SEBI vide circular dated 30 April 2026 has introduced a fast-track mechanism for launch of schemes/fund in respect of the Private Placement Memorandum (PPMs) filed under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Fund) Regulations, 2012 (AIF Regulations) as part of SEBI’s continuing efforts to streamline regulatory processes and enhance the ease of doing business
The first half of the new Financial Year has seen a flurry of regulatory activity from the IFSCA with 3 (three) circulars being issued during the first half of April 2026,
SEBI in its response to a request for informal guidance by UAPL, has clarified certain aspects of the MF Regulations, 2026, particularly in relation to their applicability to AIFs and their managers
The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Bill), introduced on 23 March 2026, inter alia proposes amendments to the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (LLP Act), paving the way for easier establishment of alternative investment funds (AIFs) as limited liability partnerships (LLPs).
Khaitan & Co advised Just Climate LLP on its follow-on investment of INR 6.22 billion (c. USD 67.5 million) in Continuum Green Energy (following their previous investment of USD 150 million in September 2024).
On 23 March 2026, SEBI convened its 213th board meeting in Mumbai, announcing a series of key reforms aimed at addressing longstanding challenges faced by the Indian hybrid securities market.
Khaitan & Co advised DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (“DWS”) in relation to its proposed acquisition of 40% of Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd (“NAIF”), currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd (“NAMI”) for a consideration of approx. INR 733 crores by subscribing to equity shares to be issued by NAIF by way of preferential allotment (“Proposed Transaction”).
Khaitan & Co advised VINCI Highways, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, in relation to 100% acquisition of the Safeway Concessions by Concessoc 41 (part of VINCI Concessions) from Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund 2, managed by Macquarie Asset Management. Safeway Concessions platform comprises of nine toll road assets across Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, totalling nearly 700 km along with an integrated O&M entity. Completion is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
SEBI, at its 213th board meeting held on 23 March 2026, approved amendments to the “fit and proper person” criteria prescribed under Schedule II of The SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations, 2008 (Intermediaries Regulations).
SEBI at its 213th Board Meeting held on March 23, 2026, approved amendments to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (AIF Regulations).
