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India's Alternative Investment Ecosystem Surges to Rs 23 Lakh Crore
In the last 10 years, India's alternative investment ecosystem has grown to over Rs 23 lakh crore.
This includes Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
People are investing more in these because of uncertainty in the global market.
The PMS industry has grown a lot, and AIFs have also seen a big increase in investments.
Category II AIFs have grown the most.
Alternative investment ecosystem in India crosses Rs 23 lakh crore in assets
Growth at 31.24% CAGR over 10 years, driven by global macro uncertainty
PMS industry expands nearly sevenfold, AUM surges to Rs 8.37 lakh crore
AIF commitments jump to Rs 15.05 lakh crore, CAGR of 49.23%
Category II AIFs demonstrate steepest trajectory, CAGR of 54.24%
- Who
- Investors, including ultra-rich and HNI individuals
- What
- Increased investment in alternative investment ecosystem
- When
- Over the last 10 years
- Where
- India
- Why
- To diversify investments and find reliable sources of profit (alpha) due to global macro uncertainty
Proponents of Traditional Investments
Supporters of Alternative Investments
Market Accessibility
Proponents of Traditional Investments
Traditional investments like equity and debt are more accessible to a wider range of investors.
Supporters of Alternative Investments
Alternative investments offer unique strategies and diversification opportunities, but may have higher barriers to entry.
Risk-Return Profile
Proponents of Traditional Investments
Traditional investments often have a more predictable risk-return profile.
Supporters of Alternative Investments
Alternative investments can provide higher potential returns, but may also come with higher risks.
- Total Assets in Alternative Investment Ecosystem
- Rs 23.43 lakh crore (as on September 2025)
- CAGR of Alternative Investment Ecosystem
- 31.24% over 10 years
- Assets Under Management (AUM) in PMS Industry
- Rs 8.37 lakh crore (as on September 2025)
- CAGR of PMS Industry
- 20.75% over 10 years
- Total AIF Commitments
- Rs 15.05 lakh crore (as on September 2025)
- CAGR of AIF Commitments
- 49.23% over 10 years
- Total Commitments in Category II AIFs
- Rs 11,20,589 crore (as on September 2025)
- CAGR of Category II AIFs
- 54.24% over 10 years
Sources
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