Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Mutual Funds Seek Clarity on Scheme Split Plan
Imagine a big piggy bank (a mutual fund) getting really full with money.
The financial rule-makers (SEBI) are saying that if the piggy bank has over a certain amount of money, the bank can start a new, similar piggy bank.
Fund managers, the ones in charge of investing your money, have questions about this.
They're wondering if people who are already saving money in the old piggy bank can continue to do so.
They're also worried that starting a new piggy bank might confuse investors and cause the investments in the old piggy bank to not perform as well.
They also think the costs might be high for them.
Because of this, they are asking the rule-makers for some clarity to make sure everything is fair.
SEBI proposed a new scheme launch for mutual funds with assets over ₹50,000 crore.
MF houses seek clarity on how SIPs will be affected by the new scheme.
Industry experts question the impact on investors and distributors.
Concerns include potential for underperformance and a 'vicious spiral' due to redemptions.
New scheme expenses will be capped at the existing scheme's TER.
- Who
- Mutual fund houses and SEBI.
- What
- SEBI proposed allowing mutual funds to launch new schemes after reaching ₹50,000 crore AUM.
- When
- The draft circular was released on July 18th.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To manage large asset bases and potentially offer more investment options.
Concerns from Mutual Fund Houses
SEBI's Proposal
SIP Clarification
Concerns from Mutual Fund Houses
Uncertainty about the handling of existing SIPs.
SEBI's Proposal
N/A
Performance Impact
Concerns from Mutual Fund Houses
Fear of diluted investment strategies and underperformance due to redemptions.
SEBI's Proposal
N/A
Investor Preference
Concerns from Mutual Fund Houses
Potential for investor confusion and preference for competitors.
SEBI's Proposal
N/A
- Scheme AUM Threshold
- ₹50,000 crore
- Draft Circular Date
- July 18th
- Comment Deadline
- August 8th
- Category of Schemes with > ₹50,000cr AUM
- Equity and Hybrid
- Combined AUM of schemes
- Over ₹9 trillion
- New Scheme Expense Ratio
- Capped at existing scheme's TER