India's Alternative Funds Face Headwinds, Yet Lure the Wealthy

Source: the-ken.com

India's alternative investment funds (AIFs) are booming with massive capital inflows from high-net-worth individuals and family offices, who shifted allocations from 18% in 2018 to over 40% by 2024. But they're under strain from regulatory scrutiny on valuations, slow deployment into startups, and economic risks. This matters because AIFs bridge private money to growth sectors like renewables and logistics, fueling India's economic resilience amid global uncertainty.