Summary
- The Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is defined as a privately pooled investment vehicle in India, established as a Trust, Company, or LLP, that collects funds for investment under a defined policy.
- AIFs cater primarily to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, with a SEBI-mandated minimum investment of INR 1 crore and a cap of 1000 investors per scheme.
- They are classified into three categories: Category-I (Venture Capital Funds), Category-II (Private Equity Funds), and Category-III (Hedge Funds), each with distinct regulatory frameworks and taxation rules.
- The implications of these classifications affect investor taxation, fund management strategies, and compliance requirements under SEBI regulations.
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