archiveAlternative Investment Funds

Banks, non-bank lenders and financial institutions may get to invest up to 10% in the corpus of alternate investment fund (AIF) schemes, in a relief for the sector that faced a central bank clampdown in December, 2023. There will be no restriction on regulated entities (REs) such as banks for investing up to 5% in the AIF scheme's corpus, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed on Monday. However, if the AIF scheme invests in a company that has borrowed from the bank, then the RE must make full provision to...

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) have emerged as a transformative force in India's real estate sector, with investments reaching a staggering Rs 74,000 crore by December 2024, according to property consultant Anarock. This marks the highest allocation across various sectors, highlighting the pivotal role AIFs play in real estate financing.The funds, established as privately pooled investment vehicles, tap into sophisticated investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with non-traditional assets like private equity, hedge funds, and real estate. As AIFs strategically invest across sectors, they have allocated Rs 5,06,196 crore in...

Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is a unique investment vehicle that differs from traditional investment options. AIFs are privately pooled investment funds typically invested in by institutions and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).These investment vehicles are regulated by the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012, and can be formed as a company, limited liability partnership (LLP), trust, or other forms. These funds are classified into three categories based on their investment strategy and objectives: Category I AIFs focus on socially and economically beneficial sectors such as start-ups, early-stage ventures, social ventures, SMEs and...