Glossary
/AIF Full Form
The full form of AIF is Alternative Investment Fund.
Regular mutual funds feel too basic for super-rich investors. That’s where AIFs step in. They pool money from wealthy individuals to invest in assets that standard funds can't access, such as startup equity, real estate, or unlisted companies. Because the risk is massive, SEBI strictly controls who can even enter this space. You usually need a minimum ticket size of 1 crore rupees to get your foot in the door.