Mutual fund reach: Sebi unveils new distributor incentives; extra payouts for B-30 and new women investors

Sebi has introduced a revised incentive framework for mutual fund distributors, effective February 1, 2026. This new structure aims to boost investor outreach by offering additional payouts for onboarding first-time individual investors from B-30 cities and new women investors. The commission, funded from existing investor education allocations, will be paid over and above regular trail commissions.

Mutual fund reach: Sebi unveils new distributor incentives; extra payouts for B-30 and new women investors
Sebi has introduced a revised incentive framework for mutual fund distributors, effective February 1, 2026. This new structure aims to boost investor outreach by offering additional payouts for onboarding first-time individual investors from B-30 cities and new women investors. The commission, funded from existing investor education allocations, will be paid over and above regular trail commissions.