Which green-channel mechanism for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) was proposed by SEBI in May 2026?

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The correct answer is Option B: GARUDA. SEBI proposed GARUDA on 11 May 2026 for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). GARUDA stands for Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement. GARUDA is a proposed green-channel mechanism for faster launch of AIF schemes. AIFs are privately pooled investment vehicles regulated by SEBI. AIFs are governed under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012. AIFs in India are classified into Category I, Category II, and Category III. Venture capital funds are included under AIFs. Private equity funds are a category of AIFs. Hedge funds are regulated as AIFs in India. Angel Funds are a sub-category of AIFs. Angel Funds pool investments from angel investors for start-ups. SEBI is the statutory regulator of securities markets in India under the SEBI Act, 1992. The number of registered AIFs in India increased from 732 to 1,849 in five years. Registered AIF data was recorded as of 31 March 2026. Cumulative commitments in the AIF industry reached ₹15.74 lakh crore by 31 December 2025. SEBI invited public comments on the GARUDA proposal until 1 June 2026.

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