The SEBI Board approved the GARUDA (Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement) framework for Alternative Investment Funds, reducing the timeline for launching new schemes from 30 days to 10 working days. As per SEBI data, the number of registered AIFs has risen to 1,849 as of March 31, 2026, from 732 five years ago — a 135% growth, with cumulative commitments raised at Rs. 15.74 lakh crore.

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