Circular No. HO/19/34/11(9)2025-AFD-POD1/I/2286/2026; Dated: 09.01.2026
1. Introduction
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has simplified the regulatory requirements governing the grant of accreditation to Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) investors.
2. Regulatory Background
The revised norms have been issued vide Circular No. HO/19/34/11(9)2025-AFD-POD1/I/2286/2026 dated 09 January 2026, easing procedural requirements for accredited investor participation in AIF schemes.
3. Early Execution of Contribution Agreements
Under the updated framework, AIF investment managers are permitted to finalise and execute contribution agreements with investors even before formal accreditation certificates are issued by recognised accreditation agencies.
4. Conditions on Corpus and Fund Acceptance
While early execution is allowed, investor commitments will not be counted towards the scheme’s corpus until accreditation is obtained. Further, funds can be accepted only after issuance of the accreditation certificate, ensuring regulatory safeguards remain intact.
5. Conclusion
The simplified accreditation framework strikes a balance between ease of doing business for AIFs and investor protection, facilitating smoother onboarding of accredited investors without diluting compliance standards.
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