Radhika Gupta on SIFs: Bridging Mutual Funds and AIFs in India

Published By DPRJ Universal | Published on Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta highlights the potential of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) to bridge the gap between mutual funds and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), offering flexibility and regulatory comfort. She stresses the importance of investor education and risk awareness for SIFs to reach the mass affluent segment.

Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta spoke at the Morningstar Investment Conference about the new Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) category, which she believes bridges the gap between traditional mutual funds and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). SIFs offer both flexibility and regulatory comfort, providing access to diverse strategies such as long-short, private credit, and real assets. Gupta emphasized that while SIFs open new avenues for investors, their success depends on robust investor education and awareness of associated risks. She noted that these funds have the potential to reach the mass affluent segment, but only if investors understand the complexities and risks involved. Gupta's insights reflect her ongoing commitment to innovation and financial inclusion in India's asset management sector.