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Source: Live Mint Alternative investment funds (AIFs) have evolved from niche offerings to become a cornerstone of India’s financial ecosystem. With a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31% over the past five years and commitments reaching ₹12.4 trillion as of September 2024, AIFs are poised to play an increasingly critical role in reshaping…
Source: Live Mint This means that AIF income, previously treated as business income, will now be considered capital gains. While capital gains are taxed at 12.5%, the highest business income tax slab is 30%. The amendment is significant given that, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), more than 1,400…
Source: Live Mint Yet, before exploring how AIFs mitigate these risks, it’s important to understand the root causes of market volatility and the specific challenges it presents to investors. Volatility challenges Volatility in financial markets stems from various factors, such as economic uncertainty, geopolitical events, and shifts in monetary policy. For investors, this creates several…
Source: Live Mint India’s capital market participation has got a significant boost with the introduction of a new investment product category: Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs). Not long ago, the nation needed campaigns like Mutual Funds Sahi Hai and SIPs Sahi Hai to encourage awareness. Today, stockbroking platforms are mandated to caution investors about the risks of futures…
Source: Live Mint Read this | AIFs face risk of large investors moving away as Sebi tightens rules Compared to Mutual Funds (MFs) with assets under management (AUM) worth around ₹67 trillion, AIFs clearly have a long way to go. However, the sector’s growth is hindered by myths that often stem from anecdotal evidence, oversimplification,…
Source: Live Mint India’s market regulator has found that investments worth more than ₹1 trillion by alternative investment funds (AIFs) were circumventing regulations, underscoring the need for a more robust investor protection-oriented approach, according to wholetime member Ananth Narayan G. “Out of the five trillion of actual drawdown, around one trillion of investment has been…
Source: Live Mint He said asset allocation preferences are evolving, with equity accounting for up to two-thirds of portfolios and a growing appetite for alternative investment funds (AIFs) and private equity. Papneja said, “We believe that investments in AIFs and private equity will continue to grow, driven by their potential for diversification and higher returns”….
Source: Live Mint The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday issued a draft circular providing clarifications regarding its recent regulations prohibiting regulated entities, such as stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations, from associating with unregistered content creators who offer advice, recommendations or performance claims about any security. The capital market regulator had…
Source: Live Mint The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed sweeping changes to the regulatory framework governing angel funds under Alternative Investment Funds (AIF), aiming to boost investor participation and provide more flexibility to fund managers. Among the key amendments, Sebi seeks to limit investments to accredited investors, reduce the minimum investment…
Source: Live Mint Samvat 2081: With the onset of the auspicious Vikram Samvat 2081, investors are looking to tap into high-growth opportunities for wealth creation and asset management. Experts suggest investors build a diversified portfolio for the new Hindu financial year to seize maximum returns and lower risk with various trading instruments. Analysts say that…
