The proposed framework by the SEBI on an accreditation-based framework for AIFs reflects its broader vision to depart from a ‘minimum commitment’ threshold to ‘only accreditation’ status as a standard for risk assessment of an investor.

SEBI’s proposals for LVFs aim to unveil more capital and relax compliance requirements which are in line with global fund regimes.

The consultation paper shifts the regulations from a rigid uniformity towards proportional oversight.

Legal teams and corporate secretaries should therefore start reviewing RPT policies now, for instance, updating internal RPT registers, arm’s-length procedures, and disclosure checklists to reflect the new regime.

While the Consultation Paper is a progressive step towards enhancing operational flexibility for AMCs, the proposed framework requires stronger safeguards to prevent regulatory arbitrage and protect retail investors.

The SEBI-recommended CIV framework is a positive measure towards simplifying the co-investment regime by eradicating duplicative compliance requirements and allowing quicker execution. Nevertheless, its limited scope, restricting participation to existing AIF investors and accredited investors, may counteract the universal objective of democratizing access to private equity opportunities.

SEBI’s 2025 consultation paper mark a progressive step toward enhancing the ease of doing business, operational clarity, transparency and investor inclusiveness in the REIT and InvIT frameworks.

This piece explores whether SEBI’s recent reforms are enough to rebuild trust and drive sustainable growth in the SME-IPO space.

As SEBI opens the gates of algorithmic trading to retail investors, this blog critically examines the circular.

This article explores the implications of the new regulatory measures on the derivatives market.

This article analyses the proposed Regulation 30A and identifies the potential challenges that it is susceptible to.

This article delves into the existing framework surrounding the trading of bonuses along with the changes proposed by SEBI.

Currently, SEBI is taking a cautious approach to crowdfunding, prioritizing investor safety.

The lower face value will enable the issuer company to get the necessary funding by exposing them to a larger market.

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This post offers an outline of the SEBI’s proposal on introducing T+0 and instant settlement cycle.

The consultation paper is a step in the right direction as to the establishment of APMI and digital onboarding of clients.

To bolster oversight, SEBI should refine proposals through precise guidelines shaped in further consultation with industry experts and RBI.

This article aims to evaluate the potential benefits and drawbacks of the proposed doing away of the liquidation scheme.

Changes basis American experience might be undesirable without going into the root cause of the unpopularity of TPs.

The author examines the consultation paper on review of voluntary delisting norms under SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations 2021.

The near future will reveal whether the market rumours amendment would create a well-structured and sustainable market framework.

Some fine-tuning and clarity on aspects such as scope of amendments’ applicability would be a step towards augmenting the growth of AIFs.

The article is an attempt to delve into the concept of material non-public information.