AIFs
SIF surge: how a new fund class is disrupting HNI investing in India, squeezing Category III AIFs and PMS providers
The launch of specialized investment funds (SIFs) with favourable tax structures and lower entry barriers has disrupted India's HNI investment market, forcing PMS and Category III AIF providers to either adapt.
5 min read5 Aug 2026What are Alternative Investment Funds? Experts explain SEBI's three AIF categories and how they differ from mutual funds
SEBI's new GARUDA framework has brought Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) into the spotlight. While the industry has grown rapidly over the past decade, AIFs remain less familiar than mutual funds. Here's how experts explain the investment vehicle, who it is meant for and how SEBI classifies it.
3 min read3 Aug 2026Prime Securities launches real estate AIF, eyes up to ₹1,000 crore corpus
The Sebi-registered merchant banker has launched Category II AIF focused on structured credit for under-construction residential projects.
2 min read11 Jun 2026Arnya Realestates to launch ₹1,000 crore second debt fund as residential credit demand stays strong
The Category II AIF follows its maiden debt fund, which has committed ₹1,000 crore so far and is on track to reach ₹1,200 crore by July, as Arnya deepens its play in residential real estate credit.
2 min read7 Jun 2026Himalaya Wealth launches ₹500 crore SME fund to back manufacturing, deeptech firms
The Category I AIF will target profitable growth-stage SMEs in sectors including aerospace, defence, industrial automation and healthcare, amid rising investor interest in manufacturing-led businesses.
3 min read27 May 2026AIFs seek easier accreditation process, sharper incentives for wealthy investors
Industry says cumbersome accreditation process and weak incentives are limiting participation despite rapid growth in alternative investments
4 min read19 May 2026Sebi clears faster launch path for AIF schemes with 30-day fast track
New rules let funds raise capital without prior clearance, while tightening disclosure accountability and imposing a 12-month first-close deadline
2 min read30 Apr 2026AIFs push Sebi to raise leverage cap as SIFs gain tax edge
Category III alternative investment funds that use long-short strategies are urging the market regulator to increase their current 2x leverage limit to level the playing field against new specialized investment funds that benefit from a significant tax edge and are attracting assets.
3 min read26 Mar 2026Inside Sebi’s accredited investor push—and why it matters now
India’s accredited investor base has more than tripled in under a year, now accounting for 30% of AIF investments, as Sebi expands access to high-risk, high-return opportunities.
3 min read20 Mar 2026Sebi sets deadline for AIFs to submit NAV to depositories. Check details
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has set a deadline for Alternative Investment Funds to submit their Net Asset Value to depositories by 1 May 2026. This aims to enhance transparency and operational efficiency.
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