SEBI Proposes MF-Only PMS with Lower Entry Threshold Amid Rising PMS Industry AUM
SEBI has proposed a Mutual Fund-only Portfolio Management Service (MF-PMS) framework to lower the minimum investment threshold from ₹50 lakh to ₹25 lakh, targeting mass-affluent investors. This new category will focus on investments exclusively in direct mutual fund plans, ETFs, and specialized investment funds, aiming to bridge the gap between self-managed mutual funds and traditional PMS. Meanwhile, the PMS industry saw a 1.8% rise in assets under management to ₹43.3 trillion in June 2026, with growing client participation driven mainly by discretionary portfolios.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 47/100.
Outlets measured: mint, economictimes, economictimes, economictimes, thefinancialexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thefinancialexpress broke this story on 26 Jul, 12:03 pm. Other outlets followed.