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MF space set for digital disruption with likely entry of tech-heavy AMCs

Easing of profitability criteria could see entry of quant funds, robo advisory and smart ETFs

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At present, the domestic MF industry has 45 players with combined assets under management (AUM) of around Rs 30 trillion | illustration: Binay Sinha

Subrata PandaSamie Modak Mumbai
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) decision to relax the profitability criteria for sponsors could pave the way for digital disruption in the Rs 30-trillion mutual fund (MF) industry.

Market players say the move will entice technology-oriented firms to set up assets management companies (AMCs), which could create a paradigm shift by popularising concepts such as quant funds, robo advisory, and smart exchange-traded funds (ETFs.)

The Sebi board on Wednesday said entities without a 3-year profitability track record can act as MF sponsors, provided they bring double the net worth at Rs 100 crore. The move followed lobbying