# SEBI proposes Rs 5 crore asset route for accredited investors

2026-08-13T18:15:09+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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SEBI has proposed allowing individuals with at least Rs 5 crore in securities market assets to qualify as accredited investors. Corporates and trusts would need Rs 20 crore. The proposal could make about 3.7 lakh investors eligible, roughly four times the existing AIF investor base. Investment managers could record accreditation during onboarding, while the existing agency route would remain. Investors could not self-certify. SEBI has proposed audits, record-keeping and accountability safeguards to address conflicts of interest and inconsistent standards. The regulator also wants all non-resident persons, including FPIs, to be treated as accredited investors. Public comments are invited until September 3, The Hindu BusinessLine reports.

## Coverage

- businesstoday.in <https://www.businesstoday.in/mutual-funds/story/growth-not-built-on-investor-trust-will-be-difficult-to-sustain-sebis-amarjeet-singh-549092-2026-08-13?utm_source=rssfeed>
- thehindubusinessline.com <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/sebi-proposes-easier-accreditation-for-wealthy-sophisticated-investors/article71341496.ece>

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:13:20+00:00.

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