SIF Glossary

Individual or entity meeting SEBI criteria (income >₹50L or net worth >₹2Cr) for SIF eligibility, ensuring sophistication and financial capacity to understand complex investment strategies.

Pooled investment vehicle for private equity, hedge funds, and alternative strategies with minimum ₹1Cr investment vs SIF's ₹10L minimum. Less regulated than SIFs.

Licensed entity that manages SIF investments like Quant MF, Edelweiss, and Mirae Asset. Must have 3-year track record or experienced CIO for SIF eligibility.

Total value of assets under a fund's management. AMCs need >₹10k Cr AUM for SIF launch eligibility per SEBI guidelines.

Investment strategy exploiting price differences across markets or instruments. Used in SIF hybrid strategies for risk-adjusted returns.