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Mutual Fund
A pooled investment vehicle registered with SEBI under the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996, managed by an Asset Management Company (AMC) that pools money from investors to invest in diversified securities portfolios.
Last updated: 17 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)🔗
Q1. What is Mutual Fund in Indian corporate law?▼
A pooled investment vehicle registered with SEBI under the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996, managed by an Asset Management Company (AMC) that pools money from investors to invest in diversified securities portfolios.
Q2. Why is Mutual Fund important for compliance?▼
Mutual Fund is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India under applicable SEBI regulations. Understanding this concept is essential for ensuring regulatory compliance, avoiding penalties, and making informed corporate decisions in India.
Q3. Who should know about Mutual Fund?▼
Mutual Fund is relevant for company secretaries, compliance officers, chartered accountants, corporate lawyers, board members, and all professionals dealing with SEBI regulatory matters in India.
Contextual Analysis & Regulatory Updates🔗
Read our latest analysis and critical updates on corporate circulars related to SEBI:
SEBI Proposes Net Settlement of Funds for Mutual Fund Trades in Cash Market: Consultation Paper Explained
Published: 4 September 2026
SEBI Revises Mutual Fund Registration Application Form 2026 — Single Consolidated Format Replaces Forms A, C and D
Published: 17 August 2026
SEBI Introduces New NISM Series-V-D Certification for SIF Distributors, Effective Immediately
Published: 22 July 2026