AIF
Sebi allows AIFs to begin investor onboarding before accreditation
Sebi has clarified that investor commitments will count only after accreditation, and funds can be accepted only once certification is complete.
1 min read9 Jan 2026Portfolio management services: A perspective for investors
Investors considering portfolio management services should understand its unique features, including model portfolios, taxation, liquidity options, and flexibility in asset allocation. Each PMS caters to individual client needs while maintaining some common investment strategies.
3 min read18 Dec 2025India’s mutual funds want hedge-like strategies. The talent isn’t ready
Mutual funds scout for managers at AIFs as the talent pool for shorting in the country is very limited.
4 min read18 Dec 2025Axis AMC to launch ₹2,000 crore private credit fund as demand surges
Fund III will target an initial corpus of ₹1,000 crore, with a green-shoe option of another ₹1,000 crore.
3 min read11 Dec 2025Sebi notifies rules to convert AIFs into accredited-investor funds
In a circular released on Monday, the markets regulator formalized the process for AIFs wishing to launch new accredited investor-only funds or large value funds, or convert existing schemes into these categories.
2 min read8 Dec 2025Will AIFs get to certify accredited investors? The decision is close
Under Sebi rules, only CDSL Ventures Ltd and NSDL Data Management Ltd can certify accredited investors, making it an arduous process for investors.
3 min read4 Dec 2025Can Sebi's accredited investor push deliver a boom?
While India has more than 72,000 unique AIF investors, only 649 of them have obtained accreditation status as of May 2025.
4 min read27 Nov 2025SIDBI Venture Capital announces ₹1,005 crore first close for spacetech fund
It's envisioned as a ₹1,600 crore fund and will invest in both early-stage and growth-stage spacetech companies.
1 min read17 Nov 2025Hedge fund–style strategies lure India’s rich as private market premiums shrink
As private market gains cool, wealthy Indians are flocking to hedge fund-style alternatives, with the fog lifting over Category III funds that were affected by unclear tax rules until recently.
4 min read10 Sep 2025Sebi’s AIF rule changes give fund managers more time—but add new challenges
New Sebi amendments allow Alternate Investment Funds to manage unliquidated assets within existing schemes and extend liquidation timelines, but transparency, valuation, and investor exit hurdles remain.
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