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How-to AMFI grievance industry escalation

How to file AMFI grievance for mutual fund issues

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AMFI grievance redressal is the industry-level intermediary between investor and AMC. Useful when AMC is unresponsive or when the issue is patterned across the industry. AMFI’s leverage with member AMCs often accelerates resolution.

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Step-by-step procedure

See the procedure infobox above.

AMFI vs SCORES

AspectAMFISEBI SCORES
AuthorityIndustry self-regulationRegulatory (statutory)
PowerPersuasion / coordinationBinding orders
Use caseSoft escalationHard escalation
Best forAMC unresponsiveMaterial breach
Time30-60 days30-90 days
StageIntermediateHigher

Use AMFI before SCORES typically.

Common AMFI-handled issues

IssueAMFI utility
AMC service slowAMFI nudges
Cross-AMC operational issueAMFI coordinates
AMC fee disputeAMFI mediates
AMC distributor dispute (regular plan)AMFI investigates
Industry-wide patternAMFI engages

See also

External references

References

  1. AMFI Best Practice Guidelines on grievance redressal.
  2. SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996.

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