Bandhan AMC receives SEBI approval to launch Specialised Investment Funds, unveils Arudha SIF platform

Bandhan Mutual Fund has announced its entry into the Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) space with the approval of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). With this, Bandhan AMC will be able to design and offer innovative equity, debt, and hybrid strategies including unhedged short derivatives positions — aimed at sophisticated investors seeking differentiated risk-return profiles, according to a press release by the fund house.

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This opens room for product innovation and portfolio construction across asset classes, enabling fund managers to deliver non-traditional strategies aligned with evolving investor needs.

The new range of products will be offered under the ‘Arudha SIF’ platform. ‘Arudha’ signifies ascent and progress — reflecting the evolution from mutual fund offerings to more sophisticated strategies under the SIF framework, aimed at guiding investors toward the next step in their wealth creation journey.

Positioned as a natural progression for investors seeking to move beyond mutual funds into more differentiated investment strategies, new offerings will gradually be rolled out under the Arudha SIF platform, the release said.

“As markets deepen and investor aspirations rise, there is growing demand for other solutions along with mutual funds, AIF and PMS, yet within a strong regulatory framework. Arudha SIF has been created to meet this need, offering sophisticated strategies for investors seeking to advance their approach. Its launch marks an important milestone for Bandhan AMC and for investors ready to explore evolved avenues of wealth creation,” said Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC on SIF platform launch.

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With the launch of Arudha SIF, Bandhan AMC reinforces its commitment to broadening investor choice in line with India’s growing financial maturity.

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