{
  "id": 1713667,
  "title": "SIF AUM crosses Rs 23,000 crore in July; Hybrid Long-Short funds lead with 66% share",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/sif-aum-crosses-rs-23-000-crore-in-july-hybrid-long-short-funds-lead",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:27:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Top News",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-top-news",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/mf/analysis/sif-aum-crosses-rs-23000-crore-in-july-hybrid-long-short-funds-lead-with-66-share/slideshow/133315870.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In July, the Systematic Investment Funds (SIF) category witnessed an inflow of Rs 4,922 crore, a significant rise from Rs 3,782 crore in the previous month of June. Since October 2024, the category has collectively received Rs 22,328 crore, according to data from ValueMetrics. The strategies propelling these inflows have been identified.\n\nLed by the Hybrid Long-Short funds, the SIF inflows soared in July, attracting Rs 3,258 crore. Since October 2024, these funds have garnered Rs 14,827 crore, constituting 66% of the total SIF inflows. With 11 schemes, 41,612 folios, and an Assets Under Management (AUM) of Rs 15,374 crore as of July 31, 2026, this strategy remains the top performer.\n\nSubsequently, Equity Long-Short Funds contributed Rs 533 crore in July and accumulated Rs 3,618 crore since October 2024, making up 12% of the total SIF inflows. This strategy comprises 10 schemes, 18,959 folios, and an AUM of Rs 2,821 crore.\n\nThe remaining strategies, including the Equity-oriented strategy, attracted Rs 210 crore in July, leading to cumulative inflows of Rs 1,110 crore since October 2024, representing only 5% of total SIF inflows. This strategy consists of 3 schemes, 6,782 folios, and an AUM of Rs 1,150 crore.\n\nInterestingly, this strategy recorded its first outflow in July, with Rs 2 crore withdrawn following two months of continuous inflows. Since October 2024, it has attracted Rs 43 crore and represents less than 1% of total SIF inflows. It is managed through 1 scheme, 472 folios, and an AUM of Rs 43 crore.\n\nAs of July 2026, SIF assets stood at Rs 23,177 crore, marking a 29.8% increase from the previous month. The category recorded an inflow of Rs 4,922 crore during the month, primarily driven by hybrid and equity-oriented strategies.",
  "summary": "SIF strategies attracted Rs 4,922 crore in inflows in July, up from Rs 3,782 crore in June. Since October 2024, the category has received Rs 22,328 crore, according to ValueMetrics.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}