• Time

Restriction may be imposed only for a specified period of time not exceeding 10 working days in any 90 day period

  • Amount

Under the new rules, no redemption requests of up to Rs.2 lakh will be subject to restrictions. For redemption requests above Rs.2 lakh, AMCs will redeem the first Rs.2 lakh without restriction while the remaining money can be subject to any restriction imposed by the AMC.

The new rules require information of all restrictions imposed to be given to the SEBI. The norms would be effective from 1st july, 2016 on all existing schemes. It is an investment friendly decision and addresses the liquidity risk involved in mutual fund investment for retail investors.

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