India's capital market is one of the fastest-growing globally. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) strictly regulates all securities activities, from stock market listings and Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) to licensing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and Portfolio Managers. We provide specialized legal and operational support to help you obtain the necessary authorizations to operate in this high-growth sector.
Role of SEBI
SEBI is the apex body responsible for regulating the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and overseeing all entities dealing in securities. Its mission is to protect investors, ensure fairness, and promote the development of the securities market.
Innovation Sandbox: SEBI's sandbox framework allows fintech firms to test innovative capital market solutions (like algorithmic trading or wealth-tech) offline with market data before applying for full live testing.
Core SEBI Licensing Services
We facilitate the licensing process for all regulated activities.
- 📈AIF Registration Structuring and licensing Category I, II, and III Alternative Investment Funds (VC, PE, Hedge Funds).
- 💼Portfolio Management (PMS) Acquiring SEBI licenses to offer customized discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.
- 🌍Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) Guiding foreign institutions through the DDP route for secure Category I & II FPI Indian market access.
- 💡Investment Adviser (RIA) Obtaining the prestigious SEBI Registered Investment Adviser license for corporate or individual advisory.
Path to Authorization
Becoming a SEBI-registered intermediary involves strict scrutiny:
Regulated Investment Vehicles
- Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)
- Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) & InvITs
- Portfolio Management Services (PMS)
- Mutual Fund Asset Management Companies (AMCs)
- Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI)
- Angel Funds
Statutory Net Worth Requirements
Capital adequacy is a primary pillar of SEBI regulations to ensure systemic stability. Requirements include:
Sponsors must maintain a continuing interest, typically contributing ₹5 Crore or 2.5% of the fund corpus.
A minimum strictly audited continuous net worth of ₹5 Crore ensures operational safety.
Corporate RIAs must maintain a net worth of ₹50 Lakhs. Individual advisers require ₹5 Lakhs.
Strategic Value of SEBI Registration
- Market Trust SEBI registration is the absolute gold standard of credibility for Indian and foreign LPs/investors.
- Institutional Capital AIF or PMS status is essential to raise structured capital from Indian family offices and HNIs.
- FDI & Market Access SEBI frameworks enable optimized foreign capital inflows directly into Indian equities and infrastructure.