Specialized Investment Funds Average AUM Rises to ₹13,182 Crore in May 2026

 The Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) segment continued to expand in May, driven by sustained demand for long-short investment strategies.  

Total assets under management (AUM) rose to ₹13,182 crore from ₹11,533 crore in April, while the category also attracted steady net inflows across multiple fund segments. 

SIF Industry AUM Crosses ₹13,000 Crore 

The total AUM of the SIF industry rose by 14.3% month-on-month to ₹13,182 crore in May. 

Long-short strategies attracted net inflows of ₹1,396 crore during the month, compared to ₹1,219 crore in April, reflecting sustained investor participation. 

Equity Long-Short Funds Lead Inflows 

Equity Long-Short Funds emerged as the strongest-performing category in terms of inflows. 

The category attracted net inflows of ₹440 crore in May, compared to ₹257 crore in April. Its AUM increased to ₹1,622 crore from ₹1,210 crore during the same period. 

Sector Rotation Funds Gain Traction 

Sector Rotation Long-Short Funds also reported investor interest during the month. 

The category received net inflows of ₹34 crore and reached an AUM of ₹18 crore, marking its initial growth phase within the SIF ecosystem. 

Hybrid Long-Short Funds Remain Largest Segment 

Hybrid Long-Short Funds continued to dominate the SIF landscape, accounting for more than 71% of total industry assets. 

The category attracted net inflows of ₹707 crore in May, while its AUM increased to ₹9,417 crore from ₹8,544 crore in April. 

Active Asset Allocator Funds See Lower Inflows 

Active Asset Allocator Funds saw lower investor inflows in May compared to the previous month.  

Net inflows stood at ₹37 crore against ₹90 crore in April, while assets under management (AUM) increased to ₹246.41 crore, aided by gains in portfolio valuations. 

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Conclusion 

The SIF industry continued its expansion in May 2026, driven by strong participation in long-short strategies. Equity Long-Short Funds and Hybrid Long-Short Funds accounted for a significant share of inflows, while total industry assets crossed ₹13,000 crore during the month. 

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