Mumbai, 20^th February 2025: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife) has launched its new index-based fund, the PNB MetLife Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund (Fund), a new addition to its Unit-Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) offerings.

The fund is designed to help policyholders capitalize on market momentum by tracking the performance of the top 50 high-momentum stocks within the Nifty 500 Index, offering them a means to achieve their long-term financial goals and life cover.

The new fund will be available at an initial unit price of ₹10 per unit during the subscription period from February 15 to February 28, 2025. This fund is Available under PNB MetLife’s ULIP plans, including Smart Platinum Plus (UIN: 117L125V05), TULIP (UIN: 117L136V02), Goal Ensuring Multiplier (UIN: 117L133V05), and Mera Wealth Plan (UIN: 117L098V07). For policies issued after February 28, the prevailing NAV on the day of issuance will be applicable.

The fund provides an opportunity for policyholders to gain market-linked returns from the companies that have demonstrated strong price performance over the 6- and 12-month period. It offers exposure across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments. Stocks are selected based on momentum-driven criteria and rebalances semi-annually to reflect evolving market trends.

Sanjay Kumar, Chief Investment Officer, PNB MetLife, stated “The PNB MetLife Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund is tailored for customers seeking a structured approach to market trends. By focusing on stocks with sustained momentum, this fund enables long-term wealth creation through a disciplined and transparent investment strategy.”

The fund aims to capitalize on the growing interest in passive strategies, which dynamically adjust based on market movements, helping policyholders navigate cyclical shifts in the market. As of December 2024, the benchmark index comprised of ~35% Large Cap, ~50% Mid Cap, and ~15% Small Cap stocks, ensuring a well-diversified portfolio for long-term wealth creation.

This initiative builds on PNB MetLife’s track record of delivering high-performing market-linked returns with life Insurance solutions. PNB MetLife funds have generated industry-leading returns across categories.

About PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited:

PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife) is one of the leading life insurance companies in India that combines the financial strength of MetLife, Inc. with the credibility of PNB, one of the India's oldest nationalized banks. PNB MetLife’s positioning, Milkar Life Aage Badhaein, is demonstrated through its customer-centric innovations and employee empowerment practices.

With a strong presence in 155 branches and access to customers in over 19,000 locations (as of November 30, 2024) through bank partnerships, PNB MetLife offers a comprehensive product portfolio covering Child Education, Family Protection, Long-Term Saving and Retirement. The Company has a wide range of protection and retirement products available through its sales channel of over 28,000 financial advisors and multiple bank partners and caters to over 521 group relationships in India.

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