Alternative Investment Funds News
Gaja Capital files for a ₹656 crore IPO—a first for a PE in India
According to the document, the firm is floating an IPO which comprises a ₹549 crore fresh issue and a ₹107 crore offer for sale by promoters and early shareholders, making it the first Indian private equity firm to seek a public listing.
3 min read5 Dec 2025Not all alternatives are equal: Why private credit is becoming India’s alternative power play
Most performing credit funds target 14–16% returns with cash-flow visibility and strong collateral—first charge on assets, escrow controls, step-up coupons, and promoter guarantees.
2 min read24 Nov 2025This GIFT City fund allows NRIs, foreigners to invest $500. Should they consider it?
Inbound retail funds in GIFT City offer a lower ticket size for NRIs and overseas investors than AIFs. And capital gains on such schemes are not taxed in India. Here's what investors should keep in mind before taking the plunge.
4 min read24 Sep 2025Why stock prices of mutual fund service providers are on a decline
Stocks of mutual fund service providers Cams and KFin have dropped over 24% YTD due to falling profits, contract renegotiations, and rising costs.
5 min read15 Sep 2025HNIs, UHNIs can bet on private credit for higher yields
Earlier, only foreign funds would chase private-credit deals, but now domestic capital is aiding the market's growth, thanks to alternative investment funds, or AIFs.
2 min read29 Aug 2025Accreditation opens the door to global investing via GIFT City—with just $10,000
Accreditations enable people with lower investments to access global markets, benefit from tax efficiencies, and diversify portfolios beyond traditional domestic options.
5 min read6 Aug 2025Why India's AIFs are outpacing portfolio management services
AIFs want you to invest ₹1 crore, while PMS schemes demand a minimum of ₹50 lakh. However, the former is growing thrice as fast as the latter.
3 min read29 May 2025Category III alternative investment funds were created 15 years ago. They still lack clear tax rules.
The investment category was created in 2012, but more clarity is needed regarding applicable tax rates. The industry has been seeking pass-through status so that taxation moves to the investor level from the fund level.
6 min read14 Apr 2025Managing market volatility: How AIFs turn risk into opportunity
Market volatility can erode capital and disrupt returns, but the right strategies—like those used by Alternative Investment Funds—can turn this risk into an opportunity. By leveraging diversification and advanced risk management, investors can navigate uncertainty with confidence
3 min read29 Jan 2025Alternate investment funds: An industry at risk of death by a thousand circulars
AIFs are valuable to the Indian economy for the value they generate, but their over-regulation has dealt them a harsh blow from which they may not recover—unless the government comes to their rescue.
4 min read6 Jan 2025Popular Topics
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