# Can SIFs fill the gap between mutual funds and alternative investments?

2026-08-12T17:52:38+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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SEBI's new Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) framework aims to fill the space between mutual funds and alternative investment funds (AIFs). SIFs offer more flexible strategies within a regulated structure, targeting investors who find mutual funds too restrictive but AIFs too complex or expensive. Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta will discuss the category at Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 in Mumbai on October 8, 2026. The SIF framework responds to growing demand for private credit, international exposure, and structured products. ETMarkets reports that SIFs expand the investment toolkit rather than replacing existing products. Early conversations are shaping how advisers and investors assess where SIFs fit in long-term portfolios.

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- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/can-sifs-bridge-the-gap-between-mutual-funds-and-alternative-investments/articleshow/133142331.cms>

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