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SEBI Updates AIF Rules for Accredited Investors

October 18, 2026

SEBI revises AIF Regulations to introduce securities market exposure criteria for accredited investors and strengthens dispute resolution mechanisms.

SEBI Updates AIF Rules for Accredited Investors

SEBI has notified the AIF (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026, amending the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012. The key change introduces new eligibility criteria for accredited investors, requiring minimum exposure to securities market instruments as a condition for qualification.

The amendment also revises dispute resolution procedures, mandating the use of arbitration or mediation for investor grievances and setting timelines for redressal. These changes aim to ensure that accredited investors have adequate market experience and that AIFs maintain robust governance standards.

Alternative Investment Funds, particularly Category I and II, are expected to see tighter investor due diligence processes. The move reinforces SEBI’s focus on protecting sophisticated investors while promoting market integrity.

Citations

  • SEBI (AIF) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026
Practice Areas:corporatecapital_marketsarbitration

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