The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced on Friday that it is not considering regulatory oversight of family offices, countering a Bloomberg News report that suggested the regulatory body had initiated discussions about subjecting these investment entities to its regulations.
According to the Bloomberg report, which cited unnamed sources, the SEBI was contemplating requiring family offices to disclose their entities, assets, and investment returns for the first time. The report also indicated that there may be plans to establish a distinct category for regulating such investment vehicles.
SEBI clarified its position in a statement released late Friday, asserting that the reports regarding potential regulatory oversight were “factually incorrect.” The statement emphasized, “SEBI is not examining or pursuing this matter at present.”
The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about the need for regulatory frameworks for various investment structures in India, though family offices—private firms managing investments for wealthy families—will not be subject to such scrutiny for now.
Published on October 4, 2025.
