Specialised Investment Funds Gain Traction with Rs 23,177 Crore Assets Under Management
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are increasingly shaping wealth management portfolios by offering tax efficiency and flexible investment strategies such as long-short investing and dynamic asset allocation. As of July 31, 2026, the SIF industry manages assets worth Rs 23,177 crore across 30 platforms, with the top three—Edelweiss' Altiva, ICICI Prudential's iSIF, and SBI's Magnum SIF—holding about 70% of total assets. These funds are recommended for investors seeking alternatives to traditional debt mutual funds with potential for higher returns.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 27 Aug, 12:57 am. Other outlets followed.