Category III AIFs: Exploring Complex Strategies

Inside This Article Category III AIFs are the most diversified and flexible of all three categories. These funds employ sophisticated strategies to increase returns. They are essentially hedge funds, which involve the trading of derivatives, arbitrage strategies, and other market-linked opportunities. Category III AIFs are ideal for investors who are accustomed to a high-risk and […]

Category II AIFs: Flexible Yet Regulated Investments

Inside This Article Category II AIFs have been developed to offer the investor flexible investment options that are not tied to government-specific incentives or even restrictions. These funds include private equity, real estate, debt funds, and other areas and are suited for investors who require diversification of portfolios using moderate risks. Category II AIFs are […]

Category I AIFs: The Growth Engine Of Significant Investments

Inside This Article Category I AIF is designed for routing investment to sectors believed to be an economic as well as socially relevant direction. The aim of the category is based upon the grounds that it brings about country-level economic growth to the extent that SEBI has accorded these recognition and benefits to funds working […]

A Beginner’s Guide To Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

Alternative Investment Funds, or AIFs, are becoming popular in India. They are used by high-net-worth individuals and big institutions. India’s investment market is growing fast, and AIFs are growing with it. By the end of March 2024, AIFs in India managed ₹6.94 lakh crore. This market has been growing by about 30% every year. Many […]