Bandhan AMC Launches Arudha SIF:
A Fresh Chapter in Specialized Investment Funds

India’s investment landscape is undergoing...

India’s investment landscape is undergoing a big shift with the arrival of Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) — a new category approved by SEBI to bridge the gap between mutual funds and more complex investment vehicles like AIFs and PMS.

After Quant AMC pioneered the first SIF, Bandhan AMC has now secured SEBI’s approval to launch its very own SIF platform — Arudha SIF. This marks a significant milestone as another large AMC embraces the SIF framework, offering investors more choice, flexibility, and innovation.

What is Arudha SIF?

Bandhan AMC has unveiled Arudha SIF, a dedicated platform to host its SIF offerings. The word Arudha signifies “ascent” and “progress”, aligning with the company’s vision of helping investors climb new steps in their wealth-creation journey.

Through Arudha SIF, Bandhan AMC aims to offer a diversified suite of strategies, including:

• Equity-oriented SIFs
• Debt-oriented SIFs
• Hybrid products
• Selective use of derivatives (including unhedged short positions)

This makes the platform versatile for investors who seek differentiated risk–return profiles beyond traditional products.

SEBI’s Green Signal

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has formally approved Bandhan AMC’s entry into SIFs. This positions Bandhan alongside other early adopters in this space and strengthens investor trust by ensuring compliance with the highest regulatory standards.

Why SIFs Matter

SIFs are emerging as a flexible, innovative, and regulatory-compliant investment vehicle. They fill the sweet spot between:

• Mutual Funds – widely accessible but often limited in strategy scope.
• AIFs/PMS – sophisticated but with higher ticket sizes and fewer investor protections.

With SIFs, investors get the best of both worlds — advanced strategies in a regulated framework that is easier to access.

Bandhan AMC’s Vision

According to Vishal Kapoor, CEO of Bandhan AMC, the Arudha SIF platform is designed to meet the growing demand from investors for innovative investment solutions that go beyond conventional mutual funds while retaining regulatory safeguards.

He emphasized that Arudha SIF will be launched gradually, giving investors time to understand and explore this new category.

Why This Launch is Significant

1. Diversification – Investors can explore new strategies tailored to different goals.
2. Credibility – Backed by SEBI’s approval and Bandhan AMC’s established reputation.
3. Market Evolution – Marks the next step in India’s journey toward advanced investment structures.
4. Investor Education – Platforms like Arudha SIF will increase awareness about alternative strategies in a structured manner.

SIF360’s Take

At SIF360, we track every new SIF announcement to give investors a single source of truth for this emerging category.

The launch of Arudha SIF by Bandhan AMC proves that the SIF ecosystem is gaining strong momentum. With more AMCs expected to follow, SIFs could soon become a mainstream investment choice in India.

Conclusion

Bandhan AMC’s entry into the SIF space with Arudha SIF is more than just a product launch — it’s a sign of how India’s financial markets are evolving. As investor appetite for differentiated, flexible, and innovative products grows, SIFs will play a central role in shaping the future of wealth management.

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