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PMS / AIF / SIF

Portfolio Management Services (PMS)

Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in India are professional investment management solutions for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), offering personalized, expert management of an investment portfolio to meet specific financial goals.

Minimum Investment: As per SEBI guidelines, the minimum investment required for PMS in India is ₹50 lakh. This can be made in the form of cash or existing securities.

Types of PMS

PMS in India is primarily categorized by the degree of control the investor has over the fund manager's decisions:

  • Discretionary PMS: The portfolio manager has complete autonomy to make all investment decisions on behalf of the client. This is the most common type.
  • Non-Discretionary PMS: The manager advises the client on investment decisions, but the final approval for all transactions rests with the investor.
  • Advisory PMS: The portfolio manager provides investment advice, and the investor is responsible for executing the trades independently.

Key Differences from Other Investment Options

Feature SIF Mutual Fund PMS AIF (Cat III)
Minimum Investment ₹10 Lakh ₹100-₹500 ₹50 Lakh ₹1 Crore
Strategy Flexibility High (long-short, derivatives) Low (long-only) Very High (custom) Very High
Target Investors HNIs, Professionals Retail Investors Ultra-HNIs Institutions/HNIs
Liquidity Moderate (interval-based) High (daily redemption) Very Limited Low (long lock-ins)

Types of SIF Strategies

SEBI permits AMCs to launch SIFs under seven distinct strategies across three main categories:

Equity-Oriented

Focus on listed equities and use long-short positions.

  • Equity Long-Short Fund
  • Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund (focusing on mid and small caps)
  • Sector Rotation Long-Short Fund
Debt-Oriented

Invest in various debt instruments with the ability to take short positions on interest rates or credit spreads.

  • Debt Long-Short Fund
  • Sectoral Debt Long-Short Fund
Hybrid Strategies

Dynamically allocate across asset classes like equity, debt, derivatives, REITs, and InvITs.

  • Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Fund
  • Hybrid Long-Short Fund

Why Consider PMS?

PMS is built for investors who want tailored solutions, active monitoring, and the agility to capitalize on market opportunities. It helps you:

  • Access exclusive, research-backed opportunities
  • Delegate daily decision-making to experienced professionals
  • Track performance with detailed, periodic reporting

Interested in setting up a PMS mandate? Connect with us to get a customized proposal.