SEBI’s ₹250 SIP initiative will boost retail participation, says KFin Technologies

Vivek Mathur, Chief Financial Officer of tech-driven financial services firm KFin Technologies, believes that the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s proposal for a ₹250 ticket size for systematic investment (SIP) plans will make mutual fund investments more affordable and accessible, particularly for smaller investors, thereby boosting retail participation.

He highlighted the significant rise in new SIPs, with over 54 lakh new SIPs being opened in December 2024 alone, signalling an increase in retail participation.

Mathur believes this…