SIF assets surge 29%; hybrid strategies dominate inflows

Assets under management (AUM) of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) rose 29% month-on-month to ₹17,858 crore at the end of June, driven by strong investor demand for hybrid investment strategies, according to the Association of Mutual Funds in India.

  Net inflows into SIFs increased to ₹3,782 crore during the month from ₹1,396 crore in May, taking cumulative inflows since October 2024 to ₹17,407 crore, highlighting growing acceptance of the investment vehicle.

  Hybrid strategies continued to dominate the segment, accounting for 72% of total SIF assets at ₹12,822 crore.  Hybrid long-short funds alone managed ₹11,910 crore, representing 67% of the industry's total AUM. 

  Equity-oriented strategies accounted for the remaining 28%, with assets of ₹5,036 crore. 

  Introduced by the Sebi in February 2025, SIFs were designed to bridge the gap between traditional mutual funds and Portfolio Management Services by offering sophisticated investors greater flexibility through hedging, derivatives and long-short strategies. 

  The broader mutual fund industry also maintained strong momentum during June.  Total industry AUM rose to ₹82.2 lakh crore, while equity and hybrid funds together attracted net inflows of around ₹36,000 crore. 

 Monthly Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) contributions reached a record ₹31,781 crore, lifting SIP assets to ₹17.70 lakh crore and reflecting sustained retail participation despite market volatility.

—PTI