# Explained: Why Sebi wants mutual fund investors to switch to direct plans

- Source: Economic Times
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:20:33+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mf/mf-news/explained-why-sebi-is-making-direct-mutual-fund-plans-default-option-starting-november-1/articleshow/135516468.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/explained-why-sebi-wants-mutual-fund-investors-to-switch-to-direct-pla-a2c7d1/

Sebi has directed mutual fund houses to make direct plans the default option on digital platforms. This change will take effect from November 1, when investors will see direct plans pre-selected for investment. Direct plans have lower expense ratios compared to regular plans, benefiting long-term investors through compounded returns. These changes aim to reduce conflicts of interest associated wit

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