Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Ashika Launches SmartAlpha Fund for Systematic Investing
Ashika Investment Managers has started a new fund called SmartAlpha.
This fund uses computers and data to find good investment opportunities.
It doesn't rely on guesswork but follows strict rules based on research.
The fund looks at things like company earnings, prices, and trends to make decisions.
Ashika also got approval to start a mutual fund business, which will offer different investment options for people.
The goal is to provide steady returns by using a mix of different strategies.
Ashika Investment Managers launched the SmartAlpha Fund, a quantitative Category III AIF.
The fund uses a proprietary 'Six Bucket Approach' combining fundamental and quantitative analysis.
It focuses on earnings expectations, valuation, momentum, and investor activity to identify opportunities.
The strategy aims to perform consistently across different market conditions.
Ashika Group also received in-principle approval to set up a mutual fund business.
- Who
- Ashika Investment Managers
- What
- Launched SmartAlpha Fund, a quantitative AIF
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To meet growing demand for systematic, data-driven investment strategies
- Fund Name
- SmartAlpha Fund
- Type
- Category III AIF
- Strategy
- Quantitative, rules-based
- Regulatory Approval
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
- Key Feature
- Proprietary 'Six Bucket Approach'
- Fund Manager
- Himadri Roy
- Company
- Ashika Investment Managers
- Additional Venture
- Ashika Mutual Fund (in-principle approval)
