Dealplexus

  Something has quietly shifted on the Indian investment scene. Investors who once felt satisfied with equities, bonds, and the occasional stash of gold now find themselves itching for something sharper. That restless mood has pushed Alternative Investment Funds from the boardrooms of ultra-HNWIs toward everyday wealth conversations.    The steer toward these vehicles is as much a mindset upgrade as it is a market gimmick. Advisors say it reflects a broader, more global way of thinking about risk, returns, and genuine portfolio hedges.      Alternative Investment Funds are loosely described as privately pooled pots overseen by SEBI. Inside that envelope, managers can travel through venture capital, distressed debt, real estate, or even projects tagged social impact.      Because the framework sits outside the daily glare of listed markets, it usually involves longer lock-ins, heftier minimums, and noticeable gaps in liquidity. To a patient,...