SEBI Proposal: Social Impact Funds Minimum Cut to ₹1,000
Why in the news
The market regulator SEBI has floated a plan to sharply lower the entry ticket for individuals in Social Impact Funds, so that ordinary investors can take part.
Key facts
- Proposed floor for individuals: ₹1,000; existing floor: ₹2 lakh.
- Objective: encourage retail participation and enlarge the investor base for social-sector securities.
- The move is part of SEBI’s consultation framework on social finance access.
About Social Impact Funds (SIFs)
- They sit under the Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) umbrella.
- They direct capital to non-profit organisations, social enterprises and projects with measurable social outcomes.
- Typical focus areas: education, healthcare, livelihoods, financial inclusion, and climate- and sustainability-linked social projects.
Exam angle
- Regulator: SEBI.
- Fund category: SIFs fall under AIFs.
- Numbers: ₹2 lakh down to ₹1,000.