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The Expansion Of AIF Universe In India

Sophisticated investors investing in India are no longer required to settle for the fund. Increasingly, they want the deal, i.e., the specific, high-conviction opportunity sitting inside the fund’s portfolio.

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Acuity Law

SEBI Amends Alternative Investment Funds Regulations, 2012

SEBI, by notification dated 16.04.2026 , has notified the SEBI (Alternative Investment Fund) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (“AIF Amendment Regulations”) amending the SEBI (Alternate Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (“AIF Regulations”).

Sagus Legal

Foreign Investment In Insurance Sector: Key Takeaways From The 2026 Amendment

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Finance had, in February 2026, issued Press Note 1 (2026 Series) (“Press Note 1”) which proposed increasing the foreign investment cap...

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BTG Advaya

Fast-Track Mechanism For Processing Of Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) Of AIFs Filed With SEBI

SEBI has streamlined its review process for Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs) by introducing standardized templates and mandatory filing through registered merchant bankers. The regulatory changes aim to address significant time delays that have historically impacted fund and scheme launches, affecting capital deployment timelines for Alternative Investment Funds.

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

Secondaries & Continuation Funds

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Acuity Law

Green Channel For AIFs – SEBI Introduces Fast-Track PPM Regime

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Khaitan & Co LLP

IFSCA Tightens Fund Management Regime In GIFT City: Accountability, Certification And Governance

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Strengthening REIT Governance In India: An Analysis Of SEBI’s 2023 Regulatory Reforms

India Commercial

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

AMC-Managed AIFs And The Broad-Based Fund Test: SEBI Clarifies The Mutual Fund Regulatory Perimeter

CP

Corporate Professionals

Procedure And Clarification On Filing Of Scheme Application Under Third-Party Fund Management Arrangement

AP

AZB & Partners

GIFT City Newsletter | April 2026

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Dentons Link Legal

An Overview Of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

AP

AZB & Partners

SEBI Clarifies AIF's Managed By AMC's Are To Be Broad Based Under The Mutual Fund Regulations

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Proposed Section 57A And The AIF Structuring Shift: Does The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Reopen The Trust Versus LLP Debate?

India Commercial

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Corporate Professionals

Earning Capacity As A Bar To Maintenance: The Allahabad High Court’s Ruling In Dr. Garima Dubey v. Dr. Saurabh Anand Dubey

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IndiaLaw LLP

JSA Mint Leadership Dialogue – Season 2

India International

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JSA

How Smart Business Foundations Support Sustainable Growth?

India Commercial

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

ANI v. OpenAI: Where Will The Court Draw The Line?

India Technology

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DSK Legal

RERA Cracks Down On Pre-Launch Ads | ₹1 Lakh Penalty On Alphabet Infra | RERA Bihar Order Explained (Video)

India Real Estate

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IndiaLaw LLP

The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Providing Impetus To LLP As ‘Alternative’ Choice For Establishing AIFs

The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Bill), introduced on 23 March 2026, inter alia proposes amendments to the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (LLP Act), paving the way for easier establishment of alternative investment funds (AIFs) as limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

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Khaitan & Co LLP

SEBI Reforms 2026: Enhancing Ease Of Doing Business For REITs And InvITs

On 23 March 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) convened its 213th board meeting in Mumbai (Meeting), announcing a series of key reforms aimed at addressing longstanding challenges faced by the Indian hybrid securities market. Among the outcomes, SEBI approved amendments to the SEBI (Infrastructure Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 (InvITs Regulations) and the SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014 (REITs Regulations), targeting practical and operational issues faced b

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Banking & Finance Digest April 06, 2026

We are delighted to share this week's AKP Banking & Finance Weekly Digest. Please feel free to write to us with your feedback at info@akandpartners.in.

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AK & Partners

Salt Experience & Management Private Limited vs. Commissioner Of Customs (NS-V), New Delhi [Writ Petition No. 51745 Of 2025] Dated 21.01.2026

The Petitioner is engaged as a third-party service provider to M/s Hero MotoCorp Ltd for arranging travel...

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

Banking & Finance Digest March 30, 2026

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AK & Partners

Changes To The "Fit And Proper Person" Criteria

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Khaitan & Co LLP

RBI’s Draft Revised Credit Derivatives Directions 2026: TRS, Credit Indices And New Risk Management Expectations

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Legitpro Law

RBI’s Lending Framework For REITs And InvITs: Draft Credit Facility Amendments And Ease Of Doing Business Measures For Banks

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Legitpro Law

From Brick To Byte: Decoding The Legal Architecture Of REITs In India

India Real Estate

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

SEBI Revises Reporting Framework For Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Sagus Legal

Fund Formation In India: A Comprehensive Legal Guide

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Accredited Investors & AIFs In India: A Shift Towards Sophisticated Capital And Regulatory Flexibility

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Legitpro Law

SEBI Introduces Voluntary Debit Freeze Facility To Mutual Fund Folio

Sagus Legal

SEBI Issues Fresh Guidelines For Registered Custodians

Sagus Legal

Fund Formation In India: A Comprehensive Legal Guide

Whether you are a domestic promoter, a foreign sponsor, a family office, or a global asset manager seeking to tap India’s growth story, understanding the fund formation architecture is essential to structuring a compliant, tax-efficient, and commercially robust vehicle.

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Accredited Investors & AIFs In India: A Shift Towards Sophisticated Capital And Regulatory Flexibility

India’s alternative investment ecosystem has undergone a structural shift with the introduction of the accredited investor (“AI”) framework under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (“AIF Regulations”).

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Legitpro Law

SEBI Introduces Voluntary Debit Freeze Facility To Mutual Fund Folio

SEBI by way of circular dated 06.03.20261 (“MF Circular”), has introduced a voluntary lock in / debit freeze facility for Mutual Fund (“MF”) folios.

Sagus Legal

SEBI Issues Fresh Guidelines For Registered Custodians

SEBI by way of circular dated 04.03.2026 (“Custodian Circular”), has issued updated guidelines for registered Custodians, following the amendment to the SEBI (Custodian) Regulations, 1996 (“Custodian Regulations”) issued by notification dated 18.09.2025.

Sagus Legal

Variable Capital Company: An Overview

Worldwide Commercial

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Mandatory SEBI Disclosures On Social Media: New EoDI Rules For Regulated Entities And Their Agents

SEBI has issued a new circular that significantly tightens social media disclosure norms for all SEBI-regulated entities and their agents when they communicate securities market–related content on social media platforms.

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IndiaLaw LLP

Updated ECB Framework - Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing And Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026

The Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (the "ECB Regulations") introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (the "RBI") effective from February 16, 2026

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Majmudar & Partners

Towards A New Era: RBI's Transformative Amendments To India's External Commercial Borrowings Landscape

On the heels of the review initiated by the RBI of the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 (Erstwhile Regulations) in October 2025 and after taking into account the feedback received from industry participants and other stakeholders, …

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Decoding GIFT City's Boom: The Rise Of Asia's New Investment Hub

Our article for the India chapter of International Asset Management & Investment Funds Review 2026/27 has been published...

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AZB & Partners

Relaxations Introduced For Fund Management Entities In IFSC

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

Clarifications On Provisions With Respect To Investments In AIFs By Insurers

India Insurance

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AZB & Partners

JIO-Blackrock Joint Venture: Reshaping Investment Landscape

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Acuity Law

GIFT City Updates (January 2026)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Venture Capital In India's Innovation Economy: Regulatory Architecture, Government Catalysts, And Comparative Legal Models

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IndiaLaw LLP

Flexibility In AIF Regulation: SEBI’s New Proposal For Streamlined Exit Processes

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Stewardship Code For Fund Managers And Funds Operating In GIFT City

AP

AZB & Partners

Key Changes In The AIF Landscape In 2025

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Acuity Law

RBI (Non-Operative Financial Companies) (Amendment) Directions, 2025

AP

AZB & Partners

Modalities For Migration To Schemes Of AI-Only Funds And Relaxations To LVFs Under AIF Regulations

AP

AZB & Partners

SEBI Circular On Certification Requirement For Compliance Officers Of Managers Of AIFs

AP

AZB & Partners

SEBI Notifications On Reclassification Of REITs As Equity Related Instruments

AP

AZB & Partners

Certain Amendments To AIF Regulations

AP

AZB & Partners

SEBI Simplifies The Requirements For Grant Of Accreditation To Investors

Sagus Legal

SEBI Has Amended The SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012

Sagus Legal

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Episode 5: Real Estate & Urban Reimagination | Transforming India (Season 2) (Video)

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JSA

Investor Alert: SEBI Opens Doors To Scalable Co-Investments In AIFs (Podcast)

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AK & Partners

A Distinct Approach To Capital Investment: Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) (Video)

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Corporate Professionals

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs): Unlocking Strategic Wealth Creation (Video)

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Corporate Professionals

EMPEA Fundraising Masterclass - Part 1 (Nov 30, 2015) (Video Content)

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Nishith Desai Associates

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