Alternative Investment Fund or AIF means any fund established or incorporated in India which is a privately pooled investment vehicle that collects funds from sophisticated investors, whether Indian or foreign, for investing it by a defined investment policy for the benefit of its investors. (SEBI)

AIF investment is as simple as a Mutual fund and as flexible as PMS, resulting in a perfect mixture headed toward generating the best possible performance for your investment goal. These funds have lower volatility, it is suitable for investors seeking stability.

Our expert professionals having years of experience can guide you throughout the process of investment in AIF as you can just lay down your money upon us and enjoy the investment benefits.

Classification of Alternative Investment Funds-

  • Category-1 AIF

Investment in early-stage ventures, startups, social ventures, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), infrastructure, or other sectors/areas considered by the government or regulators as socially or economically desirable are Category-1 AIF, they are generally anticipated to have positive effects on the economy.

  • Category-2 AIF

Category-2 AIF includes debt funds or private equity funds, which receive no specific incentives or concessions from the GOI & SEBI. The various types of funds, such as real estate funds, private equity funds (PE funds), funds for distressed assets, etc., are registered as Category-2 AIF.

  • Category-3 AIF

Investment in such funds that are open-ended and for which no specific concessions or incentives are received from the GOI or any other regulator are included under this category.

Benefits of Alternative Investment Funds

  • AIF offers unique asset allocation and diversification of portfolio.
  • Only a company, corporate body, trust, or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) can establish an AIF.
  • Indian residents, NRIs, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) can invest in AIF. The Union Budget of 2018 also allowed foreign investment in AIFs.
  • AIF does not have to pay any tax on the earnings of categories- 1 &2.
  • AIFs are a better source of passive income and offer a high return on investment.