SIF AUM tops Rs 31,000 crore in August; hybrid long-short funds account for 69% of inflows

SIF strategies have received a total inflow of Rs 7,699 crore in August compared to Rs 4,922 crore in July. They have received Rs 30,028 crore since October 2024, according to a report by ValueMetrics. The report further highlights which SIF strategy contributes the most to the total inflows or SIF landscape. Here is a detailed breakup.

Hybrid Long-Short Funds have received a total inflow of Rs 4,113 crore in August. Since October 2024, it has received an inflow of Rs 18,939 crore and contributes 69% to the total SIF flow. There are 11 schemes under this strategy with 58,441 folios and as of August 31, 2026, the total AUM is Rs 19,670 crore.

Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Funds have received a total inflow of Rs 2,433 crore in August. It has received a total inflow of Rs 6,052 crore since October 2024 and contributes 20% to the total SIF flow. There are seven schemes under this strategy with 42,902 folios and as of August 31, 2026, the total AUM is Rs 6,289 crore.

Equity Long-Short Funds have received a total inflow of Rs 593 crore in August. It has received a total inflow of Rs 3,325 crore since October 2024 and contribute 11% to the total SIF flow. There are 11 schemes under this strategy with 23,556 folios, and as of August 31, 2026, the total AUM is Rs 3,450 crore.

Active Asset Allocator Long-Short Funds have received a total inflow of Rs 558 crore in August. It has received a total inflow of Rs 1,667 crore since October 2024 and contributes 6% to the total SIF flow. There are three schemes under this strategy with 9,404 folios, and as of August 31, 2026, the total AUM is Rs 1,720 crore.

Sector Rotation Long-Short Funds received an inflow of Rs 2 crore in August after witnessing an outflow of Rs 2 crore in July. It has received a total inflow of Rs 45 crore since October 2024 and contributes 0% to the total SIF flow. There is one scheme under this strategy with 640 folios, and as of August 31, 2026, the total AUM is Rs 46 crore.

SIF assets stood at Rs 31,175 crore in Aug 2026, marking a 34.5% on-month rise. The category recorded positive inflows of Rs 7,699 crore during the month, driven by hybrid and equity-oriented investment strategies. Three new investment strategies under the equity-oriented category were launched, collectively mobilising Rs 1,420 crore.