Direct plan

What is Direct plan in an Indian AIF?

A direct plan lets an investor subscribe to an AIF without going through a distributor, and without bearing distribution commission. SEBI made direct plans mandatory for AIFs with effect from 1 May 2023, alongside the rules restructuring how distributors may be paid.

Authority: SEBI circular effective 1 May 2023

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