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𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗖𝗙𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜𝗙 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 In response to industry feedback, @SEBI_updates has extended the additional liquidation period for VCFs migrating to AIF norms by one year. Key highlights: ✔ The deadline to apply for migration remains July 19, 2025—no change ✔ VCFs with at least one scheme beyond its wind-up period now have an extended timeline until July 19, 2026, for liquidation under AIF regulations ✔ Transitioning VCFs will remain a Category-I AIF, seamlessly transferring existing investors, investments, and units under the new regime 𝗜𝗩𝗖𝗔’𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗖𝗙𝘀: ➡Prepare and submit your migration application to SEBI by July 19, 2025. ➡Use the extended window (up to July 19, 2026) to responsibly wind up any outstanding schemes. ➡Ensure all documentation—including original registration certificates—is in order for smooth transition 𝗩𝗖𝗙𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗩𝗖𝗔 (𝗋𝖾𝗀𝗎𝗅𝖺𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗒𝖺𝖿𝖿𝖺𝗂𝗋𝗌@𝗂𝗏𝖼𝖺.𝗂𝗇) 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗘𝗕𝗜 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁. Read more: economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks… At Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (@IndianVCA), our commitment is to advocate for policy frameworks that empower our member funds. SEBI’s latest move is a welcome and practical step forward, reflecting a constructive dialogue between the industry and regulator. #SEBI #AIF #VCF #PrivateCapital #AlternativeInvestments #RegulatoryUpdate #FundManagement #PEVC #VentureCapital

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Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (@IndianVCA) Chairperson @sriniwason, Vice Chairperson Gopal Jain and President @rajattandy met Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman to discuss the evolving role of alternative capital and its contribution to India’s next phase of economic growth. “As India scales its infrastructure and energy-transition ambitions, the need for patient, long-duration capital will become increasingly important,” said Srini Sriniwasan, Managing Director, @KotakAlts. Highlighting measures supporting India’s VC and private equity industry — including reforms, broader institutional participation and efforts to strengthen capital flows — Gopal Jain, Managing Partner, @GajaCapital, added, “All these steps are important for deepening long-term capital formation in India.” The discussion reinforced the importance of continued engagement between industry and policymakers as India’s investment priorities evolve. Read more: bwdisrupt.com/article/ivca-f… #IVCA #AlternativeCapital #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #IndiaGrowth

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𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) is pleased to support SuperReturn Asia 2026, where industry leaders will explore themes spanning private wealth, secondaries, private credit, AI, and deeptech, alongside networking opportunities designed for meaningful engagement. 📅 28 September–1 October 2026 📍 Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore The event will convene 2,500+ senior decision-makers, including 1,200+ limited partners and 1,000+ general partners, across six summits focused on the trends and opportunities shaping private capital in the region. 🎫 IVCA members can use code FKR3643IVCA for a 20% discount. For more information: ✉️ gf-registrations@informaconnect.com | tinyurl.com/bd2fvnpy #SuperReturnAsia #PrivateCapital #APACInvesting #LPGP #IVCA

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𝗜𝗩𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴 | 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 Diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership play an important role in strengthening India’s investment landscape and creating a more representative and equitable industry. The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (@IndianVCA) Diversity & Inclusivity Council brings together leaders across investing and the broader alternate capital industry to encourage dialogue, collaboration, and greater focus on diversity and inclusion across the sector. IVCA is pleased to announce the Diversity & Inclusivity Council for 2026–2028, co-chaired by Anisha Singh, Founder, @shecapital and Anjali Sosale, Partner, @WBridgeVentures. Joining the Council is a group of leaders bringing varied experiences and perspectives that will contribute towards fostering a more inclusive industry: • Kritica Chaturvedi, Director – Marketing, Brand, PR and Communications, @IvyCapVentures • Ritesh Banglani, Investor, @Stellaris_VP • Sridhar Sankararaman, Managing Director, @MultiplesPE • Sushma Kaushik, Head Innovation Fund, Larsen & Toubro • Unmesh Rai, Director – Human Resources, ChrysCapital #IVCA #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusiveLeadership #AlternativeInvestments #DEI

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Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (@IndianVCA) Chairperson @sriniwason, IVCA Vice Chairperson Gopal Jain and IVCA President @rajattandy met Shri S Ramann @ChairmanPFRDA, Chairperson, @PFRDAOfficial. The discussion focused on pension fund participation in alternate investment funds and the role of long-term domestic capital in strengthening India’s investment ecosystem. IVCA also expressed its appreciation for PFRDA’s continued support and the enabling measures undertaken towards the growth of India’s alternate capital industry. #IVCA #PFRDA #AlternateInvestmentFunds #DomesticCapital #PensionFunds

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𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀. At Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (@IndianVCA) #WhatsNext, Apoorva Sharma, Managing Partner, @VenturesStride, joins the discussion on “Private Credit in India: From Alternative to Essential Capital”, bringing perspectives from her experience in venture debt and growth financing. The conversation will explore the changing contours of private credit and the factors shaping its increasing relevance in India’s capital markets. 📅 5 June 2026 🕒 12:00 PM Register here: forms.gle/G35d4trkshePAu… 🔗 Join on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/87098251833?… #IVCA #WhatsNext #PrivateCredit #AlternativeCapital #IndiaMarkets

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