{"id":8577,"date":"2025-01-27T12:47:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T12:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/?p=8577"},"modified":"2026-08-12T05:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T05:58:52","slug":"specialized-investment-mutual-fund-investing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/specialized-investment-mutual-fund-investing\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized Investment Funds: Simplifying Mutual Fund Investing"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#key-features\">Key Features<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#key-investment-limits\">Key Investment Limits<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#1-tailored-for-accredited-investors\">1. Tailored for Accredited Investors<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#2-flexibility-in-investment-strategies\">2. Flexibility in Investment Strategies<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#3-diversified-permissible-investments\">3. Diversified Permissible Investments<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#4-enhanced-risk-mitigation\">4. Enhanced Risk Mitigation<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#5-professional-fund-management\">5. Professional Fund Management<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#6-cost-efficiency-and-fee-transparency\">6. Cost Efficiency and Fee Transparency<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#7-bridging-mutual-funds-and-alternative-investment-funds-ai-fs\">7. Bridging Mutual Funds and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#8-who-should-invest-in-si-fs\">8. Who Should Invest in SIFs?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#9-implications-for-the-mutual-fund-industry\">9. Implications for the Mutual Fund Industry<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#10-global-comparison-specialized-funds\">10. Global Comparison: Specialized Funds<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#key-takeaway\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sebi.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEBI<\/a> (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has introduced <strong>Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs)<\/strong> to offer targeted and tailored <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/which-one-to-choose-for-sip-mutual-funds-or-etf\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=mutual_funds\">investment opportunities<\/a> while maintaining simplicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #e8622f;background:#fdf1ec;padding:18px 22px;margin:1.5em 0;line-height:1.8\"><strong>&#128161; Quick Answer<\/strong><br>Specialized Investment Funds are a SEBI category that sits between mutual funds and Alternative Investment Funds. They require a minimum commitment of &#8377;10 lakh across all strategies, which does not apply to accredited investors, and they follow mutual fund fee rules while allowing open-ended, close-ended or interval structures.<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" id=\"key-features\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ec4d37\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Feature<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ec4d37\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Details<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Minimum Investment<\/strong><\/td><td>Investors must commit at least \u20b910 lakh across all investment strategies. This limit does not apply to accredited investors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fund Manager Certification<\/strong><\/td><td>Fund managers must hold relevant certifications as specified by SEBI.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Investment Strategies<\/strong><\/td><td>SIFs can launch open-ended, close-ended, or interval-based strategies with clear redemption terms disclosed upfront.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fee Structure<\/strong><\/td><td>Fees and expenses must align with existing mutual fund regulations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" id=\"key-investment-limits\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Key Investment Limits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ec4d37\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Category<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ec4d37\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Limit<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Debt Instruments<\/strong><\/td><td>Max 20% of NAV per issuer, extendable to 25% with trustee and board approval.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Equity<\/strong><\/td><td>Max 10% of NAV in any single company\u2019s equity or related instruments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>REITs and InvITs<\/strong><\/td><td>Max 20% of NAV in units of REITs or InvITs; Max 10% per single issuer.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Voting Rights in Companies<\/strong><\/td><td>SIFs under all strategies cannot hold more than 15% of a company\u2019s voting rights, inclusive of mutual fund limits.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" id=\"1-tailored-for-accredited-investors\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>1. Tailored for Accredited Investors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">SIFs allow mutual funds to target accredited investors with specific strategies, such as niche asset classes, sector-focused funds, or customized risk profiles.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Minimum investment requirement: \u20b910 lakh, exempted for accredited investors.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Significance:<\/strong> Caters to HNIs, institutional investors, and those seeking differentiated investment opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" id=\"2-flexibility-in-investment-strategies\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>2. Flexibility in Investment Strategies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">SIFs can launch <strong>open-ended, close-ended, or interval funds<\/strong>, offering flexibility to adapt to diverse investment needs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Custom subscription and redemption frequencies provide tailored liquidity options for investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" id=\"3-diversified-permissible-investments\" style=\"color:#023368\">3. <strong>Diversified Permissible Investments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">SIFs can invest in:\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Traditional Assets:<\/strong> Equity, debt instruments, government securities, treasury bills.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Alternative Assets:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/reits-generating-real-estate-in-india-and-beyond\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=mutual_funds\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6546\">Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)<\/a>, Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Allows up to <strong>20% NAV in REITs\/InvITs<\/strong> (with a 10% cap per issuer), fostering diversification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" id=\"4-enhanced-risk-mitigation\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>4. Enhanced Risk Mitigation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Strict investment restrictions reduce concentration risk:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Max 20% of NAV in debt instruments from a single issuer.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Max 15% ownership of a company\u2019s voting capital across all SIF strategies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Max 10% of NAV in a single equity stock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Encourages robust portfolio diversification and risk management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\" id=\"5-professional-fund-management\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>5. Professional Fund Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Fund managers of SIFs are required to hold <strong>relevant NISM certifications<\/strong>, ensuring high levels of expertise.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Specialized strategies allow managers to leverage their expertise in niche domains, such as emerging markets or ESG investments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\" id=\"6-cost-efficiency-and-fee-transparency\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>6. Cost Efficiency and Fee Transparency<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">SIFs follow the standard fee and expense regulations for <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/which-one-to-choose-for-sip-mutual-funds-or-etf\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=mutual_funds\">mutual funds,<\/a> providing cost clarity.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Expense ratios are aligned with SEBI&#8217;s mutual fund guidelines, ensuring investors pay fair fees for specialized services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/app.html\" style=\"background-color:#ec4d37\"><strong>Get Navia APP<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\" id=\"7-bridging-mutual-funds-and-alternative-investment-funds-ai-fs\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>7. Bridging Mutual Funds and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">SIFs bridge the gap between traditional mutual funds and alternative investments by offering:\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Higher entry thresholds for niche investments.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Similar flexibility and targeted strategies as AIFs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Comparison:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ec4d37\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Aspect<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ec4d37\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs)<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><th><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ec4d37\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)<\/mark><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Regulatory Body<\/td><td>SEBI (MF regulations)<\/td><td>SEBI (AIF regulations)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Investment<\/td><td>\u20b910 lakh<\/td><td>\u20b91 crore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target Investors<\/td><td>Accredited &amp; Retail Investors<\/td><td>HNIs, Institutional Investors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Investment Instruments<\/td><td>Equity, Debt, REITs, InvITs<\/td><td>Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Assets<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\" id=\"8-who-should-invest-in-si-fs\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>8. Who Should Invest in SIFs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Investors looking for:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Higher diversification with niche products.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Customized risk-return profiles.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Access to alternative asset classes under the mutual fund framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">SIFs are ideal for <strong>HNIs<\/strong>, <strong>corporates<\/strong>, and <strong>experienced investors<\/strong> who want diversification beyond <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/what-are-flexi-cap-funds\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=mutual_funds\">traditional mutual funds<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\" id=\"9-implications-for-the-mutual-fund-industry\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>9. Implications for the Mutual Fund Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Introduction of SIFs could:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Expand the investor base:<\/strong> Attract HNIs and institutional investors seeking niche strategies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Encourage innovation:<\/strong> Fund houses can experiment with differentiated strategies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Enhance competition:<\/strong> Drive fund managers to specialize and improve offerings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\" id=\"10-global-comparison-specialized-funds\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>10. Global Comparison: Specialized Funds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Similar concepts exist in global markets:<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>US:<\/strong> Hedge funds and private equity funds target accredited investors.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Europe:<\/strong> Specialized UCITS funds allow high customization.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\"><strong>Asia:<\/strong> Targeted sectoral and ESG strategies are gaining popularity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.navia.co.in\/index-navia.php?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog&amp;utm_content=sif_CTA\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"149\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" src=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-9-1024x149.png\" alt=\"Open a free Navia demat account\" class=\"wp-image-8434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-9-1024x149.png 1024w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-9-300x44.png 300w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-9-150x22.png 150w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-9-768x112.png 768w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-9.png 1028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\" id=\"key-takeaway\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Specialized Investment Funds offer a <strong>hybrid solution<\/strong> between <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/difference-between-etfs-and-mutual-funds\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=mutual_funds\">mutual funds<\/a> and AIFs, combining transparency and accessibility with niche investment opportunities. They represent a growing trend in the financial markets, catering to sophisticated investors seeking high customization and better diversification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) are a SEBI category offering targeted strategies inside the mutual fund framework.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Investors must commit at least &#8377;10 lakh across all investment strategies; this limit does not apply to accredited investors.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Concentration limits cap debt at 20% of NAV per issuer (25% with trustee and board approval), equity at 10% of NAV per company, and REITs or InvITs at 20% of NAV.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">SIFs under all strategies cannot hold more than 15% of a company&#8217;s voting rights.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Fees and expenses must align with existing mutual fund regulations, and fund managers must hold the certifications SEBI specifies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"color:#023368\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">What is a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF)?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">SEBI has introduced Specialized Investment Funds to offer targeted and tailored investment opportunities while maintaining simplicity. They bridge the gap between traditional mutual funds and alternative investments by offering higher entry thresholds for niche investments with flexibility and targeted strategies similar to AIFs.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">What is the minimum investment in a SIF?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">Investors must commit at least &#8377;10 lakh across all investment strategies. This limit does not apply to accredited investors.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">What can a Specialized Investment Fund invest in?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">SIFs can invest in traditional assets such as equity, debt instruments, government securities and treasury bills, and in alternative assets such as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">What are the investment limits for SIFs?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">Debt instruments are capped at 20% of NAV per issuer, extendable to 25% with trustee and board approval. Equity is capped at 10% of NAV in any single company. REITs and InvITs are capped at 20% of NAV with a maximum of 10% per issuer, and SIFs cannot hold more than 15% of a company&#8217;s voting rights.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">How do SIFs differ from Alternative Investment Funds?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">SIFs are regulated under mutual fund regulations with a &#8377;10 lakh minimum and target accredited and retail investors, investing in equity, debt, REITs and InvITs. AIFs are regulated under AIF regulations with a &#8377;1 crore minimum, target HNIs and institutional investors, and invest in private equity, venture capital and real assets.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">Who should invest in SIFs?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">SIFs suit investors looking for higher diversification with niche products, customised risk-return profiles, and access to alternative asset classes under the mutual fund framework. 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