SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Accredited Investor Framework

Last updated: 14 August 2026

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is proposing significant changes to the Accredited Investor (AI) framework. These proposals, based on stakeholder feedback, include introducing securities market assets as an additional eligibility criterion, potentially expanding the AI pool considerably. SEBI also aims to simplify the onboarding process and extend the scope of deemed Accredited Investors to all persons resident outside India, allowing for easier investment in AIFs.

SEBI seeks public comments on the Consultation Paper on Review of the Accredited Investor Framework Today, SEBI has issued a consultation paper for a comprehensive review of the existing AI framework based on the suggestions received from various stakeholders and the recommendations of SEBI's Alternative Investment Policy Advisory Committee (AIPAC). SEBI proposes to introduce securities market assets (with eligibility threshold is INR 5 crore for individuals and INR 20 crore for body c

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SEBI is proposing a comprehensive review, including introducing securities market assets as an additional eligibility criterion, simplifying the onboarding process, and expanding the scope of deemed Accredited Investors to cover all Persons Resident Outside India.

The proposed eligibility threshold for securities market assets is INR 5 crore for individuals and INR 20 crore for body corporates.

The introduction of securities market assets as an eligibility criterion alone has the potential to expand the pool of eligible Accredited Investors to around 4 lakh, compared to the current base of approximately 1 lakh.

SEBI proposes simplifying onboarding through manager-led accreditation, which will be valid at a group level, in addition to the existing Accreditation Agency route.

Public comments are invited on the consultation paper regarding the review of the Accredited Investor Framework.

The last date to submit comments is September 03, 2026.

Notification No : 45/2026
Source : https://www.sebi.gov.in/media-and-notifications/press-releases/aug-2026/sebi-seeks-public-comments-on-the-consultation-paper-on-review-of-the-accredited-investor-framework_103611.html

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