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Mutual Fund Lite: A New Chapter in India’s Mutual Fund Regulation

Introduced to simplify and streamline the launch and management of passively managed mutual fund schemes, the Mutual Fund Lite (MF Lite) framework launched in 2024-25, adopted a proportionate regulatory approach aligned with the lower-risk nature of passive funds. This initiative aimed to make passive investing more accessible and cost-effective for both investors and asset management companies (AMCs).

Evolution of Rights Issue Framework

SEBI has progressively transformed the rights issue framework to make it a faster, simpler and more investor-friendly mode of capital raising while preserving the pre-emptive rights of existing shareholders. The reforms culminated in the 2025 amendments, which reduced the rights issue timeline to just 23 working days, introduced greater operational flexibility and strengthened transparency and investor protection.