India, March 12 -- Capital markets regulator Sebi is exploring a new regulatory framework for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) that could speed up the launch of fund schemes, its Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday.

The proposed 'Lodge and Launch' model would allow certain AIF schemes to be launched faster by relying on due diligence certificates issued by merchant bankers, which reduces the time needed for regulatory approvals. Speaking at the IVCA Conclave 2026, Pandey said the framework aims to improve the ease of doing business, accelerate fund launches and facilitate faster mobilisation of private capital.

Under the proposed system, specific AIF schemes may rely on merchant bankers for due diligence certification, whil...