The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the 'GARUDA Green Channel' framework for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in June 2026. This new mechanism is designed to simplify fund launches, reduce regulatory delays, and speed up the approval process for AIF schemes. The move aims to boost efficiency in India's alternative investment ecosystem and reduce the compliance burden on fund managers.
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SEBI Launches 'GARUDA Green Channel' Framework for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
Key Points
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the 'GARUDA Green Channel' framework for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in June 2026
- This new mechanism is designed to simplify fund launches, reduce regulatory delays, and speed up the approval process for AIF schemes
- The move aims to boost efficiency in India's alternative investment ecosystem and reduce the compliance burden on fund managers
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• SEBI GARUDA Green Channel: new framework for AIF schemes (June 2026) • Purpose: simplify fund launches, reduce regulatory delays • AIF: Alternative Investment Funds; regulated by SEBI • SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India; Chairman: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
