SIF Investment Guide · May 2026
How to invest in a SIF It does not work like a regular mutual fund
SIF is not yet available on retail MF apps like Zerodha Coin, Groww, or ET Money. Each AMC runs its own SIF portal, and transactions can also flow through MFU or a registered distributor using BSE StAR MF / NSE MFSS. This page maps the exact route for each AMC.
The three investment routes
All SIF transactions flow through one of three paths. The AMC direct portal is the easiest if you are comfortable transacting online with the specific AMC.
AMC direct portal
Each AMC has launched a dedicated SIF website (separate from their main MF portal). You register on the site, verify PAN, submit the eligibility declaration, upload documents, and transact online. Units can be held in demat or physical (Statement of Account) mode.
Best for: investors comfortable going direct, no distributor needed.
MFU (Mutual Fund Utilities)
MFU at mfuindia.com is an industry-neutral platform backed by multiple AMCs. Create a CAN (Common Account Number), then transact across multiple AMCs' SIF strategies with a single form and payment. Confirmed as an Official Point of Acceptance for SIF by multiple AMCs (including qsif).
Best for: investors who want a single platform for multiple AMCs' SIFs.
Via registered distributor (BSE StAR MF / NSE MFSS)
If you work with an AMFI-registered distributor (ARN holder) or a stockbroker who is also a registered MF advisor, they can process SIF subscriptions through the BSE StAR MF platform (BSE's exchange infrastructure for MF transactions) or NSE MFSS (NSE's equivalent). You do not access these platforms directly.
Only for Regular Plan — Direct Plan cannot be subscribed via BSE StAR MF / MFSS.
What you need before you invest
SEBI KYC completed
Standard mutual fund KYC (PAN + address + bank account verification). If you already invest in mutual funds, your KYC is likely in order. CKYC or AMC-specific KYC are both accepted.
₹10 lakh minimum (per AMC, across all strategies)
SEBI mandates a minimum of ₹10 lakh cumulative investment with a single SIF (an AMC's SIF entity) across all strategies. This is per PAN, per SIF entity. You can spread ₹10L across multiple strategies within the same AMC's SIF. Additional top-ups have no prescribed minimum.
Demat account (optional but recommended)
SIF units can be held in demat form (CDSL or NSDL) or in physical form via a Statement of Account (like a regular MF). Demat holding is mandatory if you subscribe through the stock exchange broker route. For AMC direct or MFU, both modes are available.
Investor eligibility declaration
Unlike a regular mutual fund, SIF requires you to sign a declaration confirming you are an eligible investor (meeting the ₹10L investment threshold and understanding the higher-risk nature of long-short strategies). This is submitted during the application process on the AMC portal.
Bank account linked for payment
Payment is via RTGS/NEFT from the bank account on record. UPI is generally not available for the ₹10L+ amounts involved. Some AMCs accept ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) for NFO subscriptions.
Per-AMC investment details
Each AMC's SIF operates as a distinct entity with its own portal and contact channels. Below are the confirmed portals and contacts as of May 2026.
| AMC / SIF Brand | Strategies | Direct Invest Portal | Also via | Investor Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| qsif Quant Mutual | Equity LS Equity Ex-100 LS Sector Rotation Hybrid LS (interval) Active Asset Allocator (interval) | qsif.com Log in at invest.qsif.com |
| [email protected] 022-6295 5005 |
| iSIF ICICI Prudential | Equity LS Equity Ex-100 LS Hybrid LS Active Asset Allocator (NFO) | isif.icicipruamc.com Click "INVEST NOW" on strategy page; sign-in required |
| [email protected] 1800 222 999 |
| Arudha SIF Bandhan AMC | Equity LS Hybrid LS (interval) | arudhasif.com PAN-based login at arudhasif.com/login |
| [email protected] 1800 2666 688 |
| Sapphire SIF Franklin Templeton | Equity LS | franklintempletonindia.com No dedicated SIF subdomain; routes via main FT portal or contact AMC directly |
| 1800 425 4255 |
| DynaSIF Sundaram AMC | Equity LS Active Asset Allocator (interval) | AMC direct portal — contact AMC to confirm current URL |
| 044-4083 3900 |
| Titanium SIF Tata AMC | Equity LS Hybrid LS (interval) | AMC direct portal — contact AMC to confirm current URL |
| 1800 209 0101 |
| Altiva SIF Edelweiss AMC | Hybrid LS (interval) | AMC direct portal — contact AMC to confirm current URL |
| 1800 425 0090 |
| Apex SIF Edelweiss AMC | Hybrid LS (interval) | AMC direct portal — contact AMC to confirm current URL |
| 1800 425 0090 |
| Magnum SIF SBI Funds Management | Hybrid LS (interval) | AMC direct portal — contact AMC to confirm current URL |
| 1800 209 3333 |
| Diviniti SIF Mirae Asset (India) | Equity LS | AMC direct portal — contact AMC to confirm current URL |
| 1800 2090 777 |
| WSIF The Wealth Company | Equity LS Equity Ex-100 LS | wsif.in (confirm availability) — or contact AMC directly |
| Contact AMC at wsif.in or wealthcompany.in |
| Platinum SIF Mirae Asset (global) NFO | Hybrid LS | NFO open 20 May–3 Jun 2026 — check miraeassetmf.co.in |
| 1800 2090 777 |
Portal URLs and contact details verified May 2026. AMC portals for DynaSIF, Titanium, Altiva, Apex, Magnum, and Diviniti are either not publicly indexed yet or operate under AMC sub-domains not found at time of research. Call the AMC helpline or visit their main MF website for the current SIF portal link.
Third-party SIF platforms
A few intermediaries have built SIF-specific aggregator portals:
SIF360
India's first dedicated SIF comparison and distribution platform (ARN: 115193). Tracks NAVs for all live SIFs, shows NFOs, and claims transaction capability. As a registered MFD, it can process SIF subscriptions on your behalf.
MFU (Mutual Fund Utilities)
Industry-backed neutral platform. Multiple SIF AMCs are onboarded (see their "AMCs Offering SIF" page). Create a CAN first, then transact in SIF strategies across all participating AMCs via one interface.
Step-by-step: new investor via AMC direct portal
This is the most common path for a first-time SIF investor with no existing distributor relationship.
- 1
Verify your KYC status
Check at cvlkra.com or any MF app. If KYC is "Validated" or "Registered", you are good. If not, complete KYC through any KRA (CDSL Ventures, KFin KRA, CAMS KRA, etc.) with your PAN, Aadhaar, and a selfie or in-person verification.
- 2
Decide your AMC and strategy
Read the Investment Strategy Information Document (ISID) for each strategy you are considering. Note the strategy type (Equity LS vs Hybrid LS), net long exposure range, exit load, and fund manager. The ISID is available on the AMC's SIF portal under Downloads.
- 3
Register on the AMC's SIF portal
Visit the AMC's SIF portal (see table above). Registration typically requires: PAN, date of birth, email, mobile number (OTP-verified), and bank account details. Some portals allow aadhaar-based e-KYC; others require physical document upload.
- 4
Submit the investor eligibility declaration
Unlike a regular MF, SIF requires a signed declaration that you understand the higher-risk nature of long-short strategies and that your investment meets the ₹10 lakh threshold. This is part of the online application flow.
- 5
Choose: demat or physical units
If you want demat units: provide your DP ID and client ID (from your CDSL or NSDL demat account). Physical units are held via a Statement of Account (like a regular MF folio). Both are valid.
- 6
Transfer ₹10L or more via RTGS/NEFT
Payment is typically via RTGS or NEFT to the AMC's collecting banker (listed in the ISID). The application is processed on the next Business Day after funds are received. UPI is not available for amounts this large.
- 7
Receive allotment confirmation
Units are allotted at the applicable NAV of the transaction date (T+1 or T+2 depending on the strategy and cut-off). You receive an account statement by email. If in demat mode, units appear in your demat account.
How BSE StAR MF and NSE MFSS work for SIF
BSE StAR MF and NSE MFSS are the stock exchange platforms used by registered brokers and mutual fund distributors to process MF transactions. They are not consumer-facing portals — you cannot go to BSE StAR MF directly as an individual investor.
SIF schemes are supported on both platforms (confirmed in scheme SAIs). A distributor who is:
- A trading member of BSE or NSE, AND
- Registered with AMFI as a Mutual Fund Advisor (ARN holder), AND
- Empaneled with the specific AMC's SIF entity
…can process your SIF subscription through BSE StAR MF or MFSS. The transaction window is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on business days. Units can be in physical or demat form.
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