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15 AMCs now let investors voluntarily lock mutual fund folios see how Sebi rule works
Economy
Published on 1 May 2026

You can temporarily block withdrawals and debits from your own folio
Sebi has enabled a new optional feature for mutual fund investors: a voluntary lock-in that temporarily blocks withdrawals and debits from their folios. Fifteen AMCs, including PPFAS Mutual Fund, are rolling it out. The facility is available for both demat and non-demat holdings and can be accessed through MF Central, giving investors tighter control without full exit restrictions.
- New Sebi framework allows voluntary lock-in of mutual fund folios
- It temporarily blocks withdrawals and debits at the folio level
- Available for both demat and non-demat holdings via MF Central
- 15 AMCs, including PPFAS, are implementing the feature
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