SEBI has allowed mutual funds (MFs) to invest in overseas mutual funds or unit trusts that invest a specific portion of their assets in Indian securities.
The total exposure of such overseas funds to Indian securities should not exceed 25% of their net assets.
This move aims to facilitate ease of investment, bring transparency, and enable diversification of overseas investments for MFs.
The new framework is effective immediately and requires MF schemes to combine all investors' contributions into a single investment vehicle without side vehicles.