https://v2.webnotes.in/tags/childrens-fund/Recent content in Children's Fund on WebNotesHugoen-INTue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/mutual-fund-lock-in-periods/Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/mutual-fund-lock-in-periods/<p><strong>Lock-in periods</strong> in mutual funds are mandatory holding periods during which an investor is legally prohibited from redeeming their units. Unlike the voluntary deterrent of an <a href="https://v2.webnotes.in/mutual-fund-exit-load">exit load</a> , a lock-in is a structural feature of the scheme, the registrar and transfer agent (RTA) will reject a redemption request submitted before the lock-in expires. Lock-in periods are mandated by SEBI for specific scheme categories and are associated with tax benefits or long-term savings objectives.</p>