Alternative Investment Funds
SEBI's GARUDA framework cuts AIF launch time. Here's what it means for Alternative Investment Fund investors
SEBI's new GARUDA framework cuts the launch time for eligible AIF schemes to 10 working days. Experts explain how the reform could benefit investors while keeping regulatory safeguards intact.
3 min read4 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 2026SIFs are designed to improve risk-adjusted returns: Edelweiss' Bhavesh Jain
Instead of focusing only on headline returns, investors should start looking at risk-adjusted returns, says Edelweiss Mutual Fund's Bhavesh Jain
7 min read24 Jul 2026SIFs at seven months: baby steps now, broader risk canvas ahead
Launched as a bridge between mutual funds and PMS, specialized investment funds have seen rapid AUM growth in seven months. The next phase may demand broader risk-taking and new categories.
3 min read20 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 2026Can lawsuits become an asset class? Indian investors are betting yes
A niche form of alternative finance long established in global markets is taking hold in India, where investors are beginning to fund commercial lawsuits in exchange for a share of future court-awarded payouts.
4 min read12 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 2026India takes FoF route with ₹10,000 crore startup fund, targets deep-tech and early-stage funding via AIFs
India's department for promotion of industry and internal trade has issued operational guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, detailing AIF segmentation, funding caps, multipliers, governance norms and monitoring safeguards.
3 min read25 Apr 2026New focus to be on attracting domestic capital, says IVCA chair Srini Sriniwasan
New IVCA chair Srini Sriniwasan outlines plans to channel pension and insurance money into AIFs, ease accreditation norms, and address private credit risks amid industry shifts.
3 min read16 Apr 2026Neo Alternative Asset Managers plots ₹2,000-crore realty debut with Walton Street veterans
The new residential-focused vehicle aims to capitalize on a growing credit gap as traditional lenders tighten funding for mid-market developers.
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