SEBI Reduces Private Placed INVIT Lot Size

14 May 2024 CW Team

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a significant reduction in the lot size of privately placed Infrastructure Investment Trusts (INVITs) to Rs 2.5 million, aiming to enhance accessibility and participation from investors. This move marks a proactive step by SEBI to encourage investment in infrastructure projects through the INVIT route.

The decision to lower the lot size comes in response to feedback from market participants and stakeholders, who have long advocated for measures to make INVITs more attractive to a broader base of investors. By reducing the entry barrier, SEBI aims to democratise access to infrastructure investment opportunities and broaden the investor base for INVITs.

INVITs play a crucial role in channelling funds into infrastructure projects, enabling developers to raise capital and investors to benefit from long-term, stable returns. However, the high lot size requirements have often limited the participation of retail and smaller institutional investors in these instruments.

With the new lot size of Rs 2.5 million, SEBI intends to create a more inclusive investment environment, allowing a wider range of investors to participate in the infrastructure sector's growth story. This move is expected to unlock greater liquidity in the INVIT market and attract more capital towards critical infrastructure projects across various sectors.

SEBI's decision reflects its commitment to fostering a conducive regulatory framework for infrastructure financing and promoting the development of India's capital markets. By making INVITs more accessible and investor-friendly, SEBI aims to accelerate the pace of infrastructure development and support the country's economic growth trajectory.

Infrastructure Urban

09 Apr 2026

Mineral Auction Rules Amended To Speed Mine Operationalisation

The Ministry of Mines notified the Mineral (Auction) Second Amendment Rules, 2026 on 30 March 2026 to accelerate operationalisation of mines and improve ease of doing business in the mining sector. The amendment follows a prior change to the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 effected on 17 October 2025 that introduced intermediary timelines between issuance of a letter of intent (LoI) and execution of the mining lease. The 2025 change provided that one per cent of performance security would be appropriated for each month of delay by the preferred bidder and introduced incentives for early operatio..

Indian Railways Strengthens Telecom And AI Safety Systems

Indian Railways strengthened its telecom and digital infrastructure during 2025-26 with the aim of improving safety, operational efficiency and the passenger experience. The programme promoted modernisation through advanced technologies, robust communication systems and passenger-centric solutions. These measures were presented as part of a drive to build a digitally integrated rail ecosystem. A key development was the enhancement of the Internet Protocol Multi-Protocol Label Switching (IP MPLS) backbone, commissioned at 1,396 stations to meet bandwidth needs of mission-critical applications. ..

NHAI Holds Workshop on Litigation Management and Coordination

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) organised a day-long workshop in New Delhi to strengthen capacity and interdepartmental synergy for faster execution of national highway projects. The event was held under Mission Karmayogi – Sadhana Saptah, an initiative of the Government of India to enhance governance through capacity building and improved processes. The workshop focused on structured and solution oriented deliberations to address implementation constraints. The session was chaired by the NHAI chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav and brought together senior officials from NHAI, the M..