The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is encouraging fund houses, through their industry association, to accelerate the launch of micro systematic investment plans (SIPs), as over two-thirds of the mutual fund (MF) industry have yet to introduce them.
According to sources, following a nudge from Sebi, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) wrote to fund houses on June 27, seeking information on their plans to offer the ₹250 SIPs. Announced in February, the so-called Chhoti SIP initiative is aimed at enhancing the financialisation of savings.
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