INCOME TAX5 Sept 2026
Only one overseas fund is accepting new investors now; Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua reopens for SIPs and lump sums | Mint
From 1 September, Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua reopened for fresh lumps sums, SIPs and switches. It is now the only one of 60 overseas equity funds accepting new investors, though 34 closed funds still take existing SIP money. SEBI caps overseas fund investments at $7 billion. Check a fund's current status before investing — doors can close anytime.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua reopened on 1 September and is now the only one of 60 overseas equity funds accepting new investors.
- Of the 59 funds still closed to new investors, 34 continue to accept instalments from SIPs and STPs registered before the closure.
- SEBI's $7 billion overall industry ceiling on overseas mutual fund investments explains why most international funds stay shut.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before investing in any overseas fund, check whether it is currently open to fresh subscriptions or only to existing SIP instalments — do not assume a fund will stay open because it was open before.
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