SEBI flags major indices as significant after mutual funds cross 20000 crore AUM threshold for six months

Published on 6 May 2026

Index providers must register with SEBI to qualify

SEBI has unveiled a new rule that labels an index “significant” when mutual funds track it with more than Rs 20,000 crore in daily average AUM for six straight months. The framework is designed to improve transparency and strengthen accountability in index governance. Providers of such significant indices must register with SEBI under the new process.

An index becomes “significant” above Rs 20,000 crore AUM
Requirement must hold for six consecutive months
SEBI aims to raise transparency and accountability in index governance
Index providers offering significant indices must register with SEBI

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SEBI flags major indices as significant after mutual funds cross 20000 crore AUM threshold for six months

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