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Individuals with a minimum investment of ₹50 lakhs, including HNIs, NRIs, and corporates.
HNIs, family offices, corporates, NRIs (with regulatory compliance), and institutional investors.
Yes, they involve higher risk but also offer higher return potential through non-traditional strategies.
Exit is subject to the tenure and terms of the fund. AIFs are generally closed-ended with specific lock-ins.
Taxation varies by fund structure and type. Most AIFs are pass-through vehicles, where gains are taxed in the hands of investors.
Yes, you’ll receive periodic reports and updates on fund performance, holdings, and NAVs.
Category I – Startup, SME, social impact, infrastructure funds
Category II – Private equity, debt, real estate (no leverage)
Category III – Hedge funds, long-short, high-frequency (may use leverage)
Most AIFs are closed-ended with a minimum tenure of 3 years, though it may extend up to 7–10 years depending on the fund type and strategy.
Some Category II AIFs, such as debt or real estate funds, may offer periodic payouts. However, most AIFs aim for long-term capital appreciation.
AIFs are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under the AIF Regulations, 2012, ensuring transparency and investor protection.
Early exits are generally not permitted as most AIFs are closed-ended. However, some AIFs may offer secondary transfer options, subject to approval.
Depending on the category, AIFs may follow long-short equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, distressed assets, or arbitrage strategies.
Partial withdrawals are allowed as long as the minimum investment of ₹50 lakhs is maintained post-withdrawal.
No. AIFs are market-linked and returns depend on fund performance, strategy, and market conditions. However, they are managed by professionals with expertise.