Alternative Investment Funds

EPFO will invest 5% of annual deposits in alternative funds, InvITs

The Union government enabled investors to invest in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) earlier this year, although the announcement came after the EPFO board's March meeting.

Nov 20, 2021, 15:14 PM IST

SEBI board to discuss reform measures for start-ups

Markets regulator Sebi will consider next month proposals regarding favourable tax regime and steps to bring in long-term capital from domestic and overseas investors in alternative investment funds (AIF), including for start-ups and through avenues like crowdfunding.

Feb 28, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

Sebi allows higher overseas investment by AIFs, VCs

Markets regulator Sebi has allowed Alternative Investment Funds and Venture Capital Funds to invest up to 25 percent of their investible funds in foreign companies having 'Indian connection'.

Oct 01, 2015, 16:23 PM IST

Cabinet approves foreign investment in AIFs

To attract more overseas money into the country, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal allowing foreign entities to invest in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).

Jul 29, 2015, 21:31 PM IST

AIFs need to disclose disciplinary history: SEBI

The Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) will have to mandatorily disclose their disciplinary history as well the background of sponsor, manager and their promoters in the placement memorandum to SEBI, the capital markets regulator has said.

Jul 14, 2015, 22:28 PM IST

Industry seeks reform in tax rules for investment trusts

With the union budget coming up Feb 28, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Sunday said it should focus on stability and certainty in taxation towards encouraging the growth of investment trusts.

Feb 15, 2015, 19:55 PM IST

AIF income to be taxed at 30%: CBDT

Income of the Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) will be taxed at the maximum rate of 30 percent, the revenue department has said.

Jul 29, 2014, 17:52 PM IST

Sebi eases disclosure norms for alternative investment funds

Relaxing norms for alternative investment funds, market regulator Sebi on Friday revised certain guidelines with regard to 'disciplinary history' of the fund.

Jul 18, 2014, 18:32 PM IST

Sebi revises guidelines for alternative investment funds

To usher in more transparency, capital market regulator Sebi has revised certain guidelines for alternative investment funds, including stricter disclosure requirements.

Jun 20, 2014, 15:13 PM IST