India’s First SIF by Quant Mutual Fund Gets SEBI Approval

The market is buzzing with the headlines about, "Quant Mutual Fund is all set to launch India's first Specialized Investment Fund (SIF)" after getting SEBI's nod in the August 2025.

Yes, the debut of its first ever, the "QSIF Equity Long Short Fund" is set to launch in August 2025, aiming to target high-net worth or you can say sophisticated investors having high risk hunger and are interested in advanced investment strategies.

However, "What's so special about this new SIF framework?" 

Well, SIFs a.k.a. specialized investment funds take long and short positions to give you benefit whenever the market rise or falls. These SIFs use derivative instruments as a part of their core investment strategy that enhances the overall power to control risk.

Also Read: What are Specialized Investment Funds & How they work?

On the Quant Mutual Funds monthly release recorded, "We are pleased to announce that we have received SEBI approval for India’s first investment strategy under the SIF framework — the ‘QSIF Equity Long-Short Fund’ – scheduled for launch in August 2025. Additional equity and hybrid SIF offerings are also planned in the coming months. In parallel, we will dedicate our efforts towards educating the target audience about these products.

In a big move for investors, Quant Mutual Fund has become the first fund house in India to receive SEBI's approval to launch a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF). This new product targets investors who are comfortable with high risks and complex strategies, offering a mix of equity, debt and hybrid investments.

The SIF category bridges the gap between mutual funds and portfolio management services (PMS), giving investors more flexibility. With strategies like equity long-short funds and sector rotation, it is basically designed for experienced investors who want advanced investment options.

Quant has also announced plans to create a separate brand and website for SIFs, aiming to educate investors on how to navigate these new opportunities.

Other fund houses like Edelweiss, Mirae Asset, and SBI Mutual Fund are expected to launch their own SIFs soon, though they have yet to reveal their products.

As for Quant AMC current market outlook, they are focusing on Large Cap Mutual Funds and mid-cap opportunities in sectors like infrastructure and telecom. They also see potential for gold corrections but remain bullish on the long-term outlook for precious metals.

However, Quant's main focus is to give you disciplined investing, continues to gain the trust of its investors, aiming for steady, long-term growth despite market uncertainties.