On October 24, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India released a press release, reference number 2025-2026/1375, regarding the enlisting of SWAMIH Investment Fund-I under the exemption category of Reserve Bank of India (Investment in AIF) Directions, 2025. As per para 7(b) of the Directions dated July 29, 2025, the Reserve Bank may exempt certain Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) from the scope of the directions (except for paragraph 5 – “General Requirement”) and previous circulars dated December 19, 2023 and March 27, 2024. SWAMIH (Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing) Investment Fund-I has been enlisted under the specified exemption category. The Direction has been amended, including the addition of an Annex containing the list of exempted AIFs, which will be updated in consultation with the Government of India. Brij Raj, Chief General Manager.
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Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India (Investment in AIF) Directions, 2025: Directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India regarding investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
SWAMIH Investment Fund-I: Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing Investment Fund-I, being enlisted under exemption category.
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs): Funds being considered for exemption from the Reserve Bank of India (Investment in AIF) Directions, 2025.
Reserve Bank of India: Regulator issuing directions regarding investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
Mumbai: Location of the Department of Communication, Central Office of the Reserve Bank of India.
प्रेस प्रकाशनी PRESS RELEASE
भारतीय ररज़र्व बैंक
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
वेबसाइट
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www.rbi.org.in/hindi
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ई-मेल/email : helpdoc@rbi.org.in Mumbai - 400 001 फोन/Phone: 022 - 2266 0502
October 24, 2025
Enlisting SWAMIH Investment Fund-I under exemption category of Reserve
Bank of India (Investment in AIF) Directions, 2025
In terms of para 7(b) of the captioned Directions dated July 29, 2025, it has been
stipulated that the Reserve Bank may, in consultation with the Government of India,
by a notification, exempt certain Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) from the scope
of the above Directions (except for paragraph 5 – “General Requirement”), and the
previous circulars dated December 19, 2023 and March 27, 2024 issued on the
matter.
In this regard, it has been decided to enlist SWAMIH (Special Window for
Affordable and Mid-Income Housing) Investment Fund-I under the above specified
exemption category. Accordingly, the Direction ibid has been suitably amended,
including addition of an Annex containing the list of exempted AIFs.
The Annex will be updated, as and when required, in consultation with the
Government of India.
(Brij Raj)
Press Release: 2025-2026/1375 Chief General Manager