Economy, Banking and Finance · 24 June 2026

Zerodha Fund House launches two target-date Life Cycle funds with NFO closing on July 7

Exam-focused facts from the 24 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Zerodha Fund House became the first asset management company in India to introduce target-date maturity funds.
  • The fund house launched two schemes: Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2036 and Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2041.
  • The new fund offer (NFO) for both schemes is open for subscription and will close on July 7.
  • Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2036 has a 10-year maturity horizon and is benchmarked against a composite index of 50% Nifty 200 TRI, 5% gold, 5% silver, and 40% CRISIL 10-Year Gilt Index.
  • The funds are classified as equity for taxation purposes with a minimum investment amount of Rs 100 and no lock-in period.