% of Net Asset)
Types of Investments
Asset Allocation
Range
Normal Allocation
(% of Net Assets)
80% to 100%
0% to 20%
90%
10%
70%- 100%
0%- 30%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 15,285
AUM in Crs: ` 35.55
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their
investments through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Folios: 85,457
AUM in Crs: ` 324.88
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Benchmark Index
CNX 500
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
CNX Nifty
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
Last
3 years 5 years
BSLIOF
0.77
-2.38
-0.01
5.75
CNX 500
11.09
2.04
1.91
11.00
Since
Inception
85.54
1.75 6.47
-8.26
-9.01
-40.02
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
BSLIF
3.74
-5.42
-0.68
5.57
CNX Nifty
13.00
3.96
2.80
8.88
4.03 5.14
Returns
-49.88
2008-09
CNX 500
120.00
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
-20.00
-40.00
-60.00
10.27
7.33
-2.63
- 9.11
-12.22
-3.64
-43.14
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
-36.19
2008-09
CNX Nifty
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.74%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.53%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The objective of the scheme is to target growth of capital by investing in equity/equity related instruments of companies that are expected to benefit from the rising
consumption patterns in India, which in turn is getting fuelled by high disposable incomes of the young generation (Generation Next). The scheme wil invest in companies that
have the following characteristics :
Companies that seek growth in revenues arising out of demand from the younger generation (GenNext) for their products or services.
They should be engaged in manufacturing of products or rendering of services that go directly to the consumer.
The products and services should have distinct brand identity, thereby enabling choice.
Range
80% - 100%
90%
0% - 20%
10%
Types of Instruments
Equity and Equity related Securities
Fixed Income Securities (including Money Market Instruments)
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 23,009
AUM in Crs: ` 147.06
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
CNX Nifty
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
BSLIGF
23.31
13.56
11.35
16.04
CNX Nifty
13.00
3.96
2.80
12.63
Since
Inception
71.92 71.52
60.00
40.00
20.00
17.32
7.33
14.27 10.27
5.42
0.00
-9.11
-20.00
-31.50
-40.00
-36.19
-60.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
CNX Nifty
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The objective of the scheme is to generate returns that are commesurate with the
per formance of the Nifty, subject to tracking errors.
Normal Allocation
Type of Instrument
Types of Investments
(% of Net Assets)
Securities covered by Nifty including derivatives (upto 50%)
Upto 100%
Upto 10%
80% - 100%
90%
65% - 100%
70%
Other Companies
0% - 35%
20%
0% - 20%
10%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 2,381
AUM in Crs: ` 21.82
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
CNX Nifty
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Folios: 70,094
AUM in Crs: ` 314.37
CNX Nifty
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
BSLIXF
12.44
3.31
2.05
13.00
CNX Nifty
3.96
2.80
Since
Inception
Returns
Last
1 year*
17.94
BSLT100F
CNX Nifty
18.43
6.44
13.20
3.96
2.80
12.81
74.97 71.52
40.00
9.85 10.27
6.90 7.33
20.00
11.98 10.27
9.96 7.33
0.00
-10.02 -9.11
-20.00
-36.54 -36.19
-60.00
2012-13
2011-12
-4.57 -9.11
-20.00
-40.00
2010-11
6.88
13.00
60.00
0.00
15.32
80.00
40.00
Since
Inception
100.00
60.00
20.00
Last
5 years
Last
3 years
2009-10
2008-09
CNX Nifty
-40.00
-31.31 -36.19
-60.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
CNX Nifty
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 1.59%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.59%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
An open-end growth scheme with the objective of long term growth of capital, through
a por tfolio with a target allocation of 90% equity and 10% debt and money market
securities.
An open-ended growth scheme with the objective of long term growth of capital, through
a portfolio with a target allocation of 100% equity by aiming at being as diversified
across various industries and or sectors as its chosen benchmark index, BSE 200. The
secondary objective is income generation and distribution of dividend.
Type of Instruments
Types of Instruments
of the scheme
90%
10%
Target Allocation
Allocation Range
80% - 100%
0% - 20%
Target Allocation
Allocation Range
100%
0%
75% - 100%
0% - 25%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of
additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors
before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 74,106
AUM in Crs: ` 678.38
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Folios: 352,462
AUM in Crs: ` 3,226.94
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Returns
Last
1 year*
BSLEF
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
12.89
0.62
2.85
24.99
BSLFEF
20.05
6.40
8.27
24.02
11.80
2.32
2.06
14.90
11.80
2.32
2.06
18.86
120.00
100.00
99.03
100.00
89.60
60.00
60.00
40.00
40.00
6.84 6.04
20.00
1.93 7.27
0.00
-9.26 -9.52
10.31 7.27
6.04
-60.00
2012-13
2011-12
-7.54 -9.52
-20.00
-40.00
2010-11
14.00
0.00
-20.00
92.38 89.60
80.00
80.00
Since
Inception
20.00
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of
additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors
before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
2009-10
-41.38 -40.98
-40.00
2008-09
-60.00
-32.81
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
-40.98
2008-09
Entry Load for both plans: (Including for SIP Transactions): Nil.
Exit Load: (Including for SIP Transaction): For redemption/switch-out of units within
365 days from the date of allotment: 1.00% of applicable NAV. For redemption/switchout of units after 365 days from the date of allotment: Nil.
No exit load shall be charged on redemption by unitholders of units issued to them on
Reinvestments of Dividends and units issued to unitholders as bonus units. For STP /
SWP facility and applicable load structure, please refer to instructions on STP / SWP.
For Century SIP facility and applicable load structure, please refer to instructions on
Century SIP. The above load structure is subject to change. Please refer to the
applicable load structure at the time of investing.
In terms of SEBI circular no. SEBI/IMD/CIR No.4/ 168230/09 dated June 30, 2009, no
entry load will be charged by the Scheme to the investor effective August 1, 2009. The
upfront commission, if any, on investment made by the investor shall be paid by the
investor directly to the Distributor, based on his assessment of various factors
including the service rendered by the Distributor.
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.39%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.11%
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Birla Sun Life Buy India Fund & Birla Sun Life New Millennium Fund
Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
Birla Sun Life Buy India Fund : The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term growth of capital, through a portfolio with a target allocation of 100% equity,
focusing on investing in businesses that are driven by Indias large population and inherent consumption patterns. The focus of the scheme will be in the consumer and healthcare
sectors. The secondary objective is income generation and distribution of dividend.
Birla Sun Life New Millennium Fund : The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term growth of capital, through a portfolio with a target allocation of 100%
equity, focusing on investing in technology and technology dependent companies, hardware, peripherals and components, software, telecom, media, internet and e-commerce and
other technology enabled companies. The secondary objective is income generation and distribution of dividend.
Type of Instruments
of the scheme
Target Allocation
Allocation Range
100%
80% - 100%
0%
0% - 20%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk
factors before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
BSLBIF
21.06
6.90
9.58
12.43
BSLNMF
2.19
11.80
2.32
2.06
10.75
4.45
-2.44
-1.40
4.61
1.59
0.01
*Absolute Returns
120.00
100.00
100.54
100.00
89.60
80.00
80.00
60.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
120.00
95.49
74.70
40.00
14.61
20.00
8.49 7.27
6.04
0.00
8.28
6.29
9.53
16.11
0.00
-3.75
-20.00
-9.52
-32.93
-60.00
2012-13
2011-12
-7.90 -7.33
-20.00
-40.00
2010-11
2009-10
-40.00
-40.98
2008-09
S&P BSE 200
-48.69
-60.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
-38.93
2008-09
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013:
Birla Sun Life Buy India Fund: 2.74%
Birla Sun Life New Millennium Fund: 2.73%
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Type of Scheme
An Open ended Equity Linked Savings Scheme(ELSS) (All investments in the scheme
are subject to a lock-in period of 3 years from the date of allotment)
An Open ended Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) (All investments in the scheme
are subject to a lock-in period of 3 years from the date of allotment)
Investment Objective
The objective of the scheme is to achieve long term growth of capital along with
income tax relief for investment.
An open-end equity linked savings scheme (ELSS) with the objective of long term
growth of capital through a por tfolio with a target allocation of 80% equity, 20% debt
and money market securities.
Normal Allocation
(% of Net Asset)
Types of Instruments
of the scheme
At Least 80%
Types of Instruments
Target Allocation
Allocation Range
80%
80% - 100%
20%
0% - 20%
Upto 20%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 41,452
AUM in Crs: ` 119.01
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 500/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 500/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Number of Units
Folios: 481,057
AUM in Crs: ` 1,417.94
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 500/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 500/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Dividend Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Last
1 year*
13.43
BSLTP
S&P BSE Sensex
12.62
Last
3 years
3.95
3.56
Since
Inception
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
3.07
20.09
BSLTR' 96
13.80
0.52
2.16
26.39
11.80
2.32
2.06
11.97
2.44
13.21
*Absolute Returns
*Absolute Returns
Yearwise Return (Financial Yr Apr-Mar)
100.00
76.49
80.00
100.00
60.00
40.00
8.97 8.25
8.12
9.91
20.00
0.00
-6.80
-20.00
-10.38
1.33
7.27
-10.33 -9.52
-20.00
-39.17 -37.94
-60.00
-40.00
-46.74 -40.98
-60.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
9.27 6.04
0.00
-40.00
89.60
80.00
40.00
20.00
120.00
77.01
60.00
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Dividend Option as at April 30, 2013.
Last
5 years
2009-10
2008-09
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.69%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.17%
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Type of Scheme
An Open - Ended Diversified Equity Scheme (investing in blend of equity and equity related instruments under two plans viz. Plan A and Plan B. Each Plan shall have a separate portfolio.)
Investment Objective
Plan A: Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund Plan A seeks to generate long-term growth of capital, by investing predominantly in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related
securities in the international markets.
Plan B: Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund Plan B seeks to generate long-term growth of capital, by investing predominantly in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related
securities in the domestic and international markets.
Type of Investments
Normal Allocation
of the scheme
Equity and Equity related Instruments (Investment in foreign equity securities as permitted by SEBI/RBI).
90% - 100%
0% - 10%
Equity and Equity related Instruments (Investment in Indian equity and equity related securities- 65%-75%, Investment in foreign
equity securities as permitted by SEBI/RBI- 25%-35%)
90% - 100%
0% - 10%
PLAN A
PLAN B
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their
investments through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (Including Switch-in): ` 5,000/Additional Purchase(Including Switch-in): ` 1,000/Repurchase: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Last 1 year*
Last 3 years
Last 5 years
Since Inception
BSLIEF - Plan A
S&P Global 1200
11.02
15.64
13.10
13.99
4.74
5.18
4.10
3.28
BSLIEF - Plan B
Customised Index^
7.17
13.51
2.66
6.79
1.97
4.03
-0.45
1.83
^A customized benchmark created using S&P BSE 200 to the extent of 65% of portfolio and S&P Global 1200 to the extent of 35% of portfolio.
Inception - October 31, 2007
Note : Past per formance may or may not be sustained in future.
*Absolute Returns
Yearwise Return (Financial Yr Apr-Mar)
40.00
70.00
30.00
13.55 15.52
13.50
10.09
10.00
65.07
68.20
60.00
22.50
20.00
80.00
30.52
50.00
13.31
40.00
9.16
30.00
20.00
0.00
10.00
-10.00
9.15
7.98 8.48
3.07
0.00
-10.00
-20.00
-5.42
-2.00
-20.00
-25.41
-30.00
-28.99
-30.00
-40.00
-40.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
-50.00
-35.87 -35.94
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
Customised Index
Entry Load (including for SIP Transaction): Plan A & Plan B: NIL
Exit Load (including for SIP Transaction):
Plan A: NIL
Plan B: For redemption/switch-out of units within 365 days from the date of allotment: 1% of applicable NAV. For redemption/switch-out of units after 365 days from the date of
allotment: Nil.
No exit load shall be charged on redemption by unitholders of units issued to them on Reinvestments of Dividends and units issued to unitholders as bonus units. For STP / SWP
facility and applicable load structure, please refer to instructions on STP / SWP. For Century SIP facility and applicable load structure, please refer to instructions on Century SIP.
The above load structure is subject to change. Please refer to the applicable load structure at the time of investing. In terms of SEBI circular no. SEBI/IMD/CIR No.4/ 168230/09
dated June 30, 2009, no entry load will be charged by the Scheme to the investor effective August 1, 2009. The upfront commission, if any, on investment made by the investor
shall be paid by the investor directly to the Distributor, based on his assessment of various factors including the service rendered by the Distributor.
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013:
Plan A: 2.71%
Plan B: 2.56%
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Birla Sun Life Commodity Equities Fund (Global Precious Metal Plan, Global Agri Plan & Global Multi Commodity Plan)
Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
An Open ended Growth Scheme with the objective to offer long term growth of capital, by investing in (1) stocks of commodity companies, i.e., companies engaged in or
focusing on the specified commodity business and/or (2) overseas mutual fund scheme(s), that have similar investment objectives.These securities could be issued in
India or overseas.
Types of Instruments
of the scheme
Equities & Equity Linked Instruments (Overseas securities - 65% - 100%) (Indian securities - 0% - 35%)
80% - 100%
0% - 35%
0% - 20%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors
before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: Global Precious Metals Plan: 1,214; Global Agri Plan: 1,367; Global Multi Commodity Plan: 1,827
AUM in Crs: Global Precious Metals Plan: ` 3.31; Global Agri Plan: ` 8.29; Global Multi Commodity Plan: ` 6.30
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase(Including switch in): ` 5,000/- Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/- Repurchase:In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the official points of acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returms (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Since
Inception
BSLCEF-GPMP
Dow Jones Precious Metals Index
-35.67
-31.05
-13.72
-9.07
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Since
Inception
BSLCEF-GMCP
MSCI World Index
-2.63
12.40
1.02
6.32
5.85
10.96
-4.92
9.12
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
BSLCEF-GAP
S&P Global Agribusiness Index
1.90
17.32
6.75
17.99
Since
Inception
12.98
23.97
65.26
60.00
60.00
50.00
50.00
40.00
23.68 24.06
30.00
6.71 6.25
10.00
6.33
23.14 24.80
17.15
20.00
10.00 6.67
0.00
2011-12
16.89
14.66
20.97
10.00
10.17
20.93
9.72
3.43
2.92
11.44
0.00
4.46
0.00
-7.04
-18.06 -14.64
-20.09
-30.00
2012-13
19.25
20.00
30.00
20.00
-20.00
32.72
57.88
40.00
30.00
-10.00
40.00
70.00
-10.00
-10.00
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
-20.00
-7.50
-6.99
2012-13
2011-12
-13.35
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
-20.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013:
Global Agri Plan: 2.71%
Global Multi Commodity Plan: 2.70%
Global Precious Metals Plan: 2.67%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The Scheme seeks to generate income by investing predominantly in equity and equity
related instruments. Scheme intends to take advantage from the price differentials /
mis-pricing prevailing for stock / index in various market segments (Cash & Future).
Type of Investments
of the scheme
0% - 20%
Types of Instruments
65 - 90%
65 - 90%
10 - 35%
To enhance the portfolio returns, the fund may take directional equity exposure of upto
10% of the corpus in equity and equity related securities.
Risk Profile of the Scheme
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 59,583
AUM in Crs: ` 143.82
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (Including Switch-in): ` 5,000/Additional Purchase(Including Switch-in): ` 1,000/Repurchase: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth option as at April 30, 2013.
Folios: 63
AUM in Crs: ` 0.61
Purchase (Including Switch-in): ` 5,000/Additional Purchase(Including Switch-in): ` 1,000/Repurchase: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Last 1 year*
Last 3 years
BSLSSF
12.55
11.80
-1.20
2.32
Last 5 years
Since Inception
0.34
2.06
-0.61
1.32
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
7.27
4.55 6.04
-10.78 -9.52
-20.00
-0.51
-40.00
-60.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
-39.92 -40.98
2008-09
Last 1 year*
Last 3 years Since Inception
Returns
BSLEAF
8.26
7.33
6.53
8.17
7.76
6.81
CRISIL Liquid Fund Index
Inception - July 24, 2009
Returns are in % and absolute returns for period less than 1 year & CAGR for period
1 year or more.
Note:Past per formance may or may not be sustained in future.
*Absolute Returns
9.00
8.00
7.00
6.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
0.00
8.19
7.42
2012-13
BSLEAF - Regular Plan - Growth
2011-12
6.20
2010-11
Crisil Liquid Fund Index
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.61%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 1.44%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The objective of the scheme is to generate long term growth of capital and current
income, through a portfolio with a target allocation of 60% equity and 40% debt and
money market securities. The secondary objective is income generation and
distribution of dividend.
Types of Instruments
Types of Instruments
of the scheme
Risk Profile
Medium to high
Low to Medium
Indicative Allocation
Range
Normal
80% - 100% 90%
0% - 20%
10%
Target Allocation
Allocation Range
60%
50% - 75%
40%
25% - 50%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Folios: 45,233
AUM in Crs: ` 588.71
Returns
Last
Last
1 year* 3 years
BSLLTA
12.90
11.80
3.32
2.32
Since
Inception
Returns
Last
Last
1 year* 3 years
5.09
6.34
BSL' 95
13.93
6.66
9.59
21.74
7.37
12.40
5.64
5.29
2.06
80.00
60.00
75.74
60.00
47.31
40.00
20.00
Since
Inception
100.00
77.01
80.00
Last
5 years
*Absolute Returns
100.00
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Last
5 years
40.00
6.81 9.91
7.43 8.25
20.00
0.00
-5.58
-20.00
-10.38
-37.18 -37.87
-60.00
2011-12
8.80
-2.74 -3.09
-40.00
2012-13
12.24
8.59 8.18
0.00
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
-20.00
-22.84 -22.34
-40.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.61%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.51%
^ The Scheme was launched as a Close ended Diversified Equity Scheme with a
maturity period of 5 years (from the date of allotment) with an automatic conversion
into an Open ended Scheme upon maturity.
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Birla Sun Life Asset Allocation Fund (Aggressive Plan, Moderate Plan & Conservative Plan)
Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The primary objective of the scheme is to provide income and capital appreciation alongwith diversification by investing in a basket of debt and equity mutual fund schemes in line
with the risk profile of the investors.
Types of Instruments
Equity Schemes
Debt Schemes
Equity Schemes
Debt Schemes
Equity Schemes
Debt Schemes
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors
before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: Aggressive Plan: 1,667; Moderate Plan: 844; Conservative Plan: 505
AUM in Crs: Aggressive Plan: ` 10.12; Moderate Plan: ` 4.90; Conservative Plan: ` 4.26
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their
investments through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Aggressive Plan: CNX Nifty, Moderate Plan: Crisil Balanced Fund Index, Conservative Plan: CRISIL MIP Blended Index.
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to
the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Last
Last
Last
Since
1 year* 3 years 5 years Inception
5.26
1.67
7.74
14.27
13.00
3.96
2.80
13.40
8.38
12.40
4.21
5.64
8.28
5.29
12.89
11.30
10.08
11.16
6.19
7.41
8.21
7.13
9.84
7.35
100.00
30.00
23.88
25.00
77.93
80.00
30.00
40.00
14.25
15.00
20.00
0.00
3.96
5.26
10.00
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
5.96
8.18
-9.11
-3.09
-10.00
-20.19
6.05 8.80
0.06
0.00
-40.00
0.72 0.19
2011-12
-3.76
0.00
2012-13
20.00
6.82 10.27
2.93 7.33
20.00
5.35 6.02
47.31
40.00
60.00
20.00
54.56
50.00
71.52
-12.93
-36.19 -20.00
-60.00
-30.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
CNX Nifty
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
-22.34
2008-09
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013:
Aggressive Plan: 0.18%
Moderate Plan : 0.16%
Conservative Plan: 0.19%
Note : This being fund of funds schemes, the investors are bearing the recurring expenses of the scheme in addition to the expenses of other schemes in which fund of
funds scheme makes investment.
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Birla Sun Life MIP (An open ended income scheme. Monthly Income is not assured
and is subject to availability of distributable surplus)
Birla Sun Life Monthly Income (Formerly Alliance Monthly Income) An openend income Scheme. Monthly income is not assured and is subject to availability of
distributable surplus.
Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The primary objective to generate regular income so as to make monthly and quar terly
distributions to Unitholders and the secondary objective is growth of capital.
Types of Instruments
Type of Investments
Normal Allocation
(% of Net Assets)
Upto 100%
Upto 15%
Normal Allocation
90%
Upto 100%
60%
75%
50%
15%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 8,942
AUM in Crs: ` 135.85
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Monthly Dividend (Payout , Reinvestment & Sweep): Monthly Payment (Instant &
Deferred) and Growth
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : Dividend & Payment Option: ` 25000/Growth: ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Purchase (including switch-in) : Monthly & Quar terly Dividend Plan: ` 25000/-,
Growth Plan: ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : Monthly & Quar terly Dividend Plan:
` 5000/-, Growth Plan: ` 1000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Folios: 24,542
AUM in Crs: ` 367.43
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
BSLMIP
9.76
7.25
Last
Since
5 years Inception
Returns
Last
1 year*
8.05
BSLMI
8.97
9.52
11.16
7.41
7.13
CRISIL MIP Blended Index
Inception - November 20, 2000
Note : Past per formance may or may not be sustained in future.
When benchmark returns are not available, they have not been shown.
*Absolute Returns
14.25
14.00
12.00
9.06
6.98
8.00
5.62 5.26
6.00
10.00
6.02
8.00
9.06
7.35
7.32
5.62 5.26
6.00
2.99
4.00
2.00
6.02
3.69
4.00
0.19
0.00
2.00
0.19
0.00
2012-13
11.08
18.96
16.00
12.00
8.44
8.67
18.00
14.25
14.00
10.00
7.28
Since
Inception
11.16
7.41
7.13
CRISIL MIP Blended Index
Inception - July 14, 1999
Note : Past per formance may or may not be sustained in future.
When benchmark returns are not available, they have not been shown.
*Absolute Returns
20.00
15.76
16.00
Last
5 years
18.00
Last
3 years
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.46%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.35%
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Birla Sun Life MIP II (An open ended income scheme. Monthly Income is not assured and is subject to availability of distributable surplus)
Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The primary objective of the scheme is to generate regular income so as to make monthly payments or distribution to unitholders, with the secondary objective being growth of
capital.
Savings 5 Plan
Types of Instruments
90%- 100%
0%- 10%
95%
5%
Debt & Money Market securities (including securitised debt upto a maximum of 50%)
70%- 80%
75%
20%- 30%
25%
Debt & Money Market securities (including securitised debt upto a maximum of 50%)
Equity and Equity related instruments
Wealth 25 Plan
For Prudential limits on portfolio concentration risk in debt-oriented schemes please refer page 45.
Risk Profile of the Scheme
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Monthly Dividend (Payout , Reinvestment & Sweep); Monthly Payment and Growth
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Last 1 year*
Last 3 years
Last 5 years
Since Inception
10.23
8.50
10.48
8.80
9.63
6.90
7.69
8.55
11.16
7.41
7.13
7.72
16.00
30.00
14.25
14.00
11.54
12.00
10.00
9.15 9.06
20.00
9.12
14.25
15.00
8.00
10.00
6.14 6.25
6.00
24.25
25.00
12.87
8.22 9.06
5.26
5.90 5.26
5.72 6.25
5.00
4.00
0.19
0.00
2.00
0.19
0.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
-5.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
-2.79
2008-09
Entry Load (Including for SIP transactions): Savings 5 Plan & Wealth 25 Plan: NIL. Exit Load (Including for SIP transactions): Savings 5 Plan & Wealth 25 Plan:For
redemption/switch-out of units within 365 days from the date of allotment: 1.00% of applicable NAV. For redemption/switch-out of units after 365 days from the date of allotment:
Nil.
No exit load shall be charged on redemption by unitholders of units issued to them on Reinvestments of Dividends and units issued to unitholders as bonus units. For STP / SWP
facility and applicable load structure, please refer to instructions on STP / SWP. The above load structure is subject to change. Please refer to the applicable load structure at the
time of investing.
In terms of SEBI circular no. SEBI/IMD/CIR No.4/ 168230/09 dated June 30, 2009, no entry load will be charged by the Scheme to the investor effective August 1, 2009. The
upfront commission, if any, on investment made by the investor shall be paid by the investor directly to the Distributor, based on his assessment of various factors including the
service rendered by the Distributor.
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013:
Savings 5 : 1.33%
Wealth 25 : 2.25%
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Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund (erstwhile Birla Sun Life Income Fund)
Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
Types of Instruments
Normal Allocation
(% of Net Assets)
Upto 100%
The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate income and capital appreciation
by investing 100% of the corpus in a diversified por tfolio of debt and money market
securities.
Type of Securities/ Investments
Normal Allocation
(% of Net Assets)
0%-100%
Debt and Money Market Instruments (Government of India
Securities, State Development Loans, Treasury Bills, Special
Securities issued by the Central Government such as
food/oil/fertilizer bonds, Commercial Papers, Certificate of
Deposits, Bill Rediscounting Scheme, Corporate Debt Papers,
Securitised Papers, Fixed Deposits, and any other Money
Market & Debt Instruments as may be specified from time to
time &/or Cash & Cash Equivalents)
For Prudential limits on portfolio concentration risk in debt-oriented schemes please
refer page 45.
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 21,859
AUM in Crs: ` 4,568.99
Folios: 6,638
AUM in Crs: ` 5,063.60
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment) and Growth
Monthly Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment) and Growth
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase for both Plans: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase for both Plans: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Last
1 year*
Last
Last
3 years 5 years
Since
Inception
BSLIP
13.42
8.78
9.44
10.17
CRISIL Composite
Bond Fund Index
10.70
7.78
7.32
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
10.77
8.61
8.20
9.59
10.70
7.78
7.32
Since
Inception
12.00
14.27
10.54
14.00
10.00
BSLSTF
CRISIL Compo. Bond Fund Index
16.00
12.00
Returns
10.00
9.24
10.15
9.66
11.28
9.24
8.00
7.68
8.00
8.56
7.68
6.00
7.26
4.99 5.04
5.88 5.40
6.00
7.26
5.42 5.04
4.81
5.40
4.00
4.00
2.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
2012-13
2011-12
BSL IP - Regular Plan - Growth
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
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Birla Sun Life Gilt Plus (PF Plan & Liquid Plan)
Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The objective of the scheme is to generate income and capital appreciation through
investments exclusively in Government Securities
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors
before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: PF Plan: 400; Liquid Plan : 379
AUM in Crs: PF Plan: ` 32.84; Liquid Plan : ` 6.81
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
For Scheme BSL GP-PF Plan: Quarterly Dividend (Payout, Reinvestment & Sweep) and Quarterly Dividend (Payout, Reinvestment & Sweep) and Growth
Growth (Quarterly Gain & Annual Gain). For Scheme BSL GP-Liquid Plan: Quarterly
Dividend (Payout, Reinvestment & Sweep); Annual Dividend (Payout, Reinvestment &
Sweep) and Growth
Fresh Purchase (including switch-in): ` 5,000/- ; Additional Purchase (including switch-in): ` 1,000/- ; Repurchase for all Plans/Options: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
I-Sec Li bex
14.00
12.00
8.00
15.38
16.00
14.00
9.67
7.84
18.00
12.33
10.00
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
12.68
13.33
12.00
7.47 7.37
7.19
9.90
10.00
6.10
6.00
4.88
3.43
4.00
7.39
8.00
4.12
6.28
6.00
4.35
2.00
0.00
0.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
I-Sec Si-BEX
2008-09
I-Sec Li-BEX
18.00
15.01 15.38
16.00
Returns
Last
1 year*
BSLGP Liquid
I-Sec Si-BEX
7.78
9.99
7.59
7.47
6.04
8.22
7.33
9.63
BSLGP- PF Plan
I-Sec Li-BEX
15.31
16.08
9.66
9.90
7.33
9.72
8.90
13.31
12.50
16.08
6.91
9.90
7.70
9.72
10.28
13.31
13.33
14.00
12.00
10.00
4.05
3.09 3.09
4.00
2.00
9.25
7.39
8.00
5.83 6.28
6.00
4.31
4.00
2.66 3.09
I-Sec Li-BEX
2.00
Last
3 years
Last
Since
5 years Inception
0.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
I-Sec Li-BEX
*Absolute Returns
Expenses of the Scheme
(i) Load Structure
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013:
Liquid Plan : 0.49%
PF Plan : 1.50%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013:
Regular Plan : 1.01%
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Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund (Long Term Plan & Short Term Plan)
Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The Scheme seeks to provide investors current income consistent with a por tfolio invested 100% in securities issued by the Government of India or the State Governments,
and the secondary objective is capital appreciation.
Types of Instruments
Normal Allocation
GOI dated Securities, State Government dated Securities, GOI Treasury Bills
100%
For Prudential limits on portfolio concentration risk in debt-oriented schemes please refer page 45.
Risk Profile of the Scheme
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors
before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
For Scheme BSL GSF-Short Term Plan: Daily Dividend (Reinvestment) and Growth.
For Scheme BSL GSF-Long Term Plan: Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment) and Growth
Despatch of Repurchase
Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
I-Sec Si-Bex
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
I-Sec Li-Bex
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
BSLGSF (STF)
7.91
6.99
5.96
6.08
BSLGSF (LTF)
14.81
9.81
12.26
9.80
I-Sec Si-BEX
9.99
7.47
8.22
I-Sec Li-BEX
16.08
9.90
9.72
*Absolute Returns
*Absolute Returns
Yearwise Return (Financial Yr Apr-Mar)
14.00
12.00
8.00
12.00
7.34
15.85 15.38
16.00
13.33
14.00
9.67
10.00
18.00
12.33
6.98 7.37
6.10
5.73
6.00
6.32
11.95
10.83
9.36
10.00
8.34
8.00
4.88
7.39
6.28
6.00
4.00
2.62
3.09
4.00
2.00
2.00
0.00
0.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
I-Sec Si-BEX
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
I-Sec Li-Bex
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013:
Shor t Term Plan: 0.75%
Long Term Plan: 1.64%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The objective of the scheme is to generate optimal returns with high liquidity through
active management of the portfolio by investing in high quality debt and money market
instruments.
Types of Investments
0-80%- investments in Debt and Money market securities with short to medium term
maturities and across the credit spectrum within the universe of investment grade
rating. 0-20%- Money market instruments including cash & cash equivalents.
Asset Allocation
Range
Normal Allocation
(% of Net Assets)
0% to 100%
0% to 100%
0% to 100%
50% to 65%
25% to 35%
0% to 25%
The investments in securitised debt papers will normally not exceed 50% of the net
asset of the scheme.
Since the intention of the fund is to dynamically manage the asset allocation the
percentages would change depending on view on interest rates as well as the level of
corporate spreads prevailing at that point in time and also availability of different
assets at different points of time.
* The shor t-term debt papers would have a maturity upto 1 year.
For Prudential limits on portfolio concentration risk in debt-oriented schemes please
refer page 45.
Risk Profile of the Scheme
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 59,992
AUM in Crs: ` 15,565.95
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Quarterly Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment); Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment) and
Growth
Minimum Application
Amount/ Number of Units
Fresh Purchase (including switch-in): ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in): ` 1,000/- Repurchase for all Plans/
Options: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Max. Subscription Amt. (incl. switch-in): ` 10 crores per investor per day.
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Folios: 4,178
AUM in Crs: ` 623.56
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013. Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
BSLDBF
CRISIL Composite Bond Fund Index
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
Returns
11.16
8.90
9.53
8.51
BSLSTOF
CRISIL Liquid Fund Index
10.70
7.78
7.32
6.28
12.00
10.00
9.24
9.72
5.57
6.00
5.04
Since
Inception
11.88
9.54
8.70
6.57
8.17
7.76
7.04
6.27
11.57
10.00
9.24
8.17
8.08
7.68
8.00
Last
5 years
14.00
13.15
12.00
10.45
Last
3 years
14.00
Last
1 year*
7.26
8.00
7.68
8.14
7.11
6.00
5.40
4.00
4.00
2.00
2.00
0.00
6.73
7.26
5.04
3.69
0.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 1.16%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 1.03%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
Types of Instruments
of the scheme
Normal Allocation
Normal
Allocation
Type of Investments
Upto 100%
100%
50%
100%
75%
75%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk
factors before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 12,959
AUM in Crs: ` 6,061.34
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their
investments through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Fresh Purchase (including switch-in):` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in):` 1,000/Repurchase for all Plans/Options: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Fresh Purchase (including switch-in):` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in):` 1,000/Repurchase for all Plans/Options: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Folios: 4,804
AUM in Crs: ` 751.20
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
9.48
9.37
8.74
7.64
8.01
7.69
7.27
6.55
9.20
9.37
8.42
7.64
7.64
7.69
7.10
-
Scheme Inception: November 27, 2001; ** Inception - April 16, 2003, for the Plan
as introduced under the Scheme.
Note : Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. Where benchmark
returns are not available they have not been shown.
^This Plan under the scheme has been discontinued for further subscriptions
w.e.f October 01, 2012. Please refer page __ for further details on the same.
*Absolute Returns
Yearwise Return (Financial Yr Apr-Mar)
12.00
10.00
9.16 9.05
Returns
Last
Last
Last
1 year* 3 years 5 years
9.67
9.37
9.33
9.37
9.19
8.72
8.28
7.63
7.69
7.92
7.72
7.11
6.67
Scheme Inception: April 19, 2002; ** Inception - April 24, 2008, for the Plan
as introduced under the Scheme.
Note : Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
Where benchmark returns are not available they have not been shown.
^This Plan under the scheme has been discontinued for further subscriptions
w.e.f October 01, 2012. Please refer page __ for further details on the same.
*Absolute Returns
Yearwise Return (Financial Yr Apr-Mar)
12.00
9.70
8.84
7.64
8.52
7.64
Since
Inception
10.00
9.17 9.05
9.70
9.29
8.46
8.28
8.00
8.00
6.31
6.00
5.11
5.09
6.47
5.87
6.00
4.00
4.00
2.00
2.00
5.11
5.87
4.45
0.00
0.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 0.56%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 0.35%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The primary objective of the scheme is to generate regular income through investment in a por tfolio comprising substantially of floating rate debt/ money market
instr uments. The scheme may invest a por tion of its net assets in fixed rate debt securities and money market instruments.
Types of Instruments
Normal Allocation
Floating Rate Debt Securities (including Securitised Debt, Money market instruments & Fixed Rate Debt
Instruments swapped for floating rate returns)
Fixed Rate Debt Securities (including Securitised Debt, Money market instruments & Floating Rate Debt
65% - 100%
0% - 35%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors
before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to availability of distributable surplus.
Last
1 Year*
Last
3 Years
Last
5 Years
Since
Inception
Returns
9.83
8.17
Last
1 Year*
Last
3 Years
8.99
8.68
7.76
6.67
9.61
8.75
8.56
8.17
7.76
7.04
Last
5 Years
Since
Inception
9.29
8.17
8.61
7.84
7.81
7.76
7.04
7.46
6.92
8.99
8.45
7.71
6.28
6.92
8.17
7.76
7.04
6.28
Scheme Inception: June 05, 2003; ** Inception - March 23, 2004, ***Inception: October 10, 2005 for the Plan(s) as introduced under the respective Scheme.
Note : Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
Where benchmark returns are not available they have not been shown.
^This Plan under the scheme has been discontinued for further subscriptions w.e.f October 01, 2012. Please refer page __ for further details on the same.
*Absolute Returns
10.00
9.00
*Absolute Returns
Yearwise Return (Financial Yr Apr-Mar)
9.48
9.78
8.17
8.45
7.97
8.00
6.63
7.00
10.00
8.99 8.80
9.00
8.00
9.07
8.17
7.00
6.20
6.64
6.00
6.00
8.53 8.80
8.45
6.20
4.77
5.00
5.00
3.68
4.00
3.68
4.00
3.00
3.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
BSL FRF - LTP - Retail Plan - Growth
2009-10
2008-09
CRISIL Liquid Fund Index
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
BSL FRF - STP - Retail Plan - Growth
2009-10
2008-09
CRISIL Liquid Fund Index
Entry Load (Including for SIP transactions): Short Term Plan: Nil Long Term Plan: Nil
Exit Load (Including for SIP transactions):Short Term Plan: Nil. Long Term Plan: For redemption/switch-out of units within 30 days from the date of allotment: 0.25% of applicable
NAV. For redemption/switch-out of units after 30 days from the date of allotment: Nil.
No exit load shall be charged on redemption by unitholders of units issued to them on Reinvestments of Dividends and units issued to unitholders as bonus units. For STP / SWP
facility and applicable load structure, please refer to instructions on STP / SWP. The above load structure is subject to change. Please refer to the applicable load structure at the time
of investing.
In terms of SEBI circular no. SEBI/IMD/CIR No.4/ 168230/09 dated June 30, 2009, no entry load will be charged by the Scheme to the investor effective August 1, 2009. The upfront
commission, if any, on investment made by the investor shall be paid by the investor directly to the Distributor, based on his assessment of various factors including the service
rendered by the Distributor.
Please note, SIP Facility is not available under Short Term Plan
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013:
Shor t Term Plan : 0.43%
Long Term Plan : 0.32%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The objective of the scheme is to provide income which is consistent with a portfolio
through investments in a basket of debt and money market instruments of very short
maturities with a view to provide reasonable returns.
The objective of the scheme is to provide reasonable returns, at high levels of safety,
and liquidity through judicious investments in high quality debt and money market
instruments.
Type of Investments
Normal Allocation
(% of Net Assets)
0% to 80%
20% to 100%
The scheme will invest primarily in instruments having maturity of one year and less
than one year. The scheme may invest into securitized debt upto 75% of its net assets.
For Prudential limits on portfolio concentration risk in debt-oriented schemes please refer
page 45.
Normal Allocation
Upto 90%
Atleast 10%
**In accordance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI Circular No. 13/150975/09 dated
January 19, 2009 Birla Sun Life Cash Plus shall have additional characteristics with
regard to its portfolio. (Please refer Page 45 for further details)
For Prudential limits on portfolio concentration risk in debt-oriented schemes please refer
page 45.
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 16,720
AUM in Crs: ` 3,014.86
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their
investments through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Daily Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment); Weekly Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment);
Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment) and Growth
Fresh Purchase (including switch-in): ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in):` 1,000/Repurchase for all Plans/Options: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Fresh Purchase (including switch-in): ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in): ` 1,000/Repurchase for all Plans/Options: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Folios: 5,639
AUM in Crs: ` 14,980.63
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
BSLCM
CRISIL Short Term Bond Fund Index
8.88
8.16
7.39
7.25
9.37
7.64
7.69
*Absolute Returns
10.00
9.00
8.00
7.00
6.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
0.00
8.82 9.05
8.47 8.80
6.26 6.20
4.31
2012-13
2011-12
BSL CM - Regular Plan - Growth
3.69
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
CRISIL Short Term Bond Fund Index
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
9.26
8.17
8.59
7.76
7.79
7.04
7.27
6.48
8.61
8.17
7.90
7.76
7.09
7.04
7.35
-
Scheme Inception: June 16, 1997; ** Inception - March 29, 2004, for the Plan as
introduced under the Scheme.
Note : Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
Where benchmark returns are not available they have not been shown.
^This Plan under the scheme has been discontinued for further subscriptions
w.e.f October 01, 2012. Please refer page __ for further details on the same.
*Absolute Returns
10.00
9.00
8.00
7.00
6.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
0.00
8.64
8.17
5.72
8.24
8.80
6.20
3.95 3.68
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2008-09
CRISIL Liquid Fund Index
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 0.80%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 0.29%
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to generate regular income through
investments in debt & money market instruments in order to make regular dividend
payments to unitholders & secondary objective is growth of capital.
Types of Instruments
of the scheme
Debt Securities
Money Market Instruments
Indicative Allocation
0%- 100%
0%- 100%
Types of Instruments
Risk Profile
Indicative Allocation
Medium to
High
65% - 100%
Medium to
High
Low to
Medium
0% - 35%
0% - 20%
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk factors before
investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 17,064
AUM in Crs: ` 709.15
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their investments
through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Quarterly Dividend (Payout & Reinvestment); Half Yearly Dividend (Payout &
Reinvestment); Dividend (Payout, Reinvestment & Sweep) and Growth
Folios: 31,353
AUM in Crs: ` 94.83
Fresh Purchase (including switch-in): ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in): ` 1,000/Repurchase for all Plans/Options: In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Max. Subscription Amt. (incl. switch-in): ` 10 crores per investor per day.
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to the availability of distributable surplus.
Last 1 Year*
Returns
Last 3 Years
BSLMTP
11.59
9.35
9.37
7.64
Since Inception
10.00
9.05
8.00
Returns
8.49
3.50
-0.52
4.04
3.25
7.21
CNX Midcap
4.65
-1.01
2.22
5.66
11.22
BSLSMCF
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
150.00
9.73
6.71
6.00
5.11
5.79 5.88
50.00
0.00
4.00
1.72
3.42
-4.03
2.00
-0.67 -5.14
-0.52
-50.00
0.00
2012-13
2011-12
124.51
100.00
8.28
2010-11
2009-10
CRISIL Short term bond Fund Index
-100.00
-47.73 -45.11
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
BSLSMCF - Regular Plan - Growth
2009-10
2008-09
CNX Midcap
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 1.49%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.67%
^ The Scheme was launched as a Close ended Diversified Equity Scheme with a maturity
period of 3 years (from the date of allotment) with an automatic conversion into an Open
ended Scheme upon maturity.
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
Types of Instruments
Risk Profile
Indicative
Allocation
Types of Instruments
Risk Profile
Indicative
Allocation
Medium to High
85% - 100%
Medium to High
65% - 100%
Low to medium
0% - 15%
Low to medium
0% - 35%
of the scheme
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk
factors before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 11,401
AUM in Crs: ` 46.89
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their
investments through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
The Scheme may declare dividends at the discretion of the Trustee, subject to availability of distributable surplus.
Folios: 11,094
AUM in Crs: ` 52.13
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5,000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1,000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
CNX 500
Last
1 year*
Last
3 years
Last
5 years
Since
Inception
Returns
Last
1 Year*
Since
Inception
BSLPVF
8.25
2.27
10.77
11.16
BSLIRF
CNX 500
3.24
-3.89
11.09
2.17
11.80
2.32
2.06
3.98
*Absolute Returns
Yearwise Return (Financial Yr Apr-Mar)
102.95
89.60
120.00
100.00
4.00
80.00
2.00
60.00
0.00
40.00
-2.00
20.00
0.00
5.24
-4.00
6.04
-6.00
-2.76
-20.00
-25.89
2012-13
2011-12
BSLPVF - Regular Plan - Growth
-3.94
-8.00
-9.52
-40.00
-60.00
6.00
2010-11
-40.91
2009-10
S&P BSE 200
-10.00
-9.01
-10.10
-12.00
2012-13
BSLIRF - Regular Plan - Growth
2011-12
S&P CNX 500
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.73%
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 2.73%
^ The Scheme was launched as a Close ended Diversified Equity Scheme with a
maturity period of 3 years (from the date of allotment) with an automatic conversion
into an Open ended Scheme upon maturity.
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Type of Scheme
Investment Objective
The investment objective of the scheme is to provide returns that tracks returns provided by Birla Sun Life Gold ETF (BSL Gold ETF).
Types of Instruments
of the scheme
Risk Profile
Medium to high
95% - 100%
Low to Medium
0 - 5%
*Money Market Instruments include commercial papers, commercial bills, treasury bills, and Government securities having an unexpired maturity upto one year, call or notice
money, certificate of deposit, usance bills, CBLOs and any other like instruments as specified by the Reserve Bank of India from time to time.
A small portion of the net assets will be invested in Debt and money market instruments as permitted by SEBI / RBI including call money market or Collateralised Borrowing &
Lending Obligations (CBLO) or reverse repo or in an alternative investment as may be provided by RBI, to meet the liquidity requirements of the scheme. Pending deployment of the
corpus of the Scheme in terms of investment objective, the Fund may invest the corpus of the Scheme in short term deposits in accordance with the guidelines issued by SEBI.
The scheme does not intend to invest in Securitised debt instruments, Foreign Securities and/or Derivative instruments.
The scheme shall not engage in securities lending.
Risk Profile of the Scheme
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the Statement of additional Information/Scheme Information Document carefully for details on risk
factors before investment. For summary of Scheme Specific risk factors please refer page 48.
For details on Investment Strategy & Risk Control measure please refer Page No. 50.
Folios: 29,138
AUM in Crs: ` 66.33
The Scheme(s) offers Regular Plan and Direct Plan** with a common portfolio and separate NAVs. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by
indicating the choice in the application form.
**Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their
investments through a Distributor. For further details on Direct Plan, please refer page 46.
Minimum Application
Amount / Number of Units
Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 5000/Additional Purchase (including switch-in) : ` 1000/Repurchase : In Multiples of ` 1/- or 0.001 units
Despatch of Repurchase
(Redemption) Request
Within 10 working days of the receipt of the redemption request at the Official Points of Acceptance of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
Benchmark Index
Dividend Policy
Dividends will be declared subject to availability of distributable surplus and at the discretion of the AMC/Trustee. On payment of Dividends, the NAV will stand reduced by the
amount of dividend and dividend distribution tax.
Compounded annualised returns (%) of Regular Plan-Growth Option as at April 30, 2013.
Returns
BSLGF
Domestic Price of Gold
Last
1 Year*
Since
Inception
4.00
-9.50
-6.06
3.00
-6.55
0.58
3.53
3.50
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.17
0.00
2012-13
BSLGF - Regular Plan - Growth
Investors should note that they shall bear the recurring expenses of the Scheme in addition to the expenses of the Birla Sun Life Gold ETF (i.e. of the underlying scheme)
Actual (unaudited) expenses for the financial year ended March 31, 2013: 0.50%
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Features: Under Trigger facility, the investor can choose a specific % target return, which, if achieved in the scheme, the Gain / Fund value (as opted by the investor) can be switched to the any of the following Debt
schemes as may be selected by the investor i.e Birla Sun Life Savings Fund or Birla Sun Life Ultra Short Term Fund or Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund or Birla Sun Life Cash Plus This facility is being made available for
transactions made through electronic mode only.
2. Trigger levels: 15%, 30%, 50% & 100% gain from average cost of acquisition of the units in the scheme
3. Trigger Switch options: Gain amount or entire invested amount with gain in the scheme to Debt scheme selected by investor. The Minimum application amount criteria for debt schemes will not be applicable for
switches.
4. Debt Schemes:
Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Birla Sun Life Ultra Short Term Fund
Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund
Birla Sun Life Cash Plus
5. Default trigger/Scheme:
Default Trigger Level - 15%
Default Debt Scheme for switch-in - Birla Sun Life Savings Fund - Growth Option
In case the investor fails to specify his preference within the Debt scheme, the default plan/options of the respective debt scheme, as mentioned in the Scheme Information Document, would apply.
6. NAV for Switch: NAV of the trigger day will be considered for the purpose of switch. In case of non business day in debt schemes, switch will be processed on next business day for both the schemes
7. Other Features:
Triggered returns will be calculated on the average cost value of the investment.
Average cost price= Total investment amount of outstanding units / Total No. of outstanding Units
8. Risk Factors specific to this facility:
i.
There is no guarantee or indication that the scheme will generate the triggered returns
ii. Past performance of the schemes may or may not be sustained in the future
iii. Investors are not being offered any assurance or indication of any minimum amount of capital appreciation or minimization of losses. The scheme into which the triggered value is switched into, is subject to the
respective scheme specific risk factors, including but not limited to Interest Rate risk, liquidity or marketability risk, credit risk, reinvestment risk, etc.
iv. Securities transaction tax as applicable, may be chargeable. Investors are advised to consult their Tax Advisors in regard to legal implications relating to their investments in the Scheme.
9. For the applicable load structure for the facility please refer Key Information Memorandum attached herewith. Investors should note that the Growth option under the scheme is available without the Trigger facility also.
^Currently Trigger Facility is available under Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund - (Growth option) for electronic mode only.
**Additional portfolio characteristics under Birla Sun Life Cash Plus and Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund - Short Term Plan.
In accordance with SEBI Circular No. SEBI Circular No. 13/150975/09 dated January 19, 2009 Birla Sun life Cash Plus and Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund-Short Term Plan shall have the following additional characteristics
with regard to its portfolio:
(A) Effective May 1, 2009:
(i) The Scheme shall make investment in/ purchase debt and money market securities with maturity of upto 91 days only.
(ii) In case of securities with put and call options (daily or otherwise) the residual maturity shall not be greater than 91 days.
(B) Effective November 1, 2009, inter-scheme transfers of Debt and Money Market Instruments in the Scheme shall be carried out in respect of securities with the maturity of upto 91 days.
Explanatory Notes: (for A and B above)
1. In case of securities where the principal is to be repaid in a single payout, the maturity of the securities shall mean residual maturity. In case the principal is to be repaid in more than one payout then the maturity of the
securities shall be calculated on the basis of weighted average maturity of security.
2. In case the maturity of the security falls on a non-business day then settlement of securities will take place on the next business day
Plans/Options Discontinued For further Subscriptions^ w.e.f. October 01, 2012 (Discontinued Plan/Options)
Scheme Name
Birla Sun Life Cash Plus
Plan
Options/Facility
Retail Plan
Daily Dividend & Growth
Institutional Plan
Daily Dividend, Weekly Dividend & Growth
Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund - Short Term Plan
Retail Plan
Daily Dividend, Weekly Dividend & Growth
Birla Sun Life Cash Manager
Institutional Plan
Daily Dividend, Weekly Dividend & Growth
Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Retail Plan
Daily Dividend, Weekly Dividend & Growth
Birla Sun Life Ultra Short Term Fund
Retail Plan
Daily Dividend, Fortnightly Dividend & Growth
Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund
Institutional Plan
Quarterly Dividend, Dividend & Growth
Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
Institutional Plan
Quarterly Dividend, Half Yearly Dividend, Dividend & Growth
Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund-Short Term Plan
Institutional Plan
Daily Dividend, Weekly Dividend, Dividend & Growth
Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund-Long Term Plan
Retail Plan
Weekly Dividend & Growth
^No fresh purchases/additional purchases/switch-in(s) shall be accepted under the above Plans/Options discontinued for further subscriptions under the schemes from October 01, 2012. Any valid request received for
subscriptions into Plan/Option discontinued, as detailed above, shall be processed and units alloted under default plan/option under scheme which continue for fresh subscriptions. However, any Special Product/facility
offered under the above Scheme(s) having the effect of creation of fresh units under the Discontinued plan/options of the Scheme(s) have been carried out as per the terms and conditiions till October 31, 2012.
Subsequently, w.e.f November 01, 2012, concerned Unitholders are required to note that all such Special Product/Facility shall be processed and units alloted under the Continuing Plan/Option of the scheme(s) i.e.
Plan/Option under Scheme(s) which continues for further subscriptions. However, in case of such Special Products/Facilities under the Discontinued plan/option viz., Daily Dividend, Weekly Dividend, Dividend Option or
Growth Option of Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund-Short Term Plan, the respective Special product/facility, if any, shall be processed into the existing Daily Dividend (Reinvestment) option of Birla Sun Life
Government Securities Fund-Short Term Plan which continues for further subscriptions. Further, there shall be no load on he dividends reinvested and the minimum investment criteria of the Continuing Plan/Option for the
scheme(s) shall not be applicable in case of processing of dividend reinvestments / sweep, as case maybe. The existing investor, if any, under above discontinued plan/option may continue till such investors remain
invested in the said plan/option.
As the same folio of the investor may reflect units under Discontinued Plan/Option and Continuing Plan/Option under the same Scheme, concerned Unitholders are requested to ensure the following:
Any transaction requests (viz. redemption, switches, STP, SWP) submitted with respect to such investments should cleary specify Plan/Option of the Scheme of which the units are to be processed accordingly.
Unitholders are advised to submit separate transaction requests for Discontinued Plan/Option and Continuing Plan/Option under same scheme.
Unitholders should be aware of the Special Products/Facilities subsisting with respect to their investments in Discontinued and Continuing Plan/Option under Scheme(s) and ensure necessary care and precaution
before submitting any cancellation requests for such Special Product/facility under Discontinued Plan/Option as the same may result and can by default be treated as cancellation request in Continuing Plan/Option
under the Scheme.
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In accordance with provisions of SEBI Circular No. CIR/IMD/DF/ 21/2012 dated September 13, 2012, SEBI circular No. Cir/ IMD/ DF/ 19/ 2010 dated November 26,
2010, SEBI Circular No. IMD/ CIR No. 11 / 142521 / 08 dated October 24, 2008 and SEBI Circular SEBI/ IMD/ CIR No.11/ 78450/ 06 dated October 11, 2006 and
further amendments if any, thereto, the following cut-off timings shall be obser ved by Mutual Fund in respect of purchase/ redemption/ switches of units of the
scheme, and the following NAVs shall be applied in each case:
FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS / PURCHASE INCLUDING SWITCH-IN OF UNITS#:
I. Applicable NAV for Subscriptions / Purchase including switch-in of units for Liquid Schemes i.e. Birla Sun Life Cash Plus and Birla Sun Life Floating Rate
Fund-Short Term Plan:
where the application is received upto 2.00 p.m. on a day and funds are available for utilization before the cut-off time without availing any credit facility,
whether, intra-day or otherwise - the closing NAV of the day immediately preceding the day of receipt of application;
where the application is received after 2.00 p.m. on a day and funds are available for utilization on the same day without availing any credit facility, whether,
intra-day or otherwise - the closing NAV of the day immediately preceding the next business day; and
irrespective of the time of receipt of application, where the funds are not available for utilization before the cut-off time without availing any credit facility,
whether, intra-day or otherwise - the closing NAV of the day immediately preceding the day on which the funds are available for utilization.
For allotment of units in respect of subscriptions / purchase including switch-in of units for Liquid Scheme/s, it shall be ensured that:
(i) Application / switch-in request is received before the applicable cut-off time.
(ii) Funds for the entire amount of subscription / purchase as per the application/switch-in request are credited to the bank account of the respective Liquid
Scheme/s before the cut-off time.
(iii) The funds are available for utilization before the cut-off time without availing any credit facility whether intra-day or other wise, by the respective Liquid
Scheme/s.
II. Applicable NAV for Subscriptions / Purchase including switch-in of units for other schemes offered through this Common KIM (for applications for an
amount of less than ` 2 lacs under):
In respect of valid applications received upto 3.00 p.m. by the Mutual Fund alongwith a local cheque or a demand draft payable at par at the place where the
application is received, the closing NAV of the day on which application is received shall be applicable.
In respect of valid applications received after 3.00 p.m. by the Mutual Fund alongwith a local cheque or a demand draft payable at par at the place where the
application is received, the closing NAV of the next business day shall be applicable.
III. Applicable NAV for Subscriptions / Purchase switch-in of units for other schemes offered through this Common KIM (for an amount of ` 2 lacs and above):
In respect of valid applications for purchase of units with amount equal to or more than ` 2 lacs, the closing NAV of the day (or immediately following Business
Day if that day is not a Business day) on which the funds are available for utilization, shall be applicable.
In respect of subscriptions/purchase/Switch-in application with amount equal to or more than ` 2 lacs, for allotment of units at applicable NAV as above, it shall
be ensured that:
i.
Application is received before the applicable cut-off time (i.e. 3.00 p.m.)
ii. Funds for the entire amount of subscription / purchase /switch-in as per the application are credited to the bank account of the respective scheme before the
applicable cut-off time (i.e. 3.00 p.m.).
iii. The funds are available for utilization before the applicable cut-off time (i.e. 3.00 p.m.) without availing any credit facility whether intra-day or otherwise, by
the respective scheme.
FOR REDEMPTIONS INCLUDING SWITCH-OUT OF UNITS:
I. Applicable NAV for Redemptions including switch-out of Units for Liquid Schemes i.e. Birla Sun Life Cash Plus and Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund-Short
Term Plan:
In respect of valid applications received upto 3.00 p.m., the closing NAV of the day immediately preceding the next business day;
In respect of valid applications received after 3.00 p.m., the closing NAV of the next business day.
II. Applicable NAV for Redemptions including switch-out of Units for other schemes offered through this Common KIM:
In respect of valid applications received upto 3.00 p.m. by the Mutual Fund, same days closing NAV shall be applicable.
In respect of valid applications received after 3.00 p.m. by the Mutual Fund, the closing NAV of the next business day shall be applicable.
While the Applicable NAV shall be as per cut-off time specified above, the NAV shall be declared in accordance with the provisions as mentioned in the respective
Scheme Information Document.
# Investors are requested to note that the following practice of aggregating multiple / split applications / transactions shall be followed and accordingly the closing Net
Asset Value (NAV) of the day on which the funds are available for utilization is being implemented where the aggregated amount of investments is ` 2 lacs and above.
(a) All transactions received on same Business Day (as per cut-off timing and Time stamping r ule prescribed under SEBI (Mutual F unds) Regulations,1996 or
circulars issued thereunder from time to time).
(b) Aggregation of transactions shall be applicable to all Schemes (excluding Liquid Schemes) offered under this Common KIM.
(c) Transactions shall include purchases, additional purchases, and exclude Switches, Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) / Systematic Transfer Plans (STP) and
trigger transactions.
(d) Aggregation of transactions shall be done on the basis of investor(s) Permanent Account Number (PAN). In case of joint holding in folios, transactions with
similar holding pattern will be aggregated.
(e) Such aggregation shall be done irrespective of the number of folios under which the investor is investing and irrespective of source of funds, mode of payment,
location and time of application
(f) All transactions will be aggregated where investor holding pattern is same as stated above, irrespective of whether the amount of the individual transaction is
above or below ` 2 lacs.
(g) Only transactions in the same Scheme shall be clubbed. This will include transactions at plan / options level (i.e. Regular Plan, Direct Plan, Dividend Option,
Growth Option, etc).
(h) Transactions in the name of minor received through guardian will not be aggregated with the transaction in the name of same guardian. However, two or more
transactions in the same folio of a minor will be considered for aggregation.
Direct Plan
In accordance with Para D titled Separate Option for direct investments under SEBI Circular no. CIR/IMD/DF/21/2012 dated September 13, 2012, a separate plan for
direct investments (i.e. investments not routed through an AMFI Registration Number (ARN) Holder (Distributor) (Direct Plan) is being offered under all schemes
with effect from January 1, 2013:
(a) Direct Plan is only for investors who purchase /subscribe Units in a Scheme directly with the Mutual Fund and is not available for investors who route their
investments through a Distributor. Investors should indicate the Plan for which the subscription is made by indicating the choice in the application form.
(b) Eligible investors: All categories of investors (whether existing or new Unitholders) as permitted under the SID are eligible to subscribe under Direct Plan.
(c) Modes for applying: Investments under Direct Plan can be made through various modes offered by the Mutual Fund for investing directly with the Mutual Fund
[except through Stock Exchange Platforms for Mutual Funds and all other Platform(s) where investors applications for subscription of units are routed through
Distributors].
(d) How to apply:
i.
Investors desirous of subscribing under Direct Plan of a Scheme will have to ensure to indicate Direct Plan against the Scheme name in the application form.
ii. Investors should also indicate Direct in the ARN column of the application form.
(e) Scheme characteristics: Scheme characteristics such as Investment Objective, Asset Allocation Pattern, Investment Strategy, risk factors, facilities offered and
terms and conditions including load structure will be the same for the Regular Plan and the Direct Plan except that: (a) Switch of investments from Regular Plan
(whether the investments were made before or after the Effective Date) to Direct Plan shall be subject to applicable exit load, if any, and vice versa. (b) Direct Plan
shall have a lower total expense ratio as compared to expense ratio of Regular Plan under same scheme. The difference in the expense ratio between the Direct Plan
and Regular Plan will be only resulting from exclusion of distribution expenses, commission, etc. for distribution of Units under Regular Plan.
(f) Investments through systematic routes: (a) In case of Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) / Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) etc. registered prior to the January 01,
2013 without any distributor code under the Regular Plan, installments falling on or after the January 01, 2013 will automatically be processed under the Direct
Plan. (b) Investors who had registered for Systematic Investment Plan facility prior to the January 01, 2013 with distributor code and wish to invest their future
installments into the Direct Plan, shall make a written request to the Mutual Fund in this behalf. The Fund will take at least 21 days to process such requests.
Intervening installments will continue in the Regular Plan.
(g) Redemption requests: Where Units under a Scheme are held under both Regular and Direct Plans and the redemption / Switch request pertains to the Direct Plan,
the same must clearly be mentioned on the request (along with the folio number), failing which the request would be processed from the Regular Plan. However,
where Units under the requested Option are held only under one Plan, the request would be processed under such Plan.
Not Applicable
Investors are advised to refer to the details in the Statement of Additional Information and also independently refer to his tax advisor.
The NAV will be declared on all business days and will be published atleast in 2 daily newspapers in accordance with SEBI (MF) Regulations. NAV can also be viewed on
www.birlasunlife.com and www.amfiindia.com Investors can also call up at our toll free number 1-800-22-7000.
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INFORMATION
COMMON TONAV
ALL SCHEMES
APPLICABLE
For Investor Grievances
please contact
Unitholders' Information
Transaction Charges
SEBI has, with the intent to enable investment by people with small saving potential and to increase reach of Mutual Fund products in urban areas and in smaller towns,
wherein the role of the distributor is considered vital, allowed AMCs vide its circular No. Cir/ IMD/ DF/13/ 2011 dated August 22, 2011 to deduct transaction charges for
subscription of ` 10,000/- and above.
In accordance with the said circular, BSLAMC / Mutual Fund will deduct the transaction charges from the subscription amount and pay to the distributors as shown
below (who have opted-in to receive the transaction charges on basis of type of product). Thereafter, the balance of the subscription amount shall be invested.
1. Transaction charges shall be deducted for Applications for purchase/ subscription relating to new inflows and routed through distributor/ agent:
Investor Type
Transaction charges^
First Time Mutual Fund Investor (across Mutual Funds)
` 150 for subscription application of ` 10,000 and above.
Investor other than First Time Mutual Fund Investor
` 100 for subscription application of ` 10,000 and above.
2. ^The transaction charge, if any, shall be deducted by the BSLAMC from the subscription amount and paid to the distributor; and the balance shall be invested and
accordingly units allotted. The statement of account shall clearly state the net investment as gross subscription less transaction charge and depict the number of
units allotted against the net investment amount.
However, Transaction charges in case of investments through Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) from first time mutual fund investor and investor other than first
time mutual fund investor shall be deducted only if the total commitment (i.e. amount per SIP installment x No. of installments) amounts to
` 10,000/- or more. The transaction charges shall be deducted in 3-4 installments.
3. Transaction charges shall not be deducted/applicable for:
(a) purchases / subscriptions for an amount less than ` 10,000/-;
(b) transaction other than purchases / subscriptions relating to new inflows such as Switches / STPs / Dividend Sweep etc.
(c) Purchases / subscriptions made directly with the Mutual Fund (i.e. not routed through any distributor / agent).
(d) Transactions carried out through the Stock Exchange Platforms for Mutual Funds.
4. Investor should note that, as per SEBI circular no. SEBI/IMD/CIR No. 4/ 168230/09, dated June 30, 2009, the upfront commission, if any, on investment made by
the investor shall continue to be paid by the investor directly to the Distributor by a separate cheque, based on his assessment of various factors including the
service rendered by the Distributor.
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INFORMATION
COMMON TONAV
ALL SCHEMES
APPLICABLE
Recurring Expenses of the Schemes:
Expenses of the Scheme
i. Load Structure:
In terms of SEBI circular no. SEBI/IMD/CIR No.4/ 168230/09 dated June 30, 2009, no entry load will be charged by
the Scheme to the investor. The Upfront commission, if any, shall be paid directly by the investor to the AMFI
registered Distributors based on the investors' assessment of various factors including the service rendered by the
distributor.
No Exit Loads / CDSC will be chargeable in case of switches made from Growth option to Dividend option or viceversa within the respective Plans offered under the Scheme. No exit load shall be charged in respect of units issued to
unitholders on Reinvestments of Dividends and units issued to unitholders as Bonus units. Switch of investments
from Regular Plan (whether the investments were made before or after January 01, 2013) to Direct Plan shall be
subject to applicable exit load, if any, and vice versa.
Exit load/ CDSC (if any) up to 1% of the redemption value charged prior to October 01, 2012 to the unitholder by the
Fund on redemption/switch-out of units shall be retained by the schemes in a separate account and will be utilized for
payment of commissions to the ARN Holder and to meet other marketing and selling expenses. Any amount in excess
of 1% of the redemption value charged to the unitholder as exit load/ CDSC was credited to the respective scheme
immediately.
Further, pursuant to Circular no. CIR/IMD/DF/21/2012 dated September 13, 2012, with effect from October 01, 2012,
exit load charged, if any, by the AMC/Mutual Fund to the unitholder shall be credited to the respective Scheme
immediately, net of service tax, if any.
The investor is requested to check the prevailing load structure of the Scheme before investing.
ii. Recurring expenses [% of daily Net Assets]:
As per Regulation 52(6) of SEBI (MF) Regulations, the total expenses of the Scheme(s), including Investment
Management and Advisory Fees, shall be subject to following limits as specified below:
1. For all Equity /Growth Schemes, the limit on total expenses including Investment Management and Advisory fees,
shall be as follows:
i. On the First `100 crores of the daily net assets: 2.50%;
ii. On the Next `300 crores of the daily net assets: 2.25%;
iii. On the Next `300 crores of the daily net assets: 2.00%;
iv. On the balance of the assets: 1.75%.
2. For all Debt /Income Schemes, the limit on total expenses including Investment Management and Advisory fees,
shall be as follows:
i. On the First `100 crores of the daily net assets: 2.25%;
ii. On the Next `300 crores of the daily net assets: 2.00%;
iii. On the Next `300 crores of the daily net assets: 1.75%;
iv. On the balance of the assets: 1.50%.
3. For Birla Sun Life Asset Allocation Fund, the total expenses of the fund of fund scheme including weighted
average of charges levied by the underlying schemes shall not exceed 2.50% of the daily net assets of the respective
Scheme.
4. For Birla Sun Life Index Fund, the total expenses of the scheme including the investment and advisory fees shall not
exceed 1.50% of the daily net assets of the respective Scheme.
I. Additonal Expenses in terms of new ly inserted Regulation 52(6A) in addition to M aximum Total Expense
Ratio on daily net assets of the Scheme(s) as permissble under Regulation 52(6) of SEBI (MF) Regulations:
(a) Additional expenses not exceeding of 0.30% of daily net assets may be charged to the Scheme, if the new inflows
from beyond top 15 cities* are at least (i) 30% of gross new inflows in the scheme or (ii) 15% of the average assets
under management (year to date) of the scheme, whichever is higher.
In case inflows from beyond such cities is less than the higher of (i) or (ii) mentioned above, such additional
expense on daily net assets of the scheme shall be charged on proportionate basis in accordance with SEBI
Circular no. CIR/IMD/DF/21/2012 dated September 13, 2012 The expense so charged shall be utilised for
distribution expenses incurred for bringing inflows from such cities. However, the amount incurred as expense on
account of inflows from such cities shall be credited back to the scheme in case the said inflows are redeemed
within a period of one year from the date of investment.
*Top 15 cities shall mean top 15 cities based on Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) data on AUM by
Geography - Consolidated Data for Mutual Fund Industry as at the end of the previous financial year.
(b) Brokerage and transaction costs incurred for the execution of trades and included in the cost of investment, not
exceeding 0.12 per cent of the value of trades in case of cash market transactions. Thus, in terms of SEBI circular
CIR/IMD/DF/24/2012 dated November 19, 2012, it is hereby clarified that the brokerage and transaction costs
incurred for the execution of trades may be capitalized to the extent of 0.12 per cent of the value of trades in case
of cash market transactions. Any payment towards brokerage and transaction costs (including service tax, if any)
incurred for the execution of trades, over and above the said 0.12 per cent for cash market transactions may be
charged to the scheme within the maximum limit of Total Expense Ratio (TER) as prescribed under Regulation 52
of the SEBI (MF) Regulations.
(c) Additional expenses incurred towards different heads mentioned under Regulations 52(2) and 52(4) of SEBI (MF)
Regulations, not exceeding 0.20 per cent of daily net assets of the scheme.
Further in terms of SEBI Circular No. CIR/IMD/DF/21/2012 dated September 13, 2012,
- the AMC / Mutual Fund shall annually set apart at least 2 basis points (i.e. 0.02%) on daily net assets of the
scheme within the maximum limit of Total Expense Ratio as per Regulation 52 of the SEBI (MF) Regulations for
investor education and awareness initiatives.
- AMC may charge service tax on following Fees and expenses as below:
a. Investment Management and Advisory Fees: AMC may charge service tax on investment management
and advisory fees to the scheme in addition to the maximum limit of Total Expense Ratio as prescribed under
Regulation 52 of the SEBI (MF) Regulations. Currently, service tax is levied @12.36% for AMC fees as per
taxation laws in force.
b. Other than Invesment Management and Advisory Fees: AMC may charge service tax on expenses other
than investment management and advisory fees to the scheme within the maximum limit of Total Expense
Ratio as prescribed under Regulation 52 of the SEBI (MF) Regulations. Further, service tax on Brokerage and
transaction cost incurred for execution of trades, will be within the maximum limit of Total Expense Ratio as
prescribed under Regulation 52 of the SEBI (MF) Regulations.
(d) Fungibility of Maximum Permissible expense: The said maximum TER shall either be apportioned under
various expense heads, without any sub limit or allocated to any of the permissible expense head(s) at the
discretion of AMC. Also, the types of expenses charged shall be as permissible under SEBI (MF) Regulations.
Further, Investors should note that in case of Birla Sun Life Gold Fund, the total expenses of the fund of fund scheme
including weighted average of charges levied by the underlying scheme (i.e. Birla Sun Life Gold ETF) shall not exceed
1.50% of the daily net assets of the respective Scheme. Thus, the investors will be charged a maximum expense of 1.50%
p.a. of the daily net assets of the Scheme, including the expenses charged in its underlying investments in Birla Sun Life
Gold ETF.
The total recurring expenses of the scheme excluding issue or redemption expenses, whether initially borne by the Mutual
Fund or by the AMC, but including the investment management and advisory fee, shall not exceed the limits as prescribed
under Regulation 52 of the SEBI (MF) Regulations. Subject to the SEBI (MF) Regulations, expenses over and above the
prescribed ceiling will be borne by the AMC. Investors are requested to refer to Section IV-FEES AND EXPENSES - B.
Annual Scheme Recurring Expense of the respective Scheme Information Document.
Risks associated with High Dividend Yield stocks: Though the investments would be made in companies having a
track record of dividend payments, the performance of the scheme would inter-alia depend on the ability of these
companies to sustain dividends in future.
These stocks, at times, may be relatively less liquid as compared to growth stocks.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Index Fund
Tracking errors are inherent in any index fund and such errors may cause the schemes to generate returns which are not in
line with the performance of the S&P CNX Nifty or one or more securities covered by / included in the S&P CNX Nifty and
may arise from a variety of factors including but not limited to:
1. Any delay in the purchase or sale of shares due to illiquidity in the market, settlement and realisation of sales
proceeds, delay in credit of securities or in receipt and consequent reinvestment of dividends, etc.
2. The index reflects the prices of securities at a point in time, which is the price at close of business day on National
Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). The scheme, however, may trade these securities at different points in time
during the trading session and therefore the prices at which the scheme trades may not be identical to the closing
price of each scrip on that day on the NSE. In addition, the scheme may opt to trade the same securities on different
exchanges due to price or liquidity factors, which may also result in traded prices being at variance from NSE closing
prices.
3. India Index Services & Products Limited (IISL) undertakes periodic reviews of the fifty securities that are represented
in the Nifty and from time to time may exclude existing securities or include new ones. In such an event, the scheme
will endeavor to reallocate its portfolio to mirror the changes. However, the reallocation process may not occur
instantaneously and may not permit precise mirroring of the Nifty during this period.
4. The potential of trades to fail may result in the scheme not having acquired the security at the price necessary to mirror
the index.
5. Transaction and other expenses, such as but not limited to brokerage, custody, trustee and investment management
fees.
6. Being an open-ended scheme, the scheme may hold appropriate levels of cash or cash equivalents to meet ongoing
redemptions.
7. The scheme may not be able to acquire or sell the desired number of securities due to conditions prevailing in the
securities market, such as, but not restricted to circuit filters in the securities, liquidity and volatility in security prices.
Due to the reasons mentioned above and other reasons that may arise, it is expected that the scheme may have a
tracking error in the range of 2 to 3% per annum from its Benchmarks.
However, it needs to be clearly understood that this is just an indicative range and that the actual tracking error
can be higher or lower than the range given.
In the event the S&P CNX Nifty is dissolved or is withdrawn by IISL or is not published due to any reason
whatsoever, the Trustee reserves the right to modify the scheme so as track a different and suitable index or to
suspend tracking the Nifty till such time it is dissolved / withdrawn or not published and appropriate intimation will
be sent to the Unit holders of the scheme. In such a case, the investment pattern will be modified suitably to match
the composition of the securities that are included in the new index to be tracked and the scheme will be subject to
tracking errors during the intervening period.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund
The ability to absorb business changes is lesser in mid-cap companies as compared to some of their larger
compatriots
These stocks may, at particular given time, have poor liquidity on the bourses and volatility levels could be higher.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life India Opportunities Fund
Government policy regarding implementation of international treaties like WTO etc. could affect the fortunes of many
of the companies where the scheme proposes to invest.
Imposition of tariff / non - tariff barriers and restrictions on labour by countries in the target markets would impact
corporate earnings.
A number of companies in the technology sector generate revenues in foreign currencies and may have investments
or expenses also denominated in foreign currencies. Changes in exchange rates may, therefore, have a positive or
negative impact on companies in the said sector.
The Schemes investments will be predominantly in equities of select companies in technology intensive sectors.
Accordingly, the NAV of the Scheme is linked to the equity performance of such companies and may be more volatile
than a more diversified portfolio of equities.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life MNC Fund
The schemes investments will be in a select group of companies and therefore, the performance of this fund would be
directly linked to performance of these select companies.
Many of the profitable companies operating in the MNC sector are opting for share buybacks and de-listing. This may
create a shrinking universe of investment opportunities in this sector.
Risks Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Commodity Equities Fund
Scheme will invest in the specified commodity companies or units of mutual funds that invest in commodity
companies and thus the risk pertaining to each of the commodities will be applicable to the Scheme also
Scheme intends to invest in stocks or funds. Pricing of the underlying stocks or mutual fund Schemes would be
affected by the movement in the price of the respective commodities.
Investment in overseas securities: Scheme seeks to invest in international securities or funds. These securities
involve an increase in risk and volatility, not typically associated with domestic investing, due to changes in currency
exchange rates, foreign government regulations, difference in auditing and accounting standards potential political
and economic instability, limited liability and volatile prices. Further, risks associated with extraordinary exchange
control, economic deterioration and changes in bi-lateral relations.
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Execution of investment strategies depends upon the ability of the fund manager to identify such opportunities which
may not be available at all times and that the decisions made by the fund manager may not always be profitable.
There is a difference in the trading timings in various countries. Thus a real-time price of the overseas securities may
not be available for the purpose of calculating the NAV.
The Scheme is also vulnerable to movements in the prices of securities invested by the Scheme, which again could
have a material bearing on the overall returns from the Scheme.
The returns from the type of securities in which the Scheme invests may under perform returns from the various
general securities markets or different asset classes. Different types of securities tend to go through cycles of outperformance and under-performance in comparison of the general securities market.
In both Domestic and International markets, there may be risks associated with trading volumes, settlement periods
and transfer procedures that may restrict liquidity of investments in equity and equity-related securities.
Scheme will be exposed to settlement risk, as different countries will have a different settlement period.
Investments in foreign securities under each Plan of the Scheme on an ongoing basis shall be governed by the limits
specified by SEBI/RBI from time to time. AMC reserves the right to refund/reject any application under the Scheme in case
the investment in foreign securities exceeds the limits specified by SEBI/RBI from time to time.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Buy India Fund
1. Change in Tax rates/structure: Most companies in this universe are in high/highest corporate tax brackets. Moreover,
India being a price sensitive market, any change in excise structure would impact selling price, demand and/or
company margins. Also, increases in personal taxes correspondingly reduce disposable income, thereby reducing
consumption. Hence any modification to existing tax rate or structure would impact business performance.
2. Government Regulation: The universe is exposed to various regulatory issues such as DPCO, IPR, 100% subsidiary
allowance (in case of MNCs), Royalty payments, Indian sourcing and relevant tariffs. The manner and extent of
allowance/disallowance of all the above would have a bearing on company strategy and business focus.
3. Political Uncertainty: The universe is to a great extent dependent on strong consumer spending, to be able to deliver
strong performance. Political uncertainty creates a weaker consumer environment, as individuals defer purchases
until discerning more secure, stable environment (often referred to as the "feel good factor").
4. Competition from spurious/smuggled goods: This has become a problem of increasing magnitude in recent times.
However, individual companies are well aware of such practices, and have sensitized regulatory authorities to the
same.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life New Millennium Fund
1. Loss of Key Professionals: In technology industries the ability to recruit and retain professionals with the necessary
technical skills can be crucial to the ongoing success of the organisation. Qualified IT professionals are a limited
resource and there is a worldwide demand for professionals from the Indian sub-continent. Failure to be able to retain
key professionals can negatively impact the prospects of a company.
2. Failure to adapt business to the rapid technological change: Companies in the IT industry may be adversely affected
by rapid technological changes, product innovations and obsolescence, changing standards and client preferences.
All or one of these issues may impact the business prospects of a company.
3. Changes to Tax Benefits in India: The Government of India has given the information technology sector favorable tax
benefits. If these tax benefits are removed or amended then it is possible that the changes may have a material
adverse impact on a company's revenue and earnings.
4. Exchange Rates: A number of companies in the technology sector generate revenue in foreign currencies and may
even have investments or expenses denominated in foreign currencies. Changes in exchange rates may therefore
have a positive or negative impact on a company's bottom line.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund:
The investments under the scheme are oriented towards equity/equity related securities of companies belonging to
the infrastructure industries and hence will be affected by risks associated with the infrastructure industries. The
performance of the companies, which form the investment universe of this scheme, would be affected by the growth
and performance of the infrastructure sector in the country.
As the scheme may hold securities that are not in the S&P CNX Nifty Index and may invest in limited number of
sectors with higher concentration in certain sectors and industries, it may perform differently from the general stock
markets.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund:
Investments in International (overseas) equity and equity related instruments Securities involves increased risk and
volatility, not typically associated with domestic investing, due to changes in currency exchange rates, foreign
government regulations, differences in auditing and accounting standards, potential political and economic
instability, limited liquidity, and volatile prices. Further, risks associated with introduction of extraordinary exchange
control, economic deterioration, and changes in bi-lateral relationships.
Investments in foreign securities under Plan A and Plan B of the Scheme on an ongoing basis shall be governed by
the limits specified by SEBI/RBI from time to time. BSLAMC reserves the right to refund/reject any application under
the Scheme in case the investment in foreign securities exceeds the limits specified by SEBI/RBI fro m time to time.
Standard & Poor's", "S&P" and STARS are trademarks of The McGraw - Hill Companies, Inc. and have been
licensed for use by Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited, as manager of the Birla Sun Life International
Equity Fund (the Fund). The Fund is not sponsored; managed; sold or promoted by Standard & Poor's and its
affiliates and Standard & Poors makes no recommendation as to the advisability of investing in the Fund.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Special Situations Fund:
The Scheme may invest in stocks, which are undervalued with the anticipation of increase in price. However, the stocks
may continue to languish and may not attain the anticipated price.
The Fund is subject to investment style risk; the Scheme has a contrarian style of investment, the funds performance may
not be in line with the general market in scenarios of strong upward or downward cycles. Further, the prices of securities
invested by the scheme may not behave as expected by Fund Manager; this may affect the returns of the Scheme
adversely.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund
Basis Risk (Interest rate movement): During the life of floating rate security or a swap the underlying benchmark may
become less active and may not capture the actual movement in interest rates or at times the benchmark may cease
to exist. These type of events may result in loss of value in the portfolio.
Spread Risk: In a floating rate security the coupon is expressed in terms of a spread or mark up/ mark down over the
benchmark rate. However depending upon the market conditions the spreads may move adversely or favorably
leading to fluctuation in NAV.
Counterparty Risk: As the scheme will be investing substantially in floating rate instruments, it may be entering into
swaps of fixed rate obligations for floating rate returns. There is a possibility that loss may be sustained by the portfolio
as a result of the failure of another party (usually referred as the counter party) to comply with the terms of the
derivatives contract.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Enhanced Arbitrage Fund
The scheme will aim to generate absolute returns over and above money market returns/liquid funds. The
performance of the scheme will depend on the ability of the fund manager to identify opportunities prevailing in terms
of price spread (difference) in the cash and derivative market. No assurance can be given that Fund Manager will be
able to locate investment opportunities or to correctly exploit price spread in the equity markets. There may be
instances where the price spread between cash and derivative market is insufficient to meet the cost of carry. In such
situations, the Fund Manager due to lack of opportunities in the derivative market may not be able to outperform
liquid/money market funds. In addition to this, there can be increase in number of transactions as the fund manager
has to take simultaneous calls in cash and derivative market, which may lead to high portfolio turnover and
consequently will lead to high transaction costs.
There can be no assurance or guarantee that the arbitrage opportunities may exist at all times in the capital market.
The lack of arbitrage opportunities shall not provide an opportunity to the Fund Manager to exploit price discrepancies
in the capital markets.
Though the constituent stocks of most indexes are typically liquid, liquidity differs across stocks. Due to the
heterogeneity in liquidity in the capital market segment, trades on this segment do not get implemented instantly. This
often makes arbitrage expensive, risky and difficult to implement.
The Fund intends to take advantage of opportunities arising out of corporate events like open offers, buy-back,
merger, initial public offers, etc. The lack of such corporate events may lead to lack of opportunities to the Fund
Manager.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Small & Midcap Fund
The investments under the Scheme will be concentrated in the Small and Mid Cap segment and hence may perform
differently than a broad market portfolio. Small and Mid Cap stocks are generally more volatile and less liquid as
compared to Large Cap stocks. Further Scheme's performance may differ from the benchmark index to the extent of
the investments held in the debt segment, as per the investment pattern indicated under normal circumstances.
Investing in companies which are part of the CNX Midcap Index stocks is based on the premise that relatively small
and midcap companies will increase their earnings and grow into larger, more valuable companies. However, as with
all equity investing, there is the risk that a company will not achieve its expected earnings results, or that an
unexpected change in the market or within the company will occur, both of which may adversely affect investment
results. Historically, stocks which are part of the CNX Midcap Index stocks have experienced greater volatility and
they may be less liquid than larger cap stocks. Thus, relative to larger, more liquid stocks, investing in small and
midcap stocks, involves potentially greater volatility and risk. The biggest risk of equity investing is that returns can
fluctuate and investors can lose money.
Risk Factors Specific to Birla Sun Life Gold Fund:
This being a fund of fund scheme, investors shall have to bear the expense ratio of the underlying scheme in addition
to the expense ratio of the scheme.
The Schemes performance may depend upon the performance of the underlying scheme. Any change in the
investment policies or the fundamental attributes of the underlying scheme could affect the performance of the Fund.
The liquidity of the schemes investment may be restricted by trading volumes, transfer process & settlement periods.
It may also be affected by the liquidity of the underlying ETF units. Currently, the liquidity for gold ETF units on the
exchange may be low. There might be an impact cost for liquidating units on the exchange. However, Authorised
Participants are appointed for the underlying ETF to ensure that the market price of units is nearer to the NAV of the
underlying Gold ETF units.
The Portfolio disclosure of the Scheme will be limited to providing the particulars of the underlying ETF where the
Scheme has invested and will not include the investments made by the underlying ETF.
The NAV of the scheme shall be determined, based on the closing market price of the underlying Gold ETF on the
exchange(s). In case the underlying Gold ETF is not traded on any particular business day then the NAV of the
scheme shall be derived based on NAV of the underlying Gold ETF in accordance with valuation policy. Any delay in
declaration of NAV of any particular underlying Gold ETF may result in delay of the computation of the NAV of the
scheme.
The Fund will subscribe/redeem according to the value equivalent to unit creation size as applicable for the underlying
scheme. When subscriptions/redemptions received are not adequate enough for transaction in creation unit size, the
Birla Sun Life Gold fund will buy/sell BSL Gold ETF units directly on the stock exchange without waiting for additional
subscription/redemption.
The scheme may invest in debt and money market instruments from time to time, as per the Asset Allocation pattern,
which will have a different return profile compared to gold returns profile.
As Birla Sun Life Gold ETF is not actively managed, the underlying investments may be affected by a general decline
in the domestic price of gold and other instruments invested under the scheme. Birla Sun Life Gold ETF invests in
physical Gold & securities mentioned in the asset allocation regardless of their investment merit. The AMC does not
attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets. Further, the fund manager does not make any judgment
about the investment merit nor shall attempt to apply any economic, financial or market analysis.
Tracking Error: Tracking error is defined as the annualised standard deviation of the variance between daily returns of
the NAV of the scheme and the underlying benchmark (physical gold in this case) for any given period. Tracking Error
is always calculated against the Total Returns Index which shows the returns on the Index portfolio, inclusive of
dividend.
Tracking error may have an impact on the performance of Birla Sun Life Gold Fund. The schemes ability to achieve
close correlation with the underlying benchmark may be impacted by factors including but not limited to :
- Buy/Sell transactions at different point of time during the trading session, which may not correspond to the closing
price.
- Delay in purchase/sale of gold due to:
o
Illiquidity of gold.
o
Delay in realization of Sale proceeds.
o
Creation of a lot size to buy the required amount of gold.
- Execution of large buy / sell orders.
- The potential for trades to fail, which may result in the Scheme not having acquired gold at a price necessary to
track the benchmark price.
- Holding of cash equivalents to meet redemptions, expenses, dividend payouts etc.
- Transaction cost (including taxes and insurance premium) and recurring expenses.
- Delay in realization of unit holders funds.
Further, The fluctuations in the price of gold could adversely affect investment value of the Units. The factors that may
affect the price of gold, inter alia, include demand & supply, economic and political developments, changes in interest
rates and perceived trends in bullion prices, exchange rates, inflation trends, market movements, movement/trade of
gold that may be imposed by RBI, trade and restrictions on import/export of gold or gold jewellery etc. Hence, the
investor may also lose money due to fluctuation in the prices of the Gold.
In addition, as the Scheme will predominantly invest in BSL Gold ETF (the underlying scheme), the Scheme will be
subject to risk factors associated with investment in the underlying scheme. For further details on scheme specific
risk factors for underlying scheme, investors are requested to refer to respective SID.
Investors in the Schemes are not being offered any guaranteed returns. Further, the Fund/AMC is not
guaranteeing or assuring any returns. The fund is also not assuring or guaranteeing that it will be able to make
regular dividend distributions to its Unit holders (wherever applicable), though it has every intention to manage
the portfolio so as to make such payments to the Unit holders. Dividend payments will be dependent on the
returns achieved by the AMC through active management of the portfolio. The dividend distributions may,
therefore, vary from time to time based on investment results of the portfolio. Further, it should be noted that the
actual distribution of dividends and the frequency thereof are indicative and will depend, inter-alia, on availability
of distributable surplus. Dividend payouts will be entirely at the discretion of the Trustee.
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Birla Sun Life Advantage Fund
The investment emphasis of the Fund would be on identifying companies with sound corporate managements and
prospects of good future growth. Past performance will also be a major consideration. Essentially, the focus would be on
long-term fundamentally driven values. However, short-term opportunities would also be seized, provided they are
supported by underlying values.
Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Plus
The scheme aims to generate returns by investing in high dividend-paying companies. Historically, stocks of high dividend
yielding companies provide a high degree of protection during falling equity markets. Along with this protection, there is a
good possibility of stock prices appreciating, should the equity markets revive. When a high dividend yield investment is
made in conjunction with other parameters like low price to book value ratio (price-to-book) and low market capitalization to
sales ratio (market cap-to-sales), the possibility of upward re-rating of the stock increases. The scheme would therefore
aim to build a portfolio that provides a combination of high dividend yield, substantial capital protection and a strong
possibility of capital gains.
Investing in stocks with high dividend yields is traditionally a Defensive Investment Strategy. Using this approach, the
scheme targets to achieve returns higher than what would otherwise be available in interest bearing securities (Bonds,
FDs, CDs, Debentures etc.), but without taking undue exposure to the vagaries of stock markets. Historically, the share
prices of companies having high dividend yield are less volatile than growth stocks. It is the belief of the Fund Manager that
the companies, which have a track record of dividend payment, are perceived as Shareholder Friendly. High Dividend
payouts often signal that there is enough cash generation in the business. Quite often, a high dividend yield in these
companies indicates that the stock is currently under priced inspite of higher cash generating ability of the issuer. A careful
selection of these stocks could therefore unlock the potential growth, which should eventually reflect in the share prices.
Though high dividend yield would be one of the prime criteria for selection of stocks, every investment would be done
taking into account the following factors besides others:1. Business Fundamentals2. Quality of Management3. Industry
Trends4. Growth Prospects5. Track Record and Consistency of Dividend Payments6. Volatility of the stockSince the fund
intends to follow a defensive strategy, it would invest primarily in stocks that have a low volatility or beta. Beta is a measure
of volatility of a stock or a portfolio relative to an index.As mentioned in the section on Asset Allocation and Investment
Policies above, the scheme may, from time to time invest in special situations like share buy-backs, de-listing
opportunities or during mergers and acquisitions. The Investment Process for such investments will be different from
normal investments in the scheme. Opportunities will be seized based on consideration of short term benefits. Such
situations will be identified and discussed in the investment group. Thereafter, a risk evaluation would be carried out to
arrive at a decision. These decisions would be properly recorded along with justifications for such decisions.As a part of the
investment strategy, the fund would book profits regularly to take advantage of any favourable market trend.BSLAMC may,
from time to time, review and modify the Schemes investment strategy if such changes are considered to be in the best
interests of unit holders and if market conditions so warrant.
Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund
The scheme would invest a substantial portion of its investible assets (over 65%) in Mid Cap companies. The stocks of
these companies are generally more volatile and less liquid than the large cap stocks.In order to diversify the portfolio, the
fund manager may invest upto 35% in stocks which have a higher or lower market capitalisation. A small portion of the
portfolio may be kept in call and money market instruments in order to meet the liquidity needs.
The investment emphasis of the Fund would be on identifying companies with sound corporate managements and
prospects of good future growth. Past performance will also be a major consideration. Essentially, the focus would be on
long-term fundamentally driven values. However, short-term opportunities would also be seized, provided they are
supported by underlying values. As part of the investment strategy, fund will book profits regularly to take advantage of the
volatility in the market.
Birla Sun Life MNC Fund
The investment emphasis of the Scheme would be on identifying companies with sound corporate managements and
prospects of good future growth. A track record of superior performance and corporate governance will be added
considerations. Essentially, the focus would be on stocks driven by long term fundamentals. However, short-term
opportunities would also be seized, provided underlying values supports these opportunities.
Liquidity will be very important consideration for investment decisions, due to the potential of large redemptions inherent in
open-end schemes. As a result, a significant proportion of the Schemes equity investments will be made in relatively liquid
large capitalization stocks, including established blue-chips and emerging blue-chip stocks. In addition, as far as
supported by liquidity considerations, investments in small and medium capitalization growth stocks will also be
emphasized in expectation of higher returns. A portion of the funds will also be invested in IPOs and other primary market
offerings that meet our investment criteria.
Birla Sun Life India Opportunities Fund
Investment Strategy would focus on achieving superior risk adjusted returns by investing in attractively priced shares of
companies that are poised for rapid growth in Revenues and Profits. These companies would fall into two broad
categories. One set of investment opportunities includes information technology (IT) and IT-related companies, media,
telecom, pharmaceutical and bio-technology companies. These companies use a combination of intellectual capital and
lower labour costs to deliver high quality and low cost solutions.
The second set of companies where the scheme would invest will come from sectors that are not directly related to IT and
related companies. So far, we have seen Indias low cost and intellectual capital being exploited in the field of services and
pharmaceutical research. We believe India is now ready to play an increasingly important role in exports of manufactured
goods like auto ancillaries, generic & bulk pharmaceuticals and textiles. These represent large business opportunities
where India has medium-to-long term competitive advantage. The key criteria for evaluation would be whether foreign
exchange earnings form a material portion of revenue and exports and is the key thrust area for future growth.
Thus, the fund aims to be a vehicle for investing in Indias role in the Global Outsourcing Theme.
Stock Selection strategy
The scheme would invest a substantial portion of its investible assets (over 65%) in the investment universe as defined
above. In order to diversify the portfolio, the fund manager may invest upto 35% in stocks which other than as defined in the
investment universe above. A small portion of the portfolio may be kept in call and money market instruments in order to
meet the liquidity needs.
The investment emphasis of the Fund would be on identifying companies with sound corporate managements and
prospects of good future growth. Past performance will also be a major consideration. Essentially, the focus would be on
long-term fundamentally driven values. However, short-term opportunities would also be seized, provided they are
supported by underlying values. As part of the investment strategy, fund will book profits regularly to take advantage of the
volatility in the market.
Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund
The corpus of the Scheme will be primarily invested in equity and equity related securities of the companies in the
Infrastructure Sector. The Scheme may also invest a small portion of its corpus in money market instruments to manage its
liquidity requirements. All companies selected will be analysed taking into account the business fundamentals like nature
and stability of business, prospects of future growth and scalability, financial discipline and returns, valuations in relation to
broad market and expected growth in earnings, the companys financial strength and track record. The fund may also
invest in ADR/GDR and equities of listed overseas companie. These investments will be made in line with the RBI and
SEBI guidelines and will be within the limits prescribed by SEBI/RBI from time to time.
Stock Selection Strategy
The Fund will select stocks of companies engaged in the area of infrastructure across the following industries. Please note
that the list is indicative and the Investment Manager may add such other sector/group industries, which broadly satisfy the
category of infrastructure industries:
Banking and Financial Services
Capital Goods
Cement
Coal
Construction
Earth Moving Equipments
Energy
Engineering
Housing
Metals
Oil and Oil Related Sectors
Petroleum
Ports
Power and Power Equipments
Telecommunications
Transportation
These sectors are only indicative and this could undergo change based on future reforms and developments. The Fund will
select stocks from the investment universe, which, in the opinion of the Fund Manager, offer an attractive investment
opportunity to participate in the growth of the infrastructure sector. These may be across the above-mentioned sectors or
other areas of Infrastructure as may be identified by the Fund. A combination of the top down approach and bottom up
approach will be followed in the stock selection process. The top down approach will focus on an analysis of macro
economic factors, economic changes & trends, key policy changes, infrastructure spending, etc. The bottom-up approach
would seek to identify companies with high profitability and scalability supported by sustainable competitive advantages.
Subject to the provisions of Schedule Seven of the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996, there will not be any
restrictions on the level of participation in any of the abovementioned industries.
Birla Sun Life India Gennext Fund
Indian economy has seen a paradigm change in the consumption habits in the last decade.
This pattern is fuelled not only by the opening up of the Indian economy but also due to integration with the global markets.
The rising income levels in India are primarily guiding the high value consumption patterns. The rising levels of
consumption are also being led by a growing breed of young educated mass of people working in areas like call centers,
service desks, IT companies, Financial Services etc. This young educated mass is earning well and spending well. The
young generation has consumption habits that are markedly different from the existing middle class population.
It is a well-accepted fact that service industry is a major employment generator, as the primary reliance in service sector is
on human capital.
Birla Sun Life India GenNext Fund seeks to invest in such companies that are in products or services, which cater to the
young consumers, or companies that have distinct brand identities and therefore enable choice.Some of the sectors that
are expected to benefit from this rising propensity to spend are:
Automobiles
Hospitality
Retail chains
Consumer Goods
Consumer Durables
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Scheme could have an exposure of between 7% - 13% to that sector in the equity component in its portfolio since in this
situation; the 3% rule will become applicable. This implies that sectors with less than 3% weights in the index on the
designated day may be ignored. The Scheme's equity portfolio will attain the sectoral diversification of the index on the
designated day computed in the above manner, by the month-end after the designated day. The Scheme may invest up to
25% of its net assets in cash, government securities, debt and money market instruments. This limit may not be exceeded
for a continuous period of 30 days without the approval of / ratification by the Trustee.
The Scheme has currently chosen BSE 200 as its benchmark index. The designated day shall be the 23rd of every month.
If 23rd is a non-Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day shall be the designated day for that month. The
equity portfolio of the Scheme will match the sectoral diversification of the benchmark index on the designated day, by the
last calendar day of each month or if it is a non-Business Day, by the first Business Day of the next month. The Scheme will
typically attain the sectoral weights of the benchmark index by the last Business Day of each month.
The Scheme's investment universe shall comprise all listed and / or unlisted stocks. The Scheme will endeavour to invest
in 'frontline' stocks i.e. stocks which in the opinion of its Fund Manager, provide superior growth opportunities. The stocks
will be categorised into the sectors making up the benchmark index by the Trustee.
Birla Sun Life Buy India Fund
The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term growth of capital, through a portfolio with a target
allocation of 100% equity, focusing on investing in businesses that are driven by Indias large population and inherent
consumption patterns. The focus of the scheme will be in the sectors that cater directly to the consumers, such as Banks &
Financial Services, Housing Finance Companies, Automobiles, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, Pharmaceutical and
Health Care, Telecom, Power Distribution, Retail chains, Consumer Goods, Consumer Durables, etc.
The Fund will select stocks from the investment universe, which, in the opinion of the Fund Manager, offers an attractive
investment opportunity. These may be across the above-mentioned sectors or other areas as may be identified by the
Fund Manager. The fund would have the flexibility to invest in stocks across different market capitalization. The fund would
therefore contain a blend of large, mid and small cap stocks. The allocation to the different market caps would vary from
time to time depending on the overall market conditions, market opportunities and the fund managers view. The
percentage exposure to any sector or stock would be determined by the fund manager, based on macro-economic, sector
as well as company specific factors. At all times, the intention would be achieve higher risk control and maximize returns.
Essentially, the focus would be on long-term fundamentally driven values.
A combination of the top down approach and bottom up approach will be followed in the stock selection process. The top
down approach will focus on an analysis of macroeconomic factors, economic changes & trends, key policy changes,
infrastructure spending, etc. The bottom-up approach would seek to identify companies with high profitability and
scalability supported by sustainable competitive advantage.
Birla Sun Life New Millennium fund
The scheme aims to generate returns by investing in technology and technology dependent companies which includes:
software services, products, BPO, hardware, internet and e-commerce, media and entertainment, telecommunication
services and equipments and technology enabled companies. The scheme will follow a bottom-up approach to stock
picking, adopting a blend of value and growth style of investing. The investment emphasis of the scheme will be to identify
and invest in companies with robust business model, strong competitive position and managed by quality management.
Birla Sun Life Tax Plan
Stock Selection Strategy: The Scheme would adopt a bottom-up approach to investing. The investment emphasis of the
Scheme will be in identifying companies with strong competitive position in good businesses, and having quality
managements. Essentially, the focus would be on long-term fundamentally driven values.
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A combination of the top down approach and bottom up approach will be followed in the stock selection process. The top
down approach will focus on an analysis of macroeconomic factors, economic changes & trends, key policy changes,
infrastructure spending, etc. The bottom-up approach would seek to identify companies with high profitability and
scalability supported by sustainable competitive advantage.
Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund (Plan A and Plan B)
Plan A
The Plan would be investing exclusively in international stocks. The investment strategy of the Plan would be to create a
portfolio that is diversified geographically, to take benefit of low correlation between various countries, and to create a
portfolio of high quality - high growth stocks. The international portion would aim towards reducing the risk through
diversification and contribute to returns.
Plan B
The Plan would be investing in a blend of domestic and international stocks. The broad investment strategy of the Plan
would be to create a portfolio that is diversified geographically, to take benefit of low correlation between various countries,
and to create a portfolio of high quality - high growth stocks. The domestic portion of the portfolio would provide a strong
base to the scheme and the international portion would aim towards reducing the risk through diversification and contribute
to returns.
Domestic Investment Strategy:
The corpus of the scheme will be primarily invested in diversified equity and equity related securities of the companies that
have a potential to appreciate in the long run. The scheme would have the flexibility to invest in stocks across different
market capitalization. The scheme would therefore contain a blend of large, mid and small cap stocks. The allocation to the
different market caps would vary from time to time depending on the overall market conditions, market opportunities and
the fund manager's view.
International Investment Strategy:
The international portion of the portfolio would be managed with the following objectives:
Invest in countries that have a low correlation with the Indian Economy.
Invest in countries that have strong and stable economy.
Choose sectors and segments that are posting strong growth in these countries.
Choose stocks in these countries that have strong market presence and have high potential for growth.
While the Scheme is not restricting itself to the number of countries that it can invest in, the portfolio would primarily have a
blend of U.S., European and Asian stocks.
The percentage exposure to any country, sector or stock would be determined by the fund manager, based on macroeconomic, sector as well as company specific factors. At all times, the intention would be achieve higher risk control and
maximize returns. The stock selection strategy under the Plans would be a blend of top down and bottoms up approach
without any sector or market capitalization bias. All companies selected will be analyzed taking into account the business
fundamentals like nature and stability of business, prospects of future growth and scalability, financial discipline and
returns, valuations in relation to broad market and expected growth in earnings, the company's financial strength and track
record. BSLAMC has tied up with Standard & Poor's Investment Advisory Services LLC (SPIAS) for seeking portfolio
advise on the international portion of the fund's portfolio. SPIAS is a division of Standard & Poor's and has a long track
record in providing investment advisory services to institutional clients. The fees related to these services would be borne
by BSLAMC and would not be charged to the scheme. SPIAS, as part of this arrangement, would create a model portfolio
for BSLAMC using their proprietary methodologies. This model portfolio would be used for creation of the international
portfolio of the scheme. The fund management of the Scheme (including the international portion) shall rest with Birla Sun
Life Asset Management Company Ltd.
As one of their proprietary methodologies for portfolio construction, SPIAS would use the renowned STARS ranking
system of Standard & Poor's. "STARS" stand for STock Appreciation and Ranking System, and is being used for ranking
stocks across various parts of the world including U.S., Europe as well as Asia. The STARS system was started in the year
1987 and has more than 20-years of track record
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Birla Sun Life India Reforms Fund
Scheme seeks to generate income by predominantly investing in equity and equity linked instruments.
The scheme would seek to invest in companies that are expected to benefit from the government reforms program. These
companies would encompass, but not be limited to, engineering, real estate & construction, power, telecom, infrastructure,
financial services, Fertilizers, agrochemicals, irrigation, education and select commodity sectors. Investments will be
pursued in selected sectors based on the Investment teams analysis of business cycles, regulatory reforms, competitive
advantage etc. Selective stock picking will be done from these sectors. The fund manager in selecting scrips will focus on
the fundamentals of the business, the industry structure, the quality of management, sensitivity to economic factors, the
financial strength of the company and the key earnings drivers. The scheme will invest across sectors without any market
cap or sectoral bias. For further details on Derivatives startegies and Investment strategy under the scheme, please refer
to Scheme Infomation Document.
Birla Sun Life Pure Value Fund:
The fund would follow a value investing strategy for the management of its portfolio.
Value investing is buying into stocks that are trading for less than their intrinsic value - stocks that the market is
undervaluing. Typical value investing strategies include, strategies like
Asset Replacement,
Valuation mismatch due to invisible/undervalued assets (Land, Licenses, Brands, Trademarks, Patents etc.)
Situations wherein the value of the Company would be unlocked due to:
- Mergers and Acquisition activities
- Restructuring
- Recovery potential
- Retained earnings
Value Investing is similar but not the same as contrarian investing. The key difference between contrarian
investing and Value Investing is that in latter there is a gap between underlying value of the company asset, earnings or
holding value) and the market perception of the same. In case of contrarian investing, the stock is out of favor and is trading
at a valuation lower than its recent past and not necessarily at a discount to its inherent value.
Key underlying assumption in Value Investing is that markets are inefficient and over a period of time the market will
discover and find the right value for the stock.
Value strategy, is a conservative way of investing in Equities. The primary reason is that these stocks are
already available at a substantial discount relative to the general market levels. As such the downside in such stocks is
relatively lesser.
The value strategy, while being a blend of Top down and Bottoms up, essentially focuses on companies with long track
records and excellent managements. As such the probability of these companies to improve their fundamentals with
changing business dynamics is relatively strong.
Buying Approach
Through fundamental analysis, business underlying the security is assessed vis--vis its intrinsic value. Some of the
factors that are studied are
Financial Statements of the Companys
Position in the earnings cycle
Competitive position, and management quality.
In addition, we will focus on long-term and cyclical industry trends in order to identify and measure the risks associated with
a Company's business. By taking a disciplined approach to security selection, portfolios can yield good long-term total
returns. Once a stock is identified as relatively undervalued, the Fund Manager performs additional Fundamental Analysis
to determine if there is a sufficient catalysts available to unlock the hidden value within reasonable time. The strategy is
broadly diversified across all sectors and not just invested in out-of-favor value sectors
Selling Approach
Stocks bought in Value Investing will be sold when stock appreciates to target price without commensurate increase in
intrinsic value. However, if the anticipated catalyst(s) fails to happen within a reasonable period, or an unanticipated event,
change in fundaments, or deterioration in intrinsic value negating original reason for investment then also the stock will be
sold.
Birla Sun Life Small & Midcap Fund
The corpus of the Scheme will be primarily invested in Small and Mid Cap equity and equity related securities of the
companies in the small and midcap segment that have a potential to appreciate in the long run. The Scheme may also
invest a small portion of its corpus in fixed income securities including money market instruments to manage its liquidity
requirements. The fund manager will select equity securities on a bottom-up stock selection approach. Under bottom-up
approach, the main focus is on identifying stocks on their individual merits irrespective of the sectors to which they belong
as opposed to first identifying sectors and then choosing stocks within that sectors which is followed under top-down
approach. Hence, under bottom-up approach among other things, consideration will be given to fundamentals of the
companies, management quality & strength of their businesses.
Apart from sound fundamentals and management, the fund would lay emphasis on valuations and long term growth
potential. The stocks of small and midcap companies are generally more volatile and less liquid than the large cap stocks.
The focus would be on long-term fundamentally driven values. However, short-term opportunities would also be seized,
provided they are supported by underlying values. As part of the investment strategy, fund will book profits regularly to take
advantage of the volatility in the market.
Birla Sun Life Long Term Advantage Fund
The corpus of the Scheme will be primarily invested in diversified equity and equity related securities of the companies that
have a potential to appreciate in the long run. The Scheme may also invest a small portion of its corpus in fixed income
securities including money market instruments to manage its liquidity requirements. All companies selected will be
analysed taking into account the business fundamentals like nature and stability of business, prospects of future growth
and scalability, financial discipline and returns, valuations in relation to broad market and expected growth in earnings, the
companys financial strength and track record. The fund may also invest upto 25% of the corpus of the scheme in Foreign
Securities. These investments will be made in line with the RBI and SEBI guidelines and will be within the limits prescribed
by SEBI/RBI from time to time.
Stock Selection Strategy: The Scheme will select stocks of companies that have demonstrated a potential ability to grow
at a reasonable rate for the long term. The aim will be to build a portfolio that adequately reflects a cross-section of the
growth areas of the economy from time to time. While the portfolio focuses primarily on a buy and hold strategy at most
times, it will balance the same with a rational approach to selling when the valuations become too demanding even in the
face of reasonable growth prospects in the long run.
Birla Sun Life Asset Allocation Fund
The Scheme will invest in Equity and Debt schemes in the pre-specified range of the respective plan. The investments will
be made in a judicious mix of equity and debt mutual fund schemes.
Across the basket of equity schemes, funds will be allocated depending on the fund managers perception of the outlook of
various equity schemes and the risk profile of the plan. For instance, in the Aggressive Plan, the Fund Manager will
endeavor to assign a higher weightage to aggressive growth and sector specific schemes.
The allocation amongst the underlying debt schemes is decided dynamically based on the fund managers view on interest
rates. Therefore, the Fund Manager may decide to invest only in a few debt schemes and not all, at a particular time to alter
the average maturity of the portfolio or may invest just in Birla Sun Life Cash Plus in periods of uncertainty to hedge against
volatility.
Based on the above asset allocation, it is expected that the Beta of the Aggressive Plan would be higher than the beta of the
Moderate and Conservative Plans. The Conservative Plan is expected to have the lowest beta among these three plans.
The Fund Manager also reserves the right to invest upto 30% of the assets of each of the plans in schemes of other mutual
funds from time to time.
Birla Sun Life Gold Fund:
The investment objective of the scheme is to provide returns that tracks returns provided by Birla Sun Life Gold ETF (BSL
Gold ETF).
To achieve the investment objective, the scheme will predominantly invest in units of BSL Gold ETF. Accordingly, the
Scheme may buy/sell the units of BSL Gold ETF either directly with the Fund or through the secondary market on the Stock
Exchange(s). The scheme would also invest in debt & money market securities to the extent necessary to meet the liquidity
requirements for the purpose of repurchases or redemptions.
The AMC shall endeavor that the returns of Birla Sun Life Gold Fund (BSL Gold Fund) will replicate the returns generated
by the underlying scheme and is not expected to deviate more than 2%, on an annualized basis net of recurring expenses
in the Scheme. However, this may vary due to reasons beyond the control of the Fund Manager. There can be no
assurance or guarantee that the Scheme will achieve any particular level of tracking error.
The deviation from the underlying BSL Gold ETF as specified above shall mainly be on account of the receipt of cash flows
which on an average takes 5 days given the existing operational procedure.
The table shows below the impact that could happen on fund performance as a result of delay in receipt of money
considered from period of inception of BSL Gold ETF(May 13, 2011) till April 30, 2012.
% difference in NAV between n days
2 days
3 days
4 days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Average
0.25
0.37
0.49
0.61
0.72
0.83
Max
7.03
8.01
8.19
11.10
12.26
12.30
Min
-8.06
-8.17
-7.56
-8.03
-8.59
-8.24
The above table is only for illustration purposes based on underlying assumption that deployment of entire corpus is
delayed by no. of days mentioned above. However, in reality, as the deployment of subscriptions on an ongoing basis may
not be significant in proportion to corpus of fund, the impact may not be material. Further, the deviations may normally be
expected to average out over a longer time horizon.
The fund would endeavor to maintain the indicated asset allocation as mentioned above. However, there could be a
variance in the asset allocation on account of receipt of cash flows, considering the existing operational procedure.
Birla Sun Life '95 Fund
The fund manager would primarily focus on long term growth for identifying stocks. The objective would be to identify
business with superior growth prospects and strong management available at reasonable valuation and offering higher
risk adjusted returns. The fund would follow blend of bottoms up approach (for stock selection) and top down approach (for
sector allocation). The fund would follow flexi cap approach on market cap depending on risk return profile of various sub
segments of the market. The decision to sell would be based on price reaching its fair value or availability of alternative
investment opportunity offering higher risk adjusted returns or anticipated price appreciation no longer possible due to
change in business fundamental.
Birla Sun Life MIP
Stock Selection Strategy: The scheme would adopt a bottom-up approach to investing. The investment emphasis of the
scheme will be in identifying companies with a strong competitive position in good businesses, and having quality
managements. Essentially, the focus would be on long term fundamentally driven values. The fixed income investment
strategy would emphasise investment in instruments that generate consistently superior yields at low levels of risk.
Birla Sun Life MIP II
The Scheme invests in Debt and Money Market Instruments and would seek to generate regular returns. The scheme also
invests a portion of its assets in equity and equity related instruments to seek capital appreciation. The Scheme does not
assure any returns.
As per the asset allocation pattern indicated above, the Fund invests in various debt securities and money market
instruments issued by corporates and/or state and central government. With the aim of controlling risks, rigorous in-depth
credit evaluation of the instruments proposed to be invested in is carried out by the Investment Team of the AMC. The
credit evaluation includes a study of the operating environment of the company, the past track record as well as the future
prospects of the issuer, the short as well as long-term financial health of the issuer. The AMC is also guided by the ratings of
rating agencies such as CRISIL, CARE and ICRA or any other rating agency as approved by the regulators.
In addition, the Investment Team of the AMC studies the macro economic conditions, including the political, economic
environment and factors affecting liquidity and interest rates. The AMC use this analysis to attempt to predict the likely
direction of interest rates and position the portfolio appropriately to take advantage of the same.
A top down and bottom up approach is being used to invest in equity and equity related instruments. Investments are
pursued in select sectors based on the Investment Teams analysis of business cycles, regulatory reforms, competitive
advantage etc. Selective stock picking will be done from these sectors. The fund manager in selecting scrips focuses on
the fundamentals of the business, the industry structure, the quality of management, sensitivity to economic factors, the
financial strength of the company and the key earnings drivers.
The Scheme may invest in other Scheme(s) managed by the AMC or in the schemes of any other Mutual Fund, provided it
is in conformity with the investment objectives of the Scheme and in terms of the prevailing Regulations. As per the
Regulations, no investment management fees will be charged for such investments.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Monthly Income
The fund manager would primarily focus on long term growth for identifying stocks. The objective would be to identify
business with superior growth prospects and strong management available at reasonable valuation and offering higher
risk adjusted returns. The fund would follow blend of bottoms up approach (for stock selection) and top down approach (for
sector allocation). The fund would follow flexi cap approach on market cap depending on risk return profile of various sub
segments of the market. The decision to sell would be based on price reaching its fair value or availability of alternative
investment opportunity offering higher risk adjusted returns or anticipated price appreciation no longer possible due to
change in business fundamental.
Birla Sun Life Income Plus
As the Scheme is an income scheme, the investment strategy will reflect the relatively conservative character of the
portfolio. The fixed income investment strategy would emphasize investment in instruments that generate consistently
superior yields at low levels of risk. Rigorous in-depth credit evaluation and analysis aimed at ascertaining both the short
term financial health and long term solvency of the debt issuers will be carried out by BSLAMCs research team. In addition,
criteria such as sound corporate managements, prospects of good future growth and strong past performance will be
considered. Essentially, the focus would be on long term fundamentally driven values. However, short term opportunities
would also be seized, provided they are supported by underlying values.
Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund
The AMC aims to identify securities, which offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. As per the asset allocation
pattern, the Fund invests in various debt securities and money market instruments issued by corporates and/or state and
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central government. With the aim of controlling risks, rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the securities proposed to be
invested in will be carried out by the investment team of the AMC. The credit evaluation includes a study of the operating
environment of the company, the past track record as well as the future prospects of the issuer, the short as well as longterm financial health of the issuer. The AMC is also guided by the ratings of rating agencies such as CRISIL, CARE and
ICRA or any other rating agency as approved by the regulators.
In addition, the Investment Team of the AMC studies the macro economic conditions, including the political, economic
environment and factors affecting liquidity and interest rates. The AMC use this analysis to attempt to predict the likely
direction of interest rates and position the portfolio
Birla Sun Life Gilt Plus (PF Plan and Liquid Plan)
Liquidity Support from RBI Being a scheme dedicated exclusively to investments in Government Securities, Birla
Sun Life Gilt Plus (PF Plan and Liquid Plan) will be eligible to avail, on any day, from RBI, liquidity support upto 20%
of the outstanding value of its investments in government securities (as at the close of the business on the previous
business day), under its guidelines issued vide circular IDMC 2741/03.01.00/95-96, dated April 20, 1996. Liquidity
support under these guidelines is available to reverse repurchase agreements in eligible Central/State government
dated securities and Treasury Bills for all maturities.
Repos / Reverse Repos The Scheme may undertake Repos / Reverse Repos as per the guidelines released by
SEBI / RBI and subsequent modifications thereto.
Birla Sun Life Gilt Plus-Regular Plan
The scheme will majorly invest in securities issued by the Central Government with primary intent to maintain an average
maturity of around 10 years. The scheme endeavors to invest majority of the corpus in the liquid securities to maintain a
high degree of liquidity in the portfolio and intends to limit investments to securities whose maturity ranges between 8 to 15
years. The scheme does not intend to offer a play on the duration actively.
Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund
"A portfolio invested in GSecs or state government securities is normally associated with an investment strategy in the debt
markets that is free of credit risk (i.e. the risk of default by the issuer). Investments may also be made in the call market or in
an alternative investment to the call market as may be directed by the RBI. Income may be generated through the receipt of
coupon payments, the amortization of the discount on debt instruments or the purchase and sale of securities in the
underlying portfolio.
The portfolios of the plans may differ in the portfolio allocation to a particular asset class and the issue held as well as in the
duration of each portfolio. The Short Term Plan will be managed to maximum rupee weighted duration of three years while
the Long Term Plan will be managed to maximum rupee weighted duration of seven years. Each of these investment plans
will, under normal market conditions, invest its net assets as per the asset allocation hereunder. The Fund Manager will
review the portfolio for adherence with the above rupee weighted duration norms and rebalance the same within 30 days to
conform to the above limits.
It is the intention of the Scheme to avail itself of the liquidity support from the RBI extended to mutual funds dedicated to
investments in government securities via circular IDMC.No.2741/03.01.00/95-96 dated April 20, 1996 as amended from
time to time.
Further, non-Government Provident Funds, Superannuation Funds, Gratuity Funds and Pension Funds through its
investments in government securities may invest in the Scheme.
Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund
The investment objective of this Scheme is to optimise returns for the investors by designing a portfolio, which will
dynamically track interest rate movements in the short term by reducing duration in a rising rate environment while
increasing duration in a falling interest rate environment. The investment strategy would revolve around structuring the
portfolio so as to capture positive price movements and minimise the impact of adverse price movements.
Since active debt management strategies require an in depth knowledge of and ability to accurately track interest rate
movements taking into account various micro and macro factors, it is difficult for an individual investor to adopt such a
strategy. Whereas, the investment team of Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, through its research and process driven investment
strategy, would endeavour to capitalise on the available opportunities in a timely manner. The fund would seek to fulfill the
needs of a large number of individual, HNIs as well as large institutional investors who are susceptible to interest rate risks.
In order to maximise returns the fund managers may look at curve spreads both on the gilt as well as the corporate bond
markets to gain maximum value out of any security/s.
Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund
The fund focuses on enhancing the portfolio returns by identifying mispriced credit opportunities in the market and
selectively investing in them. To enhance the portfolio returns, the Fund would invest in instruments that offer superior yield
at acceptable levels of risk. To manage the credit risk, the Fund would invest predominantly in short and medium term
securities. Moreover, the Fund has put in place a strong rigorous process to evaluate credit risk and monitor the same on a
continuous basis. The Fund will also emphasise collaterals/covenants where it believes it is required. If and when the
Mutual Funds are allowed to invest in credit derivatives, the Fund will also invest in such securities, in line with extent of the
regulations. The potential universe of the scheme for investment includes (but is not limited to) securities issued by NBFCs,
ABS, Corporate Debt, Financial Institutions and Banking Sector Bonds & Treasury Bills, Govt. Of India Securities, State
Government Bonds, Government Guaranteed Bonds, PSU Bonds, money market securities, Call Money, Commercial
Paper, Certificate of Deposit & Discounted trade Bills.
Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
Stock Selection Strategy : The investment emphasis of the scheme will be in identifying companies with a strong
competitive position in good businesses, and having quality managements. The investment strategy would emphasis
investment in instruments that generate consistently superior yields at low levels of risk.
Investment Securities
To achieve the scheme objective, the scheme will invest in a wide range of instruments including: Government of India
Securities:
Obligations of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) including bonds, debentures and certificates of deposit.
Obligations of domestic public and private sector banks, and development financial institutions including bonds,
debentures and certificates of deposit.
debentures, securitized debt and promissory notes, pass- through obligations, commercial paper and structured
obligations.
Call money, fixed deposits of domestic banks or corporations, and other money market instruments, as permitted by
SEBI.
Other domestic instruments, listed or unlisted, as may be offered in the domestic market and permitted by SEBI.
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Birla Sun Life Advantage Fund
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place. The risk
control process involves reducing risks through portfolio diversification.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Plus
The overall portfolio structuring would aim at controlling risk at a moderate level. Both very aggressive and very defensive
postures would be avoided. Stock-specific risk will be minimised by investing only in those companies that have been
thoroughly researched by BSLAMC's research team. Risk will also be managed through broad diversification of the
portfolio within the framework of the above mentioned investment objective and policies. Macroeconomic risk will be
addressed through focused and ongoing review of relevant business and economic environment. All efforts will be made to
protect the NAV of the scheme and the interest of the unit holders.
Liquidity will be a very important consideration for investment decisions, due to the potential of large redemptions inherent
in open ended schemes. As a result, a reasonable proportion of the scheme's investments will be made in relatively liquid
investments.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund
There are internal investment restrictions on individual stock exposure limits and there are sector exposure limits [only
applicable to general equity funds]. Also there are restrictions on level of exposure to IPOs, private placements and small
companies [defined as historical turnover of less than ` 50 crores p.a.]. In case of Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund, under normal
circumstances, the fund would be investing in at least 20 companies and at least six sectors with a maximum exposure of
25% to each sector. However, the AMC reserves the right to modify this strategy from time to time and the changes would
be informed to the unitholders in the next newsletter. While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a
large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life MNC Fund
The investment emphasis of the Scheme would be on identifying companies with sound corporate managements and
prospects of good future growth. A track record of superior performance and corporate governance will be added
considerations. Essentially, the focus would be on stocks driven by long term fundamentals. However, short-term
opportunities would also be seized, provided underlying values supports these opportunities.
Liquidity will be very important consideration for investment decisions, due to the potential of large redemptions inherent in
open-end schemes. As a result, a significant proportion of the Schemes equity investments will be made in relatively liquid
large capitalization stocks, including established blue-chips and emerging blue-chip stocks. In addition, as far as
supported by liquidity considerations, investments in small and medium capitalization growth stocks will also be
emphasized in expectation of higher returns. A portion of the funds will also be invested in IPOs and other primary market
offerings that meet our investment criteria.
Birla Sun Life India Opportunities Fund
In order to control the portfolio risk, the scheme would adhere to internal investment restrictions on sectoral exposure.
Considering the unique nature of the scheme, exposure to IT and IT related companies would be limited to a maximum of
50% of the net assets. All other sectors would not individually exceed 30% of net assets Limits. The AMC would adhere to
the 10% limit on exposure to individual stocks.
The AMC reserves the right to modify the internal restrictions from time to time and the changes would be informed to the
unitholders in the next newsletter.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the concentration risks, there can be no assurance that other forms of risks
would be completely eliminated from these measures.
Birla Sun Life Infrastructure Fund
Investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. The overall portfolio structuring would aim at controlling risks at a moderate level. Both very aggressive
and very defensive postures would be avoided. Stock specific risk will be minimised by investing only in those companies
that have been thoroughly evaluated by BSLAMCs investment team. Risk will also be managed through broad
diversification of portfolio within the framework of the abovementioned investment objectives. Macroeconomic risk will be
addressed through focus and ongoing review of relevant businesses and economic environment. Liquidity would be an
important consideration of investment decisions, due to potential of large redemptions inherent in an open ended scheme.
As a result, a reasonable portion of the portfolio will be invested in liquid counters.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives and hedging products from time to time, as would be available and permitted
by RBI, in an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla SUn Life India Gennext Fund
Investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. The overall portfolio structuring would aim at controlling risks at a moderate level. Both very aggressive
and very defensive postures would be avoided. Stock specific risk will be minimised by investing only in those companies
that have been thoroughly evaluated by BSLAMCs investment team. Risk will also be managed through broad
diversification of portfolio within the framework of the abovementioned investment objectives. Macroeconomic risk will be
addressed through focus and ongoing review of relevant businesses and economic environment. Liquidity would be an
important consideration of investment decisions, due to potential of large redemptions inherent in an open ended scheme.
As a result, a reasonable portion of the portfolio will be invested in liquid counters.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives and hedging products from time to time, as would be available and permitted
by RBI, in an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Index Fund
It is proposed to manage the risks by placing limit orders for basket trades and other trades, proactive follow-up with the
service providers for daily change in weights in the respective indices as well as closely monitor daily inflows and outflows
to and from the Fund.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Top 100 Fund
Investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. The overall portfolio structuring would aim at controlling risks at a moderate level. Both very aggressive
and very defensive postures would be avoided. Stock specific risk will be minimised by investing only in those companies
that have been thoroughly evaluated by BSLAMCs investment team. Risk will also be managed through broad
diversification of portfolio within the framework of the abovementioned investment objectives. Macroeconomic risk will be
addressed through focus and ongoing review of relevant businesses and economic environment. Liquidity would be an
important consideration of investment decisions, due to potential of large redemptions inherent in an open ended scheme.
As a result, a reasonable portion of the portfolio will be invested in liquid counters.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives and hedging products from time to time, as would be available and permitted
by RBI, in an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Equity Fund
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place. The risk
control process involves reducing risks through portfolio diversification.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund
Investments made by the Scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, the investment team of the AMC will
carry out rigorous in-depth analysis of the securities proposed to be invested in.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives products for the purpose of trading, hedging and portfolio balancing from
time to time, with an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Scheme may utilize services of independent research agency for making investment in foreign securities / Funds.
Birla Sun Life Buy India Fund
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place. The risk
control process involves reducing risks through portfolio diversification.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life New Millennium fund
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place. The risk
control process involves reducing risks through portfolio diversification The Investment Committe is an overseeing body
for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Tax Plan
"Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place. The risk
control process involves reducing risks through portfolio diversification.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Tax Relief 96
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place. The risk
control process involves reducing risks through portfolio diversification.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life International Equity Fund
Investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, the investment team of the AMC will
carry out rigorous in-depth analysis of the securities proposed to be invested in.
The Scheme under Plan B may also use various derivatives products for the purpose of hedging and portfolio balancing
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from time to time, with an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Special Situations Fund
Investments made by the Scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, the investment team of the AMC will
carry out rigorous in-depth analysis of the securities proposed to be invested in. The Scheme may also use various
derivatives products for the purpose of hedging and portfolio balancing from time to time, with an attempt to protect the
value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest. These measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a
large extent; there can be no assurance that these risks would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Commodity Equities Fund
Investments made by the Scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, the investment team of the AMC will
carry out rigorous in-depth analysis of the securities proposed to be invested in.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives products for the purpose of trading, hedging and portfolio balancing from
time to time, with an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Scheme may utilize services of independent research agency for making investment in foreign securities / Funds.
Birla Sun Life Enhanched Arbitrage Fund
"Investments made by the Scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, the investment team of the AMC will
carry out rigorous in-depth analysis of the securities proposed to be invested in.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives products for the purpose of trading, hedging and portfolio balancing from
time to time, with an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life India Reforms Fund
Investments made by the Scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, the investment team of the AMC will
carry out rigorous in-depth analysis of the securities proposed to be invested in.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives products for the purpose of trading, hedging and portfolio balancing from
time to time, with an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders' interest.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Pure Value Fund
Investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, rigorous in-depth credit evaluation of
the securities proposed to be invested in will be carried out by the investment team of the AMC.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives products for the purpose of hedging and portfolio balancing from time to
time, in an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest. While these measures are
expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks would be completely
eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Small & Midcap Fund
Investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, rigorous in-depth credit evaluation of
the securities proposed to be invested in will be carried out by the investment team of the AMC.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives products for the purpose of hedging and portfolio balancing from time to
time, in an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest. While these measures are
expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks would be completely
eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Long Term Advantage Fund
Investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. The overall portfolio structuring would aim at controlling risks at a moderate level. Both very aggressive
and very defensive postures would be avoided. Stock specific risk will be minimised by investing only in those companies
that have been thoroughly evaluated by BSLAMCs investment team. Risk will also be managed through broad
diversification of portfolio within the framework of the abovementioned investment objectives. Macroeconomic risk will be
addressed through focus and ongoing review of relevant businesses and economic environment. Liquidity would be an
important consideration of investment decisions, due to potential of large redemptions inherent in an open ended scheme.
As a result, a reasonable portion of the portfolio will be invested in liquid counters. The Scheme may also use various
derivatives and hedging products from time to time, as would be av lable and permitted by RBI, in an attempt to protect the
value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest. While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a
large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks would be completely eliminated.
Portfolio Turnover: The scheme has no explicit constraints either to maintain or limit the portfolio turnover. Portfolio
turnover will depend upon the circumstances prevalent at any time and would also depend on the extent of volatility in the
market and inflows/outflows in the scheme. The Fund Manager will however endeavour to maintain a low portfolio turnover
rate.
Birla Sun Life MIP
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sun Life AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sun Life AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life MIP II
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sun Life AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sun Life AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Monthly Income
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sun Life AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sun Life AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Income Plus
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Short Term Fund
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Gilt Plus
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes. Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the
Investment team. As part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future
prospects of the issuer, short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the
ratings of accredited agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for
credit exposure and the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Government Securities Fund
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes. Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the
Investment team. As part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future
prospects of the issuer, short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the
ratings of accredited agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for
credit exposure and the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
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RISK CONTROL
Birla Sun Life Dynamic Bond Fund
Investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, rigorous in-depth credit evaluation of
the securities proposed to be invested in will be carried out by the investment team of the AMC.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives and hedging products from time to time, as would be available and permitted
by RBI, in an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest.
It is proposed to manage the risks by placing limit orders for basket trades and other trades, proactive follow-up with the
service providers for daily change in weights in the respective indices as well as closely monitor daily inflows and outflows
to and from the Fund.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Short Term Opportunities Fund
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Savings Fund
The overall portfolio structuring would aim at controlling risk at a moderate level. Both very aggressive and very defensive
postures would be avoided. Fixed income security specific risk will also be managed through broad diversification of the
portfolio within the framework of the above mentioned investment objective and policies. Macroeconomic risk will be
addressed through focused and ongoing review of relevant business and economic environment. All efforts will be made to
protect the NAV of the scheme and the interest of the unit holders.
Investment in debentures and bonds (where the tenure exceeds 18 months) will usually be in instruments which have been
assigned at least investment grade ratings by leading credit rating companies such as The Credit Rating Information
Services of India Ltd. (CRISIL), Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) or Credit Analysis and Research
(CARE) or any other approved agency. When any existing fixed-income investment is downgraded, efforts will be made
towards quickly selling it off.
Investments in debt instruments shall have a relatively low risk, and those in money market instruments shall have even
lower risk profile.
Liquidity will be a very important consideration for investment decisions, due to the potential of large redemption inherent in
open ended schemes. As a result, a reasonable proportion of the schemes investments will be made in relatively liquid
investments.
BSLAMC may, from time to time, review and modify the Schemes investment strategy if such changes are considered to
be in the best interest of the unit holders and if market conditions so warrant. Investments in securities and instruments not
specifically mentioned earlier may also be made, provided they are permitted by SEBI.
Birla Sun Life Ultra Short Term Fund
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Floating Rate Fund
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Cash Manager
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Cash Plus
Since investing requires disciplined risk management; in order to protect the interest of investors, Birla Sunlife AMC would
incorporate adequate safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio. As a prudent measure, Birla Sunlife AMC has broad
internal investment norms and investments made by the scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of
the scheme and provisions of SEBI Regulations. Where required, Scheme specific guidelines are also in place.
Concentration risk is mitigated by defining issuer level limits.
The Investment Committe is an overseeing body for the performance and the risk indicators of the portfolios of the
respective Schemes.
Rigorous in depth credit evaluation of the issuers proposed to be invested, will be conducted by the Investment team. As
part of credit evaluation, a study on the operating environment, past track record as well as future prospects of the issuer,
short as well as long term financial health of the issuer. Birla Sunlife AMC will be guided by the ratings of accredited
agencies such as CRISIL, CARE, ICRA etc and the internal credit policy which defines the norms for credit exposure and
the approval authorisation matrix.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Birla Sun Life Medium Term Plan
Investments made by the Scheme would be in accordance with the investment objectives of the scheme and provisions of
SEBI Regulations. Since investing requires disciplined risk management, the AMC would incorporate adequate
safeguards for controlling risks in the portfolio construction process. The risk control process involves reducing risks
through portfolio diversification, taking care however not to dilute returns in the process. The AMC believes that this
diversification would help achieve the desired level of consistency in returns. The AMC aims to identify securities, which
offer superior levels of yield at lower levels of risks. With the aim of controlling risks, the investment team of the AMC will
carry out rigorous in-depth analysis of the securities proposed to be invested in.
The Scheme may also use various derivatives products for the purpose of trading, hedging and portfolio balancing from
time to time, with an attempt to protect the value of the portfolio and enhance Unitholders interest.
While these measures are expected to mitigate the above risks to a large extent, there can be no assurance that these risks
would be completely eliminated.
Scheme may utilize services of independent research agency for making investment in foreign securities / Funds.
Mitigation Measures
The trade execution prices may be different from Closing NAV of underlying scheme (BSL Gold
ETF).
The execution price of BSL Gold ETF will be a factor of demand/supply on the stock exchange. The difference tends to average out over a
longer time horizon and that will moderate tracking error
The AMC appoints leaders in bullion business as Authorized Participants/Market Makers to enhance liquidity on the stock exchange and
reduce the impact cost and that will help the fund to minimize tracking error
Funds flows in Birla Sun Life Gold Fund of value lesser than Creation lot size of underlying
scheme.
For small amounts of inflows/outflows which are less than the creation size of BSL Gold ETF, the Birla Sun Life Gold Fund will buy/sell units of
underlying scheme directly on the stock exchange without waiting for additional subscription / redemption to minimize tracking error.
The AMC makes arrangements with leading bullion banks/dealers to make gold bars available for creation of underlying scheme (BSL Gold
ETF) and that in turn will help minimize tracking error.
The inputs regarding cash flows by various modes of acceptance will be estimated on a daily basis by the fund. The subscription/redemption
request will also be reported and used as a basis for planning investments in BSL Gold ETF. The deployment will be carefully planned on the
basis of the mode of acceptance of instrument to moderate tracking error.
The Fund will keep offsetting the expenses/interest against the net inflows/outflows and keep investing/redeeming the balance amount from
BSL Gold ETF to minimize the tracking error in best interest of investors.
Transaction cost (including taxes and insurance premium) and recurring expenses
The Fund seeks to keep it to the minimal to reduce the impact of the tracking error.
These deals are done at best possible prices available at the time of investments. Distortions, if any would automatically get corrected over
periods of time.
The potential for trades to fail, which may result in the Scheme not having acquired gold at a price
necessary to track the benchmark price.
Units procured through exchanges have an auction process inbuilt into them, and hence the aforesaid risk is automatically mitigated. Even
for lot size purchases, the fund deals with multiple reputed banks/authorized participants where the probability of default in trades is remote.
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Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Belgium
Brunei
Bulgaria
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9
10
11
12
13
14
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Canada
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Denmark
Finland
France
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21
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Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
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23
24
25
26
27
28
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Japan
Luxembourg
Mauritius
Moldova
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
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30
31
32
33
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35
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Oman
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Seychelles
Singapore
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37
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39
40
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South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turkey
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UAE
UK
USA
NRIs need to submit a proof of residence duly certified in original by local authority in the country of residence at the time of submission of an Application Form. In case the proof is in any language other than English the same must be
translated to English and certified by Government Authority in country of residence or by the Indian Embassy. All claims shall be settled in INR only and the then prevailing tax rates if any will be applied.
3. INVESTMENT AMOUNT IN BSL LIFE STAGE PLAN
Minimum: ` 1,000 per month
4. MODE OF PAYMENT:
Payment for BSL Life Stage Plan can be through Direct Debit only.
5. MATURITY UNDER BSL LIFE STAGE PLAN:
The investors have an option to choose the maturity year from the following: 2020, 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040
on which the total amount will be available for the investor to be redeemed.
The amount will be available for redemption on the first day of the financial year (1st of April) in the maturity
year.
E.g. the 2025 plan will mature on 1st April 2025
6. TENURE OF BSL LIFE STAGE PLAN
The Monthly SIP would continue until 3 yrs (36 months) before maturity date.
Thus, the tenure of the plan shall be; Maturity year of the Plan (Less) Current year (Less) 3 years (as the
scheme entails a 3 yr lock in)
E.g. for a maturity date of 1st April 2025, the monthly SIP would continue until March 2022.
7. DISCONTINUATION OF BSL LIFE STAGE PLAN
Investor intimates the AMC to discontinue SIP under BSL Life Stage Plan, or
Investor defaults SIP installments under BSL Life Stage Plan for two consecutive months during the
tenure of BSL Life Stage Plan, or
Investor defaults SIP installments under BSL Life Stage Plan for four separate occasions (months) during
the tenure of the BSL Life Stage Plan
There shall be no provision to revive the BSL Life Stage Plan, once discontinued
8. LOAD STRUCTURE
Load Structure under BSL Life Stage Plan would be For investors eligible for Life Insurance cover.
Entry Load: Nil
Exit Load: Nil.
For investors not eligible for Life Insurance cover.
Entry Load: Nil
Exit Load: Nil.
In terms of SEBI circular no. SEBI/IMD/CIR No.4/ 168230/09 dated June 30, 2009, no entry load will be
charged by the Scheme to the investor effective August 1, 2009. Upfront commission shall be paid
directly by the investor to the AMFI registered Distributors based on the investors assessment of
various factors including the service rendered by the distributor.
9. GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
If investment in the BSL Life Stage Plan facility continues, the increasing insurance cover would be as
follows
Year 1
:
10 times the Monthly SIP installment
Year 2
:
50 times the Monthly SIP installment
Year 3 onwards
:
100 times the Monthly SIP installment
All the above mentioned limits are subject to maximum cover of ` 20 Lakhs per investor for all monthly SIP
installments under BSL Life Stage Plan.
If installment under BSL Life Stage Plan discontinues, the insurance cover would be as follows:
Monthly SIP discontinues before 3 years: Insurance cover stops immediately
Monthly SIP discontinues after 3 years: Insurance cover equivalent to the value of units allotted under the
BSL Life Stage Plan, at the start of the each policy year, subject to a maximum of 100 times the monthly
installment, provided there are no full or partial withdrawal of SIP fund units before completion of SIP
tenure. Otherwise, cover ceases immediately.
Investors are requested to contact any of our Investor Service Centres listed herein or go to our website www.birlasunlife.com for separate application forms, for availing Birla Sun Life Life Stage Plan.
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THE REGISTRAR
AMC has appointed Computer Age Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (CAMS) located at New No.10, Old No.178, M.G.R.Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600034 to act as Registrar and Transfer Agents (The Registrar) to the Schemes. The
Registrar is registered with SEBI under registration number INR 000002813.
For further details on our Fund, please contact our customer service centres at details given below
The Financial Solution(s) stated above is ONLY for highlighting the many advantages perceived from investments in Mutual Funds but does not in
any manner, indicate or imply, either the quality of any particular Scheme or guarantee any specific performance/returns.
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.