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If 2024–2025 was the phase where Indian investors discovered 'new-age' investment formats beyond plain long-only funds, 2026 could be the year Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) move from 'new launch curiosity' to a mainstream allocation bucket—especially for mass-affluent investors who want strategy-led investing, not just product labels.
For a long time, mutual funds in India were viewed through a simple lens: large-cap funds, diversified equity funds, balanced funds, and debt funds. But that picture has changed meaningfully over the last decade.
If mutual funds are the 'mass market' of investing, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are the 'specialist corner' of the same ecosystem—built for investors who want higher returns, longer holding horizons, and access to opportunities that don't always fit neatly inside a mutual fund structure.
For many Indian investors, international investing has long been seen as optional—something to consider 'later,' once domestic goals are met. But as we look ahead to 2026, that mindset is quietly becoming outdated.
As investors progress in their wealth journey, their expectations from investments also evolve. Beyond a point, the focus shifts from simply participating in market returns to customisation, concentration, and active decision-making.
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