Rule · SEBI · 11 Apr 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued this circular to mandate standardized formats for Mutual Funds applying to establish Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) and for their Investment Strategy Information Documents (ISID). The document prescribes specific application structures in Annexure I, detailing eligibility criteria such as Asset Under Management thresholds and key personnel requirements, while Annexure II defines the mandatory disclosure layout for the ISID. These requirements aim to ensure uniformity in application processing and provide investors with clear, consistent information regarding the risks and characteristics of SIF offerings.
CIRCULAR
SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-RAC/P/CIR/2025/54 April 11, 2025 To, All Mutual Funds All Asset Management Companies (AMCs) All Trustee Companies/ Board of Trustees of Mutual Funds All Registrar and Share Transfer Agents (RTAs) All Recognized Stock Exchanges All Recognized Clearing Corporations All Depositories Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) Madam/ Sir, Subject: Specialized Investment Funds (‘SIF’) – Application and Investment Strategy Information Document (ISID) formats
As stipulated in Regulation 49Y(1) of the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations 1996 (‘MF
Regulations’) for launching of investment strategies, Mutual Funds are required to launch Investment Strategies in accordance with the procedure applicable to the schemes of the Mutual Funds, as laid down in Regulation 28 of the MF Regulations.
SEBI vide Circulars dated February 27, 2025 (‘SIF Circular’) and April 09, 2025
specified the Regulatory Framework for Specialized Investment Funds, which, interalia, provides the eligibility criteria for a registered Mutual Fund to establish Specialized Investment Fund, including disclosures in Investment Strategy Information Document (‘ISID’).
Pursuant to the above and to ensure uniformity and efficient processing of
applications, it has been decided that registered Mutual Funds intending to establish Specialized Investment Funds are required to submit their applications as per the format provided at Annexure I to this Circular.
In terms of Clause 11 of Annexure A of the SIF Circular, the format of ISID is provided
at Annexure II to this Circular.
This Circular shall come into force with effect from the date of this Circular.
This Circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11(1) of the
Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 read with Chapter VI-C of the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations 1996 to protect the interest of investors in securities and to promote the development of, and to regulate the securities market.
This Circular is available at www.sebi.gov.in under the link “Legal ->Circulars”.
Yours faithfully,
Anupma Chadha
General Manager
Investment Management Department
+91-22-264491319 anupmac@sebi.gov.in
ANNEXURE I
Format of application by mutual funds for grant of approval to establish Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) Instruction for filling up form: - 1 Applicants must submit a completed application form together with supporting documents to the Board. 2 This application form should be filled in accordance with the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 and circulars issued thereunder. 3 An incomplete application shall be liable to be rejected. 4 All entries by AMCs must be typed and legible. 5 In case any further details are required to be submitted, the same shall be given on separate sheets attached to the application form. 6 The application must be signed by the competent person having authority to do so and all signatures must be in original.
(‘AMC’) under section 11,
11B, and/or Section 24 of the SEBI Act, 1992 during the last 3 years.
5. Details of Chief
Investment Officer (CIO) proposed to be appointed for SIF in case applicant opts Route 2 Average AUM managed by the CIO Name of CIO:
Qualification:
Experience in fund management (brief): Details need to be mentioned in bio data to be submitted in the prescribed format. Please mention the value of assets managed by CIO on behalf of clients in India/ abroad, provided the said assets are regulated by a financial regulator and/or such assets are located in a country that is a member of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and a country that is a signatory to International Organization of Securities Commission's (IOSCO) Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMOU).
6. Details of additional fund
manager to be appointed for SIF in case applicant opts Route 2 Average AUM managed by the additional fund manager Name of Fund Manager:
Qualification:
Experience in fund management (brief): Details need to be mentioned in bio data to be submitted in the prescribed format. Please mention the value of assets managed by fund manager on behalf of clients in India/ abroad, provided the said assets are regulated by a financial regulator and/or such assets are located in a country that is a member of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and a country that is a signatory to
International Organization of Securities
Commission's (IOSCO) Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMOU).
Appendix:
Appendix 1
Rationale for compliance with the eligibility requirements …….. (name of the mutual fund) meets the requirements of the eligibility criteria stipulated in Route 1 (Sound Track Record)/ Route 2 (Alternate Route) for grant of approval to establish Specialized Investment Fund (SIF), in accordance with SEBI Circular SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD PoD1/P/CIR/2025/26 dated February 27, 2025 as mentioned below:
[ Route 1- Sound Track Record]
Regulatory Reference to
SEBI Circular
SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD
PoD1/P/CIR/2025/26 dated February 27, 2025
Justification on how the Mutual Fund complies with the requirement Supporting Documents (reference can be given to the list of enclosures:
Appendix 2)
Para 1.1.1.1 (i)-
Mutual Fund has been in operation for a minimum period of 3 years and has an average asset under management (‘AUM’) of not less than INR 10,000 crores, in immediately preceding 3 years Copy of certificate of registration as mutual fund Certificate from Scheme Statutory Auditor on the average Assets Under Management over the preceding 3 financial years Para 1.1.1.1 (ii)- No action has been initiated or taken against the sponsor/asset management company Undertaking from the Trustee Company of Mutual Fund
(‘AMC’) under section 11,
11B, and/or Section 24 of the SEBI Act, 1992 during the last 3 years. [Route 2: Alternate Route] Para 1.1.1.2 (i) (a) A Chief Investment Officer (‘CIO’) for the SIF with an experience of fund management of at least 10 years and has managed an average AUM of not less than INR 5,000 crores Bio data of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) in the prescribed format Undertaking from the AMC on average AUM managed by CIO Self-certified undertaking from the CIO on the average AUM managed Para 1.1.1.2 (i) (b) An additional Fund Manager for the SIF with experience of fund management of at least 3 years and has managed an average AUM of not less than INR 500 crores Bio data of Fund Manager in the prescribed format Undertaking from the AMC on average AUM managed by Fund Manager Self-certified undertaking from the Fund Manager on the average AUM managed Para 1.1.1.2 (ii) No action has been initiated or taken against the sponsor/AMC under section 11, 11B, and/or Section 24 of Undertaking from the Trustee Company of Mutual Fund
the SEBI Act, 1992 during the last 3 years
Appendix 2:
List of documents to be enclosed
Name of Document Particulars
Annexure xx Copy of certificate of registration as mutual fund Route 1: Sound Track record Annexure xx Certificate from Scheme Statutory Auditor on the average Assets Under Management over the preceding 3 financial years Annexure xx Undertaking from the Trustee Company of Mutual Fund regarding action initiated/ taken against the sponsor/asset management company (‘AMC’) under section 11, 11B, and/or Section 24 of the SEBI Act, 1992 during the last 3 years. Route 2: Alternate Route Annexure xx Bio data of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) in the format prescribed for ‘Bio data of Key Personnel’ in SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds dated June 27, 2024 along with identity proof. Annexure xx Undertaking from the AMC that the CIO appointed for SIF has managed an average AUM of not less than INR 5,000 crores. Annexure xx Self-certified undertaking from the CIO that he/she has managed an average AUM of not less than INR 5,000 crores. Annexure xx Self-certified fit and proper person declaration by the CIO as per Schedule II of the SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008.
Annexure xx Bio data of additional fund manager of SIF in the format prescribed for ‘Bio data of Key Personnel’ in SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds dated June 27, 2024 along with identity proof Annexure xx Undertaking from the AMC that the Fund manager appointed for SIF has managed an average AUM of not less than INR 500 crores. Annexure xx Self-certified undertaking from the Fund manager appointed for SIF that he/she has managed an average AUM of not less than INR 500 crores. Annexure xx Self-certified fit and proper person declaration by the fund manager as per Schedule II of the SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008. Annexure xx Undertaking from the Trustee Company of Mutual Fund regarding action initiated/ taken against the sponsor/asset management company (‘AMC’) under section 11, 11B, and/or Section 24 of the SEBI Act, 1992 during the last 3 years. Annexure xx Undertaking from AMC that it shall maintain a separate website/ dedicated webpage exclusively for SIF and that there would be clear differentiation between the SIF’s offerings and the regular Mutual Fund Offerings Annexure xx Organizational structure of SIF indicating details of resources being shared
ANNEXURE II
1. STANDARD OFFER DOCUMENTS
A. INVESTMENT STRATEGY INFORMATION DOCUMENT (ISID) Front Cover Page INVESTMENT STRATEGY INFORMATION DOCUMENT
SECTION 1
Offer of units of Rs… each for cash during the New Fund Offer and Continuous offer for Units at NAV based prices N A M E O F T H E I N V E S T M E N T S T R A T E G Y ( T y p e o f I n v e s t m e n t S t r a t e g y )
1. Name and type of the Investment strategy to be aligned with SEBI
Circular on Regulatory framework for Specialised Investment Funds (SIF).
2. In accordance with SEBI Circulars on Potential Risk Class (PRC) Matrix
for debt schemes, type of investment strategy to include PRC description and table. As per SEBI Circulars on Potential Risk Class (PRC) Matrix for debt schemes, the PRC matrix along with the mark for the cell in which the scheme resides shall be disclosed on front page of ISID.
3. Product Labelling and Risk- band of the Investment Strategy and
Benchmark should be disclosed
4. In case the investment strategy is listed/proposed to be listed (close
ended / interval investment strategies etc.), the Scrip Code issued by the stock exchange after listing to be mentioned below the name of the investment strategy. This product is suitable for investors who are seeking Risk-band* Benchmark Riskband (as applicable) Risk band Level 1 .. .. .. Risk band Level 5 Risk band Level 1 .. .. .. Risk band Level 5 *The Risk Band shall be as specified by AMFI. The above product labelling assigned during the New Fund Offer (NFO) is based on internal assessment of the characteristics of the investment strategy or model portfolio and the same may vary post NFO when the actual investments are made
New Fund Offer Opens on: _______
New Fund Offer Closes on: _______
Investment strategy re-opens on: __________
Name of SIF :
Name of the mutual fund:
Name of Asset Management Company :
Name of Trustee Company :
Addresses, Website of the entities (including SIF) The particulars of the investment strategy have been prepared in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual Funds) Regulations 1996, (herein after referred to as SEBI (MF) Regulations) as amended till date and circulars issued thereunder filed with SEBI, along with a Due Diligence Certificate from the AMC. The units being offered for public subscription have not been approved or recommended by SEBI nor has SEBI certified the accuracy or adequacy of the Investment Strategy Information Document. The Investment Strategy Information Document sets forth concisely the information about the investment strategy that a prospective investor ought to know before investing. Before investing, investors should also ascertain about any further changes to this Investment Strategy Information Document after the date of this Document from the SIF/Mutual Fund / Investor Service Centres / Website / Distributors or Brokers. The investors are advised to refer to the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) for details of ________ SIF, Mutual Fund, Standard Risk Factors, Special Considerations, Tax and Legal issues and general information on www.__________. (website address). SAI is incorporated by reference (is legally a part of the Investment Strategy Information Document). For a free copy of the current SAI, please contact your nearest Investor Service Centre or log on to our website (give reference to both the SIF website and mutual fund website) The Investment strategy Information Document (Section I and II) should be read in conjunction with the SAI and not in isolation.
Investors are advised to note that investments in Specialized Investment Fund involves relatively higher risk including potential loss of capital, liquidity risk and market volatility. Please read all investment strategy related documents carefully before making the investment decision. This Investment Strategy Information Document is dated ________. Note: The wording in italics is explanatory commentary/instructions. Instructions:
i. SIF is free to add any other disclosure, which in the opinion of the Trustees or the Asset
Management Company (AMC) is material for the investor, provided that such information is not presented in an incomplete, inaccurate or misleading manner. Care should be taken to ensure that inclusion of such information does not, by virtue of its nature, or manner of presentation, obscure or impede understanding of any information that is required to be included under the Investment Strategy Information Document.
ii. Care should be taken to ensure that the information is presented in the Investment Strategy
Information Document in simple language and in a clear, concise and easily understandable manner.
iii. The investment strategy shall not have a name or title which may be deceptive or misleading. Name
of the investment strategy should be consistent with its statement of investment policy and the investment strategy name should be in line with SEBI circular on Regulatory framework for Specialised Investment Funds (SIF).
iv. The type of the investment strategy would mean whether the strategy is an equity oriented
investment strategy, debt oriented investment strategy or hybrid investment strategy, etc. and whether the investment strategy is open-ended, close-ended or interval and the investment strategy type should be in line with SEBI circular on Regulatory framework for Specialised Investment Funds (SIF).
v. Investment Strategy Information Document has two sections- Section I and Section II. While
Section I contains investment strategy specific information that is dynamic, Section II contains
elaborated provisions (including references to applicable Regulations/circulars/guidelines) with reference to information/disclosures provided in Section I.
PART I. HIGHLIGHTS/SUMMARY OF THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Sr. No. Title Description
I. Name of the Investment
Strategy
(As per SEBI Circular on Regulatory Framework for Specialised Investment Funds (SIF)
II. Category of the
Investment Strategy
As per SEBI circular on Regulatory Framework for Specialised Investment Funds)
III. Type of Investment
Strategy
Open ended/ close/interval investment strategy All Debt oriented investment strategies to include PRC description in the investment strategy type in terms of Clause 17.5 of SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds dated June 27, 2024.
IV. Investment strategy code (To be disclosed after obtaining investment strategy code)
V. Investment objective Clear and concise Investment objective to be stated
in ISID and must be true to the investment strategy label. It shall contain the following statement “There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Investment strategy will be achieved.
VI. Liquidity/listing details Provide Liquidity provisions on ongoing basis. Listing
details only to be provided if the investment strategy intends to list immediately after NFO
VII. Benchmark (Total
Return Index)
The name and the justification (specific to the investment strategy objective) for the use of benchmark index with which the performance of the investment strategy can be compared with. Second Tier benchmark if applicable
VIII. Subscription frequency
IX. Redemption frequency Equity Oriented Investment StrategiesDaily or any lesser redemption frequency as may be decided by AMC
Debt Oriented Investment StrategiesOnce in a week or any lesser redemption frequency as may be decided by AMC Hybrid Investment StrategiesTwo Times in a week or any lesser redemption frequency as may be decided by AMC
X. NAV disclosure Mention only the Daily Disclosure timings on AMFI and
AMC website. Further Details in Section II.
XI. Applicable timelines Timeline for
Dispatch of redemption proceeds,
Dispatch of IDCW (if applicable) etc.
XII.
Plans and Options
Plans/Options and sub options under the
Investment strategy
Plan- Direct Plan/Regular Plan
Options under each Plan(s)
Growth
Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) (include facilities if applicable) Including Default option/ facility (as applicable) For detailed disclosure on default plans and options, kindly refer SAI.
XIII. Load Structure
Exit Load:
XIV. Minimum Application
Amount/switch in
During NFO:
On continuous basis:
XV. Minimum Additional
Purchase Amount
XVI. Minimum
Redemption/switch out amount
Rs. _______
The redemption will be subject to compliance with provisions mentioned under “Minimum investment threshold”
XVII. Notice Period (Maximum duration of notice period shall not exceed 15
working days.)
XVIII. New Fund Offer Period
This is the period during which a new investment strategy sells its units to the investors. NFO opens on:
NFO closes on:
Minimum duration to be 3 working days and will not be kept open for more than 15 days Any changes in dates will be published through notice on AMC SIF website i.e. …………..
XIX. New Fund Offer Price:
This is the price per unit that the investors have to pay to invest during the NFO. price per unit
XX. Segregated
portfolio/side pocketing disclosure
Confirmation/disclosure statement only. For Details, kindly refer SAI
XXI. Swing pricing disclosure Confirmation/disclosure statement only. For Details,
kindly refer SAI
XXII. Stock lending/short
selling
Confirmation/disclosure statement only. For Details, kindly refer SAI
XXIII. How to Apply Summary of process only. Details in section II
XXIV. Investor services Contact details for general service requests:
Contact details for complaint resolution:
XXV. Specific attribute of the
investment strategy
(such as lock-in, duration in case of close ended schemes as applicable)
XXVI. Special product/facility
available during the
NFO and on ongoing basis
Briefly describe the facilities/products Available Facilities like:
Systematic Investment Plan
Systematic Transfer Plan
Systematic Withdrawal Plan
For further details of above special products / facilities, For Details, kindly refer SAI
XXVII. Weblink A weblink wherein TER for last 6 months, Daily TER as
well as investment strategy factsheet shall be made available (when applicable) DUE DILIGENCE BY THE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY It is confirmed that:
(i) The Investment Strategy Information Document submitted to SEBI is in accordance with the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 and the guidelines and directives issued by SEBI from time to time. (ii) All legal requirements connected with the launching of the Investment strategy as also the guidelines, instructions, etc., issued by the Government and any other competent authority in this behalf, have been duly complied with. (iii) The disclosures made in the Investment Strategy Information Document are true, fair and adequate to enable the investors to make a well informed decision regarding investment in the Investment Strategy. (iv) The intermediaries named in the Investment Strategy Information Document and Statement of Additional Information are registered with SEBI and their registration is valid, as on date. (v) The contents of the Investment Strategy Information Document including figures, data, yields etc. have been checked and are factually correct (vi) A confirmation that the AMC has complied with the compliance checklist applicable for Investment Strategy Information Document other than cited deviations/ that there are no deviations from the regulations (vii) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Investment Strategy Information Document, the provisions of the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 and the guidelines there under shall be applicable. (viii) The Trustees have ensured that the (name of the Investment Strategy) approved by them is a new product offered by (name of the SIF) and is not a minor modification of any existing Investment Strategy. Date: Name:
Place: Designation:
PART II. INFORMATION ABOUT THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY
A. HOW WILL THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY ALLOCATE ITS ASSETS?
This includes asset allocation table giving the broad classification of assets and indicative exposure level in percentage terms. The asset allocation should be consistent with the investment objective of the Investment Strategy and SEBI circular on Regulatory framework for Specialised Investment Funds (SIF).
Instruments
Indicative allocations
(% of total assets)
Minimum Maximum
Percentage of investment in overseas securities, derivatives for non-hedging purposes, stock lending, securitized debt, Debt instruments with special features (AT 1 and AT 2 Bonds), Debt Instruments with SO / CE, ReITs and InVITs, Tri-party repos, other mutual funds, repo/ reverse repo transactions in corporate debt securities, Credit Default Swaps, covered call option etc). to be indicated. In case the Investment Strategy does not intend to invest in these securities, negative confirmation in a table format should be provided for securities / instruments in which the Investment Strategy will not invest. Cumulative gross exposure limits to be adhered in terms of SEBI Circular on Regulatory framework for Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) Any other information/disclosure to be added as per applicable Consolidated checklist of standard observations. Indicative Table (Actual instrument/percentages may vary subject to applicable SEBI circulars) Sl. no Type of Instrument Percentage of exposure Circular references*
Securities Lending
Derivatives for nonhedging and other than for
portfolio rebalancing purposes
Securitized Debt
Overseas Securities
ReITS and InVITS
Debt instruments with
special features (AT1 and
AT2 Bonds)
Debt Instruments with SO /
CE
Tri-party repos
Repo/ reverse repo
transactions in corporate debt securities
Credit Default Swaps
Any other instrument
*SEBI circular references (wherever applicable) in support of exposure limits of different types of asset classes in asset allocation shall be provided. Timelines for deployment of funds collected by Asset Management Companies (AMCs) in New Fund Offer (NFO) as per asset allocation of the scheme as per SEBI circular dated February 27, 2025 Portfolio rebalancing: AMC to refer to Clause 1.14.1.2, Clause 2.9, Clause 3.5.3.11 and Clause 3.6.7 of SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds and applicable clause of Consolidated checklist of standard observations for active and passive breach/es. B. WHERE WILL THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY INVEST? This includes only a list of all instruments in which the Investment Strategy will invest. (Detailed definition and applicable regulations/guidelines for each instrument shall be included in Section II) Investment in overseas securities shall be made in accordance with the requirements stipulated by SEBI and RBI from time to time. Any other information/disclosure to be added as per applicable Consolidated checklist of standard observations.
C. WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT APPROACH?
Information about investment approach and risk control should be included in simple terms. Investment approach shall match the asset allocation pattern of the investment strategy. Further, details on generic concepts such as macroeconomic trends may not be provided unless there are investment approaches derived specifically from these concepts. Disclosure for derivatives to be provided in summary form. For detailed derivative strategies, please refer to SAI. Further, Portfolio turnover policy, particularly for equity oriented investment strategies shall also be disclosed. In discussing the investment approaches, the investment strategy shall briefly discuss in the ISID the probable effect of such approaches on the rate of the total portfolio turnover of the investment strategy, if such effects are significant and also other consequences which will result from the higher portfolio turnover rate e.g. higher brokerage and transaction cost.
D. HOW WILL THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY BENCHMARK ITS PERFORMANCE?
Benchmark (Total Returns Index):
The AMC shall appropriately select any of broad market indices available, as a benchmark index depending on the investment objective and portfolio of the investment strategy. Equity oriented investment strategies shall be compared against a suitable broad market index such as BSE Sensex or NSE Nifty or BSE 100 or CIRISL 500 etc Debt oriented investment strategies shall be compared with a suitable broad market index that is a representative of the fund’s portfolio. Hybrid investment strategies shall be compared with suitable broad market benchmark wherever available The name and the justification (specific to the investment strategy objective) for the use of benchmark index with which the performance of the investment strategy can be compared with. E. WHO MANAGES THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY? Name, age, educational qualification and experience of the fund manager to the Investment strategy to be disclosed. The experience of the fund manager should include last 10 years’ experience and also the name of other investment strategies under his /her management. Fund manager adequate expertise and experience is required for commodity based investment strategies and overseas investments as per applicable SEBI circulars. F. HOW IS THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY DIFFERENT FROM EXISTING INVESTMENT STRATEGIES OF THE SIF? Provide a reference list of existing investment strategies and a functional website link that contains detailed comparative table. G. HOW HAS THE INVESTMENT STRATEGY PERFORMED (if applicable) [In case of a new investment strategy, this is not applicable hence give the statement- “This Compounded Annualised Returns Investment Strategy Returns % Benchmark Returns % Investment strategy returns %
investment strategy is a new strategy and does not have any performance track record”] Or [In case of an investment strategy in existence, the return figures shall be given for that investment strategy only. For an investment strategy which is in existence for more than 1 year, the returns given will be Compounded Annualised Returns and for investment strategy which is in existence for less than 1 year, the returns would be absolute returns since inception. Absolute returns for each financial year for the last 5 years shall be represented by means of a bar diagram as per the adjacent format.] Returns for the last 1 year Returns for the last 3 years Returns for the last 5 years Returns since inception Absolute Returns for each financial year for the last 5 years -20 -15 -10 -5 a-b b-c c-d d-e e-f Last 5 financial years
H. ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY RELATED DISCLOSURES
i. Investment Strategy’s portfolio holdings (top 10 holdings by issuer and fund
allocation towards various sectors to be provided through a functional website link that contains detailed description.)
ii. Functional website link for Portfolio Disclosure -.
iii. Portfolio Turnover Rate particularly for equity oriented Investment Strategies shall
also be disclosed.
iv. Aggregate investment in the Investment Strategy by:
Sr. No. Category of Persons Net Value
The AMC has estimated that upto _____ % of the daily average net assets of the Investment Strategy will be charged to the Investment Strategy as expenses (Give slab wise break up depending on the assets under management. Give plan/option wise break up if the expense structures are different). For the actual current expenses being charged, the investor should refer to the website of the SIF. Expense Head % p.a. of daily Net Assets* (Estimated p.a.) Investment Management & Advisory Fee Audit fees/fees and expenses of trustees Custodial Fees Registrar & Transfer Agent Fees including cost of providing account statements / IDCW / redemption cheques/ warrants Marketing & Selling Expenses including Agents Commission and statutory advertisement Costs related to investor communications Costs of fund transfer from location to location Cost towards investor education & awareness Brokerage & transaction cost pertaining to distribution of units Goods & Services Tax on expenses other than investment and advisory fees Goods & Services Tax on brokerage and transaction cost Other Expenses (to be specified as per Reg 52 of SEBI MF Regulations) Maximum Total expenses ratio (TER) permissible under Regulation 52 (6) (c) Additional expenses under Regulations 52(6A)(c) Additional expenses for gross new inflows from specified cities *Impact of TER on returns of both Direct plan and Regular plan through an illustration may be provided. Any other information/disclosure to be added as per applicable Consolidated checklist of standard observations.
D. LOAD STRUCTURE
Exit Load is an amount which is paid by the investor to redeem the units from the Investment Strategy. Load amounts are variable and are subject to change from time to time. For the current applicable structure, please refer to the website of ……..SIF (www.-----) or may call at (toll free no.) or your distributor. Type of Load Load chargeable (as %age of NAV) Exit To be prescribed by respective AMC
Section II
I. Introduction
A. Definitions/interpretation
Functional website link that contains detailed description B. Risk factors
o Liquidity provisions such as listing, repurchase, redemption. o Aggregate fees and expenses charged to the investment strategy. o Any safety net or guarantee provided. In accordance with Regulation 18(15A) of the SEBI (MF) Regulations and Clause 1.14.1.4 of SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds, the Trustees shall ensure that no change in the fundamental attributes of the investment strategy or the trust or fee and expenses payable or any other change which would modify the investment strategy thereunder and affect the interests of Unitholders is carried out unless:
subscribe to the units when the investment strategy is open for continuous subscription after NFO as per the applicable guidelines. Refund If application is rejected, full amount will be refunded within 5 working days of closure of NFO. If refunded later than 5 working days @ 15% p.a. for delay period will be paid and charged to the AMC. Who can invest This is an indicative list and investors shall consult their financial advisor to ascertain whether the investment strategy is suitable to their risk profile. Who cannot invest How to Apply (details) Details regardingavailability of application form from either the Investor Service Centers (ISCs)/Official Points of Acceptance (OPAs) of AMC or may be downloaded from the website of AMC (Provide website link) should be specified. Please refer to the SAI and Application form for the instructions. A link for the list of official points of acceptance, collecting banker details etc. Name, address and contact no. of Registrar and Transfer Agent (R&T), email id of R&T, website address of R&T, official points of acceptance, collecting banker details etc. on back cover page. To inform investors that it is mandatory to mention their bank account numbers in their applications/requests for redemption. . The policy regarding reissue of repurchased units, including the maximum extent, the manner of reissue, the entity (the investment strategy or the AMC) involved in the same. Restrictions, if any, on the right to freely retain or dispose of units being offered. Cut off timing for subscriptions/ redemptions/ switches This is the time before which your application (complete in all
respects) should reach the official points of acceptance.
Where can the applications for purchase/redemption switches be submitted? Please refer the AMC website/ SIF website (Provide website link) at the following link for the list of official points of acceptance, collecting banker details etc. To inform investors that it is mandatory to mention their bank account numbers in their applications/requests for redemption. Minimum amount for purchase/redemption/switches Minimum threshold requirement and consequences of nonmaintenance Accounts Statements The AMC shall send an allotment confirmation specifying the units allotted by way of email and/or SMS within 5 working days of receipt of valid application/transaction to the Unit holders registered e-mail address and/ or mobile number (whether units are held in demat mode or in account statement form). A Consolidated Account Statement (CAS) detailing all the transactions across all SIFs (including transaction charges paid to the distributor) and holding at the end of the month shall be sent to the Unit holders in whose folio(s) transaction(s) have taken place during the month by mail or email on or before 15th of the succeeding month. Half-yearly CAS shall be issued at the end of every six months (i.e. September/ March) on or before 21st day of succeeding month, to all investors providing the prescribed details across all investment strategies of SIFs and securities held in dematerialized form across demat accounts, if applicable For further details, refer SAI. Dividend/ IDCW The payment of dividend/IDCW to the unitholders shall be made within seven working days from the record date. Redemption The redemption or repurchase proceeds shall be dispatched to the unitholders within three working days from the date of redemption or repurchase. For list of exceptional circumstances refer Clause 14.1.3 of SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds dated June 27, 2024
For investment strategies investing atleast 80% of total assets in permissible overseas investments (as per Clause 12.19 of SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds), the transfer of redemption or repurchase proceeds to the unitholders shall be made within five working days from the date of redemption or repurchase. Bank Mandate Delay in payment of redemption / repurchase proceeds/dividend The Asset Management Company shall be liable to pay interest to the unitholders at rate as specified vide clause
14.2 of SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds dated June
27, 2024 for the period of such delay
Unclaimed Redemption and
Income Distribution cum Capital
Withdrawal Amount
Disclosure w.r.t investment by minors
Any other disclosure in terms of
Consolidated Checklist on Standard
Observations
III. Other Details
A. Periodic Disclosures such as Half yearly disclosures, half yearly results, annual report Specify timelines of these disclosures and details of where they are disclosed. (such as “Refer to AMC website, SIF website, SAI, AMFI website for further details etc. Provide a functional link for each respective field”) Portfolio disclosures Any disclosure in terms of Consolidated Checklist on Standard Observations B. Scenario Analysis for Derivatives Positions (As specified by AMFI)
C. Liquidity risk management tools and its applicability
D. Transparency/NAV Disclosure (Details with reference to information given in
Section I)
E. Transaction charges and stamp duty- Indicate only the amount of transaction charges and stamp duty applicable. Details to be provided in SAI. F. Associate Transactions- Please refer to Statement of Additional Information (SAI) G. Taxation- For details on taxation please refer to the clause on Taxation in the SAI apart
from the following:
Resident Investors Non resident
Investors
Mutual Fund/SIF
Tax on dividend
Capital gain
Long Term:
Short Term:
H. Rights of Unitholders- Please refer to SAI for details.
I. List of official points of acceptance: Details to be uploaded and updated on a functional
website link to the website of SIF
J. Penalties, Pending Litigation or Proceedings, Findings of Inspections or Investigations For Which Action May Have Been Taken Or Is In The Process Of Being Taken By Any Regulatory Authority
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“This Circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992”
“read with Chapter VI-C of the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations 1996”
“This Circular is issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11(1) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992”
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