SEBI Proposes Rs 1000 Minimum Investment for Social Impact Funds

• SEBI proposes reducing the minimum investment in Social Impact Funds from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 1,000.
• Aims to strengthen the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) and attract more small investors.
• Changes also include extending NPO registration period to 3 years and simplifying ZCZP subscription.
• Social Impact Funds provide capital to projects in education, health, rural development, and women's empowerment.
• Public comments are invited on this consultation paper issued in February 2026.