India’s AIF industry crosses Rs 15 lakh crore as domestic capital & liquidity reshape private markets
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India’s Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) ecosystem has crossed ₹15.05 lakh crore in cumulative commitments, but the bigger story lies beneath the headline number. According to “No Ifs About AIFs 2026 – Edition III”, a joint report by Crisil Intelligence and Oister Global, India’s private capital markets are entering a phase of institutional maturity — driven by alpha generation, rising domestic participation and the emergence of secondary markets as a structural liquidity tool. Consistent Alpha Over Public Markets Equity-oriented AIFs have delivered approximately 8.69% alpha over the BSE Sensex TRI across seven benchmarking cycles, the report notes. This sustained outperformance underscores the ability of private market strategies — particularly venture and growth equity — to capture value beyond public market opportunities. In an environment where public market valuations have been volatile, the data reinforces the case for AIFs as stru...