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Safeguards to protect retail investors are in order while expanding the reach of MF products. Sebi's extant rules require the sponsor of the MF to hold at least 40% in the AMC, besides having operated in the financial services business for a period of not less than five years. The entity should also have a net worth of ₹50 crore and have posted a net profit in three out of the immediately preceding five years.