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In force from 1 April 2027. The SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026 were notified on 7 October 2026 and replace the 2020 Regulations from 1 April 2027. Until then, the 2020 Regulations apply.

REGULATION 33 · Chapter VI · Portfolio Management Service route for investment in mutual fund units (PRIM)

Minimum Investment by clients

SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2026 · notified 7 October 2026 · in force from 1 April 2027

In plain English

The PRIM minimum is ₹25 lakh per client. A renewal on maturity of the initial period counts as a fresh investment.

This note explains the provision; the notified text below is the law.

Key numbers in this regulation

  • Minimum investment per client — PRIM₹25 lakh

Regulation 33 as notified

(1) The portfolio manager shall not accept funds or securities or a combination thereof worth less than twenty–five lakh rupees from a client. (2) Any renewal of portfolio on maturity of the initial period of agreement shall be deemed as a fresh investment.

English text of the Gazette notification. Read with any circulars SEBI issues under these Regulations.

The plain-English note is a learning aid. The notified text is the law; check later SEBI circulars.

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