IVCA hosted its flagship event, the 7th Annual Conclave in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: The IVCA Alternate Capital Excellence Awards 2026 were presented at the 15th edition of the IVCA Conclave, organised by India's apex body for the alternate capital sector, the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA). Held on Day 2 of the Conclave, the Awards honoured the institutions and individuals exemplifying excellence in performance, governance, and creating enduring value across the alternate asset ecosystem, spanning private equity, venture capital, private credit, venture debt, real estate, infrastructure, and impact investing.

Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday said the regulator has already eased the process of accreditation of Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) investors, and it will ease them further.

Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have transitioned from the margins of the financial system to become an important pillar of India's capital markets, connecting capital with sectors that require it most. Addressing the IVCA Conclave 2026 in Mumbai on Wednesday, Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that the current geopolitical situation serves as a reminder that capital must do more than chase returns. "It must also build resilience," he noted, adding that for India, this creates a larger role for the AIF industry to finance sectors like renewables, logistics, and strategic manufacturing.

Individuals and domestic mutual funds together now hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies, said SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, addressing the 30th anniversary of Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Shaan Patel Asset Management (SPAM), a quantitative investment firm focused on data-driven equity strategies, is emerging as a new entrant in India's alternative investment landscape. According to the company, it currently manages close to ₹36 crore in assets and operates within the regulated Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) framework in India.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5: India's apex industry body for alternate capital, the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), will host the 15th edition of its flagship IVCA Conclave on 10-11 March 2026 in Mumbai. Since its inception, the Conclave has grown into one of the country's most influential forums for private capital, bringing together global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape the direction of India's investment ecosystem.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator is aiming to reduce the time taken for Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) registrations from the current average of 30 days to less than a week through a digital push, while balancing speed with due diligence.

In an interaction with ANI, the SEBI Chairperson said that the regulator does not comment on individual matters as a matter of policy, but acknowledged that handling the Jane Street case led to a significant reinforcement of oversight mechanisms.

In an interview with ANI, Pandey said that on his first day in office he outlined "four principles that we will work for, which are trust, transparency, teamwork, and technology," adding that these principles aim to achieve "optimum regulation, which means neither over-regulating the market nor under-regulating it."

"Volatility is there. But I must say that volatility in the Indian case is not as high as in some other jurisdictions, as the data would show," Pandey told ANI in an interview.