While tweaking the tax structure is not in their hands, a group representing AIFs wants the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to increase their leverage ability, which is currently limited to 2x. If an AIF has ₹100 crore of assets, it can take an overall exposure of ₹200 crore in the markets. SIFs are not allowed to leverage their assets.

Source: Mint March 26, 2026 07:32 UTC